Exercise sessions
Ageing Well sessions
Each week we run many physical activity sessions, suitable for older people, across Somerset and North Somerset through our Ageing Well programme.
What classes are available near me?
Find sessions in your local area by clicking on the + next to your District, or use the links below to download booklets showing all the classes in Somerset and North Somerset.
Please note: some of the sessions take a break in the school holidays. Get in touch before you attend for the first time to check.
In addition to the sessions below which are open to all, we also run Flexercise and Stay Strong, Stay Steady sessions.
Mendip
Here are the sessions we run in the Mendip area.
Many of the sessions take a break in school holidays. Please give call us on 01823 345626 or email ageingwell@ageuksomerset.org.uk before you attend for the first time, just to check the session is running as planned.
| Name of Session | Town | What? | When? | Where? | Address | Cost? |
| Mature Movers | Coleford | Mainly seated but with some balance work - the session will be adapted to the needs of the group. | Wednesdays 11am-12noon | Coleford Community Hub | Old School Buildings, Church Street, BA3 5NQ | £4.00 |
| Movement to Music (Extend) | Evercreech | Fun, choreographed, lively but gentle movement to music session. All welcome. | Wednesdays 12.30pm-1.30pm | Evercreech Village Hall | Victoria Square, High St, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet BA4 6LH | £4.00 |
| Chair-based Mature Movers | Frome | Fun session with a range of gentle movements. Suitable for all abilities. | Mondays 12pm -1pm | Frome Medical Practice | Enos Way, Frome BA11 2FH | £4.00 |
| Chair-based Mature Movers | Frome | Fun sessionwith a range of gentle movements. Suitable for all abilities. | Fridays 10am-11am | Frome Medical Practice | Enos Way, BA11 2FH | £4.00 |
| Stay Strong, Stay Steady | Frome | Session to help you stay strong and steady by building up muscle and balance to avoid falls | Contact us. This session is by referral only. Mondays 3.15pm-4.15pm | Christchurch Parish Hall | Park Road, Frome, BA11 1EU | £4.00 |
| Extend Movement to Music | Glastonbury | Suitable for the older adult and those less able. Fun to music! The session involves both seated and standing elements and is uplifting and helps balance, co-ordination and circulation boosting. | Wednesdays 9.30am-10.30am | Tor Leisure | Street Road, Glastonbury, BA6 8ED | |
| Tai Chi Shibashi | Nunney | Slow, easy to follow movements and breathing | Wednesdays 10am-11am | Nunney Village Hall | BA11 4NR | £4.00 |
| Movement to Music (Extend) | Shepton Mallet | Fun, choreographed, lively but gentle movement to music session. All welcome. | Wednesdays 10.30am-11.30am | Shepton Mallet Leisure Centre | Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet BA4 5PG | £4.00 |
| Extend Movement to Music | Wells | Extend Movement to Music session. Suitable for the older adult and those less able. Fun to music! The session involves both seated and standing elements and is uplifting and helps balance, co-ordination and circulation boosting. | Tuesdays 10am-11am | Town Hall | Market Place, Wells, BA5 2RB | £4.00 |
| Stay Strong, Stay Steady | Wells | Session to help you stay strong and steady by building up muscle and balance to avoid falls. | Contact us. Referrals only. | Town Hall | Market Place, Wells, BA5 2RB | £4.00 |
North Somerset
Here are the sessions run by Age UK Somerset in North Somerset. To view more sesssions for older people please have a look at our booklet it includes other sessions for older adults as part of a Staying Steady initiate in North Somerset.
