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Hello,

Somebody was asking me about Pilates the other day and I explained a bit of the history and benefits.  Dr Michael Mosley did a Just One Thing broadcast about Pilates last week which gives a good explanation. I know my regulars tell me if they have to miss class for a few weeks they really feel the difference with more back pain, less flexibility and poorer balance. If you haven’t done Pilates this will tell you a bit more about it:
Just One Thing – with Michael Mosley – Practise Pilates – BBC Sounds


Defibrillator training 
For those people who are interested in this session, it will be 11.15 am Thursday 19 October at Prospect House Sandy Lane Leyland.



Information for Nordic Walking Groups
For the time being Tuesday and Saturday groups are still meeting without me -same time and place. If you need contact details of anyone please get in touch with me. 

Flamenco Evening in Preston Thursday 23 November
In Zumba we use music from all around the world but primarily Latin-inspired music such as salsa and merengue. I even add some flavours of flamenco to some dances. There is an opportunity to experience an evening of flamenco  music and dance in Preston at Preston Playhouse in November .
Art of Believing – Flamenco – Preston Playhouse 2023



‘Art of Believing’, by Daniel Martínez Flamenco Company – Bing video
DANIEL MARTINEZ FLAMENCO COMPANY | Andalucia | TRAILER – Bing video

Christmas fundraiser campaign
Our amazing class member Lynne has knitted beautiful Christmas stockings to raise money for the Leyland and Chorley MS Society available to buy in class £5.

Private Facebook group for Do Fitness class members
If you are Facebook user please join our private group so we can keep in touch with each other www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949  
Do Fitness videos
This is the link to all the videos you can use any time Do Fitness Videos – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden and you can make your own playlist of your favourites.
Stamps
Christine T. is still collecting used stamps for RNIB to help raise funds for people who are affected by sight loss. If you bring them into class I will forward them to her. RNIB – See differently   Thank you Christine for doing this and thank you for everyone who has brought stamps into class!

Timetable
All classes can be booked through Gymcatch onBook a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden

Monday 16 October
9.30am Move It Mondays                Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates                                Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold                        Prospect House Sandy Lane
12.30pm Seated PIlates                     Prospect House Sandy Lane

Tuesday 17 October
11.30am Nordic Walking        Leyland Tesco’s Extra carpark – meet without Diane no need to book             
1.30pm Zumba Gold              Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley

Wednesday 18 October
9.30am Zumba             Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit           Prospect House Sandy Lane
 
Thursday 19 October
11.15am Chairfit            St.Mary’s Community Centre – no class due to defibrillator training
6.30pm Zumba              Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30pm Pilates               Prospect House Sandy Lane

Friday 20 October
9.30am Zumba                Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates               Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold       Prospect House Sandy Lane
12.25pm Standing Pilates  Prospect House Sandy Lane


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Diane
 

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Hello,
Thank you for bearing with me while I get my hip investigated. I have an x-ray organised for Monday which will hopefully help to diagnose what this painful problem is. In the meantime, the only class that is affected is Nordic Walking as it is just too painful to take full strides! Everything else is on as normal.

Information for Nordic Walking Groups
I have been speaking to my friend Dawn McLean. She has a number of walks each week that you can join.To join her groups go to Gymcatch and search Nordic Walking with Dawn or email her nordicwalkingwithdawn@gmail.com or Whatsapp her 07545229845. You will be made very welcome!

Tuesday group is still meeting without me -same time and place. If you need contact details of anyone please contact me.

Defibrillator training date confirmed
For those people who are interested in this session, it will be 11.15 am Thursday 19 October at Prospect House Sandy Lane Leyland.



Menopause Fair Saturday 14 October 10am to 3pm Civic Centre West Paddock 
This is really an opportunity to find out about the support that is out there locally to help you navigate the journey through menopause. Menopause can impact women in so many different ways from practically nothing to brain fog to serious depression. 






