Exercise

Exercising regularly keeps the heart, bones and digestive system healthy. It makes us feel good and more able to cope with the stresses of everyday life. Keeping fit and active becomes even more important as we grow older. We need to keep using our bodies in order to get the best out of them. Staying physically active keeps our joints working; it helps the speed of our reflexes and helps keep us strong. There are all sorts of ways to exercise that can be both enjoyable and beneficial for everyone that does not have to include hours in the gym.

For information on all exercise classes please contact Jennifer Woodruff, Exercise Co-ordinator on 07920 576387

Vale of the White Horse

Gentle Exercise to Music
For the classes below contact Val Kir on 01235 816641
Abingdon – Wednesday 2-4pm. Preston Rd Community Centre.
Grove – Monday 10-11.30am. Old Mill Hall.
Wantage – Thursday 1.30-3pm. Maud House, The Chestnuts.

For the classes below please phone 01235 849400. Free taster session for everyone.
Abingdon – Tuesday 2.30-4pm. Christ Church Hall
Botley – Tuesday 10.30-11.30am. Seacourt Hall
Southmoor – Tuesday 2-3pm. Southmoor Village Hall, Southmoor
Radley – Monday 2-3pm. Radley Village Hall, Gooseacre, Radley
Faringdon – Thursday 10-11am, Faringdon Corn Exchange
Stanford in the Vale – Friday 2-3pm, Village Hall

South Oxfordshire

Gentle Exercise to Music
Didcot – Friday 10-12 & Tuesday 10-12. Civic Hall.
Crowmarsh Gifford– Monday 1.30pm. The Pavilion.
Contact Val Kir on 01235 816641 – first taster free!

Henley – Tuesday at 11.30am – 12.30pm. Gentle Exercise. YMVA, 2 Lawson Road, Henley, RG9 1NZ.
First taster free - contact Pam Matter 01235 810191 Term time only

Moulsford – Tuesday 6.00-7.00pm. Cranford House School, Moulsford

West Oxfordshire

Dance & Stretch for Over 50’s
Woodstock – Wednesday 11.30-12.30 - Town Hall.
Eynsham – Wednesday 1.30-2.30 - St Leonard’s Hall.
For both classes contact Coralie – 07767 360854

Chair Supported Exercise Class
Freeland – Friday 10-10.45am - Village Hall.
Chipping Norton – Thursday 10.30-11.30am - Kingston Court.
For both classes contact Olwen – 01993 773432

Mixed Ability Gentle Exercise Class
Shipton-Under-Wychwood – Tuesday 11.30-12.30 – New Beaconsfield Hall
Contact Sue on 01993 822781 or 07745 501364

New Class in Middle Barton every Monday from 10.30 to 11.30 – Alice Marshall Hall, North Street. Please contact Marilyn on 01993 811778.

New Class in Enstone – Mixed Ability Gentle Exercise Class starting Friday 4th April from 11.15 to 12.15 – at the Village Hall. Please contact Sue on 01993 822781 or 07745 501364.

Oxford City

Fusion (behind the East Oxford Community Centre), off the Cowley Rd
Monday 2.30-3.30pm and Wednesday 11.00-12 noon

Cutteslowe Community Centre, Wren Road
Tuesday 2.00-3.00pm

West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Rd
Tuesday 10.00-11.00am

Rosehill Community Centre, The Oval
Thursday 10.15-11.15am

St Nicholas Church Hall, Elsfield Road, Old Marston
Friday 10.00 -11.00am

Littlemore Community Centre, Giles Rd
Thursday 10.30 – 11.30am

For more information on these classes please contact Age Concern Oxfordshire on 01235 849400.

Women’s Gentle Exercise Classes (multicultural):

Asian Cultural Centre (upstairs) Manzil Way, off the Cowley Rd
Monday 11.00-12.00pm

John Kallie Court, Catwell Close, off the Cowley Rd
Tuesday 11.00 – 11:30am

Contact Jane Smith: 07920 576385 for more details

Cherwell

Seated Exercise – Age Concern classes
Banbury – Thursday 10.00-11.00am Amos Court contact Frances Gittens – 01295 768972
Bicester – Tuesdays 2.00-3.00pm Home Tree House - residents only
Bicester – Fridays 2.30-3.30pm Saxon Court – residents only
Bicester – Wednesdays 2.00pm – 2.45pm residents only
Bicester – Wednesdays 3.00pm – 3.45pm St Edburgs open to all
Bicester – Wednesdays Hanover Gardens contact June on 01869 246388
Kidlington – Tuesdays 11-11.45am Charlbury Close contact– 01865 849309