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Community Activators…
Coming To A Town Or Village Near You!
Over the past year Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Active Communities team have been working in collaboration with the Health and Social Care Partnership to increase the delivery of region-wide older adult physical activity opportunities.
The Community Activator classes will be delivered in a fun and inclusive manner and aim to improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of participants. The programmes also aim to prevent de-conditioning and contribute to Health and Social Care priorities including healthy ageing.
Thanks to funding from the Health and Social Care Partnership, Community Activator staff have undertaken a range of training in evidenced based physical activity delivery to ensure programmes are age and stage specific while being delivered in a safe and inclusive environment.
3 classes have already started at
- Wednesday 3-4pm at The Food Train, Dumfries (FULLY BOOKED!)
- Thursdays 11am-12noon at Lochvale House, Georgetown
- Tuesdays 11am-12noon at Market Hall, Annan
The following classes are due to start;
- Mondays 1.30-2.30pm at Stranraer Library (starting 6 March)
- Mondays 1.45-2.45pm at Catholic Church Hall, High St, Kirkcudbright
(starting 6 March)
- Mondays 11.45am-12.30pm at McMillan Hall, Newton Stewart
(starting 27 March)
- Fridays 1.30-2.30pm at Dryfesdale Church Hall, Lockerbie (starting 10 March)
- Saturday 10.30-11.30am at St George’s Church Hall, George St, Dumfries (starting 11 March)
Classes are also being explored for other communities across Dumfries and Galloway.
Participants can enjoy a range of activities including boccia (similar to French boules), indoor curling, chi-me (based on tai-chi), seated exercises and quizzes/games. A hot cuppa is also offered at most classes.
The feedback has been really good so far and will hopefully lead to participants increasing their physical activity and joining more activities in their local area.
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with classes find us on Facebook
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