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Movement for the Mind - Chippenham

Movement for the Mind - Chippenham

Movement for the Mind group in Chippenham meets fortnightly on Tuesdays.

This group is kindly part-funded by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

Why take part

The groups were started in response to research showing the benefits of physical activity to people with memory and cognitive problems. Our facilitators include dance therapists, fitness coaches and physiotherapists who are specialists in their field and trained in dementia awareness.

Group of men and women seated opposite each other and holding red and blue foam tubes and making an archway between them at Chippenham Movement for the Mind

What you can expect

Sessions start with a gentle warm-up before moving on to the main activity. Everyone is encouraged to do as much or little as they feel able to and you do not have to be 'super-fit' to take part. People with restricted mobility and wheelchair users are welcome. The exercise lasts for about an hour and at the end of the refreshments are served during a social half hour before the group closes.

Four people holding a blue, yellow and green parachute in front of them, all smiling at Melksham Movement for the Mind