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Fit as a Fiddle

goalkeepers Fit as a Fiddle is a new exciting initiative helping you get in fine shape and feel good, become more independent and meet new friends.

This campaign is funded by the Big Lottery to deliver a range of exercises classes to people 50+ throughout the country.

If you would like us to bring exercise classes to your Village Hall, please contact me: John Yonwin Fit as a Fiddle Co-ordinator at Rowan Cottage 01305 269444 or drop me an e-mail on: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Or you can download a form.

Favourites are: Pilates, Tai Chi, Exercise to Music, Yoga, Gentle Stretch,Breathe & Relax Exercises, Singing and Tea Dances......to name just a few!

It is estimated that it will benefit nearly 90,000 older people across the country by stimulating their interest in physical activity, healthy eating and ensuring access for them to appropriately tailored activities to enhance their well-being. At Age Concern Dorchester we are aiming to establish a variety of new classes in Dorchester and nearby area following your needs and expectations. They can vary from gentle chair based Yoga, relaxing Tai Chi, to crazy in-line skating or challenging Keep Fit. Anything you might want to participate in - providing we can find an instructor and enough people to set the class up. We are also happy to support and develop existing classes.

We have contacted the local leisure centres, village halls and other providers to find out what activities for customers 50+ are already being offered.

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