Flamenco Evening in Preston Thursday 23 November
In Zumba we use music from all around the world but primarily Latin-inspired music such as salsa and merengue. I even add some flavours of flamenco to some dances. There is an opportunity to experience an evening of flamenco  music and dance in Preston at Preston Playhouse in November .
Art of Believing – Flamenco – Preston Playhouse 2023



‘Art of Believing’, by Daniel Martínez Flamenco Company – Bing video
DANIEL MARTINEZ FLAMENCO COMPANY | Andalucia | TRAILER – Bing video


Private Facebook group for Do Fitness class members
If you are Facebook user please join our private group so we can keep in touch with each other www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949  
Do Fitness videos
This is the link to all the videos you can use any time Do Fitness Videos – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden and you can make your own playlist of your favourites.
Stamps
Christine T. is still collecting used stamps for RNIB to help raise funds for people who are affected by sight loss. If you bring them into class I will forward them to her. RNIB – See differently   Thank you Christine for doing this and thank you for everyone who has brought stamps into class!

Timetable
All classes can be booked through Gymcatch onBook a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden

Monday 9 October
9.30am Move It Mondays                Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates                                Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold                        Prospect House Sandy Lane
12.30pm Seated PIlates                     Prospect House Sandy Lane

Tuesday 10 October
11.30am Nordic Walking        Meet without Diane Leyland Tesco’s Extra carpark              
1.30pm Zumba Gold               Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley

Wednesday 11 October
9.30am Zumba             Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit           Prospect House Sandy Lane

 
Thursday 12 October
11.15am Chairfit            St.Mary’s Community Centre
6.30pm Zumba              Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30pm Pilates               Prospect House Sandy Lane

Friday 13 October
9.30am Zumba                Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates               Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold       Prospect House Sandy Lane
12.25pm Standing Pilates  Prospect House Sandy Lane


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Diane
 

Hello,
Some of you might have noticed I am limping quite a bit at the moment. l have a problem with my hip and it is most painful when I do Nordic Walking! I am seeing a Physio and my GP and resting and icing.


I have had to make the decision to stop my Nordic Walking groups for the rest of October to give it time to heal and/or find out what the problem is. All other classes will go on as normal.



Information for Nordic Walking Groups
I have been speaking to my friend Dawn McLean. She has a number of walks each week that you can join.They are mainly around Preston but she has one this Saturday starting on Worden Park at 10.30am. To join her groups go to Gymcatch and search Nordic Walking with Dawn or email her nordicwalkingwithdawn@gmail.com or Whatsapp her 07545229845. You will be made very welcome!

Also you can make contact with each other and go out together. Let me know if you want your contact details giving to other group members to arrange this.


Thank you 

Diane
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Hello,

Happy new month! 
I was sent an article from a class member which talks about how Pilates has helped the author Jojo Moyes and how she wished she had started years ago. It is worth reading. (Thank you, Lucille). I have used Pilates as rehab after an MS relapse and have seen many people benefit after illness or surgery helping them recover.
Jojo Moyes on finding Pilates in her fifties – Saga Exceptional




Nordic Walking on Monday evening changed to Wednesdays
Next evening walk is Wednesday 4 October. 

Defibrillator training date confirmed
For those people who are interested in this session, it will be 11.15 am Thursday 19 October at Prospect House Sandy Lane Leyland.



Menopause Fair Saturday 14 October 10am to 3pm Civic Centre West Paddock 
This is really an opportunity to find out about the support that is out there locally to help you navigate the journey through menopause. Menopause can impact women in so many different ways from practically nothing to brain fog to serious depression. 



No Nordic Walking on Saturday 14 October
I will be supporting the Menopause Fair on 14 October so no Nordic Walking that day.


