Volunteer Walk Leaders Wanted!

Without the commitment and dedication of our volunteer walk leaders, our popular walking programme would not exist!

Volunteering can be very rewarding and offers a great opportunity to: � Develop new skills � Make new friends � Have lots of fun!!!

We are always looking for new volunteers. If you like to walk and can regularly attend sessions, you could help lead walks across the borough.

The role isn’t too demanding and training is provided. To find out more please give us a call or email solihullactive@solihull.gov.uk.

Step into Solihull Gentle Exercise Activity

Programme

Including Walking, Tai Chi, Yoga, Seated Exercise, Walking Sports,

Dance & much more.

October 2017 - March 2018

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Other Local Organisations Solihull Active is working with local organisations to develop new opportunities for people in Solihull.

FRIENDS IN RECREATION SOLIHULL (FIRS) FIRS offer around 30 low cost activities weekly across many community venues in Solihull. For information, call 07398 533751. www.friendsinrecreation.co.uk

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE (U3A)

U3A offers people no longer in full time employment educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment.

Call 07927 342607. www.u3a.org.uk

HEART OF ENGLAND NORDIC WALKING Dr Alison Sabine is a qualified NWUK Instructor and runs Heart of England Nordic Walking, which offers a variety of walks, classes and activities in and around the Solihull area. Call 0207 1180607. www.heartofenglandnordicwalking.co.uk

AGE UK Age UK is dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. They provide support, companionship and advice for adults. Call 0121 704 7840. www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull SOLIHULL SUPPORT GROUP

Gentle exercise classes that are particularly suitable for people with osteoporosis or arthritis. Anyone is welcome. Classes take place weekly during term time at Solihull Methodist Church and John Palmer Hall. Call 07856 209567.

ults

Would you like to take up some gentle exercise and meet new people?

Step into Solihull is a gentle exercise programme that includes a variety of gentle exercise classes such as tai chi, yoga, seated exercise, walking sports and dance as well as walks at various locations across the borough. New additions to the programme are Walking Netball and Nordic Walking, descriptions of both can be found later on in the booklet.

Solihull Striders & Strollers

Our group walks last approximately 1 hour, are led by qualified volunteers and are free of charge. The majority of walks take place every other week. No booking required, Tea/coffee available after for a small donation. Dates, times and locations can be found below. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the walk departs and please wear appropriate footwear.

Mondays: 10.30am Castle Bromwich Library Walk – Hurst Lane North, B36 0EY.

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 9 & 23 6 & 20 4 &18 15 & 29 12 & 26 12 & 26

Marston Green Library Walk – Land Lane, B37 7DQ. Walk 1 – 10.30am:

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 2,16 & 30 13 & 27 11 8 & 22 5 & 19 5 & 19

Walk 2 – 2.30pm:

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 9 & 23 6 & 20 4 &18 15 & 29 12 & 26 12 & 26

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Leisure Centre Activities North Solihull Sports Centre - 0121 770 3822 Conway Road, Chelmsley Wood, B37 5LA

SESSION DAY TIME COST Active Seniors

Keep Fit Monday 11.30am –12.15pm £2.80 Wednesday 11.30am – 12.15pm

Nifty Fifties – table tennis,

bowls, badminton

Monday 9.00am – 12.00pm £2.75 Wednesday 9.00am – 12.00pm

Friday 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Bowls Tuesday 10.30am – 12.00pm £2.40, free tea/coffee

50+ Badminton Thursday 10.00am – 12.00pm £2.40 Tai Chi Monday 8.00pm – 9.00pm £2.80

Yoga Wednesday 6.00pm – 6.45pm £4.90 Friday 6.00pm – 7.00pm Water

Mobility* Friday 9.15am – 10.00am *Members free

£3.50 non members

Tudor Grange Leisure Centre - 0121 705 6371 Blossomfield Road, Solihull, B91 1NB

SESSION DAY TIME COST

50+ Badminton

Monday 12.00pm – 2.00pm £4.40 Wednesday 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Thursday 10.00am – 12.00pm

Water Mobility

Monday 10.30am – 11.15am

£5.60

Monday 3.00pm – 3.45pm Tuesday 11.30am – 12.15pm

Thursday 9.00am – 9.45am 10.30am – 11.15am

Nifty Fifties – keep fit Monday 1.00pm – 1.45pm £4.40

Tuesdays 10.30am: Balsall Common Library Walk – 283 Kenilworth Rd, CV7 7EL.

