Town Mayor backs Step Forward With Lewis strength and balance class

Councillor Paul Joyce, the Mayor for Northampton Town Council, visited the Step Forward With Lewis Get Up & Go session in Hardingstone on Thursday morning.

The session is one of several held by the fitness group, in collaboration with Northamptonshire Sport, across Hardingstone, Hunsbury, Milton Malsor and Wootton.

Get Up & Go is part of a prevention programme providing strength and balance sessions for older, frailer adults to improve their mobility and confidence.

By boosting their ability to avoid potential falls, people will remain fitter and healthier for longer while pressure will also be taken off the NHS.

Cllr Joyce took part in the session at Hardingstone Village Hall, which saw older adults using a variety of techniques to boost their balance.

Step Forward With Lewis owner, Michelle Lewis, said: “It was lovely of the Mayor to take the time to not only join in the session, but also stop to chat and have cake with everyone afterwards.

“We even roped his driver, Doug, into the fun.

“Whether he’s unbalanced while approached by someone as he performs his Mayoral duties or gets knocked from behind while meeting other dignitaries, our Mayor now knows what to do to keep his balance and avoid falling over!

“These sessions are so important to boost the confidence and fitness of our older residents, allowing them to continue getting out and about independently. It was fantastic to see our Mayor backing this work.”

If you want to learn more about Get Up & Go, visit:

Step Forward With Lewis: stepforwardwithlewis.com/exercise-sessions-for-older-adults/

Northamptonshire Sport: www.northamptonshiresport.org/our-programmes/get-up-go/