Health & Wellbeing @ The Hub 

Whether it be physical fitness, or mental and emotional wellbeing, we have a range of activities and groups to help support both mind and body...

 

Activities run by the Hub team of staff & volunteers...

 

Healthy Hips & Hearts

Exercise based on and around a chair. It will help you with normal day-to-day activities such as shopping, walking, getting in and out of a chair.

• Wednesdays at 11am and Fridays at 1.30pm
• £1 (includes a cup of tea or coffee after the session) 
• Contact the Hub office on 0161 941 2018 or info@ourhub.org

 

A Heart to Listen (formally journaling)

This group is a safe place to share our story and own it. As a group we endeavour to offer quality listening to each other in order to bring healing where it's needed. Our aim, as always, is to love ourselves better in order to love others better. Currently using  Kristin Neff's book: Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself to support our discussion and help us in our journey.

• Restarting on alternate Fridays 10am-12pm from the 4th Oct 2024
• Contact Isabelle D'jossou via the Hub office on info@ourhub.org or 07737 465853

Chat & Craft

No experience or creativity needed— just turn up with your curiosity and a willingness to try! This is a relaxed and supportive space in which to enjoy simple crafts alongside a hot drink. 

• Every 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 1-3pm
• Free activity, but limited spaces
• Contact the Hub office on 0161 941 2018 or email Vicky on volunteer@ourhub.org

Activities run by independent organisations...

 

Pilates with Claire H

Relieve stress & tension, improve posture & strength, and increase your flexibility & balance. Friendly and encouraging teacher, small  class size! 

• Mondays 6.30pm and 7.45pm
• £10 per class when booked in half term blocks
• Find more info here or contact Claire on pilateswithclaireh@gmail.com

Kettlebell Strength & Cardio Classes

Kettlebell weights offer a brilliant full body workout, helping to build your strength whilst also improving cardio fitness - you'll be full of endorphins and happily tired by the end! This is the perfect class if you'd like to add some strength training into your week, but don't like going to the gym. All abilities welcome, even if you've never seen a kettlebell before! Bex is also qualified for pre and post natal fitness so can modify exercises accordingly. Weights provided, just bring some water!

• Thursdays 7.30 - 8.15pm
• £8 per class
• Contact Bex on 07742906741 to find out more or book a spot

Strength & Cardio for Older Adults

Join us for an exercise class using body weight & kettlebells to help build strength and improve cardio fitness. A friendly class aimed at the over 60s, suited to all abilities- beginners welcome!

• Mondays at 11am-12pm
• £10 pay as you go
• Contact Bex on 07742 906741 for more information or to book a spot.

 

Move it with Bec

Fun HIIT class for post-partum mums & babies, and mums with preschoolers. Bec is a qualified pre & post partum instructor, she will expertly guide you back into fitness in a safe, comfortable and FUN environment. (Held at our Hale Rd church building)

• Fridays 9.30am (Mummy & Preschooler), 10.30am (Mummy and Baby)
• £9 a session for a 5 class block (£12 PAYG)
• Contact Bec on Facebook or Instagram @MoveitwithBec or email moveitwithbec@gmail.com

 

Stretch & Tone plus Callanetics

This is a whole body toning class which promotes strength, flexibility and overall fitness. This class is suitable for all abilities, all ages and anyone can join at any time!

• Tuesdays 7pm-8pm 
• £7 per class
• Contact Elaine on 07765 760146

 

The Bread and Butter Thing

This great initiative is now working directly out of the Hub each Tuesday afternoon. Coordinating surplus food from supermarkets, food factories and farms, TBBT can provide members with £35 worth of good quality food for just £8.50 a week for families, £5 a single household. Your bag varies by week, but will include fruit & veg, chilled goods and cupboard staples, and is always a brilliant way to save money on a source of healthy, varied foods alongside reducing food waste and .

• Collect from the Hub at 2.30pm each Tuesday.
• It's open to all, and super easy to sign up.
• More information can be found here