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We're at Westfield Shopping Centre today to launch our latest Chatty Bench! Our chatty benches are springing up all over the country in a bid to combat loneliness and reduce social isolation. Find out more: anchor.org.uk/media/campaign…

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Check out another fantastic video that supports
Anchor residents practice their hand eye coordination skills.
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Really proud to have been able to work with
The WFA and Stuart Langworthy BEM to offer a virtual walking programme for Anchor residents. Find out how the players got on here:
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Our fantastic Anchor resident Terry Keen talking about pain management and what you can do to support your pain along with exercise demonstrations. Here is Part 2.
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Check out another fantastic video that supports Anchor residents reach the NHS 150 minute exercise recommendation.
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Just 10 minutes of exercise a day can help improve your mood whilst lowering your blood pressure. Here is a quick 10 minute video from Terry Keen, Anchor Resident and Fitness Instructor demonstrating Tai Chi.
#BeActive #TaiChi #Wellbeing
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Have you got a spare seven minutes?
Why not take a listen to our podcast episode from Carl Davis, Living In Fitness who is a regular featured Fitness Instructor hosting our live weekly exercise Zoom sessions
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What a fantastic 10 weeks it has been for our Anchor Walking Football Champions! We have walked the length of the country and back and improved our physical fitness but mainly, made new lasting friendships. Thank you to Stuart Langworthy BEM and The WFA for all the support.

Our Walking Football team have now completed our virtual walking challenge from Lands End to John O'Groats. What an achievement! All this within 7 weeks, such an incredible achievement by all. Thank you Stuart Langworthy BEM for leading our team to victory! The WFA Anchor

'They are passionate & genuine about helping people over 60 to maintain their health, keeping gently active, progressing at our pace, tracking our progress, without pressure, on the contrary, using fun ways, involving all participants by coach Stuart Langworthy BEM' Anchor

“Joining the walking football programme, I feel it is going to have a positive outlook. This afternoon I did 1459 pedals on my pedal exercise machine, and I have already completed the quiz. So pleased Lauren encouraged me to join it” Stuart Langworthy BEM Anchor The WFA

“I enjoy a fair range of movement and challenges in the stuff that I do, but it's good to have a think a bit different and try the footie drills and challenges that Stuart Langworthy BEM sets us. It is a lovely group, great fun and characters, fair makes the Tuesday!' Anchor

140.4 miles walked this week by our Anchor players resulting in 2,272,632 total amount of steps over 6 weeks out of 2,299,172 steps taking us 99% into our virtual walk. Such an incredible achievement, the finish line is so close! Stuart Langworthy BEM The WFA

See how we're working to help people live happier healthier lives by listening to our latest podcast episode with from a new partner who provides a fantastic online physical fitness programme.
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“I'm increasing my steps weekly on the walking football exercises and am finding the weekly meetings fun and enjoyable” Anchor Stuart Langworthy BEM The WFA

“I love the incentive that comes from being part of Walking football. The quizzes set by Stuart are really great - he is helping both physically and mentally. I love being part of the team. I am not very chatty - more of a listener!” Anchor Stuart Langworthy BEM The WFA

“For me, I find Walking Football has positive benefits. The agility tasks allow me to focus on them throughout the day, especially when I’ve been sitting down for too long. It forces me to get up and move for a few minutes. I already feel fitter and move better” Anchor

Meet our Team Captain Stuart Langworthy BEM from Western Front Association supporting Anchor residents with their Walking Football journey. Stuart has been so supportive to all our residents, taking into consideration different abilities but most of all, he brings fun and laughter to our group!