The British Red Cross offers a range of first aid courses covering various life saving skills that are suitable for everyone. They offer a simplified way of learning basic first aid skills and a range of certificated courses to treat adults. They also offer first aid courses designed to treat babies and children of 0-5 years. Courses range from two hours to seven hours depending on the number of first aid topics covered. You don’t need to have any previous first aid knowledge or experience as their public courses include lots of practical exercises to give you confidence in dealing with a real life emergency.
Watersports social enterprise based in south west Cornwall aims to use watersports as a means of improving health and wellbeing, especially of the disadvantaged. Fully qualified surf instructors and complementary therapists. Suitable for all. Also Lottery funded beach walks and seaweed research. Free beachwalks for health and wellbeing across Penwith plus many beach cleans in association with Keep Britain Tidy.
The Cornwall Healthy Living Centre aims to provide a vehicle for health professionals, voluntary and community sector organisations and individuals to work together to improve health and well-being and reduce health inequality across Cornwall. They provide a proactive and holistic approach to tackling underlying health problems by linking health professionals, health based organisations and individuals through the following schemes: GP Recommendation Scheme; Central Information and Support Scheme; Volunteer Recruitment Scheme; Well-being Activities.
The Penwith and Kerrier group of Conwall Ramblers covers the west of Cornwall from Portreath on the north-west coast, west to Land’s End, easterly along the south coast, around the Lizard peninsula and up to and including the Helford river estuary. The landscape is varied with the coast path, beaches, harbours, archaeological sites, old mining sites, open moors and hidden valleys. They have a walk at least once a week all year round led by local leaders.
CTC Cornwall is a "Local Group" of the CTC. A Local Group represents CTC members in a particular geographical area. In the case of CTC Cornwall this is the whole of Cornwall. Thus if you are a CTC Member living in Cornwall, you are automatically a member of CTC Cornwall. CTC Cornwall is in its infancy - the group was formed in March 2008. There is usually a ride from Penzance on a Sunday.
Penzance
Penwith Midweek Cycle Group
David Harvey
01736 365019
Penwith Midweek Cycling Group ride every Thursday morning from Penzance, usually meeting at St John's Hall.
Newlyn
Circle Dance
Mona
01736 361010
Community dances from around the world at the Newlyn Centre. Thursday evenings and alternate Tuesday mornings.
Shiva Shakti Dance
Suzannah Uren
07536 005857
Healing dance class for women on Wednesday evenings at the Newlyn Centre.
Pendeen
Dance Into Fitness
Caroline Shanche
07773 669667
Classes for the over 50s on Tuesday mornings at Pendeen WI Hall.
Penzance
The Big Dance Company www.thebigdancecompany.co.uk
Main studio in Penzance. Many different classes suitable from age 3 to adult.
Salsa @ the Source
01736 363236/711524
West Penwith Salsa on Wednesday 8.00-10.45pm at the Source in Penzance. Classes for beginners and the more experienced.
Carbis Bay
Shorin Ryu Karate Club http://www.shorinryukarate.co.uk
01736 796636
Beginners' courses at Carbis Bay Wednesday 7.30-9.30pm (also Connor Downs Womens Institute Hall). Male and female instructors in a friendly environment. First lesson free.
Tai Chi (yang form)
Steve Goodyear http://www.taichiunion.com
07714766901
Tai Chi Union advanced instructor Yang form (also Redruth).
Hayle
Judo
Hayle Judo Kwai
Sensei Richard 01736 740723
5-9 years on Tuesday evenings. 10-15 years and 16+ on Thursday evenings at The Downes, Foundry Hill, Hayle.
Marazion
Mayoshindo Karate
Clint - 01736 710296
Class at Marazion Hall on Tuesdays 7.00-8.00pm Juniors and 8.00-9.00pm seniors. Suitable for all levels. First session free.
Penzance
Grappling Club
Matthew Dollins - 01736 796636
James O'Hanllan - 01736 731828
Friday evenings at Penzance YMCA.
Dental Services
To access an NHS dentist
01872 354374 (Long waiting list!)
