Active Hastings Age Friendly activity taster day attracts more than 100 local residents
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Active Hastings is delighted to announce more than 100 local residents came together to try new activities, meet local organisations and learn about opportunities to stay active at their recent Age Friendly Activity Taster Day.
The partnership event between Active Hastings, Hastings Borough Council’s Age Friendly Communities team and Freedom Leisure was held at Summerfields Leisure Centre and welcomed 115 people for a free afternoon of activities, information and social connection.
The taster day offered attendees the opportunity to try a variety of age-friendly activities, including racket sports, walking football and netball, chair-based exercise, dance and Qigong. Visitors also enjoyed free tea and coffee while chatting with local organisations and services that support healthy ageing across Hastings.
Cath Donovan, Physical Activity and Health Strategic Lead at Active Hastings, said: "We were delighted to welcome 115 people to the Age Friendly Activity Taster Day. It was fantastic to see so many residents trying new activities, meeting new people and learning about the support available to help them stay active and connected.
“Particularly encouraging was the number of people attending an Active Hastings session for the first time. The event showed how important accessible, welcoming opportunities are in helping people become more active, improve their wellbeing and reduce social isolation."
Councillor Glenn Haffenden, leader of the council and lead councillor for sport and leisure, said: "It was wonderful to see so many people come together at Summerfields Leisure Centre. Events like these demonstrated how physical activity can bring communities together, support healthy ageing and help residents discover new interests and opportunities in their town. Thank you to everyone who attended and made the event such a success."
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