News & Events

Hi All I have had such a response to the E-Newsletter that came out to you by email at the beginning of October that it has made me realise just how many people have levels of pain that manifest mainly at night. Research tells us that disturbed sleep is a major problem because of the… Read more »

Hi All I am keen to find out if any of you are interested in a fitness and fun class on a Sunday. Recently I met a very interesting woman called Susan whom takes a class that encourages you to stomp your foot and move to the beautiful sounds of flamenco guitar. Susan’s Gypsy Rumba… Read more »

Hi All Big thanks to long-term member Jean Eldridge for the story you will read on the back page of the newsletter this week. Jean provides a wonderful insight into her Green Apple journey and how it has impacted on her life. I especially liked the amazing strategies both she and husband Graham have discussed… Read more »

Hi All Apologies to the earlybird  class on last Tuesday morning. I had every intention of going up to have a chat about the Summer Group Class schedule and I got completely side tracked! I think it had something to do with the strong pain medication that I had to trial to get a decent… Read more »

Hi All  Good news for those members who want to be able to enjoy a class of some kind up in the Group Class area on Friday mornings when our new Summer schedule commences. After meeting the Earlybird group last week, it was decided that a 30-minute Circuit with some motivating music from 6 till 6.30am would work upstairs,… Read more »

Hi All The Exercise Right luncheon last Wednesday was definitely worthwhile attending so if you missed this one I would strongly recommend you take advantage of the next one (or the Wellness Day coming up in October). All the presentations were great I felt, but Joyce’s talk on the pelvic floor resonated most with many… Read more »

Hi All Every so often I am sent something from a member who has a real story to share.  I think member, Michèle Dix, is a wonderful example of someone prepared to share part of her life journey and who shows genuine concern about her fellow beings. I have included the full content of Michèle’s… Read more »

Hi All See the article here on “Too much exercise puts mental health at risk”. Thank you to member, Bruce Carter, for bringing this in for our attention.  It gives me the opportunity to respond to the message that people may read into articles like this. Actually, most people who exercise don’t meet the criteria… Read more »

Hi All September is a busy month for workshops, courses and assessments plus one of our Exercise Right luncheons. We gazette these activities in the newsletter, on the display boards in Reception and on the website so keep an eye out for something that interests you. We provide these opportunities because it helps in the… Read more »

Hi All Have you had sickness visit your household lately? There seem to be quite a few bugs flourishing including nasty head colds, bronchitis, tummy problems and even a virus which makes you feel dizzy and off balance. We had a record number of staff off last Monday (actually four!!) and John, our Detailing and… Read more »