Dental Emergency
01872 354375
Mental health services
Community mental health teams for adults suffering from severe mental illness.
Available Monday to Friday 8.45am to 5.15pm
Penwith area: 01736 575555
Health walks in and around Penwith on Mondays and Thursdays. There are three levels: Level 1: Approx 45 – 60 min, suitable for those who do little or no physical activity at present and people restricted by mobility problems; Level 2: Approx 60 - 75 min, suitable for people who would like to increase their physical activity levels and those with minor mobility problems who walk at a moderate speed and are able to cope with moderate gradients; Level 3: Approx 60 - 90 min, suitable for people who already do a certain amount of physical activity and those who walk with a stronger pace and are able to cope with small hills.
The centre was opened in 1984 by a group of natural health practitioners to provide a centre where the public could be assured of a professional approach to complementary medicine. It has had charitable status since 1986 which enables it to provide not only therapy but also a general information service. All their practitioners are qualified and experienced. They also have a large, light and airy room which is used for talks, courses and weekend workshops.
Lelant
Kim Hopkins MARH
01209 831755
Lelant Village Hall. Monday mornings, Tuesday evenings, and Friday mornings.
Nancledra
Positive Posture Pilates
Alison McSally Hill BA PG Dip http://www.p-p-pilates.com ajmsally@gmail.com
07906 131726
Classes at Nancledra on Monday evenings and at St Hilary's School on Tuesday evenings. Suitable for all levels for health, wellbeing, and sport.
Penzance
Rebecca Francis http://www.pilatesofpenzance.com
01736368008 / 079070 600454
Small classes after an introductory consultation. Also retreats.
Pendeen
Pendeen Pilot Gig Club http://pendeengig.website.orange.co.uk
Dan Mugglestone 07866742987
Geoff and Jill Hoather 01736 786006
Debs Bassett-Harding 07739753327
All ages over 12 and all abilities. Regular training from Newlyn harbour all year round weather permitting.
Sennen
Cape Cornwall Pilot Gig Club http://www.capecornwallgigclub.co.uk
All welcome to social rowing at Sennen harbour. Also training and competitive events.
Traditionally surf schools have been male dominated and focused primarily on the needs of males. Many women of all ages have expressed that they wish to learn as single gender groups. Often there is less sense of embarrassment, or pressure of male dominance and this leads to a more relaxed and fun environment. The aim of Sirens Surf is to support women and girls to feel empowered and inspired by their own abilities. To be challenged by what the sea and what Cornwall has to offer in a safe supportive environment. There are small group sessions of a maximum of 8 females at a time to be able to give everyone the attention and time they need.
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St Just
Cape Cornwall Golf and Leisure Resort http://www.capecornwallgolfclub.co.uk enquiries@capecornwall.com
Cape Cornwall Road, St Just, Penzance, Cornwall TR19 7NL
01736 788611
Swimming pool is open to the public and available on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Welcoming Fitness run a website for freelance exercise instructors and dance teachers to advertise their own local community classes in Cornwall. You can look at the Find Classes page and see what's on in your area.
Here are the contacts that we know about for Yoga and Feldenkrais:
Goldsithney
Mira Love www.miralove.co.uk mira@miralove.co.uk
01736 71952
Gentle yoga, a holistic practise that can be applied in daily life. Classes at St Piran's Hall in Goldsithney on Wednesday mornings. Chair yoga for the less able bodied and laughter yoga workshops.
Hayle
Birthlight Yoga - Mandy Adams www.lovebabyyoga.co.uk mandy@lovebabyyoga.co.uk
07952 836190
Toddler, baby and pregnancy yoga classes; and birth rehearsal courses at the Passmore Edwards Institute in Hayle.
Hatha Yoga - Gwynn
01736 791784 / 07815 945695
Classes on Monday evenings and Tuesday and Friday mornings at the Passmore Edwards Institute in Hayle.
Ludgvan
Judy Van Dop
01736 360880
Teaches Iyengar Yoga through Penwith College and privately. Classes at Ludgvan School.
