(NOTE : During the winter months of November to March we start at 1:30 pm and in the summer months of April to October we start at 2:00 pm)
The Walking Striders 2 group walk in the area of eastern Hampshire and West Sussex within a radius bordered by Chichester to the east, Petersfield to the north, the Solent coast to the south and Wickham/Droxford/East Meon to the west. Occasional walks beyond that region are with the agreement of the group. The walks incorporate woodland, farmland and coastal footpaths. Hiking boots are recommended as suitable footwear but wellington boots are sometimes preferable during the winter season and stout trainers might be acceptable in the driest summer months.
Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on balance, posture and strength to improve your core muscles whilst making you more flexible. It is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.
The instructor for our Pilates group is fully qualified to lead the groups but is not a member of Waterlooville u3a. She carries her own public liability insurance as an instructor. However group members also have public liability insurance cover via their membership of Waterlooville u3a and its affiliation with the national u3a and Third Age Trust. Each weekly session is 60 minutes long and all group members share the costs of hiring the hall and the instructor.
Pilates 1 was our first such group and started up in October of 2013. It is still going strong and the popularity of Pilates is so great that we now have several groups that meet on different days and times. These groups mostly operate at full capacity but we always hold a waiting list of members interested in joining the group so when a space arises it is offered to the member who is at the top of the list.
As the name suggests, we all have some form of walking difficulties. Therefore, we try to keep our walks to a maximum of a mile on a flat surface, preferably where sitting places are available if necessary. It is an informal group, with no styles or hills and may well involve stopping off somewhere for tea/coffee!
In June 2021 we enjoyed a lovely summery stroll around Hilsea Lido :
We first got together in September 2013 and we're still singing our hearts out! Everyone is welcome to join this group for fun afternoons of singing, learning songs from all around the world. It's not a question of whether you can or can't sing - it's whether you want to sing! Come along and have a go! Singing is serious fun and there will never be a waiting list - the more the merrier!
There are no auditions, no need to read music and absolutely no experience required!
Singing provides great health benefits - it lowers blood pressure, improves breathing, helps reduce stress and boosts the immune system - it is a "no brainer" - you just come along and breathe!
Group members share the costs of our professional teacher and hall hire; however, your first visit is a taster and is free of charge or any commitment.
Below are some images taken from a concert we gave to Waterlooville u3a members at Sacred Heart Church in 2014. You can listen to our performance here.
Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on balance, posture and strength to improve your core muscles whilst making you more flexible. It is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.
The instructor for our Pilates group is fully qualified to lead the groups but is not a member of Waterlooville u3a. She carries her own public liability insurance as an instructor. However group members also have public liability insurance cover via their membership of Waterlooville u3a and its affiliation with the national u3a and Third Age Trust. Each weekly session is 60 minutes long and all group members share the costs of hiring the hall and the instructor.
Pilates 4 formed in October, 2016 and is one of several groups that meet on different days and times. These groups mostly operate at full capacity but we always hold a waiting list of members interested in joining the group so when a space arises it is offered to the member who is at the top of the list.
Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on balance, posture and strength to improve your core muscles whilst making you more flexible. It is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.
The instructor for our Pilates group is fully qualified to lead the groups but is not a member of Waterlooville u3a. She carries her own public liability insurance as an instructor. However group members also have public liability insurance cover via their membership of Waterlooville u3a and its affiliation with the national u3a and Third Age Trust. Each weekly session is 60 minutes long and all group members share the costs of hiring the hall and the instructor.
Pilates 3 formed in April 2021 and is one of several groups that meet on different days and times. These groups mostly operate at full capacity but we always hold a waiting list of members interested in joining the group so when a space arises it is offered to the member who is at the top of the list.
Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on balance, posture and strength to improve your core muscles whilst making you more flexible. It is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.
The instructor for our Pilates group is fully qualified to lead the groups but is not a member of Waterlooville u3a. She carries her own public liability insurance as an instructor. However group members also have public liability insurance cover via their membership of Waterlooville u3a and its affiliation with the national u3a and Third Age Trust. Each weekly session is 60 minutes long and all group members share the costs of hiring the hall and the instructor.
Pilates 2 started at the same time as Pilates 1 in October of 2013. Both groups are still going strong and the popularity of Pilates is so great that we now have several groups that meet on different days and times. These groups mostly operate at full capacity but we always hold a waiting list of members interested in joining the group so when a space arises it is offered to the member who is at the top of the list.
