HEALTHY & SUPPORTED
by investing in people and communities Keeping Telford moving
Community groups are the key to helping us support clubs and activities in the places where you want them. Getting out of the house and joining in activities, helps people feel less lonely and more connected to their community. A great example of this is a project in Donnington, offering classes that help people have fun through movement. Through council investment, group cycle rides, Zumba classes, line dancing, family boxing, cricket Bollywood Bhangra and fit kids dance plus lots of other activities means there is literally something for everyone.
The line dancing sessions take place in Donnington with support from Age UK but extra council funding helped the sessions through the winter while numbers were lower and funded new classes in Hadley too. The council has also helped train 170 people enabling them to organise yet more community-led activities too. Cabinet member for leisure, public health and well-being, equalities and partnerships, Councillor Kelly Middleton, said: “Investing in these communities and people can make our borough healthier, safer and more supportive. “We have invested in several other projects, like the one in Donnington, helping thousands to be more active.”
The line dancing classes run by Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin secured their future during the cost of living crisis thanks to funding from the council’s Safer & Stronger Communities project. Claire Fishlock (centre) from the charity with dance instructors Madeleine and Paul Jones.
“Our communities are vibrant places full of passionate people who care about where they live.” Councillor Kelly Middleton Cabinet member for leisure, public health and well-being, equalities and partnerships
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