Posted 3:45pm
It has been a while since we updated our blog here, and I keep meaning to do it more often, so I do apologise to all who read this.
We have definitely not been sitting about.
Firstly, we have now produced 22 of our weekly health packs (in fact 22 is being released this sunday night). They are an absolute privilege to produce, and the feedback is extraordinary.
In fact, we had a fantastic telephone call from Highbury Roundhouse, who told us they send it out on their whatsapp and other mediums, and that their users have commented on just how good it is. Humbling really.
Our fitness sessions continue to produce great results, and it has been commented on by one lady who is a carer for one of our company (Irene, who is recovering from a bad stroke). Her carer, Elaine, told us:
"there is definitely a gap in the market for your client group as you include the excluded. People of all different age groups and those who may have underlying medical health conditions, amongst others."
We welcome all ages and abilities, which is very important. We are currently trying to negotiate wuth Better Gyms again about using their studio space from November onwards.
In regards to that studio usage, we have applied to the Stronger Communities Fund, organised by the GLA, to cover the cost of the 15 weeks between November and the middle of February. Altogether we calculate we could provide 45 group sessions, as well as create nine videos a week - which would mean a grand total of 135 videos in all. Wow!! That could really help us out. It would also bring PT Dean back into our fold!!! yay!!
Finally, we had a cracking Zoom chat with Jeremy Corbyn last Friday, and his senior caseworker Alex. We need to him to try and open doors for us into government - and in particular the Department for Work and Pensions, and maybe the Department of Health too. He listened to all we had to say, and has agreed to do so. Let's see what occurs. We need seed funding!!!
