Health & Wellbeing Activities
Below are listed current Health/Well Being Fitness Programmes.
If you would like further information on these programmes please telephone Age Concern Northamptonshire on 01604 611200.
(Please note; our classes do not run on Bank Holidays).
Get Set Go/Good Life Programmes
Get Set Go/Good Life Programmes aim to address social inclusion, the promotion of good mental and physical well being and to build social and skills capacity amongst older people in a specific target group within the community. By providing this service and promoting key health issues the objective is to add 'Life to Years and Years to Life'. The courses run for 12 weeks and are free to attend. They combine physical exercise, advice and information, health checks and an opportunity to meet like minded individuals and have fun.
Up and Coming..........
- Northampton Catherdral Club
- Wednesday's - Starting Wednesday 13th January 2010 - 14th July 2010
- 14.00-16.00
- Holy Sepulchre Community Centre, Sheep Street, Northampton
- Befriending Group
- Wednesday's - Starting Wednesday 5th May 2010
- 11.00-13.00
- Age Concern Northamptonshire, 31 Billing Road, Northampton
- Green Seasons Group
- Thursday's - Starting Thursday 3rd June 2010
- 14.00-16.00
- Four Seasons Lifetime Centre, School Lane, Kettering
- Castle Group
- Tuesday's - Starting Tuesday 18th May 2010
- 14.00-16.00
- Windsor Gardens, Kettering
- Kettering Alzheimers Carers Group
- Thursday's - Starting Thursday 8th July 2010
- 10.00 - 12.00
- Age Concern, Four Seasons Day Centre, School Lane, Kettering, NN16 0DH
To enrol on any of the above courses, please note our admission criteria is for those aged 55 years or above. If you wish to enrol for any of the above courses, please contact Yvonne Starkey on 07990 797252 or 01536 513100. (yvonne.starkey@acnorthants.org.uk). Also please contact Yvonne Starkey if you would like to take part in a new Get Set Go Group.
Easy Rider - Kettering
Have you got a cycle in the shed or garage but don't use it as much as you would like because you don't feel safe cycling alone? Why not join in our safe Led Cycle Rides around the beautiful country lanes of Kettering. We have got trained instructors who will take you on a short ride on quiet roads (10-15 miles) and point out places of interest. We may stop for a picnic (depending on the time of day) and you will be sure to make new friends on the way. Please make sure your cycle is roadworthy before attending.
If you would like to join up on one of these FREE rides please contact Yvonne Starkey on 01536 513100 or e-mail yvonne.starkey@acnorthants.org.uk .
Easy Rider - Northampton
If you fancy a go at learning to ride a bike, I have bikes donated for public use. I can arrange a bike and a cycle trainer to be delivered to your doorstep, age is no issue. I have a range of tandem and specialist bikes for all clients needs. Once you are confident of the bikes you can join in with our guided road and off-road rides. We also supply bikes for larger parties (around 16) and these can be transported to designated areas.
For further information on any of the above or below led rides, or if you require bike hire please contact Jason Williams on 01604 629595/07957 353482 or e-mail jason.williams@acnorthants.org.uk .
Please see below a list of our led rides:-
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Every Tuesday starting @ 10.15 am - 12.30 - Victoria Park
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Starting on Saturday 9th January 2010 - every other Saturday @ 11am from Delapre Campus, Alton Street, Far Cotton
Guided Rides and Special Events for 2010
September
- Sun 5th - 11.00-12.00 - Northampton - Beckett's Park (Meet at Top Corner)
October
- Sat 2nd - 10.00am - Brixworth Country Park (meet near Bike Hire)
- Sun 3rd - 11.00-12.00 - Northampton - Beckett's Park (Meet at Top Corner)
November
- Sun 7th - 11.00-12.00 - Northampton - Beckett's Park (Meet at Top Corner)
December
- Sun 5th - 11.00-12.00 - Northampton - Beckett's Park (Meet at Top Corner)
- Sat 11th - 10.00 - Brampton Valley Way, Meet Brampton Halt and return
Led rides also being planned for Pitsford Reservoir, Salcey Forest and Brampton Valley Way (these rides will be organised subject to sufficient numbers and interest) Please call Jason on the number above to confirm or e-mail jason.williams@acnorthants.org.uk .
Cycle Training is now available every Saturday morning - for further information or to register please call Jason Williams on 01604 629595/07957 353482 or jason.williams@acnorthants.org.uk.
Fit as a Fiddle
For more information on the following courses please contact Fiona Anderson, Fit as a Fiddle Co-ordinator on 07500 065601 or to book a place on any of the courses shown below please contact Helen Owens, Fit as a Fiddle Administrator on 01536 484259.
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Tea Dance
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All Saints Church Hall, Midland Road, Wellingborough
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2.00pm-4.00pm
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Last Thursday of every month
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For the over 50's, £1.50 donation for refreshments - non dancers are also welcome.
- Men's Cooking for One
- Lodge Park Technology College
- 8.45am-10.45am
- Thursdays
- This is a basic cookery course for men on their own
- Men's Keep Fit Group
- Wellingborough Mind, Havelock Street, Wellingborough
- 10.00am-12.00
- Starting on Wednesday 2nd September
- This course will run for 6 weeks and will include exercise, tai chi, diabetes talks and healthy eating
- Health in Retirement Course
- Waendel Leisure Centre, Thomas Street, Wellingborough
- 10.00am-12.00
- Starting Thursday 24th September
- This course will run for 12 weeks and will include tai chi, relaxation, yoga, hand massage, falls prevention, healthy walk and much much more
Please find below some more courses held at different locations, if you would like any information on the following courses please telephone 01604 629595 or e-mail lifetimeproject@acnorthants.org.uk
You can find directions to any of our venues using the Route Planner at the bottom of the page.