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Welcome to Zest of Mind
We are committed to helping individuals and communities make positive choices, and improve their mental and physical wellbeing
Our Current Activities
Gym Fitness and Games (Girls Group and Boys Group)
12 to 18 years old
Every Friday 6 to 8 pm @ Willesden Sports Centre
Come along, get fit and have working with our coaches. There will be running, machines and weight training.
Basketball Sessions
10 to 18 years old
Every Saturday 2 to 4pm @ Willesden Sports Centre
Receive professional coaching by England international basketball star Mike Martin. Available to boys and girls of all abilities, young people can learn to play and increase their basketball skills, while having plenty fun.
If you are unable to join these classes, then check out our videos where you can see workouts, challenges and much more.
Also, be sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel, and get notified of new videos as soon as they are released.
News
National Apprenticeship Week 2023: opportunities near you
Residents looking for new employment opportunities are invited to attend a series of events with industry experts this National Apprenticeship Week. Brent Works and partners are hosting a range of sessions between 6-12 February 2023. Read more
UK heatwave: Temperature tops 38C and likely to rise on Tuesday
The UK has had one of its hottest days on record, with a high of 38.1C (100.6F) - and forecasters are warning it will be warmer still on Tuesday. Read more
Weekend exercise is ‘just as good’ as spacing it out
“Weekend warriors” who pack all their exercise into a couple of days each week see the same benefit as those who are more regularly active, researchers have said... Read more
Hospitality: London's recruitment crisis causing mental health issues
The mental health of those working in the hospitality industry is worse than at height of the pandemic, according to a new survey by Censuswide and hospitality marketing firm Flipdish... Read more
Coronavirus and your Wellbeing
You might be worried about coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) and how it could affect your life. However there is a lot of information available on how to look after yourself and where you can get help and support... Read more
Covid-19 in the UK
Covid infections in the UK are up by about a third, the latest weekly Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures suggest... Read more
Covid infections up after Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Covid infections are up across the UK, according to latest figures that capture the Jubilee weekend of partying. An estimated 1.4 million people or one in 45 has the virus... Read more
James Paget Hospital to use Palforzia peanut allergy treatment
A hospital has become the first in the UK to treat patients with peanut allergies using a newly approved drug... Read more
Best exercise time may differ for men and women, study suggests
Exercise is good for you whenever you do it, but the time of day to achieve the best result may be different for women and men... Read more
All families on universal credit should get free school meals, says ex-children’s tsar
Anne Longfield says poverty hasn’t been tackled well enough, as teaching unions in England urge chancellor to expand free meals Read more
Food, mood and mental health
Although many of us are aware that eating a healthy diet and drinking plenty of water is good for our physical health... Read more
Coronavirus and mental health
Tips, advice and guidance on where you can get support for your mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Read more.
How to look after your mental health while working from home
A lot of us will be working from home which prevents us from having our usual daily interactions. This is bound to have an impact on our mental health. So what can we do to help ourselves and look after others during this time? We’ve put together some tips and ideas. Read more.
Coronavirus: How to protect your mental health
Coronavirus has plunged the world into uncertainty and the constant news about the pandemic can feel relentless. All of this is taking its toll on people's mental health, particularly those already living with conditions like anxiety and OCD. So how can we protect our mental health? Read more.
Mental wellbeing while staying at home
Taking care of your mind as well as your body is really important while staying at home because of coronavirus (COVID-19). Read more.
Zest of Mind provides activities that are needed in the community. We’d like to find out what you are interested in so that we can put on those provisions.
What We Do
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Previous Projects
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