Sport and Leisure

Move More

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We have teamed up with Macmillan to help people with cancer. The new scheme offers a free tailored programme to help you get and stay active, at a level that’s right for you.

Our activities are suitable for everyone, regardless of where you are in your cancer journey. It also provides an opportunity for you to meet other people in a similar situation, helping reduce the loneliness and isolation often experienced by people in your shoes. It also gives you a chance to talk to people who understand what it’s like living with the disease.

The physical activity can be group-based or individually tailored depending on needs. It can be anything from going to the gym, walking, sports classes, gardening, swimming or anything that gets people moving more.

Physical activity before, during and after cancer treatment can help prevent and manage some of the effects of treatment, such as fatigue, depression and risks to your heart health.

Our Move More Coordinator, Paula,  is a passionate advocate of the benefits of physical activity. She is encouraging people who are feeling the impact of cancer on their physical or emotional wellbeing to get in touch.

For more information on how to get involved contact Paula on M: 07939 634 434 or E: move.more@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

Current Move More classes

Ballymena:

  Location Class Time

Mondays

Seven Towers Leisure Centre

Circuits

9.30am - 10.30am

Open Gym Session

11am - 12.30pm

Stretch & Tone

1pm - 2pm

Thursdays

ECOS Centre Walking Group 10am - 11am

Larne:

  Location Class Time

Tuesdays

Larne Leisure Centre

Walking group

11am - 12noon

Wednesdays

Open Gym Session

9am - 10.30am

Circuits

11am - 12noon
Thursdays

Stretch & Tone

12noon - 1pm

Carrickfergus:

  Location Class Time

Fridays

Amphitheatre Wellness Centre

Open Gym Session

9am - 10.30am

Circuits

11am - 12noon
Stretch & Tone

1pm - 2pm

 

 

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