RBWM Innovation Fund Project

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  FREE YOGA CLASSES FOR 50 PLUS

  by apnavirsaproject, over 3 years ago
  

  We are running a FREE yoga class for everyone who is 50 and over.

  
  

  Every FRIDAY, 10.00am TO 11.00am

  Where: St. Joseph’s Church,

  36 Cookham Road, Maidenhead. SL6 7EG

  For your place call 07598 533336 Or email apnavirsaproject@gmail.com

  Or Just turn up for the session on FRIDAY

  
  

  
  

  We are running a FREE yoga class for everyone who is 50 and over.

  
  

  Every FRIDAY, 10.00am TO 11.00am

  Where: St. Joseph’s Church,

  36 Cookham Road, Maidenhead. SL6 7EG

  For your place call 07598 533336 Or email apnavirsaproject@gmail.com

  Or Just turn up for the session on FRIDAY

  
  

  
  
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  Limited Mobility Yoga - Feedback Is In

  by UnwindYS, over 3 years ago

  So the reason it took a little longer to update here again was that I had put together a feedback from - and hear it from the horse's mouth, so to speak!

  
  

  Here is a sample of what our lovely 70+ yogis said about the Limited Mobility Yoga (more will be in the case study):

  
  

  Why did you start yoga?

  • I wanted to try a form of exercise I could cope with which would help my body and mind
  • Needed easier movement exercise after recovering from breast cancer

  How do you feel after a few yoga sessions?

  • Happy with classes... Continue reading

  So the reason it took a little longer to update here again was that I had put together a feedback from - and hear it from the horse's mouth, so to speak!

  
  

  Here is a sample of what our lovely 70+ yogis said about the Limited Mobility Yoga (more will be in the case study):

  
  

  Why did you start yoga?

  • I wanted to try a form of exercise I could cope with which would help my body and mind
  • Needed easier movement exercise after recovering from breast cancer

  How do you feel after a few yoga sessions?

  • Happy with classes , wanting to continue
  • I am more aware of my body and I am moving better

  Have you noticed a difference in how you feel, good or bad, in body and mind?

  • Felt better after the second session. More alert physically and mentally
  • Has helped with neck tension

  What is your favourite thing about the yoga sessions?

  • Teacher has a sunny disposition which is contagious
  • Lovely tutor. No pressure to perform. Small supportive group. Feels comfortable and relaxing environment.

  What can we do better?

  • Very satisfied, make sure instructions are loud enough
  • Nothing - carry on with what you do

  Would you recommend the limited mobility yoga sessions?

  • Every response said:"YES!!"

  Anything else you would like to share?

  • Please keep going with the classes
  • Start the class at 11 and not 10-45!

  
  

  I love getting this valuable feedback and will take the ideas into account for the next sessions.

  
  

  Have a great week all!

  Sandra

  
  
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  Nature’s Haven at the World Cafe event, Maidenhead Community Centre

  by Nature's Haven, over 3 years ago
  We had the pleasure of meeting local residents, councillors and other service providers at the World Cafe event today at Maidenhead Community Centre. We’ve made some great contacts to help us on our fundraising and service provision journey and signed up some volunteers as well!

  
  Thank you to Nicky, Sumayyah and the rest of the team for organising us all and we look forward to future events.

  We had the pleasure of meeting local residents, councillors and other service providers at the World Cafe event today at Maidenhead Community Centre. We’ve made some great contacts to help us on our fundraising and service provision journey and signed up some volunteers as well!

  
  Thank you to Nicky, Sumayyah and the rest of the team for organising us all and we look forward to future events.
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  Walk Leader 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.This training will enable us to support our new and existing partners and local volunteers to increase locally led walking opportunities for our local residents.
  
  Regular walking has huge benefits for individuals both physically and mentally and this is a real opportunity to increase the opportunities for people to take part in regular organised walking groups and reap the benefits of doing so.

  The Trust would like to hear from organisations and individuals who would be... 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.This training will enable us to support our new and existing partners and local volunteers to increase locally led walking opportunities for our local residents.
  
  Regular walking has huge benefits for individuals both physically and mentally and this is a real opportunity to increase the opportunities for people to take part in regular organised walking groups and reap the benefits of doing so.

  The Trust would like to hear from organisations and individuals who would be interested in setting up their own regular walking group in the local community in partnership with the community trust.
  
  The first training date will be announced shortly.

  In the meantime, if you would like any further information or would like to register your interest in the walk leader training, please contact Helen Park via helen@maidenheadunitedfc.org
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  Tai Chi Shibashi class at Larchfield Community Centre Maidenhead

  by Tina, over 3 years ago
  

  The lovely committed ladies demonstrating ‘dancing with rainbows’.

  I am so impressed with how well they are doing, their desire to learn (even some theory!) and keenness to practice at home.

  I love hearing the positive feedback which inspires me to bring new practices to the class which are always well received.

  
  

  The lovely committed ladies demonstrating ‘dancing with rainbows’.

  I am so impressed with how well they are doing, their desire to learn (even some theory!) and keenness to practice at home.

  I love hearing the positive feedback which inspires me to bring new practices to the class which are always well received.