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 10 & 24 7 & 21 5 &19 16 & 30 13 & 27 13 & 27

Chemsley Wood Walk – St. Andrews Church, B37 7TR. Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar

3, 17 & 31 14 & 28 12 9 & 23 6 & 20 6 & 20

Tudor Grange Track Walk – TG Leisure Centre, B91 1NB. Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar

10 & 24 7 & 21 5 &19 16 & 30 13 & 27 13 & 27 11.30am: Bosworth Community Centre Walk – B37 5DP

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 10 & 24 7 & 21 5 &19 16 & 30 13 & 27 13 & 27

Wednesdays 10.30am: Solihull Walk – Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, B91 1NB.

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 4 & 18 1, 15 & 29 13 10 & 24 7 & 21 7 & 21

Thursdays 10.30am: Kingshurst Walk – St. Barnabas Hall, B37 6EY.

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 12 & 26 9 & 23 7 & 21 4 & 18 1 & 15 1, 15, 29

Dorridge Walk – St. George & St. Teresa’s Church, Station Road, Dorridge, B93 8EY.

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 12 & 26 9 & 23 7 & 21 4 & 18 1 & 15 1, 15, 29

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Venue Contact Details Beechcroft Sports Club: Beechcroft Avenue, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 9ER. Call 07956 687546. Bentley Heath Community Centre: Widney Road, Bentley Heath, B93 9BQ. Call 07541 889866. Bosworth Community Centre: 291 Bosworth Drive, Birmingham, B37 5DP. Call 0121 7708570. The Core: Theatre Square, off Homer Road, Solihull, B91 3RG. Call 0121 704 6962. Dorridge Methodist Church: 135 Mill Lane, Bentley Heath, Solihull, B93 8NY. Elmwood Place: Smith’s Wood Village Centre, 37 Burtons Way, B36 0UG. Call 07906 298922. Meriden Park: Moorend Avenue, Chelmsley Wood, B37 5TB. North Solihull Sports Centre: Conway Road, Chelmsley Wood, B37 5LA. Call 0121 770 3822. www.leisurecentre.com/north-solihull-sports-centre Tudor Grange Leisure Centre: Blossomfield Road, Solihull, B91 1NB. Call 0121 705 6371. www.leisurecentre.com/tudor-grange-leisure-centre Seeds of Hope: St. Barnabas Hall, Overgreen Drive, B37 6EY. Call 0121 788 3399. St Clements Church: 181 Blandford Ave, Castle Bromwich, B36 9JE. Call Jesse Callaghan 0121 354 7985 or 07927 553375.

Fridays 10.30am: Shirley Library Walk – Parkgate, Stratford Road, B90 3GG.

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 13 & 27 10 & 24 8 & 22 5 & 19 2 & 16 2 &16

Hob’s Moat Library Walk – Ulleries Road, Solihull, B92 8EB. Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar

6 & 20 3 & 17 1, 15 & 29 12 & 26 9 & 23 9 & 23

Saturdays: 10am Marie Curie Walk – MC Hospice, Marsh Lane, B91 2PQ

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 14 & 28 11 & 25 9 & 23 6 & 20 3 & 17 3, 17 & 31

11am Elmdon Park Walk – Meet at the car park on Tanhouse Farm Road, Elmdon, B92 9EY. Every Saturday.

Solihull Active Portal If you are looking for a more specific activity, you can search the Solihull Active portal to find what local opportunities are in your area. You can search the portal by activity type, keywords or distance from your location.

Visit: www.solihullactive.co.uk/take-part

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Gentle Exercise Sessions Tai Chi: Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements to improve balance, coordination and posture.

