Active Suffolk Annual Report 2021:22 - Flipbook - Page 6
Harkstead – Mature Circuit class
The Harkstead mature circuit class launched
in June 2021. Each week there have been 20
participants through the door all of whom
value the class and looked forward to
returning each session.
I cannot believe the uptake since day one
of this project. Even now 6 months on, new
attendees from the local community are still
coming through the door.
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This class has benefitted me by keeping my
joints moving and strengthening muscles particularly upper body. I have especially noticed
an improvement in the strength of my hands,
I can get the lids off screw top bottles and jars
again!
My mental health has also improved, the
exercise enables my brain to switch off from the
constant cycle of anxious thoughts and worries.
I have built a fantastic relationship with
the Active Suffolk team; I have been well
supported every step of the way. The
collaboration has also resulted in me setting
up other classes in Suffolk, for which I am
very grateful!
I had been shielding through much of the
pandemic and I lost touch with people and did
feel a little isolated. The class allowed me to
reconnect with two ladies that I had not seen for
many years and everyone in the group is very
friendly.
Kelly Blackburn, Instructor
Janet, Participant
Darsham Pilates
I have loved meeting people within my
community and the class has given me
purpose on a Thursday morning
This has been a new activity for
me, and I enjoyed it a lot. Maria is
an excellent instructor – she was
competent and encouraging
Darsham Pilates launched in May 2021. The project had
22 participants and has continued to grow since the
funded period came to an end in July.
I am so glad Pilates is offered in
our village, It has been a great
way to bring together ladies &
men together, of various ages
& backgrounds. We all really
enjoy the camaraderie and the
exercises each week!
This has been a really good
use of our new village hall.
It has been a good way to
meet my neighbours and the
Pilates was suitable for my
ability