Registration for information sessions now open.
Full Plate LivingThe Lift Project
Welcome to Full Plate Living
You are invited to join the Full Plate Living Healthy Lifestyle Program starting on Monday 21 September 2026, 8pm. This eight-week series will be facilitated by Dr Nomsa Maphango and hosted by Southampton SDA Church and the South England Conference Health Ministries Department.
This eight-week small group programme, created by the nonprofit Ardmore Institute of Health, is designed to empower community members to make sustainable changes towards healthier eating habits and improve their overall well-being.
The clinically reviewed Full Plate Living Program focuses on incorporating more whole, unprocessed foods into participants' diets, leading to numerous potential health benefits, including increased energy, improved focus, weight loss, greater confidence, and a longer, healthier life.
Participants will meet weekly to explore lessons on healthier eating, share experiences, and support each other in making positive changes. The programme is highly customizable to accommodate individual food preferences and allergies.
Pogramme Details
Location: This pilot series will be held online using Zoom
Dates:
Information sessions: Monday 7 Septempber 2026, 14 September 2026, 8pm to 9pm (London time)
Programme, 8 sessions: Mondays 8pm to 9pm, 21 September 2026 - 9 November 2026
Cost: Free however donations are welcome to help fund future community health initiatives, suggested donation - £30
Materials:
Participant Guide Amazon: Full Plate Living Participant Guide: £18.24
Facilitator Guide Amazon: Full Plate Living Facilitator Guide: £11.19
Free PDF guides at https://www.fullplateliving.org/ (registration needed)
Contact: Dr Nomsa Maphango, southamptonlifehope@gmail.com; Edith Samambwa, esamambwa@secadventist.org.uk
Next Steps
Register to attend an information session see if the programme would be a good fit for you.
At the information session you will be invited to register for the main programme and you will receive a detailed outline of the sessions.
This is an interative programme, so please ensure you have access to a good internet connection that will allow for use of your video camera.
Complete the form below to reserve your place on the 8-week Full Plate Living Health Lifestyle Program starting on 21 September 2026.
We encourage all participants to attend one of the information sessions on Monday 7 September 2026, 8pm or Monday 14 September 2026, 8pm. This will help you know if this is suitable for you before making a commitment to the course. We expect participants to attend at least 6 out of the 8 sessions in the course.
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