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  New Year Mobility Yoga Continues

  by UnwindYS, over 3 years ago
  Hello - we have been back a few weeks and whilst we had a few cancellations yesterday as it was so icy and that is tricky for people with limited mobility, we still had a nice group of regulars attend their mobility yoga class. The good thing was that the people who called to cancel were so sad to miss the class - and that's good, because it's an indication of how much they like coming and dislike missing classes.

  
  

  Some of our students have made real progress from only doing chair based movements to practising getting off the chair... Continue reading

  Hello - we have been back a few weeks and whilst we had a few cancellations yesterday as it was so icy and that is tricky for people with limited mobility, we still had a nice group of regulars attend their mobility yoga class. The good thing was that the people who called to cancel were so sad to miss the class - and that's good, because it's an indication of how much they like coming and dislike missing classes.

  
  

  Some of our students have made real progress from only doing chair based movements to practising getting off the chair without help or using their hands - really difficult if for years you have conditioned yourself and your body to not use core muscles and leg muscles in that situation. So that's excellent progress, and we have given people some gentle and safe "homework", too.

  
  

  Hope everyone has a good start to 2023!

  Unwind Yoga Studio
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  Soup Project - December 2022

  by LornaHS, over 3 years ago
  

  We took our soup project to two new schemes in December within Woodlands Park and Belmont. Both went really well and those that came along to Woodlands park are already looking forward to the next one! 10 people came along and there was lots of soup to take away as well.

  
  

  Our Belmont outing coincided with the world cafe which provided extra support for those residents attending and they particularly appreciated the warm packs from the Green Doctor.

  We took our soup project to two new schemes in December within Woodlands Park and Belmont. Both went really well and those that came along to Woodlands park are already looking forward to the next one! 10 people came along and there was lots of soup to take away as well.

  
  

  Our Belmont outing coincided with the world cafe which provided extra support for those residents attending and they particularly appreciated the warm packs from the Green Doctor.
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  Maidenhead Boundary Walk

  by Edward Piekut, over 3 years ago

  After months of trying have recently received permission to use the Environmental Agencies Sign Posts at Boulters Lock to mount my Boundary Walk Information Board.

  They not however happy to use the 4 snap lock type of public posters locations on the back of the Board - so I redesigned it so it would not involve any maintenance at all.

  I used Michael Bayley's historical map of Maidenhead as the back information.

  I worked with Neil Savin and the Civic Society and the East Berks Ramblers - to discover the history of the Boundary Walk - and have produced an... Continue reading

  After months of trying have recently received permission to use the Environmental Agencies Sign Posts at Boulters Lock to mount my Boundary Walk Information Board.

  They not however happy to use the 4 snap lock type of public posters locations on the back of the Board - so I redesigned it so it would not involve any maintenance at all.

  I used Michael Bayley's historical map of Maidenhead as the back information.

  I worked with Neil Savin and the Civic Society and the East Berks Ramblers - to discover the history of the Boundary Walk - and have produced an updated version of a 1982 ramblers booklet.

  The ramblers in 1982 used the walk as the seed corn for a number of short walks using the Boundary as the start point for each walk.

  I will endeavour to update those walks - and make them available to the public,

  Neil Savin (a boundary stone hunting colleague) has located 30 of the boundary stones by actually probing for and digging around to find four of them. The Borough bought 48 stones in 1934 for 7 shillings and 6 pence each- so its a mystery where the rest of the stones have gone?

  I have reflected the known stone locations in the new Boundary Walk map.

  Next actions - to obtain RBWM permission to install and to print out the Info Boards on an 5mm Aluminium substrate and spray with anti-graffitti spray.

  Then in order to match the existing fixings on the nearby Environment Agency signs - mount the boards on 9mm marine plywood (cutting the plywood to the size of the boards).

  Then need to remove the redundant perspex boxes at the back of the sign posts and the locked box at the front of the sign.

  Then screwing the new sign boards on the Sign Posts -

  I could take the opportunity to renew the staining on the sign post - might experiment with a clear stain - so that the post is just weatherised and does not look too different - so that it matches the existing sign posts.
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  Walk Leader Training Date Confirmed

  by Helen Park, over 3 years ago
  

  We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting our first Ramblers Wellbeing Walk Leaders training on Tuesday 28^th February from 10am – 2pm.

  The training will be held at Maidenhead United FC, York Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1SF

  Spaces are limited to 12 and will be given on a first come first served basis

  For further information or to book a place please email helen@maidenheadunitedfc.org

  We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting our first Ramblers Wellbeing Walk Leaders training on Tuesday 28^th February from 10am – 2pm.

  The training will be held at Maidenhead United FC, York Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1SF

  Spaces are limited to 12 and will be given on a first come first served basis

  For further information or to book a place please email helen@maidenheadunitedfc.org
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  Tai Chi for Better Health

  by Tina, over 3 years ago
  Happy New Year and Happy Chinese New Year which starts on Sunday 22 January. It is the year of the water rabbit and brings longevity and hope.

