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offered. “We run everything from IT and entrepreneurship courses to lunch clubs and cheerleading classes,” explains Katrina. “It’s really important to us that people can make informed ... theatre trips are always sold out, we throw some fabulous parties, and lots of the women turn up to classes in matching t-shirts and hats. “But there’s also a deeper level of friendship that’s
and balance – you could find free videos on YouTube to follow or look for a local class. See what classes your local Age UK offers Functional fitness sounds fancy, but it really just means exercises ... 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
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
open and continue to offer a range of community services, like befriending support and exercise classes. Over 5,000 older people were supported directly through the partnership, and an estimated £4
and support handyperson services helping with jobs inside and outside the home footcare exercise classes and physical activity social activities transition from hospital to home. Local Age UKs need support
around the house or garden counselling or other emotional support help to access education, exercise classes or other things in the community. The first step is to arrange a free carer's assessment with your
but Audrey has also become a regular at a whole host of classes and clubs run by Age UK Norwich . “I absolutely love my sit-fit classes,” says Audrey. “Without them I’d be stuck
go for a walk,” Lavina explained when we spoke to her in early 2021 . “But the free classes have created a virtual community to combat loneliness .” Four years on, Lavina is determined ... says. “The workouts are really very positive for every age.” For those who attend her classes, no matter their age, the benefits are clear. “In the workouts, we always start with a breathing
the Second World War, and while some classes were held in the nearby grammar school, he says he had a sparse wartime education, with no conventional English classes that would have introduced him to poetry
kitchen but was soon running her own classes. She gets joy from how happy the successful completion of a recipe makes people. She recalls leading one of the men’s classes, like the one attended by celebrity