Hatha Yoga: A branch of Yoga that concentrates on both physical health and mental wellbeing using a system of full body exercises & breathing control.

Chair yoga: A gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing, using a chair for support. Great for people who can’t move as well as they used to!

Extend: Gentle exercise to music classes that help improve balance, strength and coordination.

Stepping Out: Gentle dance sessions for over 50s exploring a range of world dance styles & eras. No partner needed.

Line Dancing: Anybody can do it and the steps are easy to learn. A great way to meet people and stay active.

Walking Football: A slow-paced version of the game aimed at getting players back involved in the sport. Sessions are available at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre and Beechcroft Sports Club.

Walking Netball: Netball played at a slower pace to ensure that it’s fun for all and a great way to keep active in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Young at Heart: A social and fun, chair-based exercise session that promotes healthy and happy living.

The Tuesday Group: A social group for people who have survived a stroke or are living with a disability limiting their daily activities. Session includes 1 hour of gentle exercise.

Seniors Exercise & Qi Gong: For more information contact - Adrian Johnson on 07906 298922.

Rambling Teaming up with the Castle Bromwich and Solihull Ramblers to offer longer walks for those who are keen to go a few extra miles!

Castle Bromwich(10.30am) Contact Tony on: 0121 748 1829 Tues 17th Oct: Venue to be confirmed. Tues 21st Nov: Venue to be confirmed. Thurs 21st Dec: Meet at Marston Green Library. Tues 23rd Jan: Venue to be confirmed. Tues 20th Feb: Venue to be confirmed. Tues 27th Mar: Venue to be confirmed. For more info visit: www.ramblers.org.uk/castle-bromwich

Solihull Ramblers Contact Nick on: 0121 745 5122 Tues 3rd Oct: 10:30am meet at Elmdon Church CP Solihull (off Damson Parkway by Landrover entrance) (4.5 miles). Sun 8th Oct: 10:30am meet at Jobs Close car park Knowle. (3.5 miles) Sat 11th Nov: 10:00am meet at "The Cider House",Warings Green Road, Illshaw Heath (3 miles). Sun 19th Nov: 10:30am meet at Fisherman's CP, Malthouse Lane, Earlswood (4.5 miles). Sun 3rd Dec: 10:30am meet at Brueton Park car park off Old Warwick Road (4 miles). For more info visit: www.solihullramblers.org.uk

Solihull Discovery Walks Solihull Discovery Walks have been operating for over 10 years. The group offers monthly walks weaving in local history and nature, usually on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. If you share an interest in local history and could support the group with your knowledge then please get in touch: 0121 704 8207 or visit www.solihulldiscoverywalks.co.uk

Gentle Exercise Sessions

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*Denotes Term-Time Only

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9am 9.30am 10am 10.30am 11am 11.30am 12pm 12.30pm 1pm 1.30pm 2pm 2.30pm 3pm 3.30pm 4pm

Monday

Stay Activ (Extend) St Clements Church

£4

Tai Chi North Solihull

£2.80

Walking Football (Indoors)

Tudor Grange £5

Wednesday

Tai Chi North Solihull

9.30-10.15am £2.80

Tai Chi North Solihull

10.15-11am £2.80

Tuesday

Hatha Yoga The Core

£5

Stepping Out (Dance)

The Core £5

*Extend (Exercise to Music) Bentley Heath Comm Centre

11.15am-12.15pm £3.50

Walking Football (Indoors)

Tudor Grange £5

The Tuesday Group (Includes 1 hour of gentle exercise) Seeds of Hope £3

Tai Chi North Solihull

£2.80

Seated Yoga Bosworth Community

Centre 2.15pm - 3.15pm £3.50

Walking Netball Beechcroft

£4

Seniors Chair Exercise

Dorridge Methodist Church £5

Friday

Tai Chi The Core

£5

Hatha Yoga The Core

10.15-11.15am £5

Chair Yoga The Core

£3.50

Line Dancing Bentley Heath

Community Centre £3

Young at Heart Elmwood Place

£3

Thursday * Tai Chi Bentley Heath

Community Centre £3

Walking Football (Indoors)

Tudor Grange £5

QiGong Meriden Park

(Meet at the car park) £2

Tai Chi Tudor Grange

£2.50

Tai Chi Tudor Grange

£2.50

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Gentle Exercise Sessions Tai Chi: Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements to improve balance, coordination and posture.

