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Inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Community Games draws on the London 2012 legacy to bring communities together to enjoy sporting and cultural activities. These events are taking place up and down the country and, with over 30 taking place in Bucks and MK in 2012, we're hoping for a blossoming effect this year in 2013. ...more
Thursday 20th June will see 1,500 Primary and Secondary school pupils from across Bucks and MK come together to take part in a ‘mini-Olympic’ style festival of sport at the Sainsbury’s School Games. ...more
Saturday 13th July will see the fourth Gemstone Midnight Walk in aid of Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity, and with your help the Charity hopes to reach its £250,000 target – money raised since the event started in 2010. ...more
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How's your balance? Falls Awareness Week 2011.

How's your balance? Falls Awareness Week 2011.
This week marks National Falls Awareness week. As we grow older we all experience a reduction in strength, balance and speed of reaction which may turn a slip, trip or stumble into a fall. Be proactive and choose exercises and activities which challenge your balance each week.

Keeping active and taking part in actvities like Tai Chi, Dancing and various Return to Sport Courses can help you stay strong and confident on your feel, keeping you Fit for Life! Click here for a list of activities available across the county. Change the categories and area to find something suitable for you.

Maybe you feel unsteady on your feet now? Or are concerned about falling?

Then the Get Fit Avoid Falls Classes may be for you. The programme is designed to help people over 60 living in Bucks improve their strength and balance in a friendly group setting. Led by postural stability trained instructors, who are all accredited to work with older people, courses are run in leisure or community centres across the county.

If you’d like to find out more, ring Lucie Posnett on 0844 2252 403. For information about falls and bone health generally take a look at the Bucks Falls Prevention website.



 
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