Group Activities 2020

Dance for MS -  Now  a permanant activity 2019 dates

Following the very successful taster sessions our Group will be offering Dance for MS sessions with instructor Molly Grey throughout 2019 and into 2020.

These fun seated Dance classes are open to anyone with or affected by MS.

It all happens at:

The Venue
Wear Road
Stanley
County Durham
DH9 6LU

Location map here 

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Times 1-2pm. The class is 45mins then we’ll have 15mins for teas/coffees included. There is a small recommended donation of £2.50 per person to help defray costs.

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Dates for your diary

Spring Term 2020-

17th, 24th, 31st Jan

7th, 14th, (Half Term) 28th Feb

6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Mar

3rd Apr

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Places will be limited and so you will need to contact Molly before you attend to let her know you’d like to go.

Molly Freelance Dance on 07943 804 161

Note personal services are not provided so please bring your primary carer.

Transport Options: Venue is on public transport routes. Community transport information at https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/…/Alternative-bus-services

Seated yoga sessions New Dates 2019

In 2018 our group is pleased to support a further course of chair yoga sessions

They take place at Bullion Hall, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2DW.

2020 Dates to be announced

​There is a suggested donation of £2.50 per session to help cover our costs.

Classes take place between 2pm and 3.15pm.

Please bring your carer if you need personal care sevices.

Coffee/Tea and biscuits and good company available before the sessions.

As before, to book a place or to find out more please contact our yoga tutor Jacqueline:

• Telephone: 0191 371 0646 

• Mobile: 07976 274 794

• Email: tttyoga@btinternet.com

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MS Research and Relief Outreach Groups

MS Research and Relief Fund (MSRRF) is a UK registered charity (No.228634) that aims to improve the quality of life of all people affected by MS.

MS can affect a person’s mobility, their independence and their confidence, and can also change the lives of their partners, families and friends.

They provide a range of services to help people whose lives have been affected by MS. In their seven centres and outreach groups across the North East of England, they provide complementary therapies and gentle exercise, completely free of charge to people with MS and their carers.

Users can take part in physiotherapy, gentle exercise classes, yoga and complementary therapies. In North Durham the centres are:

• Meadowfield Leisure Centre, Durham, DH7 8RS Tuesdays 9:30am-12:30pm

• Leadgate Community Centre, Consett, DH8 7PP Tuesdays 1:30pm-3:30pm

• Belmont Parish Hall, Durham, DH1 2QR Mondays, Thursdays (Yoga), Fridays (Exercise) 10:30am-12pm

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Note: You will need a completed GP Referral form before starting classes confirming your are fit enough to do the exercise. This form and more details can be obtained from MSRRF. See their website   or ring MSRRF on (01670) 505829 or email them at info@ms-researchandrelief.org

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