The criteria for entry into exercise recommended by the GATE project is as follows:
All Manchester residents, or non-Manchester residents with a Manchester GP, aged 65 or over; with the exception of those who, following a health assessment, would find exercise a detriment to their health; e.g.
- Uncontrolled resting high blood pressure
- Uncontrolled angina
- Uncontrolled tachycardia
- Unstable or acute heart failure
- Uncontrolled acute systemic illness
- Uncontrolled visual or vestibular problems
- Unable to maintain seated upright position
- Recent injurious fall without attention
- Impaired cognition
- Place self or others at risk
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Chorlton Good Neighbours
Extend Exercise to Music Class
Wilbraham St Ninian’s Church,
Egerton Road North,
Chorlton
Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
In the Church Hall Instructor: Mike
Contact: Helen Hibberd 0161 881 2925 |
West Point Lodge
Postural Stability Class
249 Slade Lane,
Levenshulme,
Manchester
Time: 11.00am – 12.00 noon
In the Lounge
Instructor: Don
Contact: The Warden: 0161 224 4417
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Tree of Life Centre
Seated exercise class
St Mark’s URC,
Oatlands Road,
Woodhouse Park'
Wythenshawe,
M22 1AH
Time: 3.00 p.m.– 4.00 p.m.
Instructor: Beth
Contact: Janet 0161 437 7623 |
Tree of Life Centre
Tai Chi class
St Mark’s URC,
Oatlands Road,
Woodhouse Park'
Wythenshawe,
M22 1AH
Time: 9.45 a.m..– 10.45 a.m.
Instructor: Dave
Contact: Janet 0161 437 7623 |
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Extend Exercise Class
Neesa Ladies Group,
Woodville Centre,
Shirley Road,
Cheetham Hill,
Manchester,
M8 ONE
Instructor: Maureen Brimley
Contact: Ghazala 0161 740 9400 |
Extend - exercise to music
Broadmoss Centre,
Broadmoss Drive,
Blackley
Time: 2.00 - 3.00 p.m.
Instructor: Maureen Brimley
Contact: Sandra Ball 07940 758 134 |
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Exercise class to improve strength, mobility and balance
Northenden Methodist Church,
Palatine Road,
Northenden,
Wythenshawe
Time: 10.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
Instructor: Beth
Contact: Janet 0161 217 3035 |
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Chorlton Good Neighbours
Wilbraham St Ninian’s Church,
Egerton Road South
Chorlton
Time: 1.30pm - 2.15pm
In the Church Hall
Instructor: Ruby
Contact: Helen Hibberd 0161 881 2925 |
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Chinese Health & Information Centre
Two Tai Chi classes
Class A
Chinese Buddhist Centre,
540 Stretford Road,
Old Trafford, M16 9AF
Time: 11.00am - 12.00am
Contact: Shirley Lam 0161 228 0138 |
Class B
Wu Ka Overseas Chinese Association,
Off Princess Street,
Manchester
Time: 10.00am - 11.00am
Contact: Shirley Lam 0161 228 0138 |
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Keep Fit (seated exercise)
Newton Heath Catholic Club,
137 Culcheth Lane,
Newton Heath, M40 1LY
Time: 1.00pm – 2.00 pm
Instructor: Natalie
Contact: Margaret Aston 0161 688 6839
(in partnership with Keele University’s ‘Call Me’ project) |
Tree of Life Centre
Tai Chi class
St Mark’s URC,
Oatlands Road,
Woodhouse Park'
Wythenshawe,
M22 1AH
Time: 9.45 a.m..– 10.45 a.m.
Instructor: Dave
Contact: Janet 0161 437 7623 |
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Lawton Moor Methodist Church,
Button Lane,
Northern Moor,
Wythenshawe
Time: 12.00 p.m. - 1.00 p.m.
Instructor: Beth
Contact: Barbara Walker 0161 998 4262 or Health Living Network 0161 217 3035 |
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Chorlton Good Neighbours
Postural Stability Class
Wilbraham St Ninian’s Church,
Egerton Road South
Chorlton
Time: 10.00-11.00 a.m.
In the Church Hall Instructor: Don
Contact: Helen Hibberd on 0161 881 2925 |
Mersey Street Baptist Church
Postural Stability Class
Salvation Army Building, 10 Fairfield Road,
Openshaw
Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Instructor: Don
Contact: Tim Presswood 0796 641 7502
or Clare McBeath 0798 0817 350 |
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Royal Oak Community Association,
Royal Oak,
Wythenshawe
Dance Class: 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Contact: Alan and Marie 0161 998 2146 or 282 8053 |
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