Hatha Yoga: A branch of Yoga that concentrates on both physical health and mental wellbeing using a system of full body exercises & breathing control.

Chair yoga: A gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing, using a chair for support. Great for people who can’t move as well as they used to!

Extend: Gentle exercise to music classes that help improve balance, strength and coordination.

Stepping Out: Gentle dance sessions for over 50s exploring a range of world dance styles & eras. No partner needed.

Line Dancing: Anybody can do it and the steps are easy to learn. A great way to meet people and stay active.

Walking Football: A slow-paced version of the game aimed at getting players back involved in the sport. Sessions are available at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre and Beechcroft Sports Club.

Walking Netball: Netball played at a slower pace to ensure that it’s fun for all and a great way to keep active in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Young at Heart: A social and fun, chair-based exercise session that promotes healthy and happy living.

The Tuesday Group: A social group for people who have survived a stroke or are living with a disability limiting their daily activities. Session includes 1 hour of gentle exercise.

Seniors Exercise & Qi Gong: For more information contact - Adrian Johnson on 07906 298922.

Rambling Teaming up with the Castle Bromwich and Solihull Ramblers to offer longer walks for those who are keen to go a few extra miles!

Castle Bromwich(10.30am) Contact Tony on: 0121 748 1829 Tues 17th Oct: Venue to be confirmed. Tues 21st Nov: Venue to be confirmed. Thurs 21st Dec: Meet at Marston Green Library. Tues 23rd Jan: Venue to be confirmed. Tues 20th Feb: Venue to be confirmed. Tues 27th Mar: Venue to be confirmed. For more info visit: www.ramblers.org.uk/castle-bromwich

Solihull Ramblers Contact Nick on: 0121 745 5122 Tues 3rd Oct: 10:30am meet at Elmdon Church CP Solihull (off Damson Parkway by Landrover entrance) (4.5 miles). Sun 8th Oct: 10:30am meet at Jobs Close car park Knowle. (3.5 miles) Sat 11th Nov: 10:00am meet at "The Cider House",Warings Green Road, Illshaw Heath (3 miles). Sun 19th Nov: 10:30am meet at Fisherman's CP, Malthouse Lane, Earlswood (4.5 miles). Sun 3rd Dec: 10:30am meet at Brueton Park car park off Old Warwick Road (4 miles). For more info visit: www.solihullramblers.org.uk

Solihull Discovery Walks Solihull Discovery Walks have been operating for over 10 years. The group offers monthly walks weaving in local history and nature, usually on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. If you share an interest in local history and could support the group with your knowledge then please get in touch: 0121 704 8207 or visit www.solihulldiscoverywalks.co.uk

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Venue Contact Details Beechcroft Sports Club: Beechcroft Avenue, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 9ER. Call 07956 687546. Bentley Heath Community Centre: Widney Road, Bentley Heath, B93 9BQ. Call 07541 889866. Bosworth Community Centre: 291 Bosworth Drive, Birmingham, B37 5DP. Call 0121 7708570. The Core: Theatre Square, off Homer Road, Solihull, B91 3RG. Call 0121 704 6962. Dorridge Methodist Church: 135 Mill Lane, Bentley Heath, Solihull, B93 8NY. Elmwood Place: Smith’s Wood Village Centre, 37 Burtons Way, B36 0UG. Call 07906 298922. Meriden Park: Moorend Avenue, Chelmsley Wood, B37 5TB. North Solihull Sports Centre: Conway Road, Chelmsley Wood, B37 5LA. Call 0121 770 3822. www.leisurecentre.com/north-solihull-sports-centre Tudor Grange Leisure Centre: Blossomfield Road, Solihull, B91 1NB. Call 0121 705 6371. www.leisurecentre.com/tudor-grange-leisure-centre Seeds of Hope: St. Barnabas Hall, Overgreen Drive, B37 6EY. Call 0121 788 3399. St Clements Church: 181 Blandford Ave, Castle Bromwich, B36 9JE. Call Jesse Callaghan 0121 354 7985 or 07927 553375.

