Cancer therapy group opens in Buckie

EXERCISE and therapeutic gardening groups are being held for those affected by cancer in Buckie and across Moray.

Macmillan, in partnership with Moray Council, is running group exercise classes in Elgin, Buckie and Keith. Gentle movement sessions, similar to tai chi, are being held in Elgin, as are long and short walking sessions.

Keith-based environment charity Reap will be delivering therapeutic gardening sessions as part of the Macmillan Move More project too.

The classes are open to all affected by cancer, with additional classes in Buckie and Keith beginning yesterday (Monday).

Macmillan Move More development officer, Caroline Van Der Heiden, said all attendees will receive a warm welcome.

“Anyone that’s interested can contact us to get a referral form, we’ll then book an assessment with the instructor and draw up an appropriate exercise programme that’s suited to their needs. Classes are free for 12 weeks, and individuals can refer in at any time.”

To start the referral process, contact movemore@moray.gov.uk or call (01343) 563642.

Sessions details are: Group exercise (circuits) Moray College, Elgin, Monday 7pm-8pm; North Church hall, Buckie, Monday 11am-12noon; Community Centre, Elgin, Tuesday 10.30am-11.30am; Longmore Hall, Keith, Wednesday 2.15am-3.15pm. Gentle movement: The Oaks, Elgin Monday 1.45pm-2.45pm. Macmillan friendly walking: Library, Cooper Park, Elgin, Wednesday 12noon-12.45pm (long), 1.15pm-1.35pm (short). Therapeutic gardening: Maryhill Health Centre, Elgin, Monday 2pm-4pm

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