FOREVER 2017-2018 - Forever Active · •Aim to be active daily and try to do at least 2.5 hours of moderate intensity activity a week. • Do exercises to improve the strength of

FOREVER

2017-2018

www.forever-active.org.uk 07432 480105

Affordable exercise classes and sport sessionsfor the over 50s and those returning to amore active lifestyle in Cambridgeshire

F O R E V E R Who are Forever Active? Forever Active Forum Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation, with the objectiveof offering a variety of physicalactivities for the over 50s and thosewanting to return to a more activelifestyle.

We strive to make our sessionsaccessible to everybody and takegreat care to ensure they are deliveredby instructors who are fully trainedand qualified in their field.

Forever Active became a RegisteredCharity in December 2014. We hopethat you become a member of ourorganisation and enjoy the fantasticrange of classes we have on offer.

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Contact usForever Active Enquiries E: [email protected]: 07432 480105

(Voicemails are checked every weekday soif we’re not able to answer your call pleaseleave a message and we will contact youwithin 48 hours. Alternatively, you cansend us an email or look on our website.)

Up-to-date information aboutour classes and other activitiescan be found on our website: www.forever-active.org.uk

Contents page

Who are Forever Active? 3

Why should I attend a Forever Active session? 4

Staying strong and steady 5

Information for participants 6

How do I find a class? 6

Forever active website 6

Taster sessions 6

Before attending a class 7

Costs and membership 7

Our classes 8

Classes in Cambridge City 9-12

Classes in South Cambridgeshire 12

Swimming 13

What our members say 14

Membership form 15

Keep up-to-date via our website: www.forever-active.org.uk Forever Active Enquiries Tel: 07432 480105

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Staying strong and steadyThere is a lot of research evidence to show that strength and balance exerciseis very effective in keeping older people strong and steady on their feet andprevents falls.

“Forever Active deliver these classes in the community and inpartnership with the local NHS:

1. Class leaders are trained to deliver safe and effective classes forparticipants.

2. Classes are monitored on a regular basis to ensure they continueto be safe and effective. This means NHS staff can be confident torecommend Forever Active classes to patients once dischargedfrom health services.

3. Forever Active class leaders can refer participants into the NHSquickly should they need additional support, enabling them toremain active and independent.

The relationship between Forever Active, the local NHS and themany older adults who attend and enjoy their classes is invaluable.”

(Jackie Riglin, Falls Prevention Clinical Lead, Clinical SpecialistPhysiotherapist)

Why should I attend a Forever Active session?What exercise / activity should I be doing?National recommendations from the Department of Health state that, as we getolder, to get the health benefits of being active we should do the following:

•Aim to be active daily and try to do at least 2.5 hours of moderateintensity activity a week.

•Do exercises to improve the strength of our muscles and bones.

•Do exercises to help improve our balance and coordination.

•Do exercises to help to improve stamina and suppleness.

If you haven’t exercised for a while, or have a medical condition, it isadvisable that you consult with a Health Professional before attending asession for the first time.

All our classes include exercises to help you achieve these goals and aresupported and monitored by a specialist team to ensure the higheststandards are maintained. All instructors working on behalf of Forever Activeare qualified and insured. Forever Active provides instructors with additionalworkshops and training staff on safe and effective exercises for the over 50age group so you may be assured you are in the best hands!

If you’re unsure which class to attend after looking through the list, pleasecontact: [email protected] or telephone 07432 480105.

Worried about your balance orfalling, or maybe just feeling lesssteady on your feet?Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust(CPFT) will support you if you have mobility problems or areworried about your balance. It offers both formal assessmentwhere appropriate and practical advice and exerciseresources that will help you maintain your independence.

Contact: Simon Hanna, Clinical Exercise Specialist on 07747 824575 or email [email protected]



More informationHow do I find the nearestclass to me?Forever Active is continually growingthe number of classes that we offer.This brochure gives an indication ofthe classes on offer but there areseveral ways that you can look forthe classes nearest to you:

1 Look out for classes beingadvertised in your local doctor’spractice, local notice boards andlibrary

2 Visit our website at www.forever-active.org.uk (we have a searchfacility that will let you look forclasses either by type of class or byarea).

