A celebration day was held at the Star Centre in Splott for the 30 families that have completed the latest courses that have been running since May.

To mark their achievements each family member was awarded a certificate for completing the course and enjoyed a range of activities such as party games and a bouncy castle.

The Food and Fitness for Families programme aims to encourage families with children aged 12 and under to improve their eating habits and become more active.

It is designed to teach both parents and children about the importance of healthy eating, getting active and how to play together. Sessions are delivered by the Food and Fitness team and are supported by trained volunteers.

The programme is made up of fun practical learning sessions that take place after school exploring food awareness and active lifestyles as well as healthy eating, food labelling and ways to make meals and recipes healthier.

There are also physical activity sessions which include fun games, a park visit and different sporting activities in community settings.

Executive Member for Sport, Leisure and Culture, Cllr Nigel Howells said: “The latest families to have completed this course should be very proud of their achievements and praised for their decision to lead fit and active lifestyles.

“The organisers of the project continue to help educate children and adults about the benefits of making changes so they can enjoy healthy lifestyles.”

Following the success of three previous courses and through a successful application to the Big Lottery Fund, the scheme has expanded to include families in the Plasnewydd, Penylan, Canton, Butetown and Grangetown areas including neighbouring wards.

Due to the success of running a summer term programme at Severn Primary School based in Canton, the project will be looking to work in partnership with other primary schools for the next programme in September.

Family programmes are run with the support of volunteers who are offered training and experience relating to nutrition, physical activity and play.

For more information about volunteering on the Food and Fitness for Families programme please email wayoflife@cardiff.gov.uk or call 029 2078 8416. The Food and Fitness for Families Project is delivered by Cardiff Council in partnership with Cardiff & Vale University Health Board and is funded by the Big Lottery Fund.

The move comes ahead of the usual December announcement of inflationary price increases over the Severn Bridges for the following financial year.

Commenting, Jenny said:

“A toll price hike would be another body blow to businesses, commuters and visitors to Wales, at the very peak of the recession.

“It would be deeply unfair and hugely inconsistent if the government decided to resist increasing the cost of the Humber Bridge in England, only to whack up the toll price of the Severn Bridge into Wales.

“The Severn Bridge toll is a extortionate and really puts people off travelling into Wales, whether for business or leisure. At this time of recession, the government should be helping business and tourism, and should resist increasing the toll any further.”