Some sessions don't run during school holidays. Please give us a call or email before you attend for the first time, just to check the session is running as planned.
| Name of Session | Town | What? | When? | Where? | Address | Cost? |
| Flexercise | Backwell | Gentle chair-based fun activity with Janet Stone. All welcome. | Fridays 10.30am-11.30am | Lawnside | Church Lane, Backwell BS48 3JP | |
| Extend Movement to Music | Clevedon | Extend Movement to Music session. Suitable for over 60s and those less able, much fun to music and helps balance, co-ordination and circulation. Both seated and standing elements (inclusive). All welcome. | Wednesdays 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Kenn Road Methodist Church | Kenn Road Clevedon BS21 6LH | £4.00 |
| Flexercise | Clevedon | Gentle chair-based exercise with Victoria Kubiak. | Mondays 11.30am-12.30pm | Clifton Court | Churchill Avenue, Clevedon BS21 6QS | Donations |
| Seated Yoga, Breathe, Stretch & Flex | Easton in Gordano | Gently combines breathing & relaxation movements to balance the mind and improve flexibility. Can aid posture and is said to help lower blood pressure. All welcome. | Mondays 9:45am-10:45am | St George's Church Hall | Priory Road, Easton in Gordano, BS20 0PA | £4.00 |
| Extend Movement to Music | Nailsea | Extend Movement to Music session. Suitable for over 60s and those less able, much fun to music and helps balance, co-ordination and circulation. Both seated and standing elements (inclusive). All welcome. | Thursdays 1pm - 2pm | Wesley Methodist Church Centre | 74-76 Silver Street, Nailsea BS48 2DS | £4.00 |
| Extend Movement to Music | Pill | Extend Movement to Music session. Suitable for over 60s and those less able, much fun to music and helps balance, co-ordination and circulation. Both seated and standing elements (inclusive). All welcome. | Wednesdays 10:30am-11:30am | Pill Community Centre | Church Lane, Pill BS20 0AE | £4.00 |
| Breathe, Stretch and Flex | Portishead | Gently combines breathing & relaxation movements to balance the mind and improve flexibility. Can aid posture and is said to help lower blood pressure. All welcome. | Tuesdays 11:15am-12:15pm | Methodist Church Wesley Centre | High Street, Portishead BS20 6EN | £4.00 |
| Flexercise | Portishead | Gentle chair-based exercise with Sarah Wade. | Fortnightly - Wednesdays 11am-12pm | Hanover House | Friary Road, Portishead BS20 6LP | Donations |
| Flexercise | Portishead | Gentle chair-based exercise with Catherine Crook. | Fridays - 11am-12pm | St Peter's Lodge | High Street, Portishead, BS20 6PJ | Donations |
| Flexercise | Portishead | Gentle chair-based exercise with Margaret James. | Wednesdays 4pm-5pm | Waverley Court | Forth Avenue, Portishead, BS20 7NY | Donations |
| Extend Movement to Music | Portishead | Fun & friendly exercise-to-music session. | Mondays 11.45am-12.45pm | Avonway Hall | Avonway, Portishead, BS20 6LT | £4.00 |
| Extend Movement to Music | Portishead | Extend movement to music with Susanna Delve. All welcome. | Tuesday 10am-11am & Thursday 11am-noon | Methodist Church Wesley Centre | High Street, Portishead BS20 6EN | £4.00 |
| Extend Movement to Music | Weston super Mare | Fun & friendly exercise-to-music session. | Mondays 12.15pm-1.15pm | Milton Baptist Church Hall | Baytree Road, Weston super Mare BS22 8HJ | £3.00 |
