Do you have problems or difficulties in using conventional swimming pools?
Arthritis Care Gateshead are holding a regular swimming sessions at Whickham Villa Health Club, Millfield Road, Whickham.
The health club has been designed specifically as an accessible space for people of all ages and abilities within a high quality and relaxing environment.
The swimming pool is kept at a constant warm temperature, "it's like getting into a warm bath" a member stated and the temperature in the changing rooms is also kept very warm.
The "Water Curtain" (pictured) is like having a water massage and can be turned on and off as required. Steps with handrails lead into the pool.
The changing rooms also feature a body dyer for those parts you may struggle to reach yourself and dry.
They also offer a Gym, Group Exercise, Flotarium and Beauty Treatments with an excellent café for lunch or coffee with Internet access.
Why not join us and meet other members with arthritis, benefit from exercise in a safe environment, make new friends over a coffee or pamper yourself with a beauty treatment or therapy.
Other facilities can be utilised depending on interest ie. Gym, Group Exercise, Compliomnetary Therapies.
If you are interested please call Allison (See our contacts page.) or come along to one of our branch nights on the first Monday of the month.
A group of Arthritis Care Gateshead Members/Friends recently had a trial session, comments:
Fantastic ~ Décor lovely and excellent cleanliness ~ Warm pool and brilliant water curtain Helpful, friendly staff and Friendly Arthritis Care Members who made me so welcome - Great lunch.
Discount Given to Arthritis Care Members for Health Club Packages.