HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLBEING 2024/25
Public Booking is open on the 7th July.
If you’d prefer to be enrolled offline, please contact the office to be enrolled manually.
Please note: after classes begin online booking is no longer available. Please contact the office to be enrolled.
Beginners Pilates with Belinda Payne
FRIDAYS
11:05 - 12:05 Beginners
Pilates is a gentle method of exercise to strengthen and lengthen the muscles and improve posture. Regular classes aim to give you a stronger, more flexible, balanced body and a sense of inner calmness. Pilates is an exercise system designed in the 20th century by Joseph Pilates.
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BEGINNERS COURSE CODE: 017
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £125
1st half term fees £68 (7 sessions)
2nd half term fees £57 (6 sessions)
Term 1 starts on Friday 13 September 2024
13, 20, 27 September
4, 11, 18, 25 October
8, 15, 22, 29 November
6, 13 December
Intermediate Pilates with Belinda Payne
FRIDAYS
09:45 - 11:00 Intermediate
Pilates is a gentle method of exercise to strengthen and lengthen the muscles and improve posture. Regular classes aim to give you a stronger, more flexible, balanced body and a sense of inner calmness. Pilates is an exercise system designed in the 20th century by Joseph Pilates.
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INTERMEDIATE COURSE CODE: 015
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £153
1st half term fees £83 (7 sessions)
2nd half term fees £70 (6 sessions)
Term 1 starts on Friday 13 September 2024
13, 20, 27 September
4, 11, 18, 25 October
8, 15, 22, 29 November
6, 13 December
Qigong & Tai Chi with Richard Edwards
MONDAY 13:00 - 14:15
Qigong is a Healing Art. It is also an important branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine known as “Chinese Yoga” and has significant similarities to Tai Chi, as both work on Qi and life. In a practice, body movement, breathing techniques, sound meditation and mind activity are used to directly work on Qi – our energy or life force. Practiced by millions worldwide, Qigong is a powerful and effective tool for preventing illness and improving health. It strengthens and balances the whole body, including the organs and the immune system. It helps to calm the mind so the practitioner can find a balanced, relaxed and harmonious state more easily and more often. When in a state of physical, mental and emotional balance, we are better able to meet all kinds of challenges in life.
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COURSE CODE: 011
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £151
1st half term fees £82 (7 sessions)
2nd half term fees £69 (6 sessions)
Term 1 starts on Monday 9 September 2024
9, 16, 23, 30 September
7, 14, 21 October
4, 11, 18, 25 November
2, 9 December
Keep Fit for Women aged 60+ with Marion Pretty
TUESDAYS 10:00 - 11:00
Gentle movements to piano music that will keep your body exercised. Supportive and friendly class.
NB. Classes are held in St. James’ United Reformed Church Hall, Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5NG
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COURSE CODE: 009
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £121
1st half term fees £66 (7 sessions)
2nd half term fees £55 (6 sessions)
Term 1 starts on Tuesday 10 September 2024
10, 17, 24 September
1, 8, 15, 22 October
5, 12, 19, 26 November
3, 10 December
Contemporary Dance with Rachel Newby
WEDNESDAYS 13:15 - 14:15
This session will involve coordination exercises, use of the spine, working in parallel and turned out position and give the dancers a sense of freedom and change of dynamics. Music from across genres and decades are used to change the pace and create different moods.
Dancing in this way requires a lovely blend of brain and body coordination which will lead to a real sense of achievement.
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COURSE CODE: 058
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £121
1st half term fees £66 (7 sessions)
2nd half term fees £55 (6 sessions)
Term 1 starts on Wednesday 11 September 2024
11, 18, 25 September
2, 9, 16, 23 October
6, 13, 20, 27 November
4, 11 December
Guided Walks - Epping Forest with Karen Williams
THURSDAYS 10:00 - 12:00
Come and join us for a walk in Epping Forest and the surrounding countryside. A sanctuary, where time slows and with each step the everyday stresses and anxieties will fall away. Get out into the fresh air, meet new friends and soak up the beautiful landscape, one step at a time.
