ACTIVITIES FOR OVER 50's
Check your local Leisure Centre as they normally have sessions for the more mature. Details of some of the Leisure Centres are on this website.
The Luncheon Clubs are a good way of meeting people and making friends - and having a reasonably priced meal of course.
Some of the Age Concern Centres have a visiting and befriending service where volunteers offer friendship and support to older people in their own homes, especially those living alone or who are housebound.
U3A groups around the united Kingdom are members of the Third Age Trust. Its main purpose is to encourage lifelong learning for those no longer in full time gainful employment. Visit their website for full information and details of local groups
Macclesfield U3A (University of the Third Age) Share in our 26 educational, creative and leisure groups. See our website www.macclesfieldu3a.fsnet.co.uk for details or phone 01625 428678.
Preston U3A meets on the third Thursday in the month at 2 pm at Lune Street Methodist Church. Telephone Vivienne for further details - 01772 724412
HEYDAY - http://www.heyday.org.uk/
Heyday is an organisation for the Over 50s. You get a magazine every two months and there is an opportunity of saving money on goods and services. There are also Friendship Centres where you can meet new friends at monthly meetings and outings.
PRESTON HEYDAY
The following Friendship Centres meet in the Preston area and have various activities organised.
Preston North meet at Barton Village Hall on the fourth Tuesday in the month at 2 pm.
Preston South meet at Lancashire Football Association, King Street, Leyand on the first Monday in the month at 2 pm
Preston Central meet at Lune Street Methodist Church on the third Monday in the month at 1.45 pm
BOLTON DISTRICT - AGE CONCERN
For full details of activities within the Bolton District go to their website http://www.ageconcernbolton.org.uk/
BURY DISTRICT - AGE CONCERN
Jubilee Centre & Chatterbox Cafe, off Mosley Avenue, Walmersley, Bury - Tel: 0161 763 9030
| Monday - 9.45 am - 11.15 | Yoga with Susan Miller |
| 11.30 - 12.00 | Healthy Lifestyles with Susan Miller |
| 1.15 pm - 4.15 pm | Short Mat Bowling |
| Tuesday - 9.45 am - 10.45 am | Brisk Walking/Jogging - Marie Caldwell |
| 11.00 am- 12.00 | Tai Chi |
| 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm (alternate Tuesdays) | Sequence Dancing (Beginners) |
| 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm (alternate Tuesdays) | American Line Dancing |
| Wednesday - 9.30 am - 11.00 am | Yoga with Susan Miller |
| 11.00 am - 12.00 | To be arranged |
| 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm | Just for Fun Afternoon - Quiz, Bingo, Special Events Entertainment |
| Thursday - 9.45 am - 10.45 am | Movement to Music with Ann McKenzie - Exercise to Music |
| 11.00 am - 12.00 | Men only "Getting Fit" with Lee Taylor |
| 1.30 pm 4.00 pm | Tea Dance Magic - Stepping Out with Ken Barlow, Organist |
| Friday - 9.30 am - 10.30 am | The Trim & Tone Workout with Dianne Bladon |
| 10.30 am - 11.00 am | Tai Chi (Swords) |
| 11.00 am - 12.00 | Tai Chi |
| 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm | American Line Dancing |
CHESHIRE AREA AGE CONCERN
French for Beginners - 10 week course. Starts 11 January 2007 2 - 4 pm. Cost £30. To be held at offices of Age Concern Cheshire, 314 Chester Road, Hartford. CW8 2AB.
Spanish for Beginners - 10 week course. Starts 12 January 2007 - 10 - 12 noon. Cost £30. To be held at Friends of Castle Club.
Italian for Beginners - 10 week course. Starts 11 January 2007 - 10 - 12 noon. Cost £30. To be held at Methodist Church. For further information please contact Christine Eaves on 01606 881660.
Get Active - we offer a range of weekly exercise classes to suit varying fitness and ability levels, including pilates, horse riding. Please contact Barbara Minshull Get Active Co-ordinator on 01606 881660.