3 Phone our helpline: 07432 480105.Tell them where you live and whatsort of class you are looking forand they will let you know wherethe closest class is to you.

If we don’t have a class near youthey will take your details and if weare able to get a class running nearyou we will get back to you withinformation about it.

Forever Active WebsiteThe Forever Active website isregularlyupdated and isthe best placeto keep up tospeed withwhat is goingon. As well asan updatedclass list, youcan find previousnewsletters, AGM minutes,Annual reports, events and details ofany new classes and taster sessions.We have recently developed a ‘Meetthe Team’ page where you can learnmore about the people that workbehind the scenes at Forever Active.

What to do before attendinga Forever Active Class:

1 Visit the website or contactForever Active to find a class at asuitable location.

2 It is strongly recommended thatyou contact the instructor beforeattending your first class orcontact Forever Active so that wecan let the instructor know.

3 We advise wearing clothing that iseasy to move around in for yoursession and suitable footwear thatis well fitting and non-slip. Rubbersoled lace ups are ideal. Pleasebring a drink along with you tostay hydrated, and avoid eating alarge meal for at least one hourbefore exercise. Participants withasthma or angina need to bringtheir inhaler/GTN spray to thesession just in case you need it.

4 The Instructor will ask you tocomplete a pre-exercise healthquestionnaire prior to your firstsession; this would only be used inthe event of an emergency. Allinformation will remain strictlyconfidential.

5 Classes run between 45 and 60minutes to allow set up andclearing away. It is important toarrive on time and at least 10minutes early if this is your firstsession.

Cost of Forever Active Classes and MembershipAll Forever Active classes are £4.00 to members. Membership is £15 forthe year. Before committing to themembership, you can attend yourfirst class for FREE then pay as aguest (£5.00 per session) for afurther two sessions and we’reconvinced you’ll then join!

When you are ready to join ForeverActive please see the membershipapplication form on page 15 of thebrochure or you may download onefrom the website. We want to befully inclusive so if you have amedical condition or circumstanceswhich make becoming a memberdifficult for you please get in touchwith us. Members receive a monthlyNewsletter via email plus aninvitation to Forums, Special Eventsand the Annual General Meeting.

All proceeds raised from themembership fees and any grants orsponsorships are used to subsidiseclass provision and put back into theorganisation to ensure sustainabilityand continuous developmentthroughout the County.

Please note that the costs of Rowingor to play Golf differ from ForeverActive-led exercise classes and sportssessions. Please contact theorganisers direct (as detailed in theclass listing).

Taster SessionsIn 2017 Forever Active offeredsome taster sessions in FitSticks,Paddle Boarding and Cycling.

Please visit the Forever Activewebsite to keep up to datewith new class details andtaster sessions for 2018:www.forever-active.org.uk

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Classes in Cambridge City(For classes in South Cambridgeshire see p.12)

STRENGTH & BALANCE CLASSES

Strength & Balance – Level 3Chesterton Methodist ChurchGreen End Road, Cambridge CB4 1RWMonday 1100 –1200Cheryl Bishop: 01223 576110

Strength & Balance – Level 3Arbury Community CentreCampkin Road, Cambridge CB4 2LDMonday 1330 –1430Davina Mee: 07779 244250

Strength & Balance – Level 3Trumpington Village HallHigh Street, Trumpington CB2 9HZTuesday 1300 –1400Davina Mee: 07779 244250

Strength & Balance – Level 3Barnwell Baptist ChurchHoward Road, Cambridge CB5 8QSWednesday 1000 –1100Diane/Anne: 07909 594200

Strength & Balance – Level 3Newnham Scout HutChedworth Street, Cambridge CB3 9JFTuesday 1130 –1230Vikki Green: 07762 902976

