We know that when you’re living with and beyond cancer even a small amount of gentle exercise can help reduce your fatigue and leave you feeling better. That’s why Macmillan Cancer Support has developed a range of activities in your area.
Macmillan in Lanarkshire currently have a wide variety of sessions up and running at partner organisation North Lanarkshire Council venues.
Easy Movers (based on Chi Gung)
*please note – due to Covid-19, all in-person Easy Mover Classes are suspended but is being reviewed.*
Our Gentle Movement classes are extending to include people with all long term conditions. The new classes will be called Easy Movers. Easy Movers is based on Chi Gung, an ancient Chinese practice aligning breathing, physical activity, mental and spiritual awareness. The classes are available to those affected by cancer and also any other long term condition.
Classes
Returning soon
If you are interested in getting involved with Easy Movers session or volunteering, contact us by phone on 01236 341968 or by email on movemore@nlleisure.com to find out how.
Circuit Classes
*please note – due to Covid-19, Circuit Classes have resumed with limited numbers.*
Circuit classes are led by specially trained cancer rehabilitation and exercise instructors. They use a variety of simple cardiovascular and strength exercises which are adaptable to provide an individualised physical activity programme.
Sir Matt Busby Sports Complex
Mondays, 1.50pm – 2.50pm
Time Capsule
Mondays, 4pm – 5pm
Motherwell Aquatec
Tuesdays, 2pm – 3.30pm
Wishaw Sports Centre
Wednesdays, 2pm – 3pm
Tryst Sports Centre
Wednesdays, 2.40pm – 3.40pm
Airdrie Leisure Centre
Thursdays, 10am – 11.30am
If you are interested in getting involved with a Circuit Class session, contact us by phone on 01236 341968 or by email on movemore@nlleisure.com to find out how.
Macmillan Friendly Walk
Macmillan cancer-friendly walks are short, sociable walks that provide a supportive, friendly environment encouraging anyone affected by cancer to become more active.
Pivot Centre, Moodiesburn
Mondays, 9.15am
View Café – Viewpark Parish Church
Mondays, 1pm
Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre
Tuesdays, 1pm
Newarthill Community Centre
Tuesdays, 6.30pm
Tryst Sport Centre
Wednesdays, 10am
Motherwell Library
Wednesdays, 10.30am
Maggie’s Lanarkshire, Monklands Hospital
2nd Wednesday of the month, 11am
Bellshill Cultural Centre
Fridays, 10am
Muirfield Community Centre
Fridays, 10.30am
Glenboig Community Centre
Fridays, 1.30pm
If you are interested in getting involved with a Macmillan Friendly Walk, contact us by phone on 01236 341968 or by email on movemore@nlleisure.com to find out how.
Macmillan Friendly Gardening
Macmillan Community Gardening groups are a fun way of becoming more active. They provide a supportive, friendly environment with various gardening tasks available for novice or experienced gardeners.
Summerlee Museum
Wednesdays, 10.30am – 12pm
If you are interested in getting involved with Macmillan Friendly Gardening, contact us by phone on 01236 341968 or by email on movemore@nlleisure.com to find out how.
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