Brendoncare Active April open day in Gosport gives the elderly tips on staying healthy
A day of activities meant that older people got the chance to get some exercise
A day of activities held by a charity helped give the elderly a taste of sedate exercise - as well as the chance to meet up with friends.
Hampshire charity Brendoncare invited people in Gosport to its Active April Open Day, which was aimed at helping older people to “stay active, connected and confident”.
Held on Monday, the free event at Brendoncare’s Gosport Community Hub at the Anchorage saw activities such as seated exercise taster sessions, tips for staying steady and strong and a short mat bowls competition, as well as money skills and guidance from the Citizens Advice Bureau and expert guests on hand. It was part of the Hampshire Live Longer Better initiative.
Rachel Webber, Brendoncare’s south-east Hampshire locality manager, said: “Active April Open Day is all about helping to improve people’s quality of life in some exciting and informative ways.
“Whether you want to take up a new activity to stay physically or mentally fit, need some help with financial issues, or simply want to enjoy some fun and friendship, we are here for everyone.”
There are 16 clubs at Brendoncare’s Gosport Hub, including digital cafes to help with people’s tech issues to kurling, tai chi, pilates, short mat bowls, line dancing, table tennis, music, games and social activities.
Brendoncare runs almost 40 in-person clubs at community hubs at Gosport, Otterbourne Hill near Winchester, Knightwood in Chandlers Ford and West End. It also provides online clubs and events, telephone and digital support.
For more information about Brendoncare’s clubs and community services, visit: https://brendoncare.org.uk/brendoncare-clubs or email [email protected]