University of Worcester, 24-28 September, 2018...University of Worcester, 24-28 September, 2018...
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University of Worcester, 24-28 September, 2018 “The first to officially partner with ICAA to bring Active Ageing Week to the UK” To celebrate active ageing, the University of Worcester is hosting a week of free activities open to members of the public. The University is the first to officially partner with the International Council on Active Ageing (ICAA) to bring the event to the UK. The event is open to older adults aged 60+ and anyone else interested in finding out more about active ageing. Activities include: public talks, workshops and physical activity taster sessions. See overleaf for the full timetable. Guest Speaker: Alex Rotas, a professional photographer challenging stereotypes about ageing through photography, speaking, writing. Alex’s talk “Growing old actively” is on Friday 28 September, 1.30pm at the University Arena. Photo competition: Submit a unique image, along with a short caption describing how the image reflects active ageing. Opportunity to win an Amazon voucher and signed copy of ‘Growing Old Competitively’ by Alex Rotas. Open to anyone 16 and over. Closing date for entries is 20 th September. For further information visit www.worcester.ac.uk/activeageing Venues The Hive - The Hive, Sawmill Walk, The Butts, Worcester, WR1 3PD Riverside Building - University of Worcester, Severn Campus, Hylton Road, Worcester, WR2 5JN University Arena - University of Worcester, Severn Campus, Hylton Road, Worcester, WR2 5JN University Sports Centre - University of Worcester, St Johns campus, Henwick Grove, Worcester, WR2 6AJ
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University of Worcester, 24-28 September, 2018
“The first to officially partner with ICAA to bring Active Ageing Week to the UK”
To celebrate active ageing, the University of Worcester is hosting a week of free activities open to members of the public. The University is the first to officially partner with the International Council on Active Ageing (ICAA) to bring the event to the UK. The event is open to older adults aged 60+ and anyone else interested in finding out more about active ageing.
Activities include: public talks, workshops and physical activity taster sessions. See overleaf for the full timetable.
Guest Speaker: Alex Rotas, a professional photographer challenging stereotypes about ageing through photography, speaking, writing. Alex’s talk “Growing old actively” is on Friday 28 September, 1.30pm at the University Arena. Photo competition: Submit a unique image, along with a short caption describing how the image reflects active ageing. Opportunity to win an Amazon voucher and signed copy of ‘Growing Old Competitively’ by Alex Rotas. Open to anyone 16 and over. Closing date for entries is 20th September. For further information visit www.worcester.ac.uk/activeageing
Venues The Hive - The Hive, Sawmill Walk, The Butts, Worcester, WR1 3PD Riverside Building - University of Worcester, Severn Campus, Hylton Road, Worcester, WR2 5JN University Arena - University of Worcester, Severn Campus, Hylton Road, Worcester, WR2 5JN University Sports Centre - University of Worcester, St Johns campus, Henwick Grove, Worcester, WR2 6AJ
ALL SESSIONS ARE FREE – we look forward to seeing you
Time Monday 24th September
Tuesday 25th September
Wednesday 26th September
Thursday 27th September
Friday 28th September
09:15 Ladies Fitness*
Riverside building
Seated Exercises*
Riverside Building
09:30
09:45 Seniors Dance
University
Sports Centre
10:00 Walk and Talk
Cripplegate Bowls Club Cripplegate Park, Tybridge Street,
Worcester, WR2 5BA
Being Active with Osteoarthritis
Gordon Smith
The Hive
Mens Fitness**
University
Arena
10:15 Walking Netball & Basketball
University Arena
10:30
10:45
11:00
Introducing the Worcester
ParkRun/Walk
Sam Payne The Hive
11:15
11:30 Challenging Nutritional Myths around Chronic
Conditions
Alison Benbow University Arena
Seniors Fitness Testing (health screening included)
Dr Jennifer Joyce
and students University Arena
11:45
12:00
12:15 Mindfulness
Helen Ovans and students, The Hive
12:30
12:45
13:00 Being Active with and Beyond Cancer
Emma Gardner
and Di Fox University Arena
Active Leisure and Gender Differences
Dr Gyozo Molnar
The Hive
13:15 Seniors Badminton
University
Arena
13:30 Nutrition for Sports and Physical Activity
Dr Matt Cook
University Arena
Public Talk "Growing Old Actively"
Alex Rotas
University Arena 1.30 - 2.30pm followed by
Photography Competition Awards
13:45
14:00 Walking Football
University
Sports Centre
14:15 Walking Cricket University Sports Centre
14:30
14:45 Improving Balance and Coordination***
Chris Holland and
students University Sports Centre
15:00
15:15
15:30
15:45
16:00
Physical activity taster sessions: Adults 60+, wear comfortable clothing, appropriate footwear and bring a bottle of water. Public Talks: come and listen to experts sharing latest information and advice, opportunity to ask questions. Workshops: a chance to learn through participation, wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear.
* Places are limited, please email [email protected] or phone 01905 542475 to register interest. ** Meet and greet - opportunity to talk to the instructor and participants.
*** Demonstration and opportunity to try exercises with qualified staff and students; exercises undertaken at your own risk; first aiders in attendance.
For further information: www.worcester.ac.uk/activeageing