| NAME | VENUE | DESCRIPTION | DAY | TIME |
| EXTEND | Sarf Williams Court Garden Lane, Chester |
Movement to music for over 60's and less able. Only a few places available | On hold until further notice | |
| SEATED CHAIR EXERCISE | Rowton methodistChurch, Moor Lane, Rowton | Gentle Seated Exercise to music | THURSDAY | 2-3 pm |
| TAI CHI | Ashton Hayes Village Hall, Ashton Hayes | Tai Chi-ancient Chinese exercise, strenthens the body, relaxes the mind and lifts the spirit | THURSDAY |
1.30 pm - 2.30 pm |
| EXTEND | St Mark's Church, St Mark's Road, Saltney, Chester |
Movement to music for the over 60's and less able | FRIDAY | 10.30 am to 11.30 (Check first for vacancies) |
| TAI CHI | Whitby Sports and Leisure, Dunkirk Lane, Ellesmere Port | Tai Chi - ancient Chinese exercise, strenghens the body, relaces the mind and lifts the spirit | WEDNESDAY | 12-1 pm |
| TAI CHI | St Thomas Church, Parkgate Road, Chester | Tai Chi - ancient Chinese exercise, strenghens the body, relaces the mind and lifts the spirit | FRIDAY Due to finish Sept 06, class will transfer to Handbridge |
10-11 am |
| KEEP FIT/GENTLE EXERCISE | Hoole House, Willow Crescent, Hoole | Gentle Exercise to music - Keep Fit | TUESDAY | 3-4 pm |
| KEEP FIT | Holy Trinity Church, Western Avenue, Blacon | Keep fit class | MONDAY | 10-11 am |
| TAI CHI | URC, Handbridge | Tai Chi - ancient Chinese exercise, strenghens the body, relaces the mind and lifts the spirit | TUESDAY | 1-2 pm |
| TAI CHI | Thelwell Road Community Centre, EP | Tai Chi - ancient Chinese exercise, strenghens the body, relaces the mind and lifts the spirit | THURSDAY | 12-1 pm |
| KEEP FIT | Neston Methodist Church, Neston | Keep Fit for the Over 50's. Moderate exercise to suit all | MONDAY | 1-2 pm |
| SWIMMING LESSONS | Northgate Arena, Chester | Swimming sessions for the over 55's. Learn how to swim in a 40 week programme | Please enquire for details | Various |
| HORSE RIDING | Sany Lane Equestrian Centre, Weaverham | 6 week course Horse riding for beginners or those who wish to gain confidence again. Please enquire for details on 01204 677777 | WEDNESDAY | 10.00 am to 10.30 am or 10.30 am to 11.00 am |
| Age Concern Cheshire have also linked with the Northgate Arena and the local Primary Care Trust. This has enabled us to set up classes under the Get Active banner. Get Active sesions operate Monday to Thursday and are charged at £2 which entitles members to participate in each session with a complimentary swim afterwards. Class details are listed below. Please be aware the timetable does change therefore for up to the minute details regarding the Get Active Classes at the Northgate Arena please call 01244 380444 | ||||
| SENIOR CIRCUITS | Northgate Arena | MONDAY | 2-3 pm | |
| DANCING | Northgate Arena | Various styles of dance | MONDAY | 3-4 pm |
| PILATES | Northgate Arena | Develops the body uniformly, corrects posture, increases suppleness (need to be able to get down on the floor) | TUESDAY | 2.30-3 pm |
| SPINNIN | Northgate Arena | Exercise on a bicycle | TUESDAY | 3-3.30 pm |
| SPIRITUAL FITNESS | Northgate Arena | Similar to Yoga | THURSDAY | 3-3.30 pm |
| MATURE MOVERS | Northgate Arena | Aerobic Class | THURSDAY | 3.30-4 pm |
CHESTER
DAY CARE SERVICES A social day out and mid-day meal for older people who have difficulty getting out and about. We run day centres in Blacon, Malpas, Lache, Tattenhall, Kelsall and in the City Centre. Contact the Senior Day Care Co-ordinator on (0151) 356 4876.
GET ACTIVE Sessions are available to older people interested in getting involved in physical activity. Contact Get Active Co-ordinator on (01244) 67 77 77 .
LOCATIONS IN CHESTER Information & Insurance Centre (wheelchair accessible) 4 Queen Street, Chester, CH1 3LG Tel: (01244) 401500 - Information/Supporting You Tel: (01244) 401808 - Insurance Fax: (01244) 343114
CREWE AND NANTWICH
DAY CARE SERVICES A social day out & mid-day meal for older people who have difficulty getting out and about. We run day centres in Audlem & Crewe. Contact the Day Care Co-ordinator (01270) 219484.
GET ACTIVE Sessions are available to older people interested in getting involved in physical activity. Contact the Get Active Co-ordinator on (01606) 881660.
LOCATION IN CREWE 143 Nantwich Rd, Crewe CW2 6DF. Day Care & Crewe Good Neighbour 01270 219481 Nantwich Neighbour 01270219489 Fax: 01270 214621 Charity Shop 01270 258919
ELLESMERE PORT & NESTON AREA
DAY CARE A social day out and midday meal for older people who have difficulty getting out and about. Contact (0151) 356 4876 (Ellesmere Port area). We also have a ‘teapot’ coffee shop open on Monday & Wednesday mornings, and on Friday until lunchtime for snacks. Contact Information & Advice Officer at Neston on (0151) 336 8388.
GET ACTIVE Sessions are available to older people interested in getting involved in physical activity. Contact Get Active Co-ordinator on (01244) 67 77 77.
LOCATIONS IN ELLESMERE PORT & NESTON Ellesmere Port: 1b Pooltown Road, CH65 7AA. Tel: (0151) 356 4876 Fax: (0151) 355 7278 Neston open 10- 12 noon Methodist Church Hall, Park Street, CH64 3BP Tel: (0151) 336 8388
MACCLESFIELD/CONGLETON AREA
DAY CARE SERVICES A social day out and mid-day meal for older people who have difficulty getting out and about. We run day centres in Church Lawton and Middlewich. Contact the Day Care Co-ordinator (01270) 582 702.