  
  
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  First Limited Mobility / 70+ Yoga Class in Cookham

  by UnwindYS, almost 4 years ago
  

  A room full of excited students for our limited mobility yoga (could not get all of them on the photo) - and from chatting to them this morning, they came for yoga and community, too, which really makes my heart smile. A lovely group, with our oldest student being 87 years old, and the youngest 70!

  
  

  A room full of excited students for our limited mobility yoga (could not get all of them on the photo) - and from chatting to them this morning, they came for yoga and community, too, which really makes my heart smile. A lovely group, with our oldest student being 87 years old, and the youngest 70!

  
  
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  Nature's Haven...and we're off and running!

  by Nature's Haven, almost 4 years ago
  

  Nature's Haven's mission is to enable our community to access and learn about the therapeutic benefits of gardening and nature within a peaceful haven that provides nourishment for the mind, body and soul.

  We attended our first festival this August at Braywick Nature Park in Maidenhead. We met some wonderful people and really engaged the kids and some adults with ‘What’s in the Box’, Nature Trails, colouring sheets and our Hope to Home© offering giving each child the opportunity to plant a sunflower seed, take it home and nurture it. We also had wildflower seeds for people to take home... Continue reading

  Nature's Haven's mission is to enable our community to access and learn about the therapeutic benefits of gardening and nature within a peaceful haven that provides nourishment for the mind, body and soul.

  We attended our first festival this August at Braywick Nature Park in Maidenhead. We met some wonderful people and really engaged the kids and some adults with ‘What’s in the Box’, Nature Trails, colouring sheets and our Hope to Home© offering giving each child the opportunity to plant a sunflower seed, take it home and nurture it. We also had wildflower seeds for people to take home and create their own little haven.

  Some of our innovation funding was spent on a banner for our stall, flyers and seeds. We were kindly supported by Flowerland Garden Centre in Bourne End, who donated some plants for us to sell.

  We are still looking for a permanent site for our flagship healing garden – if you know of any suitable plots please do let us know!

  www.natureshaven.net

  
  

  
  
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  Digital Ambassadors

  by apnavirsaproject, almost 4 years ago
  

  Having delivered a very successful Summer Term of IT classes in Slough and Maidenhead, we are working towards our next term after taking a small holiday break. We have set up various taster sessions in three different venues to attract different sections of community and from there we will set up longer classes. Taster sessions are an excellent way to assess need, work out ability levels, number of people and venue preferences. Through this funding, we are aiming to help as many people as we can so we are constantly working on attracting new participants especially the ones who are... Continue reading

  Having delivered a very successful Summer Term of IT classes in Slough and Maidenhead, we are working towards our next term after taking a small holiday break. We have set up various taster sessions in three different venues to attract different sections of community and from there we will set up longer classes. Taster sessions are an excellent way to assess need, work out ability levels, number of people and venue preferences. Through this funding, we are aiming to help as many people as we can so we are constantly working on attracting new participants especially the ones who are marginalised, isolated and vulnerable. Digital participation can have an impact in minimising loneliness and depression. And we believe that access and use of digital devices and the internet are important for helping people stay in touch with friends, learn new things, and access a wide range of entertainment which is an important part of overall Health and Wellbeing.
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  Windsor Street Angels - Volunteer Open Evening

  by windsorstreetangels, almost 4 years ago
  

  During the Summer Windsor Street Angels continue to support the vulnerable across Windsor Town Centre and in our hub on a Friday and Saturday night. Our shift times are 10pm - 4am and we held an open evening during slightly more sociable hours to help answer questions to prospective volunteers. With five new volunteer sign ups this summer we have been able to expand the hub opening hours to include the Friday on August Bank Holiday weekend.

  During the Summer Windsor Street Angels continue to support the vulnerable across Windsor Town Centre and in our hub on a Friday and Saturday night. Our shift times are 10pm - 4am and we held an open evening during slightly more sociable hours to help answer questions to prospective volunteers. With five new volunteer sign ups this summer we have been able to expand the hub opening hours to include the Friday on August Bank Holiday weekend.
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  Tai Chi for Better Health

  by Tina, almost 4 years ago

  Interest and numbers slowly growing for the class running at All Saints Church Parish Centre.

  Despite the low attendance I am confident that through word of mouth from the current participants numbers will increase.

  
  Here is some feedback from some of the class members;

  “Looked after the grandchildren this week and my daughter said ‘what are you on mum?, you’re like the Duracell bunny! Great improvement in energy” - Anne

  “Try it, it’s amazing” - JS

  “Great improvement for my balance and overall fitness” - MR

  “Only been for 2 weeks but am finding it relaxing”

  A lovely group who... Continue reading

  Interest and numbers slowly growing for the class running at All Saints Church Parish Centre.

  Despite the low attendance I am confident that through word of mouth from the current participants numbers will increase.

  
  Here is some feedback from some of the class members;

  “Looked after the grandchildren this week and my daughter said ‘what are you on mum?, you’re like the Duracell bunny! Great improvement in energy” - Anne

  “Try it, it’s amazing” - JS

  “Great improvement for my balance and overall fitness” - MR

  “Only been for 2 weeks but am finding it relaxing”

  A lovely group who are keen to try somethIng new