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Meeting details

Wednesday group

Frequency	Weekly (September to May)
Time	12.20 pm on Wednesday
Duration	60 minutes
Location	Castle Street Centre
Coordinator	Margot Harvey

What we do

This group might appeal to anyone who enjoys the freedom and relaxation that moving to music brings. Our aim is to keep all our bits in good working order, and have fun at the same time!

We do simple stretching, aerobic and weight bearing exercise and dance designed to maintain, and hopefully improve stamina, suppleness, and strength and at the same time stimulate concentration and memory. We work through a series of routines focusing on different parts of the body and usually include a more creative section that changes frequently.

The music is an eclectic mix that might come from anywhere in the world - Cuba, Italy, Africa, Asia, UK, USA; and any time – the nostalgic 40’s, the rocking 50’s; and any style from folk to jazz, classic (very occasionally), Bhangra, Latin American, and of course, ‘pop’. The only criteria that count are that the music is rhythmic, and uplifting, and so guaranteed to get us moving!

HOUSE RULES: Only two:
1. Safety first - non-slip soles or bare feet are a must;
2. You are responsible for your own level of participation - work within your own limitations.

No pain, no strain, just start the week with a swing!

Reports

November 2009:
Much to my relief, the new bionic bit is doing well, and it has been business as usual this term as we have strutted our stuff to the usual eclectic mix of music including a retrospective Michael Jackson season (pretty good for raising the pulse rate!). However we have missed several regular members hit by ill health, accident, or family commitments and we send our good wishes to Kate, Anthea, Sheila, Margery and Cath. The loss of Babs Donaldson, an original, and regular, enthusiastic member for 7 years was a dreadful shock but we shall remember her with huge admiration and great affection.
It has been good to welcome some new members this year, and to welcome back some old friends, but if, as an existing member, you no longer wish attend PLEASE do let me know as we still have a waiting list for the Monday group. Thank you!

Margot Harvey

June 2009:
It already seems a long time since our last sessions in May but thanks to all members for their enthusiasm and unfailing support over the year. I’m sure the Monday group is still the slickest furniture moving team ever to use Abbott Hall thanks to the MacGregor system of course! Special thanks to Kate (East) and Joan (Rothwell) for their belly and line dancing contributions – more next year please!
All being well we’ll meet again on Sept 14th and 16th and then have a half term break on Oct 26th and 28th. As I hope to be the proud owner of a new hip by then expect a few changes – at least temporarily.
If you don’t wish to return to either group next year it would be very helpful if you could let me know on or before Sept 2nd, and if you are interested in joining please give me a ring.

Margot Harvey

March 2009:
Despite the best efforts of the weather and the ill health, which has unfortunately beset several members, both groups have had a good term with much hilarity accompanying our efforts at exercise, and dancing, which has ranged from Belly to Bollywood! We shall finish for Easter on March 30th and April 1st but restart on May 4th (Monday) and April 29th (Wednesday) for a short half term before we finish for the summer on May 18th and 20th.
NB The Wednesday group now runs from 12.20 to 1.20 p.m.

Margot Harvey

October 2008:
We now have 2 groups! The Monday session continues at Abbott Hall from 11a.m. – 12. 20 p.m. while the Wednesday group meets at Castle Street Community Centre from 12.30 -1.30 p.m. The Monday group is still full with a tiny waiting list but there is room for a few more on Wednesday. The aim is the same – attempting to improve and maintain our strength, stamina, balance, suppleness, memory, and movement confidence but strictly in an enjoyable way!

Margot Harvey