Rovers' Community Trust is pleased to confirm that they have been granted funding from the Football Foundation, part matched by the South West Neighbourhood Board, to continue the popular Extra Time (Active 8) project.
The fully inclusive programme, which aims to specifically target residents aged 60 and over from the south-west area of Blackburn with Darwen, comprises a menu of activities including dance, tai chi, Wii sports and walking.
Weekly activity includes Line Dancing which delivered from 10am-11am on Mondays, Jack's Walkers (walking one mile around the pitch) 10am-11am on Tuesdays and our popular Tea Dance which is held from 1.30pm-3.30pm on Thursdays.
As well as offering enjoyable exercise, sessions also offer attendances a chance to meet with others, thereby contributing to emotional health and wellbeing. Refreshments are provided at each session and everyone is encouraged to make time for a chat and a brew.
Project officer Jamie Hopwood said: "The project addresses several important issues for older people; physical health, emotional wellbeing and social isolation.
"We provide physical activity sessions to improve muscle strength, balance and mobility, as well as offering social networking opportunities at session end.
There's a really friendly, supportive atmosphere and anyone interested on coming along to be part of the team will certainly be made to feel very welcome"
For further information, please contact Jamie Hopwood on 01254 296129 or email: jamie.hopwood@brfctrust.co.uk
