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  1. Intergenerational friends

    Bradbury Centre. Carol Elliott, Business and Development Manager at Age UK Portsmouth, explains how the classes benefit older people and young children alike.

  2. Getting active when you're not sure where to start

    dance class.  The most important thing is to find something enjoyable because this can make it much easier to stick with. Find out more about getting active by walking more Search for classes nearby ... nearby Classes can be a great way to try things out and our local directory can help you find out what's going on near you. Lots of Age UKs run regular exercise classes for people of all abilities, at very

  3. Helping someone to get active

    cardiovascular system are the best. This includes things like: walking zumba swimming dancing yoga. Lots of local Age UKs run classes tailored for older people. Find your local Age UK and get in touch to see what they

  4. Tackling Inequalities Fund

    physical activity groups, including: dance body conditioning strength and balance classes chair-based activities yoga pilates and relaxation tai chi walking activities Zumba. The programme also funded

  5. 5 ways to make 2019 a happy new year

    protect our brains as we age. There are lots of ways to make new connections. Many local Age UKs run classes and activities you could join. Or why not sign up to become a telephone friend through our  ... it's worth checking again. 4. Try a new activity It's never too late to learn something new! From yoga to cooking, picking up a new hobby doesn't have to be expensive and can challenge you in new ways

  6. A-Z of fundraising ideas

    evening. J Jewellery making For a gem of a fundraising idea, why not host a class on making your own trinkets? Charge entry to the class to raise funds. Jogging challenge Get a jog on for a good cause, asking ... charity instead of bringing wedding gifts. X, Y, Z Yoga marathon Find your inner zen, encourage friends and family to join in, and raise cash with a sponsored yoga marathon challenge. Zip wire If you've got a

  7. Top tips for ageing better

    closing your eyes yoga, tai chi or Pilates, which all help to build core strength and balance – you could find free videos on YouTube to follow or look for a local class. See what classes your local Age ... you grab a takeaway coffee and go for a weekly walk with a friend, or join a local sports club or class, making movement something sociable that you look forward to is a great way to embed it into your

  8. Things to do to feel less lonely

    mental health. You could try something: active  like walking, swimming or yoga artistic  like a painting class or choir educational  like a U3A learning group . Sometimes, feelings of loneliness ... Age UKs offer all sorts of clubs and activities, from coffee mornings and lunch clubs to exercise classes and quizzes. Trying something like this can be a great way of meeting new people in your community

  9. One step at a time

    or practical, financial or emotional reasons – for example, not being able to get to an exercise class or worrying about falling. However, with the normal ageing process causing loss of muscle mass and ... people we spoke to didn't like to think of themselves as 'old' so didn't respond well to the idea of 'classes for older people', many were nervous of joining in universal exercise or activity programmes in case

  10. Fundraising at school

    class="intro">Get inspired for your own top-of-the-class fundraiser with our simple and flexible ideas.

    Ideas that deserve an A+ Need some more inspiration? Explore our full list of fundraising

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