Strength & Balance – Level 4The Meadows Community CentreSt Catharine’s Road, Kings Hedges CB4 3XJTuesday 1215 –1315Marlene Sharpe-Westwood: 01223 571431

All in 1 Mobility – all levelsBarnwell Baptist ChurchHoward Road, Cambridge CB5 8QSWednesday 1500 –1630Sabrina Marenghi: 07788 413172

Strength & Balance – Level 3St Matthew's ChurchSt Matthews Street, Cambridge CB1 2LTWednesday 1030 –1130Davina Mee: 07779 244250

Strength & Balance – Level 3Lichfield HallLichfield Road, Cambridge CB1 3SLWednesday 1100 –1200Rosanna Dillon: 07480 543030

Strength & Balance – Level 3The Meadows Community CentreSt Catharine’s Road, Kings Hedges CB4 3XJWednesday 1330 –1430Jenny James: 07453 676815

Strength & Balance – Level 4Barnwell Baptist ChurchHoward Road, Cambridge CB5 8QSTuesday 1300 –1400Sabrina Marenghi: 07788 413172

Strength & Balance – Level 4Hills Road Sports CentrePurbeck Road, Cambridge CB2 8PFThursday 1115 –1215Marlene Sharpe-Westwood: 01223 571431

Strength & Balance – Level 3Trumpington Village HallHigh Street, Trumpington CB2 9HZFriday 1100 –1200Julia Cragie: 07542 518470


Our ClassesOur classes are listed on the followingpages. Different types of class areshown in different colours.

Strength & Balance ClassesAll classes listed in GREEN areStrength & Balance classes. These aresuitable for anyone who wishes toimprove their strength, balance,suppleness and mobility. The exercisesincluded in the classes have beenproven to help reduce the risk of fallsand increase confidence witheveryday activities. The classes areendorsed by the Cambridgeshire &Peterborough NHS Foundation Trustand may help with conditions thatlimit your independence such asarthritis, osteoporosis, and other agerelated medical conditions.Forever Active Strength & Balanceclasses are Level 3, Level 4 or ‘All in 1’as detailed below:

• Level 3 – Standing strength andbalance exercises with some seatedstrength work.

• Level 4 – A mixture of seated,standing and floor based exercisesincluding strength and balanceexercises.

• All in 1 Mobility – A Strength &Balance class that incorporates alllevels; you start seated and progressthrough to more advanced balanceand strength exercises. The class isin four sections, so you can stop atany time if you feel the exercisesare becoming too challenging. Thenwhen you’re ready you’ll be able toprogress from one level to the next.

Active Exercise ClassesAll classes listed in ORANGE include acombination of strength and mobilityexercises to help improve corestrength, balance and flexibility,reduce stiffness and improve posture.Both Pilates and Yoga include floorand mat work. • Pilates• T’ai Chi• Yoga

Active Exercise+ ClassesAll classes listed in BLUE are moreactive exercise sessions and arerecommended if you can undertakestanding exercise. Contact theinstructor for details and to book a‘taster’ session to check it is the rightclass for you. • Aqua Aerobics• Line Dancing• Tap Dancing• Keep Fit – Exercise to Music• FitSteps© – combines the grace of

the Foxtrot, the Latin rhythms foundin the Bossa Nova and the fun of theCharleston (no partner required).

Sport SessionsAll sessions listed in RED are for allabilities but different prices mightapply. It doesn’t matter if you haven’ttried the sport before, everyone iswelcome! Depending on locationthese include:• Badminton• Golf• Rowing• Table Tennis• Tennis

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T'ai Chi Church of the Good ShepherdMansel Way, Cambridge CB4 2ETFriday 1400 –1500Mike Tabrett: 01223 503390

Yoga – Intermediate/AdvancedChesterton Sports CentreGilbert Road, Cambridge, CB4 3NYFriday 1110 –1200Sabrina Marenghi: 01223 576110

