The Committee has been discussing when and how the Centre might reopen, and is closely monitoring what other MS Therapy Centres are doing. There is no target reopening date yet, but it will be several weeks away at least. Whenever it is, we know it will have to have a very different look and feel about it. Perhaps the biggest question is the ability and willingness of staff, therapists, volunteers and members to adapt to the Centre’s “new normal”. Watch this space.
May 100 club winners
John Morris, 1st prize
Joel Baldwin, 2nd prize
Babs Copley, 3rd prize
Well done
Home Exercise film 6 now ready
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| Play now Dear Readers, Our 6th Home Exercise film is now available: Strength & Balance with Lucie Bowley. This session was recorded at home after lockdown and edited by us, which is why it looks a little different to the previous films. In this easy to follow class you will warm up your whole body, do an endurance section to work your heart and then finish with some stretches to cool down. You won’t need any equipment apart from a sturdy chair and some water to drink! The orange button will take you directly to the video. We always enjoy hearing from people how they are getting on with the films, or if you would like to take a short film of yourself doing the exercises we would love to see that too! Our colleagues at Age UK national (London) have asked if we have anything we could send them to use nationally to show what people are doing around the country to stay active whilst at home. This can help us to make the case for receiving additional funding. If you would like to send any feedback or a film clip, please send it to gg@ageukoxfordshire.org.uk Please do feel free to share these emails and films with anyone you think would enjoy them! With very best wishes, Generation Games |
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Home Exercise film 5 now ready
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| Dear Readers, Our 5th Home Exercise film is now available: Tai Chi with Carol Doherty. This week we have a 14 minute Tai Chi session for you that can be done seated or standing. You will be mobilising the whole body using a combination of simple repeated movements that the teacher explains in a practical and easy to understand way. Tai Chi can help to improve balance and coordination as well as being excellent for mental health and calming the mind. The below orange button will take you directly to the video. Please do feel free to share these emails and films with anyone you think would enjoy them! With very best wishes, Generation GamesPlay now |
Home Exercise film 4 now ready
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| Dear Readers, Our Home Exercise film 4 is now published: Strength & Balance with Carol Doherty. This week’s session focuses on exercises to strengthen arms, legs and core as well as exercises to help maintain and improve balance. The below orange button will take you directly to the video (27 mins). Please do feel free to share these emails and films with anyone you think would enjoy them! With very best wishes, Generation GamesPlay now |
Charity Fundraising
Did you know you can support the MS Therapy Centre by shopping through https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/
How does it work?Just start your online shopping first at easyfundraising, then shop as normal. Retailers will then make a small donation to say “thank you”. There are 4,112 retailers to choose from. Its 100% free to use.
Under Search for a cause type in ‘Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Oxfordshire’
So far we have raised over £700.
Please share with your friends and family.
Resignation of Chair
Due to health reasons, Keith Beswick has sadly had to resign as Chair. Keith has been an active Trustee and he will be a great loss to the Centre and Committee. Andy Gower has very kindly stepped into the breach until the next AGM. I’m sure you, as I, would like to thank Keith for everything he has done for OMSTC.
Home Exercise film 3 now ready!
| Today, we published the third film in the series: Home Exercise, Tai Chi on our website www.generationgames.org.uk. The below orange button will take you directly to the video (17 mins). This week’s class is Tai Chi, providing easy repeating moves that anyone can do, at whatever level suits them – seated or standing. Each movement is simple in itself, but the combination of movements works to exercise the whole body, improving balance and coordination and allowing joints to move through their natural range. Trials of Tai Chi have proved it effective in helping heart health, lung issues and pain management, as well as giving mental relief. If you’ve never tried Tai Chi, this could be an opportunity. With very best wishes, Generation Games P.S.: If you happen to be listening to BBC Radio Oxford today you may hear this film mentioned! Play now |
Very Sad News
Brenda Fewings passed away today (10th). She had a mini stroke a few weeks ago but was only in hospital for a day then returned to the care home. She developed pneumonia and unfortunately passed away. Our condolences go to Geoff and to the rest of their family. With the current covid-19 situation, only 10 family members can attend the funeral. We will miss you Brenda and are here for you Geoff.
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Many thanks
Dave Webb
Trustee
