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Manchester’s Green Corridor Walking Circuit
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Manchester’s Green Corridor Walking Circuit

Manchester’s Green Corridor is a walking circuit made up of 14 routes which connect many of the beautiful green spaces and tree-lined streets around the city. To find out more information click here

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ENTRY CRITERIA
GETTING ACTIVE THROUGH EXERCISE (GATE) 65+

The criteria for entry into exercise recommended by the GATE project is as follows:

All Manchester residents, or non-Manchester residents with a Manchester GP, aged 65 or over; with the exception of those who, following a health assessment, would find exercise a detriment to their health; e.g.

  • Uncontrolled resting high blood pressure
  • Uncontrolled angina
  • Uncontrolled tachycardia
  • Unstable or acute heart failure
  • Uncontrolled acute systemic illness
  • Uncontrolled visual or vestibular problems
  • Unable to maintain seated upright position
  • Recent injurious fall without attention
  • Impaired cognition
  • Place self or others at risk
Classes Organised by the GATE Project (June 2011)

Monday Classes

Chorlton Good Neighbours
Extend Exercise to Music Class

Wilbraham St Ninian’s Church, Egerton Road North, Chorlton

Time:
1.30pm – 2.30pm In the Church Hall Instructor: Mike
Contact: Helen Hibberd 0161 881 2925
West Point Lodge
Postural Stability Class

249 Slade Lane, Levenshulme, Manchester


Time:
11.00am – 12.00 noon In the Lounge
Instructor: Don
Contact: The Warden: 0161 224 4417
   

Tree of Life Centre
Seated exercise class

St Mark’s URC, Oatlands Road, Woodhouse Park' Wythenshawe, M22 1AH

Time: 3.00 p.m.– 4.00 p.m.
Instructor: Beth
Contact: Janet 0161 437 7623

Tree of Life Centre
Tai Chi class

St Mark’s URC, Oatlands Road, Woodhouse Park' Wythenshawe, M22 1AH

Time: 9.45 a.m..– 10.45 a.m.
Instructor: Dave
Contact: Janet 0161 437 7623

   

Burnage Good Neighbours
Chair based exercise classes

Burnage Community Centre, Burnage Lane,
Manchester M19 1EW

Time: 3pm – 4pm In the Community Centre
Contact: Cath Biggar 0161 431 7220

 

Tuesday Classes

Neesa Ladies Group
Extend Exercise Class

Woodville Centre, Shirley Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 ONE

Instructor: Maureen Brimley
Contact: Ghazala 0161 740 9400

Royal Oak Community Association
Seated Exercise KFA

Brookcott Road, Royal Oak, Wythenshawe

Time: 11.30 - 12.30 p.m.
Instructor:
Arun
Contact: 0161 998 2146 or 282 8053

   
Royal Oak Community Association
Dance Class - Sequence Dancing

Brookcott Road, Royal Oak, Wythenshawe

Time: 1.00 - 4.00 p.m.
Instructor:
Alan and Marie
Contact: 0161 998 2146 or 282 8053

 
   

Wednesday Classes

Chorlton Good Neighbours
Low Impact Aerobics Class

Wilbraham St Ninian’s Church, Egerton Road South Chorlton

Time:
1.30pm - 2.15pm In the Church Hall
Instructor: Josie
Contact: Helen Hibberd 0161 881 2925
 
   

Chinese Health & Information Centre
Two Tai Chi classes

Class A

International Buddhist Progress Society (IBPS)e,
Stretford Road, Old Trafford, M16 9AF

Trainer: Master Liming Yue
Time: 11.00am - 12.00 noon
Contact: Shirley He 0161 228 0138



Class B

Wu Ka Overseas Chinese Association, No.2 Waterloo Street (Off Princess Street, Manchester

Trainer: Dr Xianglin Li
Time: 10.00am - 11.00am
Contact: Shirley He 0161 228 0138

   
Newton Heath Catholic Club
Keep Fit (seated exercise)

137 Culcheth Lane, Newton Heath, M40 1LY

Time: 1.00pm – 2.00 pm
Instructor: Natalie
Contact: Pat Sanders 0161 205 9550

New Dawn Community Association
Seated Exercise

Lawton Moor Methodist Church, Button Lane, Northern Moor, Wythenshawe

Time: 11.00 p.m..– 12.00 p.m.
Instructor: Beth
Contact: Barbara Walker 0161 998 4262 or Healthy Living Network 0161 217 3035

Friday Class

Chorlton Good Neighbours
Postural Stability Class

Wilbraham St Ninian’s Church, Egerton Road South Chorlton

Time:
10.00-11.00 a.m. In the Church Hall
Instructor: Don
Contact: Helen Hibberd on 0161 881 2925
Openshaw Baptist Tabernacle
Postural Stability Class

Salvation Army Building, 10 Fairfield Road, Openshaw

Time:
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Instructor: Don
Contact: Tim Presswood 0796 641 7502
or Clare McBeath 0798 0817 350
   
Northenden Methodist Church
Exercise class to improve strength, mobility and balance

Palatine Road, Northenden, Wythenshawe

Time: 10.30a.m. – 11.30a.m.
Instructor: Beth
Contact: 0161 217 3035