Flamenco Evening in Preston Thursday 23 November
In Zumba we use music from all around the world but primarily Latin-inspired music such as salsa and merengue. I even add some flavours of flamenco to some dances. There is an opportunity to experience an evening of flamenco  music and dance in Preston at Preston Playhouse in November .
Art of Believing – Flamenco – Preston Playhouse 2023



‘Art of Believing’, by Daniel Martínez Flamenco Company – Bing video
DANIEL MARTINEZ FLAMENCO COMPANY | Andalucia | TRAILER – Bing video


Private Facebook group for Do Fitness class members
If you are Facebook user please join our private group so we can keep in touch with each other www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949  
Do Fitness videos
This is the link to all the videos you can use any time Do Fitness Videos – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden and you can make your own playlist of your favourites.
Stamps
Christine T. is still collecting used stamps for RNIB to help raise funds for people who are affected by sight loss. If you bring them into class I will forward them to her. RNIB – See differently   Thank you Christine for doing this and thank you for everyone who has brought stamps into class!

Timetable
All classes can be booked through Gymcatch onBook a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden

Monday 2 October
9.30am Move It Mondays                Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates                                Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold                        Prospect House Sandy Lane
12.30pm Seated PIlates                     Prospect House Sandy Lane

Tuesday 3 October
11.30am Nordic Walking        Meet Leyland Tesco’s Extra carpark              
1.30pm Zumba Gold               Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley

Wednesday 4 October
9.30am Zumba             Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit           Prospect House Sandy Lane
6.30pm Nordic Walking           meet Tesco Extra Leyland
 
Thursday 5 October
11.15am Chairfit            St.Mary’s Community Centre
6.30pm Zumba              Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30pm Pilates               Prospect House Sandy Lane

Friday 6 October
9.30am Zumba                Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates               Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold       Prospect House Sandy Lane
12.25pm Standing Pilates  Prospect House Sandy Lane

Saturday 7 October
10.30am Nordic Walking meet Paradise Lane

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Diane
 

Hello,
This time of year with the gloomy grey skies we need to lift our spirits and one of the best ways to do this is with dance – of any kind. This is a great article to tell you the benefits and inspire you and you don’t need to be a Strictly fan.
Are dance workouts good for keeping fit? | Patient


Next Nordic Walking Technique course
The next Nordic Walking Technique session will be on Saturday 30 September at 1.30 p.m. in Worden Park.

Zoom Pilates on Tuesday evening has finished 
Due to other work commitments, Zoom Pilates on Tuesday evenings has had to finish.

Menopause Fair Saturday 14 October 10am to 3pm Civic Centre West Paddock
This is really an opportunity to find out about the support that is out there locally to help you navigate the journey through menopause. Menopause can impact women in so many different ways from practically nothing to brain fog to serious depression. 



Flamenco Evening in Preston Thursday 23 November
In Zumba we use music from all around the world but primarily Latin-inspired music such as salsa and merengue. I even add some flavours of flamenco to some dances. There is an opportunity to experience an evening of flamenco  music and dance in Preston at Preston Playhouse in November .
Art of Believing – Flamenco – Preston Playhouse 2023



‘Art of Believing’, by Daniel Martínez Flamenco Company – Bing video
DANIEL MARTINEZ FLAMENCO COMPANY | Andalucia | TRAILER – Bing video


Private Facebook group for Do Fitness class members
If you are Facebook user please join our private group so we can keep in touch with each other www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949  
Do Fitness videos
This is the link to all the videos you can use any time Do Fitness Videos – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden and you can make your own playlist of your favourites.
Stamps
Christine T. is still collecting used stamps for RNIB to help raise funds for people who are affected by sight loss. If you bring them into class I will forward them to her. RNIB – See differently   Thank you Christine for doing this and thank you for everyone who has brought stamps into class!

