East Lothian Ageing Well Project Activity List

East Lothian Ageing Well Project Activity List

Activity		Day/Time		Location		Further Information
Aquafit		Monday 1.30 – 2.15pm		Musselburgh Sports Centre		This class can be enjoyed by individuals with long term health conditions, learning and physical disabilities and older adults who are keen to get some exercise.  Cost : £4.70 Adult Concession: £3.20  LPP also applies.
Extend Exercise Classes		Monday 10.00 – 11.00am		Blackadder Church Hall, North Berwick		Gentle exercises either standing or seated which are adapted to your own needs, but no floor exercises!       Price: £3
Tuesday 10.30 - 11.30am  Thursday 2.30 – 3.30am		Lady of the waves Church Hall or Bleachingfield Community Centre (date dependent), Dunbar
Wednesday 1.30-2.30pm		Corn Exchange or Town House (date dependent), Haddington
Thursday 10.00 – 11.00am		Town Hall Tranent
Friday 10.00 – 11.00am		Community Centre or Town Hall (date dependent), Prestonpans
Gardening Group		Tuesday 2.00- 4.00pm		Abbey Residential Home, North Berwick			This group meet up every week to maintain the garden of the Abbey Residential home in North Berwick, to allow the residents of the home to use their beautiful garden. Runs March to September
The Club		Wednesday 1.00 – 3.00		Bleachingfield Community Centre Dunbar			A weekly drop in group for older people living in the Dunbar area. Weekly meetings can include social activities and physical activities like seated exercise and indoor kurling.   Price £1
Men in Shed’s		Tuesday and Thursday 1.30 – 4.30pm		Macmerry Village Hall			The ‘shed’ is run in partnership with Strive, and is now working on community projects There are work benches and tools, which are used for members to share their skills in working with wood and other interests. It provides a haven for men to come along and socialise. Come along and find out more about getting involved and taking part in this exciting new project.  Price: £1
New Age Kurling		Tuesday 10.00 - 11.30am		The Fraser Centre Tranent			New Age Kurling is a way to enjoy Curling but without the ice. It’s an activity that can be enjoyed by all levels of ability. There is no need to book, just come along for some social competitive fun.   Price: Donation
Seated Exercise		Tuesday 10.30-11.00am		Musselburgh East Community Centre		Seated exercise classes are for people of all abilities who wish to partake in gentle exercise.   Price £2
Sporting Memory Group	Tuesday 10.00am – 12.00pm		John Gray Centre, Haddington		Join our Sporting Reminiscence Group for men. Tell us about your favourite sporting heroes or event and hear stories from others who love sports memorabilia. We welcome all men who are over 65, who would like to have a chat about their sporting memories and learn more about sport in Scotland. Half time refreshments include pie and Bovril!   Price £1
	Tuesday 10.30am – 12.00pm		Library, Musselburgh
	Wednesday 10.30am - 12.00pm		Ross High Rugby Club, Tranent
	Wednesday 1.00 – 2.30pm		Dunbar Library, Bleachingfield Centre, Dunbar
	Friday 10.30 – 12.00pm		Library, North Berwick
Swimming	Thursday 10.00 – 11.30am		Mercat Gait Sports Centre, Prestonpans		For more information call the Mercat Gait Sports 01875 815 483
Tea Dance	Wednesday 2.00 – 3.30pm   (last Wednesday of every month)		Hope Rooms, North Berwick		Just pop along for a cup of tea, a chat and a dance.   Price: 50p
Walking Football		Thursday 7.30 - 8.30pm		Musselburgh Sports Centre		5-a-side football for men over 50 with only one difference, there is NO RUNNING!    Price: £2.40
Zumba Gold		Monday 7.15-8.00pm		North Berwick Community Centre		Fun, low impact Latin-inspired dance class. Come along and enjoy learning Salsa, Merengue, cha cha cha, Rock n Roll, Pop, Oriental, Flamenco, Disco and more!   Price: £3.00 at all venues.
Wednesday’s 10.15 – 11.00am   12.00 - 12.45pm   1.30 - 2.15pm		Gullane Village Hall   Longniddry Community Centre   Musselburgh Sport’s Centre
Thursday’s 9.45 – 10.30am  11.30pm – 12.15pm		East Linton Community Hall  Bleachingfield Community Centre, Dunbar
Walkin’ East Lothian		Monday 1.30pm		North Berwick			Join us for a led walk and have fun while exercising gently. Each walk takes about an hour and all you need is comfortable shoes and a waterproof. Each walk is free but you may wish to bring a few pennies for a hot drink at the end.   Price: FREE
Tuesday 10.30am		Dunbar
Wednesday 10.30am		Haddington
Wednesday 10.30am		Ormiston
Thursday 10.30am		Prestonpans
Walk Some More		Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month Various times		Various walking routes		The Walk Some More group walk in different locations and last approximately 2 hours in different locations around East Lothian, from Gullane Hill and Aberlady nature reserve, round Lennoxlove estate and down to Dunglass.   Dogs are welcome but are the responsibility of the owner and must be kept on leads at all times.

The Ageing Well project is a partnership between NHS Lothian and East Lothian Council, and is part of the Age UK national Ageing Well Network, which aims to increase the expectation of good health in later life as well as maintain and promote the physical and mental health and well being of people over 50 in East Lothian to improve their quality of life through this list of activities.

For more information contact:

Avril McKenzie, Project Coordinator : 01620 82 7240 or 07718117585

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