Physical Activity for Cancer Patients in West Suffolk All the instructors or providers on this list have been contacted and are happy to welcome Cancer patients into their classes. There are hundreds of exercises classes across West Suffolk. We have selected a few which may be popular for people who have been through Cancer treatment, but if you require any further information or you can’t find something local to you, please contact us and we will help. Chair Based Exercise Very gentle exercise classes based in a chair aiming to work on strength, posture, stretching and flexibility. Classes are countywide, please contact Maddy Knox to find your nearest class – 07825790832/ [email protected] Chair Pilates A gentle Pilates class based in and around a chair, for those that struggle to get up and down from the floor. Shimpling Village Hall - Tuesdays 2-3pm. Contact Ramona Bryson 07878 324 745 Circle Dancing Do you enjoy dancing? This could be for you. Gentle dances in a group to a variety of music from around the world. No partner needed. Quaker House, Bury St Edmunds - Tuesday evenings 7.30pm (Monthly) Drinkstone Village Hall, Drinkstone IP30 9SZ Thursdays 10-11.30am Hartest and Boxted Institute IP29 4DH Monday evenings (Monthly) Exercise Referral Scheme at Abbeycroft Leisure: Venues: Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket, Brandon, Mildenhall and Haverhill Leisure Centres. The Scheme aims to provide physical activity for members of the public with health issues. Any GP or medical professional can refer someone into the scheme, you just need to ask them to do so. The scheme lasts for 12 weeks per person. The first consultation is free of charge, the induction costs £5.00, and following exercise visits cost £2.70/£4.00 according to status. Trained exercise professionals are on hand to advise every week day at the leisure centres. Participants will get a choice of either gym based exercise or suitable exercises classes. Contact: http://acleisure.com/ 01284 753496 Exercise Referral Scheme at South Suffolk Leisure: Venues: Hadleigh Pool and Leisure Centre and Sudbury Kingfisher Leisure Centre The Scheme aims to provide physical activity for members of the public with health issues. Any GP or medical professional can refer someone into the scheme, you just need to ask them to do so. The scheme lasts for 12 weeks per person. The two part consultation is £8.20, gym and classes cost £3.70 per session and a swim costs £3.60 at Kingfisher Sudbury and £2.95 at Hadleigh Pool and Leisure. The consultation is taken by fully qualified exercise referral instructors. Participants will get a choice of either gym based exercise or suitable exercise classes, including Cardiac rehabilitation class and Cancer rehabilitation class. Contact: http://www.ssleisure.co.uk / 01787 375656 (Sudbury), 01473 823470 (Hadleigh) Exercise Referral Scheme at Great Cornard Leisure Centre The Scheme aims to provide physical activity for members of the public with health issues. Any GP or medical professional can refer someone into the scheme, you just need to ask them to do so. Alternatively, patients can just phone the Leisure Centre and self-refer into it if they have a long term health condition. Patients will then have a consultation by a fully qualified exercise referral instructor. Participants will get a choice of either gym based exercise or suitable exercise classes. Contact: http://www.gcsportscentre.co.uk/timetable.html / 01787374861 Keep Fit (Aimed at those aged 60+) A gentle, fun Keep Fit class which will enable you to enjoy being more active in an informal and sociable setting. Darren has experience of working with clients with a long term health condition and will ensure that exercises are tailored to you and your abilities. The class runs in Stonham Parva on a Monday at 10.30am. Please contact Darren Barnes for more information - [email protected] 07765 881191 JP Cancer Rehabilitation Programme Janine Potter delivers an evidence based cancer exercise for clients receiving neoadjuvant and adjuvant cancer treatment (post/pre- treatment).The programme provides education and support delivered at the Sudbury Sports Centre . Tudor Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1NW. Contact Janine Potter for more information: 07949098926 [email protected] Kurling and other Adapted Sports ActivLives run New Age Kurling, Boccia and adapted Bowls sessions which are a great way to get some gentle exercise and socialise at the same time. These sessions take place in Lakenheath, Eye and Stowmarket. Please contact ActivLives for more information: www.activlives.org.uk / 01473 345350 Nordic Walking A fun walking workout using poles, working 90% of our muscles. There is increasing evidence to suggest that Nordic Walking is particularly beneficial for patients who have suffered from Breast Cancer. Beginners Nordic Walking courses are offered across West Suffolk: Kevin Marshall - http://www.positivestepspt.co.uk/nordic-walking/ 07955 495 016 (Regular walks at Needham Lake, Onehouse, Ickworth, West Stow and Newmarket plus other beginners walks) Mary Baker –[email protected]/ 07730421212 (Regular walks in Long Melford, Sudbury, Polstead, Newton Green) Nordic Walking East Anglia - http://www.nordicwalkingeastanglia.co.uk/ 07789 872 435 (Regular walks in Clare, Bradfield Woods, Risby, Ickworth plus beginners courses elsewhere) Pilates Practising Pilates reduces stress & enhances energy and strength, encourages better sleep patterns and improves core strength. There are lots of classes across West Suffolk but we would particularly recommend the following ones: Pink Ribbon Pilates: Coming soon to Bury Physio Centre for patients with Breast Cancer. Contact Anna Clayton for more information: http://www.buryphysio.co.uk/ 01284 748 200. Pilates with Ramona: Ramona runs classes in Shimpling, Chedburgh, Westley and Bury St Edmunds (The Self Centre, Clarice House and The Apex). Ramona is used to working with clients with long term health conditions or limited mobility. Contact Ramona: Ramona@pilateswithramona/ 07878 324 745 Pilates with Catherine McLellan: Classes across West Suffolk (Stanton, Great Barton, Fornham All Saints, Bury St Edmunds and Wickhambrook) – Catherine’s qualifications include Body Control Pilates, Level 4 for the management of low back pain; Active Pilates for Bone Health (osteoporosis) and training for breast cancer rehabilitation. Contact Catherine 07951 019456 http://www.thepilatespro.com Pilates with Rosie Trull: Rosie used to be a Physiotherapist and is now a Pilates instructor and has a lot of experience working with Cancer patients, as well as other long term conditions. She runs classes in Burwell, Freckenham, Newmarket and Cheveley. She can also offer 1:1 classes. Contact Rosie [email protected] / 01638 730672/ 07703 178647 Strength and Balance/ Otago Classes There are lots of Strength and Balance / Otago classes around the county which aim to improve posture, confidence, strength and balance. These are similar to Chair Based exercise but will encourage you to get up and move around the chair, performing exercises which are clinically proven to reduce the chance of falling. For your nearest class please contact us. Classes take place in villages and towns across West Suffolk. Contact: Maddy Knox/ 07825790832/ [email protected] Tai Chi Tai Chi is a very gentle exercise which improves strength, balance, stamina and coordination. Martin Fayers runs classes across West Suffolk in the following locations and has lots of experience of working with people suffering from a health problem or long term health condition. Locations: Woolpit, Stowmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Haughley, Drinkstone, Hundon, Cockfield, Rattlesden, Rickinghall and Wickham Skeith. Contact Martin - Martin Fayers [email protected] / 01449736455 Yoga – Living with Cancer NEW Course starting Thursday 12th May at The Self Centre, Bury St Edmunds 11.30am-1pm aimed at those currently undergoing treatment. Taught by Bindi Edwards who is a British Wheel of Yoga instructor who has had further training to work with Cancer patients. Advanced booking is essential and 25p of each class payment goes to St Nicholas Hospice. Please contact Bindi Edwards 07798 918852 or [email protected]. Please remember that all the activities on this list are just suggestions and that there are plenty of other classes or activities you might want to try. To find an activity or class near you, please contact us and we will help: Maddy Knox, Suffolk Sport: 07825790832/ [email protected] .