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John Fashanu 28 February 2004

Former Footballer John Fashanu gives nicotine the boot at Brent Cross John

John Fashanu, former footballer and star of programmes such at ITV's "I'm a Celebrity, Get me Out of Here!" will make a personal appearance on Centre Stage at Brent Cross Shopping Centre on Thursday 4 March, to launch the Barnet Stop Smoking Campaign, Barnet Primary Care Trust.

Barnet Primary Care Trust's Stop Smoking Service offers vital support and advice to people who wish to quit smoking. Their campaign, "Trash the Ash with Fash" will focus on alternative ways of dealing with stress, one of the main reasons why people say they smoke.

When facing the "Bush Tucker Trials" in the Australian rainforest, John Fashanu used meditation and positive thinking to overcome his fears and Barnet Primary Care Trust feels that his positive attitude "Focus Apply Stay Healthy" will inspire people to cope with their cravings and not give in to the Nicotine Devil on their shoulder.

Shoppers will be treated to a demonstration of another healthy way of relaxing, Tai Chi, and free carbon monoxide testing will also be available. Smoking specialists will be on hand to answer questions and give advice and shoppers wishing to give up smoking will be able to sign up to the Barnet Stop Smoking Service.

Brent Cross Shopping Centre actively encourages non-smoking, which is prohibited in all areas. Barnet Stop Smoking Service FREEPHONE number 0800 32 82 784 is available on the website, www.brentcross.co.uk.