Bloomfield Court launches new rambling club

Bloomfield Court care home in Tipton is encouraging residents and colleagues to get active this spring with the introduction of their rambling club.

The new rambling club’s first activity was a community walk. The group walk was part of our Move into March initiative. Move into March aims to encourages residents, colleagues, and members of the community to enjoy the many benefits of getting active in their local area. 

During March, residents and colleagues are participating in inclusive activities to show that movement can benefit everyone, regardless of fitness level or ability, and can be lots of fun too. Movement can take many forms, depending on what makes people feel good – activities taking place across all our locations include disco parties, group walks, gardening, and cycling. 

Hilda is a resident of Bloomfield Court care home and has been enjoying a variety of activities as part of Move into March. 

She said:

Being active makes me feel good mentally and physically. We do lots of fun activities here at Bloomfield Court, and I’m especially enjoy the new rambling club. I’m looking forward to seeing what activities people in our community get up to in March.

Throughout the month, we’re encouraging residents and colleagues to track the time they spend moving. This aligns with NHS guidance, which recommends adults aged 65 and over do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week, or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity if they are already active, or a combination of both. 

Zest, our wellness and exercise programme, is also available for care home residents to access online with a new live exercise session taking place every week. The programme is designed to ensure residents have an energised and engaging way to stay active, regardless of physical ability, and goes a long way to help residents achieve their recommended target of physical activity. 

Nicki Rennalls, Manager of Bloomfield Court care home, said:

The care team at Bloomfield Court care home has organised a variety of inclusive activities and events for everyone to get involved with as part of Move into March. It’s a wonderful opportunity for residents and colleagues alike to exercise their bodies and minds while participating in meaningful activities and have fun!

Move into March is a great example of how our colleagues make a positive impact on our residents’ lives. If you want to make a difference to the lives of older people, we encourage you to check out our rewarding job opportunities. Anchor has a wealth of training and support in place to help colleagues develop, no matter what stage of their career.

There are plenty of ways you can join in with Move into March too. Whether it be taking a lunchtime walk, swimming, cycling to work or starting a new gym routine. Simply post your time spent moving and photos documenting your favourite ways to keep active throughout March on social media using #MoveIntoMarch.  

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