Seniors
Seona Ross - Extend Tutor demonstrating an Extend Exercise
News and information on how to keep physically active, whatever your age.
Ration Box exercise Class Swindon
Wednesday the 8th October saw the launch of Swindon Borough Council’s ‘RationBox Exercise Programme’ – a 12 week home exercise programme aimed at sedentary people and/or those who are unable to access activities in their community.
Fit as a Fiddle
Senior citizens across Wiltshire are enjoying exercising to music.
The Fit as a Fiddle Project ( FAAF ) is a major new programme funded by the Big Lottery Fund and delivered by Age Concern England and the nine English Age Concern regions. In the South West the programme aims to improve the mental and physical well being of up to 800,000 older people.
Activity for over 50's Consultation report
The research was commissioned by Wiltshire & Swindon Activity & Sports Partnership (WASP) on behalf of Sport England and undertaken by Age Concern Wiltshire with support from the ‘Beyond the Immediate Research and Consultation Team’ (BTI R&CT).
Physical activity and older people
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is producing a set of guidelines on the promotion of physical activity with older people.
This page contains information on the current older people projects BHFNC is involved in. Where appropriate, links are provided but for more information, please contact Bob Laventure, Consultant, Physical Activity and Older People 02476 735676 or bob.laventure@ntlworld.com
Over 50's Health
Information and advice on the most common health issues effecting people over 50
The ladies of Cricklade enjoying an Extend class
Over 50's Activity Directory
We hope the following directory will be of use to you when finding activities in Wiltshire and Swindon