At Move More, 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 organisations CultureNL and NL Leisure venues.
Gentle Movement (based on Chi Gung)
*please note – due to Covid-19, all in-person Gentle Movement Classes are suspended but is being reviewed. We do have an online class available to participate in*
Gentle Movement is based on Chi Gung, an ancient Chinese practice aligning breathing, physical activity, mental and spiritual awareness.
Bellshill Cultural Centre
Mondays, 11.15am – 12.30pm
Muirfield Community Centre, Cumbernauld (Easy Movers)
Mondays, 1pm – 2pm
Airdrie Library
Mondays, 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Wishaw Library
Tuesdays, 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Online Class
Tuesdays, 4pm – 4.45pm
If you are interested in getting involved with the online Gentle Movement session, 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. We also have an online class that you can participate in*
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.
Time Capsule
Mondays, 4pm – 5pm
Sir Matt Busby Sports Complex
Mondays, 1.50pm – 2.50pm
Wishaw Sports Centre
Wednesdays, 2pm – 3pm
Tryst Sports Centre
Wednesdays, 2.40pm – 3.40pm
Airdrie Leisure Centre
Thursdays, 10am – 11.30am
Online Class
Wednesdays, 2pm – 2.45pm
If you are interested in getting involved with a Circuit Class session including our online class, contact us by phone on 01236 341968 or by email on movemore@nlleisure.com to find out how.
Macmillan Friendly Walk
*please note – Macmillan Friendly Walks are still active*
Macmillan cancer-friendly walks are short, sociable walks that provide a supportive, friendly environment encouraging anyone affected by cancer to become more active.
View Café – Viewpark Parish Church – in partnership with Get Walking Lanarkshire
Mondays, 1pm
Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre – in partnership with Get Walking Lanarkshire
Tuesdays, 1pm
Newarthill Community Centre – in partnership with Get Walking Lanarkshire
Tuesdays, 6.30pm
Tryst Sport Centre – in partnership with Get Walking Lanarkshire
Wednesdays, 10am
Motherwell Library – in partnership with Get Walking Lanarkshire
Wednesdays, 10.30am
Maggie’s Lanarkshire, Monklands Hospital – in partnership with Get Walking Lanarkshire
2nd Wednesday of the month, 11am
Bellshill Cultural Centre – in partnership with Get Walking Lanarkshire
Fridays, 10am
Muirfield Community Centre – in partnership with Get Walking Lanarkshire
Fridays, 10.30am
Glenboig Community Centre – in partnership with Get Walking Lanarkshire
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
*please note – our gardening opportunities at Summerlee will be restarting from Wednesday 19 May, 2021*
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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