Fridays 10.30am: Shirley Library Walk – Parkgate, Stratford Road, B90 3GG.

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 13 & 27 10 & 24 8 & 22 5 & 19 2 & 16 2 &16

Hob’s Moat Library Walk – Ulleries Road, Solihull, B92 8EB. Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar

6 & 20 3 & 17 1, 15 & 29 12 & 26 9 & 23 9 & 23

Saturdays: 10am Marie Curie Walk – MC Hospice, Marsh Lane, B91 2PQ

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 14 & 28 11 & 25 9 & 23 6 & 20 3 & 17 3, 17 & 31

11am Elmdon Park Walk – Meet at the car park on Tanhouse Farm Road, Elmdon, B92 9EY. Every Saturday.

Solihull Active Portal If you are looking for a more specific activity, you can search the Solihull Active portal to find what local opportunities are in your area. You can search the portal by activity type, keywords or distance from your location.

Visit: www.solihullactive.co.uk/take-part

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Gentle Exercise Sessions Tai Chi: Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements to improve balance, coordination and posture.

Hatha Yoga: A branch of Yoga that concentrates on both physical health and mental wellbeing using a system of full body exercises & breathing control.

Chair yoga: A gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing, using a chair for support. Great for people who can’t move as well as they used to!

Extend: Gentle exercise to music classes that help improve balance, strength and coordination.

Stepping Out: Gentle dance sessions for over 50s exploring a range of world dance styles & eras. No partner needed.

Line Dancing: Anybody can do it and the steps are easy to learn. A great way to meet people and stay active.

Walking Football: A slow-paced version of the game aimed at getting players back involved in the sport. Sessions are available at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre and Beechcroft Sports Club.

Walking Netball: Netball played at a slower pace to ensure that it’s fun for all and a great way to keep active in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Young at Heart: A social and fun, chair-based exercise session that promotes healthy and happy living.

The Tuesday Group: A social group for people who have survived a stroke or are living with a disability limiting their daily activities. Session includes 1 hour of gentle exercise.

Seniors Exercise & Qi Gong: For more information contact - Adrian Johnson on 07906 298922.

Rambling Teaming up with the Castle Bromwich and Solihull Ramblers to offer longer walks for those who are keen to go a few extra miles!

Castle Bromwich(10.30am) Contact Tony on: 0121 748 1829 Tues 17th Oct: Venue to be confirmed. Tues 21st Nov: Venue to be confirmed. Thurs 21st Dec: Meet at Marston Green Library. Tues 23rd Jan: Venue to be confirmed. Tues 20th Feb: Venue to be confirmed. Tues 27th Mar: Venue to be confirmed. For more info visit: www.ramblers.org.uk/castle-bromwich

Solihull Ramblers Contact Nick on: 0121 745 5122 Tues 3rd Oct: 10:30am meet at Elmdon Church CP Solihull (off Damson Parkway by Landrover entrance) (4.5 miles). Sun 8th Oct: 10:30am meet at Jobs Close car park Knowle. (3.5 miles) Sat 11th Nov: 10:00am meet at "The Cider House",Warings Green Road, Illshaw Heath (3 miles). Sun 19th Nov: 10:30am meet at Fisherman's CP, Malthouse Lane, Earlswood (4.5 miles). Sun 3rd Dec: 10:30am meet at Brueton Park car park off Old Warwick Road (4 miles). For more info visit: www.solihullramblers.org.uk

Solihull Discovery Walks Solihull Discovery Walks have been operating for over 10 years. The group offers monthly walks weaving in local history and nature, usually on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. If you share an interest in local history and could support the group with your knowledge then please get in touch: 0121 704 8207 or visit www.solihulldiscoverywalks.co.uk