What you need to know:
The walks take place every Thursday 10am to 12noon
All our walks are circular meaning they start and finish at the same point and start from a variety of locations. We negotiate, various terrains, including hills, mud and the occasional obstacle. The walks last approximately 2 hour and cover a distance of between 4 to 5 miles.
Walking boots are required, especially in the winter months. Trainers are unsuitable.
Once you have enrolled on our Forest Walks the tutor will contact you to ensure you are ready to get walking
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COURSE CODE: 006
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £195
1st half term fees £105 (7 sessions)
2nd half term fees £90 (6 sessions)
Term 1 starts on Thursday 12 September 2024
12, 19, 26 September
3, 10, 17, 24 October
7, 14, 21, 28 November
5, 12 December
Gentle Yoga with Kim Doyle
THURSDAY 10:00 - 11:30
This Gentle Yoga class (Hatha method) will start with some Pranayama (breathwork), then after a warm up, we will focus on strengthening the muscles and encouraging flexibility of your body tissues by using the breath to hold and deepen the Asanas (poses). The use of props will be offered, thus allowing you to discover new ways of exploring your own body's availabilities to yoga safely. Friendly and supportive classes for all skill levels.
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COURSE CODE: 020
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £182
1st half term fees £98 (7 sessions)
2nd half term fees £84 (6 sessions)
Term 1 starts on Thursday 12 September 2024
12, 19, 26 September
3, 10, 17, 24 October
7, 14, 21, 28 November
5, 12 December
Yoga with Jacqui Bonham
TUESDAYS 09:30 - 11:00
Hatha yoga classes for all levels with modifications where appropriate. Covering breathing, stretching, posture and relaxation, leading to greater flexibility, release of tension, calmness, and wellbeing.
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TUESDAY COURSE CODE: 018
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £182
1st half term fees £98 (7 sessions)
2nd half term fees £84 (6 sessions)
Term 1 starts on Tuesday 10 September 2024
10, 17, 24 September
1, 8, 15, 22 October
5, 12, 19, 26 November
3, 10 December
Yoga with Jacqui Bonham
WEDNESDAYS 10:00 - 11:30
Hatha yoga classes for all levels with modifications where appropriate. Covering breathing, stretching, posture and relaxation, leading to greater flexibility, release of tension, calmness, and wellbeing.
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WEDNESDAY COURSE CODE: 016
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £182
1st half term fees £98 (7 sessions)
2nd half term fees £84 (6 sessions)
Term 1 starts on Wednesday 11 September 2024
11, 18, 25 September
2, 9, 16, 23 October
6, 13, 20, 27 November
4, 11 December
Aerobics with Jennifer Humm
MONDAYS 19:30 - 20:30
Jennifer has been teaching aerobics since 2004 and she describes her style of teaching as ‘old fashioned’ aerobics but without the leotard and leg warmers! Jennifer teaches adults (18+) and welcomes people with all levels of fitness. To keep the class fresh, she changes both the short aerobic routine weekly and the music. She also incorporates small handheld weights and floor exercises into the class to give participants a full body workout. Jennifer loves all sorts of music and the collection ranges from 60s to modern day pop. As well as exercise, her classes are a great way to make friends and socialise. Materials: For health and safety reasons learners are expected to bring their own weights and mat.
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COURSE CODE: 001
SEPTEMBER 2024 - DECEMBER 2024
Term 1: £121
1st half term fees £66 (7 sessions)
2nd half term fees £55 (6 sessions)
Term 1 starts on Monday 9 September 2024
9, 16, 23, 30 September
7, 14, 21 October
4, 11, 18, 25 November
2, 9 December
The best way to enrol on our courses is now online.
If you’d like to enrol using our old system, please fill in the forms on your computer, save your file and send as an attachment in an email to enquiries@bedfordhouse.org.uk. Alternatively, you can print and fill in by hand. Scan your copy and email it to us or post it to 4 Westbury Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NW.
Want to enrol offline? Fill in the forms below and return to the office.