October 2018

Buckden Roundabout

October 2018

Notices

Strength and balance

classes help local lady

stay stronger for longer

A major new strength and balance campaign is launch-

ing this International Older People’s day to help people

in Cambridgeshire stay stronger for longer.

After breaking a bone in her back two years ago, Mar-

garet found that normal activities were extremely diffi-

cult. However, thanks to some simple regular strength

and balance exercises at Brampton Memorial Hall, she

is now on the road to recovery and doing the things

she enjoys again.

The 74-year-old, who lives in Brampton, is now reaping

the rewards of regular exercise after signing up in Jan-

uary.

Margaret said: “When I first broke a bone in my back, a

simple task like ironing was agony. I saw an advert in

The Brampton Parish Magazine for strength and bal-

ance classes and thought I’d give them a go. As a result

I am now definitely stronger, even my husband has

noticed how my confidence and mobility have much

improved. I can do simple tasks again that I once took

for granted and also do the things I enjoy like garden-

ing. I would certainly encourage all older people to give

the strength and balance exercises a go to make sure

they are getting the most out of life and stay stronger

for longer.”

Simple strength and balance exercises twice a week

are proven to keep you stronger for longer so you can

keep you independent and enjoying the great things in

life, whether it’s playing with grandchildren, shopping,

socialising with friends or gardening.

For success stories and more information on classes in

Huntingdonshire visit:

www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/strongerforlonger

The Stronger for longer campaign has been developed by

Cambridgeshire County Council working with local NHS

health partners.

Advertise in the Roundabout

We have space for new advertisers in the Roundabout. The

magazine is delivered free of charge to every household in

Buckden, Diddington and Stirtloe. Many of our advertisers

tell us that advertising locally is very effective and the

Roundabout is the first go-to for customers looking for

tradespeople and other services

adverts@buckdenroundabout.info