| Extend Movement to Music | Weston super Mare | Extend Movement to Music session. Suitable for over 60s and those less able, much fun to music and helps balance, co-ordination and circulation. Both seated and standing elements (inclusive). All welcome. | Fridays 10am-11am | United Reform Church | The Boulevard, Weston super Mare, BS23 1LF | £4.00 |
| Extend Movement to Music | Weston super Mare | Extend Movement to Music session. Suitable for over 60s and those less able, much fun to music and helps balance, co-ordination and circulation. Both seated and standing elements (inclusive). All welcome. | Tuesdays 12.30pm-1.30pm | Victoria Methodist Church | 38 Station Rd, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1XY | £4.00 |
| Flexercise | Weston super Mare | Gentle chair-based fun activity. | Class full (Mondays 10.30am-11.30am) | Pegasus Court | 58 Beach Road, Weston super Mare, BS23 4AL | Donations |
| Flexercise | Weston super Mare | Gentle chair-based fun activity. | Class full (Wednesdays 10.30am-11.30am) | Clarence House | 17 Clarence Road North, Weston super Mare, BS23 4AS | Donations |
| Tai Chi - Seated and standing | Weston super Mare | With Les Cornford. Easy to follow, gentle movements, great for mind and body. | Tuesdays 11am-12noon | Knightstone House | Lower Bristol Road, Weston super Mare, BS23 2PG | Donations |
| Chair-based Movement to Music | Weston super Mare | Gentle chair-based Movement to Music led by Pauline Thomas. | Wednesdays, 2-3pm | Milton Baptist Church Hall | Baytree Road, Weston super Mare BS22 8HJ | Donations |
| Staying Steady for Seniors | Weston super Mare | With Cheryl Mountford. Slow movements and breathing rather than vigorous bodily movements. Good for balance, co-ordination and leg strength. | Fridays 10am-11am | Clarence Park Baptist Church | Walliscote Road, Weston super Mare BS23 1ED | £4.00 |
| Extend Movement to Music | Winscombe | Extend Movement to Music session. Suitable for over 60s and those less able, much fun to music and helps balance, co-ordination and circulation. Both seated and standing elements (inclusive). All welcome. | Tuesdays 2.30pm-3.30pm | Winscombe Community Centre | 11 Sandford Road, Winscombe, BS25 1JA | £4.00 |
| Tai Chi for all abilities | Winscombe | Tai Chi for all abilities with Cheryl Mountford. Slow movements and breathing and the mental component of training as opposed to vigorous bodily movements. Good for balance, co-ordination and leg strength. All welcome. | Fridays 2pm-3.30pm | Winscombe Community Centre | Sandford Road, Winscombe, BS25 1JA | £5.00 |
| Extend Movement to Music | Worle | Extend Movement to Music session. Suitable for over 60s and those less able, much fun to music and helps balance, co-ordination and circulation. Both seated and standing elements (inclusive). All welcome. | Fridays 11.45am-12.45pm | Worle Baptist Church | Rawlins Avenue, Worle, Weston super Mare BS22 7FN | £4.00 |
| Chair-based Movement to Music | Worle | Chair based fun activity led by Pauline Thomas | Tuesdays 2.30-3.30 | Tamar Court | Tamar Road, Worle, North Somerset BS22 6LF | Donations |
| Flexercise | Worle | Gentle chair-based fun activity. | Mondays 11-12noon | Knightstone Place | 215 High St, Worle, Weston-super-Mare BS22 6JT | Donations |
| Seated and Standing Tai Chi | Yatton | Mondays 12pm-1pm | Yatton Village Hall | The Causeway, Yatton, BS49 4HL | £3.00 |
Sedgemoor
Here are the sessions we run in the Sedgemoor area. Many sessions have a break during school holidays. Please give us call or email before you attend for the first time, just to check the session is running as planned.