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Venue Contact Details Beechcroft Sports Club: Beechcroft Avenue, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 9ER. Call 07956 687546. Bentley Heath Community Centre: Widney Road, Bentley Heath, B93 9BQ. Call 07541 889866. Bosworth Community Centre: 291 Bosworth Drive, Birmingham, B37 5DP. Call 0121 7708570. The Core: Theatre Square, off Homer Road, Solihull, B91 3RG. Call 0121 704 6962. Dorridge Methodist Church: 135 Mill Lane, Bentley Heath, Solihull, B93 8NY. Elmwood Place: Smith’s Wood Village Centre, 37 Burtons Way, B36 0UG. Call 07906 298922. Meriden Park: Moorend Avenue, Chelmsley Wood, B37 5TB. North Solihull Sports Centre: Conway Road, Chelmsley Wood, B37 5LA. Call 0121 770 3822. www.leisurecentre.com/north-solihull-sports-centre Tudor Grange Leisure Centre: Blossomfield Road, Solihull, B91 1NB. Call 0121 705 6371. www.leisurecentre.com/tudor-grange-leisure-centre Seeds of Hope: St. Barnabas Hall, Overgreen Drive, B37 6EY. Call 0121 788 3399. St Clements Church: 181 Blandford Ave, Castle Bromwich, B36 9JE. Call Jesse Callaghan 0121 354 7985 or 07927 553375.

Fridays 10.30am: Shirley Library Walk – Parkgate, Stratford Road, B90 3GG.

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 13 & 27 10 & 24 8 & 22 5 & 19 2 & 16 2 &16

Hob’s Moat Library Walk – Ulleries Road, Solihull, B92 8EB. Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar

6 & 20 3 & 17 1, 15 & 29 12 & 26 9 & 23 9 & 23

Saturdays: 10am Marie Curie Walk – MC Hospice, Marsh Lane, B91 2PQ

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 14 & 28 11 & 25 9 & 23 6 & 20 3 & 17 3, 17 & 31

11am Elmdon Park Walk – Meet at the car park on Tanhouse Farm Road, Elmdon, B92 9EY. Every Saturday.

Solihull Active Portal If you are looking for a more specific activity, you can search the Solihull Active portal to find what local opportunities are in your area. You can search the portal by activity type, keywords or distance from your location.

Visit: www.solihullactive.co.uk/take-part

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Leisure Centre Activities North Solihull Sports Centre - 0121 770 3822 Conway Road, Chelmsley Wood, B37 5LA

SESSION DAY TIME COST Active Seniors

Keep Fit Monday 11.30am –12.15pm £2.80 Wednesday 11.30am – 12.15pm

Nifty Fifties – table tennis,

bowls, badminton

Monday 9.00am – 12.00pm £2.75 Wednesday 9.00am – 12.00pm

Friday 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Bowls Tuesday 10.30am – 12.00pm £2.40, free tea/coffee

50+ Badminton Thursday 10.00am – 12.00pm £2.40 Tai Chi Monday 8.00pm – 9.00pm £2.80

Yoga Wednesday 6.00pm – 6.45pm £4.90 Friday 6.00pm – 7.00pm Water

Mobility* Friday 9.15am – 10.00am *Members free

£3.50 non members

Tudor Grange Leisure Centre - 0121 705 6371 Blossomfield Road, Solihull, B91 1NB

SESSION DAY TIME COST

50+ Badminton

Monday 12.00pm – 2.00pm £4.40 Wednesday 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Thursday 10.00am – 12.00pm

Water Mobility

Monday 10.30am – 11.15am

£5.60

Monday 3.00pm – 3.45pm Tuesday 11.30am – 12.15pm

Thursday 9.00am – 9.45am 10.30am – 11.15am

Nifty Fifties – keep fit Monday 1.00pm – 1.45pm £4.40

Tuesdays 10.30am: Balsall Common Library Walk – 283 Kenilworth Rd, CV7 7EL.