  So the classes are well attended and new members continue to join. I remain committed to bringing new ‘sets’ to the sessions to retain interest and retention.
  we have just started a new qigong (mother of tai chi) called ‘fragrant qigong’ it is said that often when practising as a group a sweet smell occurs!

  It is lovely for us all to be back from the Christmas break and practising together to enhance... Continue reading

  Happy New Year and Happy Chinese New Year which starts on Sunday 22 January. It is the year of the water rabbit and brings longevity and hope.

  So the classes are well attended and new members continue to join. I remain committed to bringing new ‘sets’ to the sessions to retain interest and retention.
  we have just started a new qigong (mother of tai chi) called ‘fragrant qigong’ it is said that often when practising as a group a sweet smell occurs!

  It is lovely for us all to be back from the Christmas break and practising together to enhance our health and well-being.

  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
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  2022 & New Year's Resolutions

  by windsorstreetangels, over 3 years ago
  

  New Year's Eve is historically the busiest night of the year for the Windsor Street Angels, although lockdowns have reduced the footfall in recent years it's a time where many find themselves vulnerable whether through low moods and loneliness or through enjoying themselves a little too much whilst out with their friends.

  Whilst New Years Eve is just one night, 2022 has been a busy year where we have helped over 4000 people, supporting Royal Ascot as well as the night time economy in Windsor as well as important events like the Royal Funeral.

  As we move in to 2023... Continue reading

  New Year's Eve is historically the busiest night of the year for the Windsor Street Angels, although lockdowns have reduced the footfall in recent years it's a time where many find themselves vulnerable whether through low moods and loneliness or through enjoying themselves a little too much whilst out with their friends.

  Whilst New Years Eve is just one night, 2022 has been a busy year where we have helped over 4000 people, supporting Royal Ascot as well as the night time economy in Windsor as well as important events like the Royal Funeral.

  As we move in to 2023 we continue to welcome anyone interested to apply to volunteer with us as the more volunteers we have the more people we can support and help to get home safely.
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  Limited Mobility Yoga - Last 2022 Session

  by UnwindYS, over 3 years ago
  We have just had our lovely group of 70+ students get together for a Christmassy last 2022 session - gentle yoga with movement and always lots of laughs, plus tea and mince pies after! The group has grown really close, it's SO lovely to see. We look forward to having them back in 2023 as we continue the programme and will probably be able to step it up a little - the participants have become stronger and more mobile and want to challenge themselves to progress gently to be able to do more.

  
  

  Happy Holidays to all,

  Sandra

  We have just had our lovely group of 70+ students get together for a Christmassy last 2022 session - gentle yoga with movement and always lots of laughs, plus tea and mince pies after! The group has grown really close, it's SO lovely to see. We look forward to having them back in 2023 as we continue the programme and will probably be able to step it up a little - the participants have become stronger and more mobile and want to challenge themselves to progress gently to be able to do more.

  
  

  Happy Holidays to all,

  Sandra
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  Soup Project

  by LornaHS, over 3 years ago
  

  We launched out Soup Project in November with two sessions. They were a great sucess and we had 8 people attend each session, with a few taking soup away with them as well. It was lovely to cook alongside a range of people and share stories and ideas. We have tried some interesting flavours, which have inspired residents to try their own recipes (which we will be collecting for our recipe book).

  We launched out Soup Project in November with two sessions. They were a great sucess and we had 8 people attend each session, with a few taking soup away with them as well. It was lovely to cook alongside a range of people and share stories and ideas. We have tried some interesting flavours, which have inspired residents to try their own recipes (which we will be collecting for our recipe book).
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  Wellbeing Walks - Training Opportunities

  by Helen Park, over 3 years ago
  

  Maidenhead United FC Community Trust staff have now completed training delivered by the Ramblers to support volunteers to become walk leaders for Ramblers Wellbeing Walks.

  The Community Trust will be running a half day workshop in the new year and are looking for individuals who would be interested in becoming a walk leader to deliver social walks, which will help to benefit individuals health and wellbeing.

  We are also interested to hear from local organisations and charities that would be interested in the opportunity to enhance their own activity offer to members by identifying individuals to train to become walk... Continue reading

  Maidenhead United FC Community Trust staff have now completed training delivered by the Ramblers to support volunteers to become walk leaders for Ramblers Wellbeing Walks.

  The Community Trust will be running a half day workshop in the new year and are looking for individuals who would be interested in becoming a walk leader to deliver social walks, which will help to benefit individuals health and wellbeing.

  We are also interested to hear from local organisations and charities that would be interested in the opportunity to enhance their own activity offer to members by identifying individuals to train to become walk leaders.

  If you would like to register your interest in becoming a walk leader or would like further information, please contact Helen Park via helen@maidenheadunitedfc.org

  Dates for the training will be announced in the new year!
  
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  FREE Computer Classes for 50 Plus

  by apnavirsaproject, over 3 years ago
  

  
  

  Learn things such as how to book an appointment, how to do online shopping, how to protect your information online, how to research online etc.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Learn things such as how to book an appointment, how to do online shopping, how to protect your information online, how to research online etc.