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Looking for some enjoyable exercise to help improve your health? Join Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin and have fun keeping fit.

Older people enjoying an exercise class

If you haven’t exercised in a while, don’t worry, our classes and clubs focus on gentle exercise to help you to regain your fitness at your own pace.

Fitness for men

Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin's friendly, informal exercise sessions aim to improve your strength, co-ordination and balance. The group is led by Wendy Southorn, a qualified exercise teacher with extensive experience of working with older people.

All ability fitness for men, Shrewsbury

Venue: Shrewsbury United Reform Church, Coleham Head, Shrewsbury SY3 7BJ

When: Every Wednesday afternoon, 1.30-2.30pm

Cost: £7.00

Contact:
Wellbeing services
Phone number: 01743 233 123
Email: enquiries@ageukstw.org.uk

Please note: advance booking is essential for this group.

Midweek Movers

Join us for fun, motivating exercise sessions to improve your strength, co-ordination and balance. The group is led by Sophie Hamar, a qualified exercise tutor with extensive experience of working with older people. This group is open to all older learners and would be an ideal follow-on for anyone who has completed the 20 week Energize Elevate Programme.

Midweek Movers, Ludlow

Venue: St. Peters Church Parish Centre, Henley Road, Ludlow SY8 1QZ

When: Every Wednesday afternoon, 1.30-2.30pm

Cost: £5.00

Contact:
Wellbeing services
Phone number: 01743 233 123
Email: enquiries@ageukstw.org.uk

Please note: advance booking is essential for this group.

Sit to Stand

Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin's Sit to Stand class provides gentle movement exercise to music. The easy to follow exercises can be performed either standing or sitting and aim to increase your mobility and strength as well as your general health. Please wear comfortable footwear and clothing and bring a small bottle of water.

Sit to Stand, Shrewsbury

Venue: Shrewsbury United Reform Church, Coleham Head, Shrewsbury SY3 7BJ

When: Every Wednesday afternoon, 3.00-4.00pm

Cost: £7.00

Contact:
Wellbeing services
Phone number: 01743 233 123
Email: enquiries@ageukstw.org.uk

Yoga

Boost your physical and mental wellbeing at our yoga class for older people, through a series of stretches, poses and breathing techniques.

Yoga, Bomere Heath

Venue: Bomere Heath Village Hall, Shrewsbury Road, Bomere Heath SY4 3PD

When: Every Thursday morning, 10.00-11.30am

Cost: £7.00

Contact:
Wellbeing services
Phone number: 01743 233 123
Email: enquiries@ageukstw.org.uk

Please note: advance booking is essential for this group.

Zumba Gold

Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin's lower impact, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired exercise sessions. Zumba Gold follows the Zumba formula but is designed for the active older adult and done at lower intensity, so not as fast but just as much fun. Please wear suitable clothing and bring a small bottle of water.

Zumba Gold, Shrewsbury

Venue: Dance Studio, Theatre Severn, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury SY3 8FT

When: Every Wednesday morning, 11.30am

Cost: £7.00

Contact:
Wellbeing services
Phone number: 01743 233 123
Email: enquiries@ageukstw.org.uk

Please note: to keep participants as safe as possible, we have reduced the number of places available in this class and additional COVID-19 safety measures are in place. If you would like to join Zumba Gold, please contact us to see if we have any available places or to join the waiting list.


Zumba Gold, Shrewsbury

Venue: Dance Studio, Theatre Severn, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury SY3 8FT

When: Every Friday morning, 11.30am

Cost: £7.00

Contact:
Wellbeing services
Phone number: 01743 233 123
Email: enquiries@ageukstw.org.uk

Please note: to keep participants as safe as possible, we have reduced the number of places available in this class and additional COVID-19 safety measures are in place. If you would like to join Zumba Gold, please contact us to see if we have any available places or to join the waiting list.

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