Foundation of Light initiative gets funding to improve fitness at Benedict Court for over 55s.
They have activity sessions that Vistry North East pays for. This company builds houses nearby, making 265 new homes.
Mollie Russell works with the residents and customizes the exercises. They do seated chair exercises and use resistance bands with music.
Being active can help you build strength and feel better. Stretching helps you move easier and fights stiffness too.
The sessions happen every two weeks, focusing on posture and leg strength. This helps stop falls, and people really like the social side.
Mollie says the sessions bring people together, helping them make friends and feel less lonely. It builds a stronger community.
Audrey Dougall, a resident, says walking is hard for some, so the sitting exercises work great. They are very popular.
Everyone looks forward to the sessions, and Mollie changes things for each person. People feel proud after exercising, and they also enjoy snacks after; this makes their community stronger and friendlier.
Natasha Hunter works at Vistry North East and said they wanted to help this thing. Encouraging activity is very important, and small things can make a big difference.
Vistry North East builds many different types of homes. They’re part of a larger company in the UK.