The Extend clases have proved very popular and people have felt benefit from participating - they are particularly useful for younger people who are unable to attend standard keep-fit or aerobic classes, due to back problems or joint replacement.

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Extend is a gentle exercize class for those who are not so active as they were. The classes run at St Mildred's Halls on Bingham Road. There are two classes on Monday mornings, and one on Thursday morning between 10am and 12 noon under the direction of our Extend Supervisor. Lunch Club members also enjoy "Extending" once a month.

The exercizes are designed as a series of gentle stretching and rhythmic movements, often to music. They are ideal for older people who just want to keep mobile, those recovering from operations or who are convalesing. The trained tutor is able to advise on the suitability of the exercizes for people with special problems, such as hip or knee replacements.

There is a charge of £1 for each session, which includes refreshments.

Key Benefits

• ANCA can arrange transport for those who find it difficult to get there on their own. This can be either by the Dial A Ride minibus, equipped for wheelchair access, or by a volunteer's car.
• Clients enjoy the opportunity to meet and make friends
• Clients have expressed great appreciation for improvements in their physical mobility as a result of the exercize.
• The Club is part of  ANCA's contribution to social inclusion, particularly for those who are housebound or isolated

Contact Us

There is a limited capacity at each session, so please contact the ANCA office if you would like to come, or know of someone who you think might benefit, or indeed if you can volunteer to provide transport or could act as an escort on the minibus