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EXTEND

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What is EXTEND?

EXTEND is an exercise programme that is designed for men and women over 60 or less able people of all ages. The courses comprise of recreational movement to music which helps stimulate physical and mental health, promotes independence, and helps individuals overcome loneliness and isolation.

How does it help?

EXTEND plays a large part in the Falls Pathway. The carefully tailored exercises can help build strength, flexibility and mobility, helping in both recovery and prevention of falls, rehabilitation, osteoporosis and stroke management.

Where is it running?

Courses are running across Coventry. Current course times can be found below:


Community-based sessions

VenueAddressPostcodeDayTimeInstructor
Lawrence SandersRadfordCV6 1HHMonday10.00am - 11.30amMarva Al Annassri
Warwick RowCity CentreCV1 4DXTuesday10.15am - 11.15amVijay Kumar
Tuesday ClubHillfieldsCV1 4GFTuesday2.00pm - 3.00pmMarva Al Annassri
St. John VianneyMount Nod WayCV5 7GXWednesday10.00am -11.00amVijay Kumar
Church of the Risen ChristWyken CV2 3AEThursday11.00am - 12.00noonEileen Woodfield
Govind CentreMoor StreetCV5 6EUThursday10.00am - 11.00amVijay Kumar
Warwick RowCity CentreCV1 4DXFriday10.15am - 11.15amVijay Kumar
Radford Community CentreJubilee Crescent, RadfordCV6 3EXTuesday10.30am - 11.30amKim Brown
Stroke GroupSalvation Army CentreCV1 4AEWednesday10.30am - 11.30amKim Brown
Radford Community CentreJubilee Crescent, RadfordCV6 3EXFriday10.00am - 11.00amKim Brown
Leofric LodgeStokeCV2 4PRThursday11.00am - 12noonJackie Webb
Irish Society Extend ExerciseHill StreetCV1 4ANFriday10.30am - 11.30amKerry Burnett
Active for healthCoventry Sports CentreCV1 5RYTuesday1.00pm - 2.00pmEmily Preedy
Harry Caplan HouseThe Bridle Path, AllesleyCV5 9QSFriday11.15am - 12.15pmKim Brown
Stoke Health CCStoke HeathCV2 3JDThursday2.00pm - 3.00pmKerry Burnett

Housing with Care/Residential Setting - Closed Sessions


VenueAddressPostcodeDayTimeInstructor
Skipton LodgeWykenCV2 3PLThursday10.30am - 11.30amMarva Al Annassri
Quinton LodgeCheylesmoreCV3 3HXThursday11.00am - 12noonMandy Perry
Bevan CourtCheylesmoreCV3 5JBMonday2.00pm - 3.00pmCarol Donnely
Farmcote LodgeAldermans GreenCV6 1SDTuesday10.30am - 11.30amMarva Al Annassri
Knightlow LodgeWillenhallCV3 3HHWednesday2.00pm - 3.00pmKim Brown
Poppy CourtWillenhallCV3 3DNMonday11.00am - 12noonJackie Webb
Alexander HouseBell GreenCV2 1BSAlternates11.00am - 12noonKelly Daroch

Coundon Day Centre

CoundonCV6 1GBMonday13.45pm - 14.45pmEmma Preedy
Ben Day CentreHumber RoadCV3 1LLWednesday11.00am - 12noonKashmira Chahal
Marsh HouseWalsgraveCV2 2NEMonday11.00am - 12noonKerry Burnett
Copthorne LodgeKeresley CV6 2EEMonday11.00am - 12noonKerry Burnett
George Rowley HouseCanleyCV4 8HGThursday11.00am - 12noonKerry Burnett
Frank Walsh HouseHillfieldsCV1 4GFTuesday11.00am - 12noonCarol Donnely
Henry CourtHolbrooksCV6 4DTFriday10.30am - 11.30amJackie Webb
Bariatric GroupWisdom CentreCV2 2DX Monday6.00pm - 7.00pmKerry Burnett


How much does it cost?

Extend session fees vary according to the tutor. Charges can be between £1.50 and £2.50.

How do I join?

Contact the team directly or visit your local GP to be referred.

Is it safe?

All EXTEND sessions are run by EXTEND qualified tutors. They have completed a 12 week exercise course which is delivered by EXTEND and accredited by REPs.

EXTEND tutor training

We also offer FREE EXTEND training.  The course runs for 12 weeks and leads to a REPs level 3 qualification. There are always positions available so anybody interested should contact the Health and Physical Activity team on: 024 7683 3148.

For more information please contact:

Simon Proctor - EXTEND Coordinator
Tel: 024 7683 2481
Mobile: 07930 328721
E-mail: beactivebehealthy@coventry.gov.uk

Get in touch

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