Most people would agree that physical activity is good for you; however, the majority of us don't do enough to improve our health and some of us don't do anything at all.

Available through your GP or Healthcare Professional, this programme aims to provide you with the support and advice you need to exercise safely and appropriately.  You will learn new skills such as how to listen to your body and exercise at a pace which is comfortable for your condition.

Qualified trainer who will cater for beginners. Exercise focuses on keeping muscle tone, stretching, flexibility and raising heart rate gently. Refreshments after exercises. £2.50 per session.

The Tuxford Family Fitness Sessions offer the opportunity for families to exercise together. Come along and take part in the beginner and intermediate fitness sessions and take advantage of the free multi sports sessions for the children.

Sessions take place on Mondays (term time only) from 6pm to 7pm. Cost is 3.50 per adult and children attend for free.

Please note: Children exercising must be accompanied by an adult participating in the fitness class.

Provide information and advice service for older people, their families and caers, focusing on social care, welfare benefits and befriending services. This is integrated wih local support, includin one to one and group befriending schemes.

Activites include:

• guest speakers
• chairobics
• singing
• drama
• art
• crafts
• outings

Safe, effective and fun exercise sessions to help prevent falls, improve confidence and independence and improve posture.

Sessions are delivered by a fully qualified chair based exercise leader, fully insured and a member of REPS (register for exercise professionals). 

The exercises consist of strength and balance training and can be adapted to suit all needs.

Being active can have a positive effect on how we feel and can actually increase our energy levels and help us with day to day activities. 

Exercise sessions also enable us to be socially interactive whilst being in a safe, friendly environment.

Sit tall, stand strong exercises are proven to help hearts and muscles become healthier. They are proven to:

• Help prevent falls
• Inmprove mobility
• Help with joint stiffness/pain
• Help with everyday tasks
• Improve stamina, strength and energy
• Improve balance and posture
• Increase confidence and independence
• Reduce stress and low mood
• Enable regular sleep pattern

Please contact Sarah Mullany:

Mobile: 07731 684 747          Tel: 01909 509 166

'Having worked in the care sector for 20+ years, I have a passion and enthusiasm for enabling people to be more independent and feel more confident.  The sessions I deliver are specialist, evidence based, effective exercises for all people, especially older people, disabled people and stroke survivors.'

A fun way to meet new people whilst improving your strength, mobility and fitness.

Now available at the following venues

Monday 2pm, Carlton In Lindrick Civic Centre

Tuesday 09.50 am, The Crossing  - Worksop

Tuesday 11.00 am, The Crossing Worksop

Wednesday 11.00, The Well, Retford

Thursday 11.00, The Crossing, Worksop ( suitable for people with MS )

Thursday 1.30pm - The Crossing Worksop ( Worksop Parkinsons Society )

Friday 09.30 am Letwell Village Hall

Friday 2.00 pm, The Crossing Worksop including Friendship Tea at 3pm

This class aids fitness and mobility and takes place at Clarborough Village Hall on Tuesdays from 10.00 am - 11.00 am, followed then by free refereshments of biscuits, coffee, tea and a chat until 11.30 am.

The sessions are run by a qualified level 2 chair based exercise coach with over 10 years experience.

If you want to have fun and a laigh whilst keeping fit and mobile then come along and give it a go.

Steve Bell is assisted by Sarah Bennett to deliver these sessions

The cost is £3.50 per session

Improving the Health & Wellbeing of Bassetlaw Residents through supported access and navigation in to local services and support

Ring 01909 476118 to speak to a local Community Advisor about all of your wellbeing needs

This service is available Monday - Friday 09.00 - 5.00 pm

Or you can email for support 24 hours a day. ( Your email will be picked up by an Advisor the next working day )

You can email. Communityadvisor@bcvs.org.uk

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Email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk

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