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My Nan

Any idea of locally run gentle exercise for my nan please?  She is 76 and needs hip mobility rather than replacement.. Unfortunately I can only visit once a month and  GP doesn't know where she can go without paying silly money or long term waiting list. Many thanks

Peggy Smith ● 3731d6 Comments

I read only today on a letter from Brentford Football Club that there is a weekly Seniors fitness class there. Sorry - I don't know the details or how 'senior' the 'seniors' are but it would be worth giving them a ring.

Anne England ● 3728d

Harnage House in Brentford good for anyone over 60

David Squire ● 3730d

Can include swimming or use of the exercise equipment at the local gyms following an assessment.

Sarah Felstead ● 3730d

I have a 90 year old cousin who talks about doing an exercise class.  Hers is chair based but she loves it and it obviously does her a lot of good.  http://www.ageuk.org.uk/hounslow/our-services/There was a lovely lady called Wendy organising the Age UK activities above when I last went.  That was before they moved out of their accessible space in Brentford.  If you can't find something in LB Hounslow then try adjacent boroughs.

Philippa Bond ● 3730d

I remember seeing that there is a gentle exercise for over 50s (60s?) at Richmond Adult College in the Parkshot Building in Richmond. Otherwise, might your nan enjoy Aquafit (water-based exercise) which you can generally do at your own pace? Chiswick New Pool still offer a range of day-time aquafit classes I believe. There is a chair which the staff can use to help people in and out of the water.

Anne England ● 3730d

There are a whole range of senior exercise classes at the William Hobbayne Centre on Lower Boston Road Hanwellhttp://www.williamhobbaynecharity.co.uk/causes/weekly-activities-2/The E8 and 195 buses both stop outside.

Nigel Brooks ● 3730d