Fit as a Fiddle in the Community
The following organisations are also involved in providing Fit as a Fiddle activities:
East Yorkshire
- Cherry Tree Community Association, Beverley: exercise and nutrition classes
Contact Angela Leaning
Tel: 01482 862152
- Freshstart, North Lincolnshire: Fishing and football
Contact Bev Hewings
Tel: 01724 858184
- Unity in the Community, Hull: cookery, walking, allotments, looking good and feeling good classes
Contact Dennis Woods
Tel: 01482 852292
South Yorkshire
- Nia, Yorkshire (Beighton): music and movement
Contact Amanda
Tel: 0114 2309875
- Qdos Creates, Barnsley: creative movement and reminiscence
Contact Louise Edwards
Tel: 01226 327022
- Royston and Carlton Community Partnership, Barnsley: Salsa and Jive for the over 50s
Contact Gail Naylor
Tel: 01226 700070
West Yorkshire
- HALE Healthy Living Project, Shipley: exercise group for the over 50s
Contact Natasha Thomas
Tel: 01274 271088
- Asian Men's Health Group, Bradford: exercise, excursions and healthy eating programme for Asian men
Contact Mohammed Akhtar
Tel: 01274395461
- Thornton Not So Young Keep Fit Group, Bradford: keep fit classes for the over 50s
Contact Jean Nelis
Tel: 01274 833054
The following Age Concerns are participating in the Fit as a Fiddle project. For further information, contact the individual Age Concern directly:
East Yorkshire
Age Concern East Riding
Fit as a fiddle activities – workshops around the region.
Age Concern Grimsby
Chair based exercise with healthy refreshments
Age Concern Hull
- Bring a buddy – health programme for men over 50
- Three steps to health – a healthy mind, healthy eating, healthy body
- Active in Age training – for volunteers who want to help older people remain active.
North Yorkshire
Age Concern North Yorkshire (Harrogate, Ripon and Thirsk)
Taster sessions in swimming, dancing, Tai Chi and Yoga etc, plus a healthy eating programme
Age Concern Scarborough & District
- Health and interaction: healthy eating for men, on a budget, cooking for diabetes; organised walks and extend
- ADAM (Activities Designed Around Men): monthly walking group, indoor and outdoor balls, healthy eating
Age Concern Selby
Exercise events and excursions
Age Concern York
Cycling and bicycle maintenance.
South Yorkshire
Age Concern Barnsley
Wii sessions, tea dances, lunch clubs
Age Concern Doncaster
Food educator – demonstrations and workshops on healthy eating
Age Concern Rotherham
Fit as a fiddle activities – working with older people's groups to develop community activities. Tea dances
Age Concern Sheffield
Yoga 4 Seniors programme
West Yorkshire
Age Concern Bradford
Bright and Brisk: physical activities with groups across the region
Age Concern Calderdale and Kirklees
Fit as a fiddle activities – working with older people's groups to develop community activities.
Age Concern Leeds
Exercise by stealth: Wii sessions
Age Concern Wakefield
Exercise trainer working with people with COPD and other respiratory / coronary conditions post rehabilitation