Case studies

Walter Tillotson - West Midlands

Through fit as a fiddle and Greenagers, Walter Tillotson now has access to his own allotment, and is enjoying both the tasty fruits of his labour and participation in the allotment community.

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Walter Tillotson tending to a bonfire in his allotment.

Richard Powell - Cheshire

Richard Powell has taken part in Fit as a Fiddle gentle exercise sessions where he enjoyed a slice of cake and a glass of sherry with his friends to toast his 103rd birthday.

Richard Powell

Bikeability - South East

Facilitated by two instructors from Bikeability who have been trained to deliver the National Standard for Cycle Training‚ these lessons covered Bikeability Levels 1 and 2 which include a range of cycling skills.

Bikeability

New Age Kurling - South East

In partnership with The Maybury Estate Coffee Club‚ fit as a fiddle has supported a New Age Kurling active network.

New Age Kurling

George Schollar - North East

George Schollar (72) volunteers at one of the leisure centres in Gateshead as a Physical Activity Motivator (PAM).

George Schollar

Alec Fets - North East

Alec’s wife saw the Fit as a Fiddle Cook & Eat course advertised‚ and encouraged Alec to attend to get some new ideas for meals. The course introduced Alec to a range of basic cooking skills and gave tips for preparing traditional meals in a healthy way.

Alec Fets

Khidmat Healthy Eating and Cookery Project - South East

fit as a fiddle supported eight sessions of Healthy Eating and Cookery to 15 ladies of the Khidmat group.

Khidmat Healthy Eating and Cookery Project

Just for Men Project - South East

fit as a fiddle supported eight sessions of 'Just for Men' classes in the South East; the sessions covered exercise‚ simple relaxation techniques‚ healthy eating and confidence building.

Just for Men project

Chill Out and Relax Project - South East

The Big Lottery Fund‚ as part of the Well-being programme‚ has funded Age Concern’s 'fit as a fiddle' programme designed to help older people to live healthier‚ more active and fulfilling lives.

Chill out and relax project

Barbara Harrison - North East

Barbara‚ who is in her early 60s‚ decided that she needed to find new activities to fill her retirement.

Barbara Harrison

Living sport - Barnabas Court, Milton

Our oldest participant in the exercise class at Barnabas Court is aged 100, showing you’re never too old to give it a go!

Living sport - Barnabas Court, Milton

Living sport - Hanover Court mad hatters

‘The group at Hanover Court have aptly named themselves the mad hatters. This is a large, lively group. We have great fun and there is a lot of laughter.'

Living sport - Hanover Court mad hatters

Dancing for fun teacher - Maureen

'There is a great community spirit within the group, and they now know so many different dances that it is impossible to cover all of them in one afternoon!’

Dancing for fun teacher - Maureen

Dancing for fun participant - Maureen

'It's a fun part of my week and, doubtless, it’s the same for all of the members. Long may it continue!'

Dancing for fun participant - Maureen

Agerobics - South East

fit as a fiddle south east has supported eight sessions of Lunch Club Agerobics for 18 – 23 participants‚ providing transport for members in rural areas who would normally be unable to attend

Agerobics

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Case studies

Walter Tillotson - West Midlands

Richard Powell - Cheshire

Bikeability - South East

New Age Kurling - South East

George Schollar - North East

Alec Fets - North East

Khidmat Healthy Eating and Cookery Project - South East

Just for Men Project - South East

Chill Out and Relax Project - South East

Barbara Harrison - North East

Living sport - Barnabas Court, Milton

Living sport - Hanover Court mad hatters

Dancing for fun teacher - Maureen

Dancing for fun participant - Maureen

Agerobics - South East

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