Yoga – Beginner/IntermediateChesterton Sports CentreGilbert Road, Cambridge CB4 3NYFriday 1210 –1300Sabrina Marenghi: 01223 576110

ACTIVE EXERCISE+ CLASSES

Keep Fit – Exercise to MusicArbury Community CentreCampkin Road, Cambridge CB4 2LDMonday 1515 –1615Sabrina Marenghi: 07788 413172

Line Dancing – beginnersSt Andrew’s Church High Street, Cherry Hinton CB1 9NEMonday 1400 –1430Margaret Phillips: 07934 621233

Line Dancing – improversSt Andrew’s Church High Street, Cherry Hinton CB1 9NEMonday 1430 –1530Margaret Phillips: 07934 621233

Keep Fit– Exercise to MusicKelsey KerridgeQueen Anne Terrace, Cambridge CB1 1NATuesday 1000 –1100Julia Cragie: 07542 518470

Tap DancingNetherhall Sports CentreQueen Edith’s Way, Cambridge CB1 8NNTuesday 1600 –1700Marlene Sharpe-Westwood: 01223 571431

Aqua AerobicsChesterton Sports CentreGilbert Road, Cambridge CB4 3NYWednesday 1400 –445Ines Byrne: 01223 576110

FitSteps©

Arbury Community CentreCampkin Road, Cambridge CB4 2LDThursday 1000 –1100Julia Cragie: 07542 518470

Aqua AerobicsAbbey Leisure ComplexWhitehill Road, Cambridge CB5 8NTFriday 1330 –1430Chenay Kelly: 073418 38609

Keep Fit– Exercise to MusicTrumpington Village HallHigh Street, Trumpington CB2 9HZFriday 0930 –1030Julia Cragie: 07542 518470

Keep Fit– Exercise to MusicThe Meadows Community CentreSt Catharine's Road, Kings Hedges CB4 3XJFriday 1200 –1300Marlene Sharpe-Westwood: 01223 571431

ACTIVE EXERCISE CLASSES

Pilates – improver/intermediateTrumpington PavilionPaget Road, Trumpington CB2 9JFMonday 1130 –1230Ines Byrne: 07428 034446

Pilates – beginner/improverTrumpington PavilionPaget Road, Trumpington CB2 9JFMonday 1235 –1335Ines Byrne: 07428 034446

Pilates – beginnersChesterton Sports CentreGilbert Road, Cambridge CB4 3NYMonday 1205 –1255Aurora Albano: 01223 576110

Pilates – improversChesterton Sports CentreGilbert Road, Cambridge CB4 3NYMonday 1305 –1355Aurora Albano: 01223 576110

Pilates – for allChesterton Sports CentreGilbert Road, CambridgeCB4 3NYTuesday 1105 –1155Aurora Albano 01223 576110

Pilates – Improvers+Chesterton Sports CentreGilbert Road, Cambridge CB4 3NYTuesday 1330 –1420Ines Byrne: 01223 576110

YogaTrumpington Village HallHigh Street, Trumpington CB2 9HZTuesday 1000 –1100Sabrina Marenghi: 07788 413172

PilatesSt Andrew's Church High Street, Cherry Hinton CB1 9NEWednesday 1130 –1230Ines Byrne: 07930 954024

T'ai Chi – seated classLichfield HallLichfield Road, Cambridge CB1 3SLThursday 1130 –1230Mike Tabrett: 01223 503390

T'ai ChiEast Barnwell Community CentreNewmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8RSThursday 1530 –1630Mike Tabrett: 01223 503390



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SPORT SESSIONS

RowingCamrowers BoathouseLogan’s Way, Cambridge CB4 1BLMonday 1100 –1300Kate Merrington: 01223 363386

GolfCambridge Lakes Golf CourseTrumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 8FAWednesday 0930 –1300Bob Barnes: 01223 324242

BadmintonDavid Lloyd Health ClubColdham's Lane, Cambridge CB1 3LHWednesday 1000 –1200Forever Active Enquiries: 07432 480105

