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BHFNC physical activity and health updateConferences and eventsAdvancing the Global Non-Communicable Disease Movement11-12 February 2013London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)Price £20 per dayThis two-day event features a different focus for each day.Day one will see the launch of a new Lancet series on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) anddevelopment. Sessions will aim to reflect on the five themes covered by the papers in theseries: convening partners to align around action, disseminating knowledge for action,advocacy to deliver the agreed mortality reduction goal, ensuring accountability andresourcing and the post-2015 development agenda.The second day will feature the second annual symposium of the LSHTM Centre for Global NCDswith the Centre on Global Change and Health. Sessions will focus on preventing global NCDsthrough low carbon development.For further information visit www.globalncd2013.eventbrite.comFit 4 Women 2013 conferenceReading, Hilton Reading hotel – Tuesday 26 February 2013Manchester, Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport – Thursday 28 February 2013Price £80 + VATThis event aims to provide delegates with an opportunity to explore the challenges inincreasing women and girls’ participation in sport.Hosted by Jeanette Kwakye (2008 Olympic Games 100m Finalist), the Fit 4 Women event aimsto bring together those who work in delivery at local and regional levels to share theirexperiences and challenges, and connect with a broad network of peers from the sector.The event will include a panel discussion, Q&A session as well as hearing from a London 2012guest.For more information visit www.fit4women.co.ukPage 18