| Name of Session | Town | What? | When? | Where? | Address | Cost? |
| Yoga, Stretch and Flex | Axbridge | Gentle inclusive Yoga session. Gently combines breathing, relaxation movements to balance the mind and improve flexibility. Can aid posture by teaching relaxation. All welcome | Mondays 10am-11am | Axbridge Town Hall | The Square, Axbridge BS26 2AP | £4.00 |
| Mature Movers | Bridgwater | Gentle exercise to music. Choreographed, fun and lively, mainly standing with a seated element. | Tuesdays 2:30pm-3:30pm | Westfield Church Hall | West Street, Bridgwater TA6 7EU | £4.00 |
| Tai Chi | Bridgwater | Tai Chi. Slow movements, focusing on breathing and the mental component of training as opposed to vigorous bodily movements. Good for balance, co-ordination and leg strength. | Currently full. Please contact us to be added to the waiting list. Thursdays 10:00am-11:30am | YMCA | Friarn Avenue, Bridgwater TA6 3RF | £5.00 |
| Yoga, Stretch & Flex | Bridgwater | Class is currently full. | Please contact us for details. | Sydenham Community Centre | Parkway, Bridgwater TA6 4QZ | £4.00 |
| Stay Strong, Stay Steady | Bridgwater | Session to help you stay strong and steady by building up muscle and balance to avoid falls. | Contact us for details - this class is by referral only | St Georges Parish Centre, | Church Road, Wembdon, TA6 7RR | £4.00 |
| Extend Movement to Music | Burnham on Sea | Suitable for the older adult and those less able. Fun to music! The session involves both seated and standing elements and is uplifting and helps balance, co-ordination and circulation boosting. | Thursdays 2.30pm-3.30pm | Bay Centre | Cassis Close, Burnham on Sea TA8 1NN | £4.00 |
| Stay Strong, Stay Steady | Burnham on Sea | Session to help you stay strong and steady by building up muscle and balance to avoid falls. | Contact us for details - this class is by referral only. Two sessions. Tuesdays 10.45am-11.45am and 12-1pm | Community Room | Chichester Close, TA8 2AR | £4.00 |
| Flexercise- Active in Age | Cannington | Gentle chair based fun activities. | Mondays 2:30pm-3:30pm | United Reform Church | High St, Cannington TA6 7HD | |
| Extend Movement to Music | Cheddar | Extend Movement to Music session. Suitable for the older adult and those less able. Fun to music! The session involves both seated and standing elements and is uplifting and helps balance, co-ordination and circulation boosting. | Fridays 2:00pm-3:00pm | Cheddar Village Hall | Church Street, Cheddar BS27 3RA | £4.00 |
| Shibashi Tai Chi | Chilton Polden | Shibashi Tai Chi. Gentle, repeated movements which are easy to follow and great for mind and body. No experience necessary. | Currently full. Please contact us to go on the waiting list. Fridays 2pm-3pm | Chilton Polden Village Hall | Priory Road, Chilton Polden, nr Bridgwater, TA7 9EH | £4.00 |
| Tai Chi | Highbridge | Tai Chi. All welcome. | Thursdays 12noon-1pm | Highbridge Community Hall | Market Street, Highbridge, TA9 3BW | £4.00 |
| Mature Movers | Nether Stowey | Movement to Music, choreographed, fun and lively, mainly standing with a seated element. No previous experience necessary. | Wednesdays 1:00pm-2:00pm | Nether Stowey Village Hall | Lime Street, Nether Stowey, TA5 1NH | £4.00 |
| Mature Movers | Pawlett | Fun, fairly active movement to music. Led by an experienced teacher this session is good for improving balance, co-ordination and strength. | Tuesdays 2pm-3pm | Pawlett Village Hall | TA6 4RY | £4.00 |
| Flexercise | Spaxton | Gentle chair-based fun and activity session. All welcome. | Fortnightly on Wednesdays 2.30pm-3.30pm | Spaxton Village Hall | High Street, Spaxton TA5 1BS | £2.00 |
South Somerset
Here are the sessions we run in the South Somerset area. Please contact us before attending for the first time to check the session is running as planned.
