Ely Gets Dancing - Sept 10 - Press Releases - LIVING SPORT

Ely Gets Dancing - Sept 10

Ely gets Dancing

Dancing is restarting at The Maltings in Ely on the Monday 27th September from 2pm until 4pm at a introductory offer.  Newcomers welcome.

LIVING SPORT’s1  Dancing for Fun and Better Health2  from Age UK ‘fit as a fiddle’ 3 programme works in partnership with East Cambridgeshire District Council4 and The Maltings 5 to provide a special afternoon of dancing for those aged 50+.

Dancing is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, keep fit and mobile, and of course to have fun.  The class includes a wonderful afternoon tea and a selection of homemade cakes provided by The Maltings.  The class costs £5 per person, but the 27th September has the special re-introductory offer of just £3.50 per person.

Maureen the Dance Teacher who leads the dance describes ‘ The Maltings is a beautiful venue ideal for dancing.  I include Ballroom, Sequence, Latin and some Line Dancing within the programme to get people moving, and to make sure the dance caters for those with or without partners.  We also have beginners corner and recaps for those who are new to dance or just need a little reminder!  We want everyone to feel very welcome’

Claire Smith the Dancing for Fun and Better Health coordinator says ‘the class has been very popular and we are looking forward to getting the class back up and running after the summer break.  Its a great chance to get dressed up and  have a lovely afternoon out with friends and make new ones’

The class takes place on a monthly basis.  For more information please contact Claire on 01487 849912 and to book your place on the class please contact The Maltings directly on 01353 662663.

Notes to Editor:

1)      Dancing for Fun and Better Health: Dancing for Fun provides dance and movement classes for adults (50+) within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Classes are in sheltered housing and community facilities with an emphasis on enjoyment, meeting new people and getting the body moving, in a sociable and relaxed atmosphere.  Classes range from Chair Based, to Tea Dance, Tai Chi, and more.   A full list of classes can be found on:  http://www.livingsport.co.uk/player/dancing-for-fun-and-better-hea/3625/types-of-classes-and-current-class-timetable

2)      LIVING SPORT is the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough County Sport Partnership and the lead delivery organisation for the Dancing for Fun and Better Health Project.  LIVING SPORT works with individuals, clubs, partners in health and education, and local authorities, to ensure communities can play, achieve and enjoy. www.livingsport.co.uk 

3)      Fit as a Fiddle (www.fitasafiddle.org.uk) is a national portfolio of projects led by Age UK, developed and delivered by a national coalition of partners to meet the demands of demographic changes and increased life expectancy.  The portfolio has been made possible thanks to a £15 million grant from the Big Lottery Wellbeing Fund. (www.biglotteryfund.org.uk) 

4)      East Cambridgeshire Mature and Active Programme is a is a project lead by East Cambridgeshire District Council that brings together physical activity, sport and leisure and promotes healthy living for people over the age of 55 within East Cambridgeshire. http://www.ecsport.co.uk/content/mature-active

5)      The Maltings is a truly memorable venue in the heart of the city of Ely, on the doorstep of Cambridge and Newmarket.  Formerly a Victorian brewery, The Maltings is a historical treasure on Ely’s picturesque riverside.  Housing the renowned Ely-Ribe Tapestry and retaining many of its unique architectural features, it is the city’s top conference and wedding venue and a favourite destination for locals and tourists to meet, relax and watch the boats go by. The Maltings is part of Compass Group. http://www.themaltingsely.com/default.asp?contentID=576

Photos available upon request from Lewis Bage, East Cambridgeshire District Council on 01353 665 555

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