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 10 & 24 7 & 21 5 &19 16 & 30 13 & 27 13 & 27

Chemsley Wood Walk – St. Andrews Church, B37 7TR. Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar

3, 17 & 31 14 & 28 12 9 & 23 6 & 20 6 & 20

Tudor Grange Track Walk – TG Leisure Centre, B91 1NB. Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar

10 & 24 7 & 21 5 &19 16 & 30 13 & 27 13 & 27 11.30am: Bosworth Community Centre Walk – B37 5DP

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 10 & 24 7 & 21 5 &19 16 & 30 13 & 27 13 & 27

Wednesdays 10.30am: Solihull Walk – Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, B91 1NB.

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 4 & 18 1, 15 & 29 13 10 & 24 7 & 21 7 & 21

Thursdays 10.30am: Kingshurst Walk – St. Barnabas Hall, B37 6EY.

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 12 & 26 9 & 23 7 & 21 4 & 18 1 & 15 1, 15, 29

Dorridge Walk – St. George & St. Teresa’s Church, Station Road, Dorridge, B93 8EY.

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 12 & 26 9 & 23 7 & 21 4 & 18 1 & 15 1, 15, 29

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Other Local Organisations Solihull Active is working with local organisations to develop new opportunities for people in Solihull.

FRIENDS IN RECREATION SOLIHULL (FIRS) FIRS offer around 30 low cost activities weekly across many community venues in Solihull. For information, call 07398 533751. www.friendsinrecreation.co.uk

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE (U3A)

U3A offers people no longer in full time employment educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment.

Call 07927 342607. www.u3a.org.uk

HEART OF ENGLAND NORDIC WALKING Dr Alison Sabine is a qualified NWUK Instructor and runs Heart of England Nordic Walking, which offers a variety of walks, classes and activities in and around the Solihull area. Call 0207 1180607. www.heartofenglandnordicwalking.co.uk

AGE UK Age UK is dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. They provide support, companionship and advice for adults. Call 0121 704 7840. www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull SOLIHULL SUPPORT GROUP

Gentle exercise classes that are particularly suitable for people with osteoporosis or arthritis. Anyone is welcome. Classes take place weekly during term time at Solihull Methodist Church and John Palmer Hall. Call 07856 209567.

ults

Would you like to take up some gentle exercise and meet new people?

Step into Solihull is a gentle exercise programme that includes a variety of gentle exercise classes such as tai chi, yoga, seated exercise, walking sports and dance as well as walks at various locations across the borough. New additions to the programme are Walking Netball and Nordic Walking, descriptions of both can be found later on in the booklet.

Solihull Striders & Strollers

Our group walks last approximately 1 hour, are led by qualified volunteers and are free of charge. The majority of walks take place every other week. No booking required, Tea/coffee available after for a small donation. Dates, times and locations can be found below. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the walk departs and please wear appropriate footwear.

Mondays: 10.30am Castle Bromwich Library Walk – Hurst Lane North, B36 0EY.

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 9 & 23 6 & 20 4 &18 15 & 29 12 & 26 12 & 26

Marston Green Library Walk – Land Lane, B37 7DQ. Walk 1 – 10.30am:

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 2,16 & 30 13 & 27 11 8 & 22 5 & 19 5 & 19

Walk 2 – 2.30pm:

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 9 & 23 6 & 20 4 &18 15 & 29 12 & 26 12 & 26

Volunteer Walk Leaders Wanted!

Without the commitment and dedication of our volunteer walk leaders, our popular walking programme would not exist!

Volunteering can be very rewarding and offers a great opportunity to: � Develop new skills � Make new friends � Have lots of fun!!!

We are always looking for new volunteers. If you like to walk and can regularly attend sessions, you could help lead walks across the borough.

The role isn’t too demanding and training is provided. To find out more please give us a call or email solihullactive@solihull.gov.uk.

Step into Solihull Gentle Exercise Activity

Programme

Including Walking, Tai Chi, Yoga, Seated Exercise, Walking Sports,

Dance & much more.

October 2017 - March 2018