Line dancing, ten pin bowling and tai chi are just some of the activities on offer as part of the Fit and Bhealthy@60 Project.

The aim of this project is to introduce a range of activities and exercise for the over sixties in bpha's retirement schemes. The project came about through feedback from tenants and the response to a short-term project called "Dance To Music".

The partners for the project are Sport England, The Primary Care Trust and Bedford Borough Council. The group's aim is to offer activities that improve the quality of life and independence for residents and members of the community and help them enjoy life through improved health and mobility. An afternoon session has recently started at a local community centre and this has also proved to be very popular.

bpha supported the project co-ordinator to train for a YMCA qualification in movement to music, exercise for older adults, GP referral and fitness knowledge.

For more information, please call 01234 221386.