| Name of Session | Town | What? | When? | Where? | Address | Cost? |
| Seated Yoga, Stretch and Flex | Barrington | Seated yoga with Anne Bond. Gently combines breathing and relaxation movements to balance the mind and improve flexibility. | Mondays 11:15am-12:15pm | Barrington Village Hall | Barrington TA19 0JE | £4.00 |
| Mature Movers | Chard | Movement to Music, choreographed, fun and lively, mainly standing with a seated element. Session led by Marion Cooper. All welcome. | Mondays 10:00am-11:00am | Guildhall | Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP | £4.00 |
| Mature Movers | Chard | Movement to Music, choreographed, fun and lively, mainly standing with a seated element. Session led by Marion Cooper. All welcome. | Thursdays 10.30am-11.30am | Guildhall | Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP | £4.00 |
| Gentle Yoga | Chard | Gentle yoga session led by Angela Shannon. gently combines breathing, relaxation movements to balance the mind and improve flexibility. Can aid posture by teaching relaxation. All welcome. | Wednesdays 2:30pm-3:30pm | Guildhall | Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP | £4.00 |
| Stay Strong, Stay Steady | Chard | Gentle exercise session aimed at reducing falls by strengthening muscles and improving balance. | Contact us for details - this class is by referral only Monday 11:15am - 12:15pm | Guildhall | Fore St, Chard TA20 1PP | £4.00 |
| Chair-based Mature Movers | Crewkerne | Chair based movement to music exercise class with Ann Edgar. | Thursday 11am-12noon | Bowhayes Lodge | Furland Road, Crewkerne TA18 8DD | Suggestion donations £1 |
| Seated Yoga, Stretch and Flex | Langport | Seated Yoga with Anne Bond. gently combines breathing, relaxation movements to balance the mind and improve flexibility. Can aid posture by teaching relaxation. All welcome. | Mondays 9:30am-10:30am | Great Bow Wharf | Bow Street, Langport, TA10 9PN | £4.00 |
| Seated Yoga, Stretch and Flex | Martock | Seated Yoga with Anne Bond. Combines breathing, relaxation movements to balance the mind and improve flexibility. Can aid posture by teaching relaxation. All welcome. | Wednesday 11.30am-12:30pm | Martock Parish Hall | Church Street, Martock, TA12 6JL | £4.00 |
| Mature Movers | Martock | Movement to Music, choreographed, fun and lively, mainly standing with a seated element. Session led by Marion Cooper. All welcome. | Mondays 2.30-3.30pm | Martock Parish Hall | Church Street, Martock, TA12 6JL | £4.00 |
| Tai Chi | Martock | Gentle exercise session focusing on breathing to aid relaxation. Improves strength and balance. | Class is full. Please contact us to be added to the waiting list. Tuesdays 11am-12pm | Martock Parish Hall | Church Street, Martock TA12 6JL | £2.50 donation |
| Tai Chi | Martock | Gentle exercise session focusing on breathing to aid relaxation. Improves strength and balance. | Class is full. Please contact us to be added to the waiting list. Tuesdays 12.30pm-1.30pm | Martock Parish Hall | Church Street, Martock TA12 6JL | £2.50 donation |
| Extend Movement to Music | Somerton | Extend Movement to Music session with Chris Burtt. Suitable for the older adult and those less able. Fun to music! The session involves both seated and standing elements and is uplifting and helps balance, co-ordination and circulation boosting. | Mondays 10.15am-11:15am | Somerton Parish Rooms | Market Square, Somerton, TA11 7NB | £4.00 |
| Gentle Pilates | Somerton | Gentle Pilates for Balance & Mobility. Improve flexibility & co-ordinations. A mix of standing and seated movements using mats and chairs - whichever suits the individual. | Fridays 12.30pm-1.30pm | Somerton Parish Rooms | Market Square, Somerton, TA11 7NB | |
| Seated Yoga, Stretch and Flex | South Petherton | Seated Yoga with Anne Bond. Gently combines breathing and relaxation movements to balance the mind and improve flexibility. | Wednesdays 2:15pm-3:15pm | Methodist Church Hall | Palmer Street, South Petherton, TA13 5DB | £4.00 |