TennisDavid Lloyd Health ClubColdham's Lane, Cambridge CB1 3LHWednesday 1100 –1300Forever Active Enquiries: 07432 480105

Badminton & Table TennisChesterton Sports CentreGilbert Road, Cambridge CB4 3NYThursday 1230 –1330Chesterton Sports Centre: 01223 576110

Classes in South CambsSTRENGTH & BALANCE CLASSES

Strength & Balance – Level 3Rampton Village HallChurch End, Rampton CB24 8QAMonday 1000 –1100Clare Strongman: 07762 914904

Strength & Balance – Level 3Foxton Village HallHardman Road, Foxton CB22 6RNTuesday 1215 –1315Anne Catchpole: 07799 644053

Strength & Balance – Level 3Willingham Octagon HallChurch Street, Willingham CB24 5HTWednesday 1400 –1500Davina Mee: 07779 244250

Strength & Balance – Level 3Bar Hill Church HallViking Way, Bar Hill CB23 8EHFriday 0945 –1045 Friday 1115 –1215 Hannah Black: 07969 355782

Strength & Balance – Level 3The Swifts, FulbournHaggis Gap, Fulbourn CB21 5BSFriday 1430 –1530Anne Catchpole: 07799 644053

ACTIVE EXERCISE CLASSES

YogaSt Andrew’s CentreSchool Hill, Histon CB24 9JETuesday 1900 –2000Sabrina Marenghi: 07788 413172

ACTIVE EXERCISE+ CLASSES

FitSteps©

Foxton Village HallHardman Road, Foxton CB22 6RNTuesday 1345 –1445Anne Catchpole: 07799 644053

All the information in this brochure is correct at the time of goingto print but some details may change. Our website is kept up-to-date, so please check it for the latest news or – if you don’t use theinternet – you can phone our helpline on 07432 480105.

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Forever Active SwimmingAll Forever Active members can accessweekly over 50s swimming at Parkside andAbbey Pool for just £2.00 per session.

All you need to do is show yourmembership card and you can swim on the following days and times:

• Parkside PoolGonville Place, Cambridge CB1 1LYEvery Wednesday 1000 –1300

• Abbey PoolWhitehill Road, Cambridge CB5 8NTEvery Friday 1000 –1300


What our members say“I believe the Strength and Balance classes are helping me in theAutumn of my life to remain strong and help my balance. I'm a keengolfer and enjoy my sessions through Forever Active too. The classesare also helping my wife, Jennifer. Through her world of Dementiashe benefits from the classes as the group is such a friendly andwelcoming group.”Archie & Jennifer Ferguson

“The exercise we discussed were Strength and Balance classes whichwere proven to help reduce the risk of falls, run by Forever Activewho offered exercise to over 50s.

I was nervous about attending my first session with Forever Activeas I had never been to an exercise class before. I didn’t need to benervous though as when I arrived the instructor was very supportive,and the group were very social. I even met an old friend there.

I am continuing to attend the Strength and Balance classes withForever Active and I cannot speak highly enough of their exerciseclasses, it has helped me feel more strong and steady on my feetwhich has lifted my confidence to continue keeping independent.“Monica – to read Monica’s full story of go to: www.everyonehealth.co.uk/monica-goes-from-strength-to-strength/


Forever ActiveMembership Form 2018New applications and renewals

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Forever Active Forum Ltd is a Registered Charity. You may Gift Aid yourmembership subscription if you are a tax-payer. Please tick the box belowI wish to gift aid my Forever Active membership subscription

Please return this form with the correct fee to:Forever Active Forum Ltd, PO Box 974, Cambridge CB24 9XG

The annual membership fee is £15.00.

Payment can be made by cheque payable to ‘Forever Active Forum Ltd’.

Once your membership application has been processed you will be sentyour membership card in the post.

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FOREVER 2017-2018 - Forever Active · •Aim to be active daily and try to do at least 2.5 hours of moderate intensity activity a week. • Do exercises to improve the strength of