Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire were offering free exercise taster sessions with the aim of highlighting to participants what classes are on in their local area, and to try and remove any myths around being too old, unfit, or the wrong shape to keep active as you age. So we took advantage of this offer and with the support of our Parish Council (who funded the venue hire) we arranged for 2 free sessions. We had about 12 people at the first session and 22 at the second (plus apologies from about 6 who attended the 1st session) so there was clearly an appetite for this type of exercise.
Apparently there is funding available to offer a 12 week course of exercise (with costs of instructor and hire of venue paid for). Once we have checked availability of the village hall, we will be applying for this. Hopefully this may eventually lead into a self-funding regular exercise class for the older adult. So when you see a fitter older adult going round Eckington, you can thank WI! Comments are closed.
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