| Stay Strong, Stay Steady | South Petherton | Session to help you stay strong and steady by building up muscle and balance to avoid falls. | Contact us for details - this class is by referral only. | Pitway Community Room | Pitway Sheltered Housing, South Petherton, TA13 5AW | £4.00 |
| Gentle exercise, relaxation and breathing | Tatworth | Gentle exercise, relaxation and breathing with Angela Shannon. All welcome. | Mondays 2:00pm-3:00pm | Church Room | Waterlake Road, Tatworth, TA20 2NZ | £5.00 |
| Seated Yoga, Stretch and Flex | West Coker | Seated yoga with Anne Bond. Gently combines breathing and relaxation movements to balance the mind and improve flexibility. | Wednesdays 9:45am-10:45am | Commemorative Hall | High Street, West Coker, BA22 9AS | £4.00 |
| Stay Strong, Stay Steady | Wincanton | Session to help you stay strong and steady by building up muscle and balance to avoid falls. | Referrals only. | Wincanton Memorial Hall | Wincanton BA9 9JX | £4.00 |
| Movement to Music | Yeovil | Movement to Music session with Della Alonzi. All welcome. | Mondays 10:30am-11:30am | Milford Hall | Milford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4QD | £4.00 |
| Stay Strong, Stay Steady | Yeovil | Session to help you stay strong and steady by building up muscle and balance to avoid falls | Contact us for details - this class is by referral only | Malmesbury Court | The Cleve, Yeovil, BA21 3ST | £4.00 |
| Stay Strong, Stay Steady | Yeovil | Session to help you stay strong and steady by building up muscle and balance to avoid falls | Contact us for details - this class is by referral only | Yarlington Community Hall | Monmouth Road, Yeovil, BA21 5NW | £4.00 |
| Shibashi Tai Chi for Health | Yeovil - Milford Hall | Tai Chi session with John Hough. Gentle, repeated movements which are easy to follow and great for mind and body. Can be done seated or standing. | Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am | Milford Hall | Milford Road, Yeovil BA21 4QD | £2.00 |
| Shibashi Tai Chi for Health | Yeovil - St Johns Road | Shibashi Tai Chi with Derek Bourne. Gentle, repeated movements which are easy to follow and great for mind and body. Can be done seated or standing. | Wednesdays 2-3pm | St John's Road Retirement Living Scheme | St John's Road, Yeovil, BA21 5QA | Suggested donation £2 |
Taunton Deane
Here are the sessions we run in the Taunton Deane area. Please contact us before attending for the first time to check that the session is running as planned.
| Name of Session | Town | What? | When? | Where? | Address | Cost? |
| Flexercise | Bishops Hull | Gentle fun chair based session with Ann Wilson. | Mondays 2.30pm-3.30pm | Malthouse Court | Bishops Hull, TA1 5HN | |
| Gentle Exercise Class | Milverton | Gentle session for Mature Movers with Michelle Golding. All welcome. | Mondays 10:00am-11:00am | Victoria Rooms | Fore Street, Milverton TA4 1JU | £4.50 |
| Flexercise | North Curry | Gentle fun chair based session led by Denise Walker. | Wednesdays 1.30-2.30pm | North Curry Health Centre | Greenway, North Curry, TA3 6NQ | |
| Tai Chi | Norton Fitzwarren | Tai Chi session led by Malcolm Droy. Slow movements and breathing - helps to reduce falls as good for balance, co-ordination and leg strength. | Mondays 1:30pm-2:45pm | Norton Fitzwarren Village Hall | Station Road, TA2 6RQ | £4.00 |
| Flexercise | Taunton | Flexercise, Active in Age session led by Pat Pike | Tuesdays 2:30pm-3:30pm | Bernard Taylor Homes | Magdalene Street, Taunton, TA1 1SG | |
| Flexercise | Taunton | Gentle fun chair-based session with Avril Hooley. All welcome. | Mondays 2:00pm-4:00pm | Methodist Church Hall | Lisieux Way, Taunton, TA1 2BL | £2.00 |
| Flexercise | Taunton | Gentle fun chair-based session with Gillian Turner. All welcome. | Fridays 10:00am-11:00am | Taunton Baptist Church | 19 Silver Street, Taunton, TA1 3DH | |
