Oakwood Hill Village Hall and Better Celebrate Successful Launch of Free Fitness Classes for Seniors
Oakwood Hill Village Hall is thrilled to announce the successful launch of their first free fitness class for the 60+ community. The inaugural session saw twelve enthusiastic attendees participate in an engaging and enjoyable workout.
The success of this initial class sets the stage for a series of bi-weekly fitness sessions aimed at promoting health and well-being among seniors. These classes are specifically designed to be accessible and beneficial for individuals aged 60 and over, ensuring a supportive environment for all participants.
The classes are part of Better’s Active Communities Programme which has been set up to engage Mole Valley’s residents in low cost and free physical activity sessions across the district. The innovative programme provides popular exercise classes that are delivered by Better’s inspirational instructors and dropping them in to local and accessible community settings. Seniors in the Oakwood Hill area are encouraged to take advantage of these free classes to stay active, healthy, and socially connected.
Rachel O’Reilly, Mole Valley District Council’s (MVDC) Executive Head for Community, said: “The introduction of this class in Oakwood is a really positive first step in engaging an older age group in Mole Valley who might otherwise perhaps not be as comfortable – or even be able to easily travel – to attend a gym session or class.
“MVDC is working very closely with Better in developing their proactive Active Communities Programme to provide these opportunities across the district. It is important to Better and to MVDC that our residents have a variety of options to choose from to become, or remain, active to support their physical and mental wellbeing.”
A special acknowledgment goes to Liza, our incredible instructor from Better. Liza’s dedication and passion played a crucial role in making the session a memorable experience for everyone involved. Her expertise and enthusiasm have set a high standard for the upcoming classes, promising an engaging and beneficial fitness journey for all attendees.
“We are delighted to see such a positive response to our first fitness class,” she comments. “Our collaboration with Oakwood Hill Village Hall aims to provide valuable health and wellness opportunities for the local senior community, and this successful launch marks the beginning of many more to come.”
Jane a local class attendee says, ” I love this class…Liza is so enthusiastic, and you can’t help but smile as you exercise…many of us have hidden issues but it’s so inclusive and above all else, such fun’.
Better is the customer facing brand of Charitable Social Enterprise GLL, who operate Dorking Sports Centre, Leatherhead Leisure Centre and the new Active Communities Programme in direct partnership with Mole Valley District Council. Supporting local communities is an important part of their ethos.