 | What does it do?Staying active and agile
Fit as a Fiddle is part of a nationwide initiative funded by the Lottery Wellbeing Fund. Its aim is to enhance the health and wellbeing of people aged 50 and over. The idea is to set up or expand programmes covering different events, from gentle exercise classes to social meetings. This all helps enormously for an older person to make new friends, reduce the feeling of isolation and improve mental wellbeing.
In Cornwall, the venture is called At My Age and focuses on using venues in the local communities to create opportunities for people to access events and classes. These can be anything from healthy eating courses, dance classes, memory clinics and even Tai Chi. This is an exciting project and the plan is to help develop new schemes in different areas of the county.
Our aim is to be as inclusive and accessible as we can manage. It’s about inspiring over 50s to improve their health and well-being, and all participants work at their own pace. For example, some of our exercise classes can be taken from a chair – it depends entirely how energetic you’re feeling. |
Who it is for: Older people in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly | Where it is available: Local service covering: Caradon, Carrick, Isles of Scilly, Kerrier, North Cornwall, Penwith, Restormel (Cornwall). | How to access or apply for it: To enquire about activities in your area - just one call is needed...... 01872 266 388 | Classification(s): Socialising, Independent living, Activities, Health & wellbeing, Socialising | Info last updated: 03/03/2011. |
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