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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
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New free and low-cost activities added to programme for all ages
New free and low-cost fun and fitness activities have been added to a programme in Fenland. A family fun day, wellbeing walk for new parents and those with young children, tea dances, and lower-intensity fitness sessions for inactive adults have been added to Fenland District Council's Active Fenland programme. The full Active Fenland programme includes fall prevention strength and balance classes, walking football, 'couch to 5k' and family running sessions, a multitude of Rambler's Wellbeing Walks, and much more. Councillor Susan Wallwork, portfolio holder for Active Fenland, said: "There's always so much on offer for all ages thanks to Active Fenland's free and low-cost programme of social and fitness activities. Active Fenland March town couch to 5k graduates April 2025 (Image: Active Fenland) "We urge everyone to take a look at the Fenland District Council website to get all the details. "There's sure to be something perfect for you. "Many of the classes are aimed at those who are new to exercise or building up their fitness, like the 'couch to 5k' running classes, which we're delighted to have recently seen several groups complete with deserved pride and now have new beginners joining us for." The newest additions to the programme include a free family fun day on Thursday, May 29, at Peckover House, Wisbech, from 10am to 2pm. A free social stroll for new parents or those with little ones in a buggy will take place through West End Park, March, every first and third Thursday of the month, from 10am to 11am. 'Active for Health Next Steps' lower-intensity classes for inactive adults will be held on Wednesdays from 4.45pm to 5.45pm at Hudson Leisure Centre, Wisbech, for £3.50 per session. Active Fenland tea dances, including dance tuition and light nibbles, will return to venues across Fenland. An exercise class for people with diabetes will be held on Tuesdays from 11.15am to 12.15pm at Hudson Leisure Centre, Wisbech, for £3 per session.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Sport
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New sports reminiscence group for older people is launched
A new sports reminiscence group for older people is being launched. Fenland District Council's Active Fenland programme is looking for volunteers to help lead the group. The group is the latest addition to a programme of free and low-cost exercise and wellbeing classes for all ages in Fenland. The 'Sporting Memories' group in Whittlesey will allow older people with an interest in sport to come together weekly for two hours. The session will include an hour of relaxed chat, which can include quizzes and fun activities such as 'spot the ball', free refreshments, and an hour of light physical exercise such as kurling, chair-based exercise, or boccia. The group is for anyone aged 50-plus, including those living with dementia or other long-term health conditions. Active Fenland is supporting the project, which is led by the Sporting Memories charity. Volunteers are sought to support or run the session, which is expected to be held from 1pm to 3pm on Wednesdays. A thriving fun and social Forever Fit session in Wisbech. Forever Fit is also available in Whittlesey. (Image: Supplied) Volunteers do not need to be available to attend every week. Training and support is provided. Councillor Alex Miscandlon, Fenland District Council's portfolio holder for leisure, said: 'Active Fenland prides itself on offering a diverse range of free and low-cost exercise and wellbeing activities for people across the district. 'We're delighted to see these new offers added. 'We look forward to seeing people reap the rewards of the Sporting Memories group and know the joy it brings will not only extend to those who attend, but to the volunteers who deliver it too. "We repeatedly hear the huge benefits of self-worth and purpose volunteers feel for getting involved — and we're so thankful for that because without them these things could not happen.' To find out more about volunteering with Sporting Memories, email:
