Silver Active. Developing fun and healthy lifestyles for older adults

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1 Silver Active Developing fun and healthy lifestyles for older adults Find out about physical activity sessions in Southwark that will help you stay active

2 Contents Why get active? 3 How to get active 4-6 Southwark leisure centres 7-11 SLIPS strength and balance programme 12 Transport Why get active? With regular physical activity you will increase your chances of living a longer, healthier and more independent life. improve your overall health (this does not have to be done all in one go either, three 10 minute slots throughout the day is great too). And if you have not been physically active in a while, don t just start slowly and build up gradually

3 How to get active Community exercise classes There are many different opportunities for older people in Southwark to exercise. There are exercise classes which run within community settings, there are guided group walks in different parks and there are sessions within the local leisure centres, all of which are detailed in this booklet. All these sessions vary in intensity and type of exercise. So no matter how you would like to exercise, there is an option available in Southwark! Southwark Council runs free exercise classes for older adults including chair-based exercise classes and gentle aerobics sessions. The aim of these classes is to help you stay independent for longer. The classes take place in community venues and sheltered housing units. All our instructors are fully trained and have lots of experience so will be able to tailor exercises to individual needs. For details of the classes call, or visit our website. our website. Sport and leisure services team T E sports@southwark.gov.uk W

4 Guided group walks Southwark Council coordinates a programme of FREE group walks, led by volunteer walk coordinators. The walks provide people with an opportunity to take part in a healthy activity in a fun and social setting. Two of our popular walks are listed below, for information about others please call, or visit our website. Bermondsey Bombers s 11am to 12 noon Please or call before attending to confirm the meeting point. Led by Klair T E bermondseybombers@yahoo.co.uk Nunhead Surgery Walk Tuesdays 1.30pm to 2.30pm Meet at the surgery Led by Anne T Sport and leisure services team T E sports@southwark.gov.uk W Southwark leisure centres There are five leisure centres in the London Borough of Southwark that are run in partnership with Fusion. These for people aged 60+. We run a programme called Silver in all our centres which is age of 60. The Silver programme has 21 sessions per week ranging from Silver gym to Silver aqua aerobics. The Silver programme costs 1 per year to join and then each session costs 1 per person. To join, you will need to will also need to take along proof of your age, such as your Freedom Pass. All our Silver sessions are detailed on the next page. For further information about the programme, please ask at your nearest leisure centre or visit There are also other opportunities for you to exercise in our leisure centres. All the sessions in our centres are available on a direct debit membership or on a pay as you go basis on a Leisure Axess membership. For more information about other memberships, please see page

5 Choice of sessions Silver aerobics Fun routines to music to improve the heart and lungs, muscle strength, balance and co-ordination for people over 60. Dulwich Leisure Centre Wednesday 10.15am to 11.15am Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre Monday 11am to 12pm 11am to 12pm Silver gym These are dedicated sessions for people aged 60+ in the gym using the cardio-vascular machines (for example, treadmills, bikes, rowers) and/or resistance equipment (weight machines, free weights). All Monday 8am to 10am Tuesday 11am to 1pm Wednesday 2pm to 4pm Friday 2pm to 4pm 8am to 10am Saturday 2pm to 4pm Sunday 2pm to 4pm Silver swim Dedicated swimming sessions for those over 60. Camberwell Leisure Centre Monday 9am to 10.30am Wednesday 1.30pm to 2.30pm Dulwich Leisure Centre Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre Seven Islands Leisure Centre Tuesday Tuesday Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre Friday Silver aqua aerobics Gentle aqua aerobics specially designed for over 60s. Tuesday 3pm to 4pm 3pm to 4pm 9am to 10am 10am to 11am 9am to 10am 3pm to 4pm 1pm to 2pm 11am to 12pm Silver circuits Monday 10.30am to 11.30am Dulwich Leisure Centre Wednesday 11.30am to 12.30pm 12.30pm to 1.30pm

6 Southwark leisure centres Southwark leisure centres Other memberships available If you do not want to attend a Silver class, there are lots of other sessions available at leisure centres in Southwark, including yoga and body balance. To attend these activities, people over the age of 60 are eligible for a concessionary Leisure Axess membership which costs just 3 per year. You will then pay a reduced rate for each class/booking with the prices ranging from 2.60 to 6.10 per person. Monthly membership If you would prefer to use the facilities without worrying about how much each session costs, then this option could be of interest to you. Choice Concession is a monthly membership to Silver users at a discounted price. For 24 a month you will have off peak access to the gym, pool and exercise classes (where available in centre). Off peak times start as early as 6.30am until 4pm from Monday to Friday. If you prefer no time restrictions at all (including weekends) then the membership cost is 32 per month. For more information about opportunities to exercise at your local leisure centres, please contact the centres. Where Camberwell Leisure Centre Artichoke Place off Camberwell Church Street, SE5 8TS Dulwich Leisure Centre 2b Crystal Palace Road, SE22 9HB Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre 10 Melon Road, Peckham, SE15 5QN Seven Islands Leisure Centre 100 Lower Road, Rotherhithe, SE16 2TU Surrey Docks Water Sport Centre Rope Street, off Plough Way Greenland Dock, Rotherhithe, SE16 7SX membership or a monthly membership, please contact your nearest centre or visit our website W T

7 The SLIPS strength and balance programme What is it and who is it for? SLIPS (Southwark and Lambeth Integrated Care Pathway for Older People with Falls) helps older people who are experiencing falls, are at risk of falls or are fearful of falling, to improve and maintain their independence. SLIPS run a number of exercise classes and home exercise programmes designed to improve muscle strength, balance and coordination. Classes are free of charge and are held at various venues across Southwark. Referrals to the classes or home exercise programme can be made by any healthcare professional e.g. a GP or physiotherapist. Individuals can also self-refer by completing a referral form from the website or by calling the number below. Southwark adult rehab team 1st Floor, Dulwich Community Hospital East Dulwich Grove, London SE22 8PT T F W Transport Dial-a-Ride Dial-a-ride is a door-to-door service for disabled people who cannot use public transport. To use dial-a-ride you must be a member and will need to pre-book trips. Membership and journeys are free. To apply for membership or make a booking call, or visit the website. T E W DAR@tfl.gov.uk Lambeth and Southwark Community Transport (LaSCoT) LaSCoT provides low cost minibuses for community groups and people living in Lambeth or Southwark. T E W info@lascot.co.uk

8 Taxicard Taxicard is a method providing subsidised door to door transport for people who have serious mobility impairment and difficulty in using public transport. Taxicard holders make journeys in licensed London taxis and the subsidy applies directly to each trip. T E W taxicard@londoncouncils.gov.uk The Freedom Pass The Freedom Pass allows free travel on London s public transport for people who are 60 and over and eligible disabled people who live permanently in the borough. T W

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