Social, Active, Strong seated exercise programme
Find out how you can build your strength, improve mobility and meet new people with our seated exercise programme.
You can register your interest and sign up for a 12-week exercise programme which is delivered in small groups at community venues throughout Uttlesford.
This service is free to adults living or registered to a GP practice in Uttlesford, Harlow and Epping.
About the programme
The sessions are fun and welcoming and for the majority of the time you will be seated. On some occasions and if you are able during certain exercises the instructor may ask you to use the chair as a balance to help build your core strength.
The programme has been designed to help you maintain your strength and balance, help you become more active and improve your general wellbeing.
What you need to join
To be part of the programme you must:
- live in the Uttlesford area or are registered with a West Essex GP ((Uttlesford, Harlow and Epping)
- be 18 years old or over
- be at risk of falling or have reduced strength and mobility
- need to increase your activity level
How to join
You'll need to complete our registration form.
After you have applied
When we have received your form we'll contact you to let you know if you are eligible to join the programme.
Where you can join an exercise session
You can join one of our classes around the district. These sessions run on a 12 week cycle.
The current 12 week programme started from the week commencing on Monday 2 January 2023.
⚠ You must register and have your place confirmed before you can take part.
Stansted
Day Monday
Time There are 2 sessions
First session: 11am to 11:45am
Second session: 12pm to 12:45pm
Where Stansted Day Centre, Chapel Hill next to the Library, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8AB
Saffron Walden
Day Monday
Time There are 2 sessions
First session 1:15pm to 2pm
Second session 2pm to 2:45pm
Where Cornell Court, Radwinter Road opposite Tesco's, Saffron Walden CB11 3NS
Newport
Day Thursday
Time 11:30am to 12:30pm
Where Newport Village Hall, Station Road, Newport CB11 3PL
Thaxted
Day Thursday
Time 1pm to 2pm
Where Thaxted United Reformed Church Bolford Street, Thaxted CM6 2PY
Great Dunmow
Day Thursday
Time 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Where Great Dunmow Foakes Hall 47 Stortford Road, Great Dunmow CM6 1DG
More information
For more information you can:
- Email: dtoombs@uttlesford.gov.uk
- Telephone: 01799 510537