GET ACTIVE Sessions are available to older people interested in getting involved in physical activity. Leave a message for the Get Active Co-ordinator on (01606) 836599.
LOCATIONS IN CONGLETON BOROUGH Salinae, Lewin Street Middlewich CW10 9DG Tel/Fax: (01606) 836599
VALE ROYAL
DAY CARE SERVICES A social day out and mid-day meal for older people who have difficulty getting out and about. Ring our Co-ordinators for further details. Northwich (01606) 881660 Tarporley & Winsford (01270) 582702 Helsby (0151) 356 4876
GET ACTIVE Sessions are available to older people interested in getting involved in physical activity. Contact Get Active Co-ordinator on (01606) 881660.
MEDIA ARTS WearPurple is an arts project based in Vale Royal. People over 55 work with professional artists, dancers, musicians and poets to create exciting new artwork and performances. Funded by the arts lottery, the project holds arts activities in a variety of venues across the borough. These feature on a new interactive website, www.wearpurple.com For further information contact (01606) 881660.
LOCATIONS IN VALE ROYAL Hartford Office (see below) Charity Shop, 91 Witton Street, Northwich. (01606) 43304 Information/Supporting You: (01606) 881668 Insurance: (01244) 401808
FYLDE AGE CONCERN
THE CAMEO CLUB Is a luncheon club for older people, at the United Reformed Church on St Georges Rd St Annes from 12.30pm every Monday.
KIRKHAM RESOURCE AND DROP IN Resource Centre at the United Reformed Church, Kirkham every Friday10.00am - 3.00pm. Advice and Information, Computer tuition, and much more.
WARTON RESOURCE AND DROP IN Resource Centre at Warton Village Hall every Wednesday 10.00am - 3.00pm Advice and Information,computer tuition
I.T TUITION Basic tuition is available at our Drop In at 7 St Georges Road St Annes by appointment.
PRESTON & SOUTH RIBBLE DISTRICT
AGE CONCERN
Deepdale Labour Social & Bowling Club, Club House, 287, Skeffington Road, Preston
Gentle exercise class for the 55+ - Every Thursday
2.30-3.30pm
Telephone Healthy Lifestyles Team on 01772 253079
The Haven, 4 Higher Walton Road, Walton-le-Dale - Telephone 01772 253079
| Monday - 3.00 pm - 4.00 pm | Tai Chi (enjoy exercise to suit your ability, posture, balance, promote relaxation and general stress relief |
| Tuesday - 12.00 - 1.30 pm | Beginner's Line Dancing |
| 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm | Line Dancing (Tuition given) |
| Wednesday - 11 am - 12 noon | Gentle Exercise - at your own pace |
| 2.00 - 4.00 pm | Art Class - beginners welcome |
| Thursday - 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm | Bingo and afternoon tea |
Grange Community Centre, Grange Avenue, Ribbleton, Preston
Free gentle exercise classes every Tuesday from 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm
Be Busy Club, The Priory Club, Broadfield Drive, Leyland - Telephone 01772 253079
Euxton 50+ Club, Parish Church Hall, Wigan Road, Euxton, - Thursday 2 pm
Leyland Senior Citizens Club, Prospect House, Sandy Lane, Leyland - Saturday and Monday 7.30 pm
LIVERPOOL AREA - AGE CONCERN
SOCIAL AND LUNCHEON CLUBS - Tel: 0151- 330 5571
Are you housebound and unable to do as much for yourself as you used to?Are you fed up with the same routine?Does your carer need a break?Do you fancy a change of scenery, a bit of company and a meal cooked for you?If the answer to these questions is YES, then why not try our SOCIAL CLUBS?You will be picked up at home at around 10am by one of our vehicles ( all of which are able to carry wheelchair-bound passengers) and then spend a few hours enjoying yourself with other people in pleasant surroundings. You can take part in singalongs, talks, quizzes, bingo, raffles, gentle armchair exercise or you can just sit and chat. Each club also organises outings from time to time.
MONDAY - Meadow Court (Croxteth)
Linksview (Woolton) Dolan Court (Belle Vale) Linnet Court (Linnet Lane)
TUESDAY - St. Peters (Everton) Linksview (Woolton) May Place (Broadgreen)
Robert Lynch House (Vauxhall Rd) WEDNESDAY - United Reform Church
(Kirkdale)Suzanne Boardman House (Fairfield)Linksview (Woolton)THURSDAY -
Linksview (Woolton) Meadow Court (Croxteth) Dolan Court (Belle Vale)
FRIDAY - Linksview (Woolton) Thirlmere Court (Anfield) Dolan Court (Belle
Vale) Meadow Court (Croxteth)
Don't want a full-day provision? We also run "LUNCH ONLY" Clubs (running from noon to around 1.15pm) in CHILDWALL, MAB LANE, GARSTON, WALTON, FAIRFIELD and BROADGREEN. Some provide transport, others you have to make your own way to - details on request.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the extreme popularity of our clubs there is a waiting list for some of our venues. If you need our transport, the venue we are able to offer you will be the one nearest to where you live.
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