A range of new exercise classes will be taking place across fenland to keep you fit and active.
The new free exercise and wellbeing sessions in Fenland this month include half-term family fun activities in the grounds of the National Trust’s Peckover House in Wisbech.
Fenland District Council’s Active Fenland, which provides free and low-cost exercise and wellbeing opportunities across the district, is also adding ‘cardiac rehab classes’ to its programme.
Free adult and children’s tennis has also been added to a packed programme that already includes everything from walking football to the supported couch to 5k running sessions.
Free tea dances this month, which include free tuition and nibbles, take place in Christchurch and March.
Active Fenland secures grant funding to provide opportunities for people to live more active lives, especially where they might face additional barriers to doing so.
Last month, Easter Active Fenland family sessions were provided at March and Whittlesey libraries.
“Cllr Alex Miscandlon, Fenland District Council portfolio holder for leisure, said: “Active Fenland regularly adds free and low-cost sessions to its programme, so do see what’s available.
“There’s a wide range of exercise, activity and wellness sessions across the district to help with the efforts of the council and our partners in improving the wellbeing of our residents for the benefit of us all.”
Family fun activity sessions:
On Thursday, May 30, Peckover House and gardens is open free to the public and Active Fenland is providing family fun.
Active Fenland will be coordinating free family games and activities around the grounds, with a certificate at the end for those who take part.
A quiet hour session for those who prefer it, will be held 9.30am to 10.30am. Everyone is welcome from 10.30am to 4.30pm.
The games and activities have been created for families with primary school-age children, but siblings are welcome too.
Adults must remain with and are responsible for their children at all times. Last entry is 4pm.
Completing all the activities and games will take around an hour.
The sessions are one of a range of Active Fenland sessions delivered with funding support from Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System (ICS).
Cardiac rehab sessions:
Phase four cardiac rehab classes are being launched in March.
Sessions are for people with a referral from a medical professional only.
Taking place from 1.45pm to 3.30pm, Monday, May 20, at George Campbell Leisure Centre in March.
Sessions cost £3 each and can be booked and paid for directly at the leisure centre. Sessions include tea and coffee afterwards.
For further information, whether you’re an individual interested in attending or a medical professional that would like to refer patients to these courses, email: activefenlandbookings@fenland.gov.uk or call 07521 393 773.
Free tennis sessions:
Adult tennis sessions are available on Thursdays from June 6, 12pm to 1pm, at Parkfield Sports Club in Wimblington.
Children sessions begin May 16, for ages six to 11, 4pm to 5pm, Thursdays.
Booking required via www.fenland.gov.uk/activefenlandbookingform or call 07874 893316.
Tea dances in Chatteris and March town:
Active Fenland free tea dances including dance tuition for those who want it and free light nibbles are coming to March town and Chatteris in May.
A tea dance will be at Christchurch Community Centre on Friday, May 24 and at March Braza Club on Friday, May 31.
For both events, beginners dance lesson 1.30pm-2pm, and main event for all abilities 2pm-4pm.
Book at: www.fenland.gov.uk/activefenlandbookingform or call 07592 774656.
How to sign up for Active Fenland sessions:
Except where stated, Active Fenland sessions should be booked in advance at www.fenland.gov.uk/activefenlandbookingform. Places are confirmed by email.
If sessions are fully booked, you will be placed on a waiting list and notified by email if a place becomes available.
The full programme of Active Fenland sessions is available in the timetable at www.fenland.gov.uk/activefenland