| Mature Movers | Taunton | Mature movers session with Michelle Golding. Movement to Music, choreographed, fun and lively, mainly standing with a seated element. All welcome. | Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am | YMCA | Lisieux Way, Taunton, TA1 2BL | £4.00 |
| Stay Strong, Stay Steady | Taunton | Session to help you stay strong and steady by building up muscle and balance to avoid falls. Led by Corinne Worth. | Contact us for details - this class is by referral only | Trident Community Centre | Galmington Road, Taunton TA1 5NN | £4.00 |
| Stay Strong, Stay Steady | Taunton | Session to help you stay strong and steady by building up muscle and balance to avoid falls. Led by Michelle Golding. | Contact us for details - this class is by referral only | Kilkenny Court | Station Approach, Taunton, TA2 7QL | £4.00 |
| Flexercise | Taunton | Gentle and fun, chair-based exercise session. Coffee/Tea available after! | Tuesdays 2.30pm-3.30pm | Trident Community Centre | Galmington Road, Taunton TA1 5NN | £2.00 |
| Chair-based Mature Movers | Wellington | Gentle chair-based exercise led by Corinne Worth. All welcome. | Tuesdays 2:00pm-3:00pm | Wellington Medical Practice | Mantle Street, Wellington, TA21 8BD | £4.00 |
| Mature Movers | Wellington | Mature movers session with Corinne Worth. Movement to Music, choreographed, fun and lively, mainly standing with a seated element. | Tuesdays 10am-11am | The Scout HQ | 6 Fore Street, Wellington, TA21 8AQ | £4.00 |
| Tai Chi, Shibashi for Health | Wellington | Shibashi Tai Chi with Jackie Bradford. Gentle, repeated movements which are easy to follow and great for mind and body. Can be done seated or standing. | This session is currently full. Time change to Mondays 1.45pm-2.45pm | Lodge Close | Wellington, TA21 8JN | £4.00 |
| Tai Chi, Shibashi for Health | Wellington | Shibashi Tai Chi with Jackie Bradford. Gentle, repeated movements which are easy to follow and great for mind and body. Can be done seated or standing. | Mondays 3-4pm. New session with spaces as other is full. | Lodge Close | Wellington, TA21 8JN | £4.00 |
| 60+ Activities, Fun and Friendship | Wellington | Friendly Activities, Fun and Friendship session for the over 60's, with Rita Orme and Pat South. All welcome. | Wednesdays 11:00am-12noon | Wellington Rugby Club | Corams Lane, Wellington, TA21 8LL | £1.50 |
| Stay Strong, Stay Steady | Wellington | Session to help you stay strong and steady by building up muscle and balance to avoid falls. Led by Michelle Golding. | Contact us for details - this class is by referral only | Lodge Close | Welllington, TA21 8JN | £4.00 |
West Somerset
Here are the sessions we run in the West Somerset area. Please contact us before you attend for the first time to check that the session is going ahead.
| Name of Session | Town | What? | When? | Where? | Address | Cost? |
| Shibashi Tai Chi for Health | Dunster | Slow, easy to follow, gentle movements and breathing - helps to reduce falls as good for balance, co-ordination and leg strength. Suitable for all abilities | Tuesdays 2pm-3pm | Dunster Tithe Barn | Priory Green, Dunster TA24 6RY | £4.00 |
| Swimming for 50+ | Minehead | Just turn up and swim, no formalities, no teaching, no pre booking required. | Mondays 8.30-9.30am term time (8am-9am during holidays) | Butlins Splash | Minehead, TA24 5SH | £4.00 |
| Tea Dance | Minehead | Fun Tea Dancing session with David Jones and refreshments. | Monthly Fridays 2pm-4pm. Contact us for dates. | St John Ambulance Hall | North Road, Minehead, TA24 5QW | £3.50 |
| Table Tennis, Fun and Friendship | Minehead | Fun table tennis session with Tony Jones. Sociable Ping Pong, with refreshments, suitable for those returning to the game, or want to learn, great fun. All welcome. | Fridays 10:00am-12noon | Lawns Community Centre | Off Townsend Road, Minehead TA24 5QP | £2.50 |
| Mature Movers | Minehead | Fun for all abilities. Easy to follow choreographed movements to music with Lucia . Mainly lively and standing with a seated element. | Tuesdays 3pm-4pm | Sainsbury Hall | Sainsbury Road, Minehead TA24 8JZ | £4.00 |