Timetable
All classes can be booked through Gymcatch onBook a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden

Monday 25 September

9.30am Move It Mondays           Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates                                Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold                        Prospect House Sandy Lane
12.30pm Seated PIlates                     Prospect House Sandy Lane
6.30pm Nordic Walking                       Meet Leyland Tesco Extra

Tuesday 26 September
11.30am Nordic Walking        Meet Leyland Tesco’s Extra carpark              
1.30pm Zumba Gold            Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley


Wednesday 27 September
9.30am Zumba             Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit           Prospect House Sandy Lane
 
Thursday 28 September
11.15am Chairfit            St.Mary’s Community Centre

6.30pm Zumba              Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30pm Pilates               Prospect House Sandy Lane

Friday 29 September
9.30am Zumba                Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates               Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold       Prospect House Sandy Lane
12.25pm Standing Pilates  Prospect House Sandy Lane

Saturday 30 September
10.30am Nordic Walking meet Paradise Lane
1.30pm Nordic Walking technique course meet Worden Park main car park
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Diane

 

Hello,
 A subject that came up in conversation in class recently was when you are over 71 you no longer get automatically invited for breast screening HOWEVER you can request one. (The number to ring is 01942 774713 in our area.) I have a number of class members who have been affected by breast cancer either themselves or family members or indeed both. The sooner it is found the better the outcome. For more information go to:

71 or over? You can still have breast screening if you choose – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

When you’ll be invited for breast screening and who should go – NHS (www.nhs.uk)




Next Nordic Walking Technique course
The next Nordic Walking Technique session will be on Saturday 30 September at 1.30 p.m. in Worden Park.


No Nordic Walking on Saturday 23 September

Defibrillator training
We now have a defibrillator on the outside of Prospect House. If you would like to attend a short training session by North West Ambulance Service which I am organising please let me know. 


Relaxing in Pilates 
In our Pilates classes, we have 5 minutes of guided relaxation which is very helpful for a lot of people but 
I hope nobody thinks it is something sinister when we are relaxing in our class.  ‘Ritual mass murder’ report in Chapel St Leonards was yoga class – BBC News

Flamenco Evening in Preston
In Zumba we use music from all around the world but primarily Latin-inspired music such as salsa and merengue. I even add some flavours of flamenco to some dances. There is an opportunity to experience an evening of flamenco  music and dance in Preston at Preston Playhouse in November .
Art of Believing – Flamenco – Preston Playhouse 2023‘Art of Believing’, by Daniel Martínez Flamenco Company – Bing video
DANIEL MARTINEZ FLAMENCO COMPANY | Andalucia | TRAILER – Bing video

Private Facebook group for Do Fitness class members
If you are Facebook user please join our private group so we can keep in touch with each other www.facebook.com/groups/1113432258991949  
Do Fitness videos
This is the link to all the videos you can use any time Do Fitness Videos – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden and you can make your own playlist of your favourites.
Stamps
Christine T. is still collecting used stamps for RNIB to help raise funds for people who are affected by sight loss. If you bring them into class I will forward them to her. RNIB – See differently   Thank you Christine for doing this and thank you for everyone who has brought stamps into class!

Timetable
All classes can be booked through Gymcatch onBook a class – Do Fitness with Diane Oakden

Monday 18 September

9.30am Move It Mondays           Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates                                Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold                        Prospect House Sandy Lane
12.30pm Seated PIlates                     Prospect House Sandy Lane
6.30pm Nordic Walking                       Meet Leyland Tesco Extra

Tuesday 19 September
11.30am Nordic Walking        Meet Leyland Tesco’s Extra carpark              
1.30pm Zumba Gold            Primrose Gardens Fleet Street Chorley


Wednesday 20 September
9.30am Zumba             Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates           Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Chairfit           Prospect House Sandy Lane
 
Thursday 21 September
11.15am Chairfit            St.Mary’s Community Centre

6.30pm Zumba              Prospect House Sandy Lane
7.30pm Pilates               Prospect House Sandy Lane

Friday 22 September
9.30am Zumba                Prospect House Sandy Lane
10.30am Pilates               Prospect House Sandy Lane
11.30am Zumba Gold       Prospect House Sandy Lane
12.25pm Standing Pilates  Prospect House Sandy Lane

Saturday 23 September
No  Nordic Walking
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Diane