| Gentle Mature Movers (Chair-based) | Minehead | Gentle chair based exercise session with Lucia. | Contact us as Class currently full. Tuesdays 11am-12pm | St John Ambulance Hall | North Road, Minehead, TA24 5QW | £4.00 |
| Tai Chi Shibashi | Minehead | Slow, easy to follow, gentle movements and breathing - helps to reduce falls as good for balance, co-ordination and leg strength. Suitable for all abilities | Tuesdays 1.30pm-2.30pm | Sainsbury Hall | Sainsbury Road, Minehead TA24 8JZ | £4.00 |
| Stay Strong, Stay Steady | Minehead | Gentle exercise sessions to improve muscle strength and balance, reducing the risk of falls. Referrals only. | Contact us. This session is by referral only. Wednesdays 10am - 11am | Minehead Hospital | Mart Road, Luttrell Way, Minehead, TA24 6DF | £4.00 |
| Mature Movers | Old Cleeve | Movement to Music, choreographed, fun and lively, mainly standing with a seated element. No previous experience necessary. | Mondays 9.45am-10.45am | Old Cleeve Community Hall | Old Cleeve, TA24 6HJ | £4.00 |
| Mature Movers | Stogursey | Movement to Music, choreographed, fun and lively, mainly standing with a seated element. No previous experience necessary. | Wednesdays 11:30am-12:30pm | Stogursey Victory Hall | Stogursey, TA5 1RN | £4.00 |
| Tai Chi | Stogursey | Slow, easy to follow, gentle movements and breathing - helps to reduce falls as good for balance, co-ordination and leg strength. Suitable for all abilities | Tuesdays 10.30am-11.30am | Stogursey Victory Hall | Stogursey, TA5 1RN | £3.00 |
| Table Tennis | Watchet | Fun and friendly table tennis session with Pam Laws. All welcome. | Mondays 2pm-4pm | Watchet Community Centre | Bay Lane, Watchet TA23 0UG | £2.00 |
| Mature Movers | Watchet | Movement to Music, choreographed, fun and lively, mainly standing with a seated element. No previous experience necessary. | Mondays 11:15am-12:15pm | Watchet Community Centre | Watchet TA24 0TE | £4.00 |
| Chair Based Exercise for Everyday Living | Williton | Gentle chair based activity session led by Shirley Dee. | Thursdays 10am-11am | Williton Hospital | North Road, Williton, TA4 4RA | |
| Stay Strong, Stay Steady | Williton | Session to help you stay strong and steady by building up muscle and balance to avoid falls. Led by Michelle Golding. | Contact us for details - this class is by referral only | Danesborough View | Williton, TA4 4SH | £4.00 |
Locations of our Stay Strong, Stay Steady sessions
Bridgwater - St Georges Parish Centre, Wembdon
Burnham on Sea - Community Centre, Chichester Close
Chard - The Guildhall
Frome - Christ Church Parish Hall
Martock - Bearley House
Minehead - Coming soon! Contact us for details.
South Petherton - Pitway Community Room, Yarlington
Taunton - 2 locations
Wellington - Lodge Close, Wellington, TD Housing
Wells - The Town Hall
Williton - Danesborough View, Magna Housing
Wincanton - The Memorial Hall
Yeovil – 2 venues.
World Tai Chi Day
On Saturday 28th April 2018 at The Italian Gardens, Weston Super Mare we celebrated World Tai Chi and Qigong day with over 100 people taking part in a mass Tai Chi session.
Our event was one of hundreds taking place globally and we organised it in conjuction with Cheryl Mountford of Bubbling Springs Tai Chi, to celebrate the benefits of Tai Chi and in a bid to encourage Weston’s older residents to become more active.
Tai Chi is just one of the many different types of sessions we organise throughout the area.
Photos courtesy of the Weston Mercury.
For more information or if you have any questions please contact the Ageing Well team.
Phone: 01823 345626
email: ageingwell@ageuksomerset.org.uk
Let Maudie tell you what the sessions are like, or read some other class members' stories.
Ageing Well in action!
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Take a deep breath
Watch our short film showing the benefits of dancing for older people.
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Minehead Flash Mob!
Our flash mob outside the West Somerset Steam Railway station.