Category Archives: Exercise

A Cardio Tennis Taster – July 2026

Perhaps inspired by some great tennis at Wimbledon, in July a group of us took to our own local courts in Manor House Gardens for a Cardio Tennis taster.  Cardio Tennis is a really fun way to exercise and hit a tennis ball (well … sometimes) at the same time.  Anyone can take part from complete beginners to seasoned players.  The sessions are a great way to keep fit outdoors.  We enjoyed ourselves so much that we’re planning on some more sessions and if there is sufficient interest a regular slot.

STOP PRESS: We are delighted to say that we now have a regular slot on Fridays at 11 am, costing £11.50 per session.  Please contact Kay Dunham if you’d like to join the WhatsApp group for details of future sessions or to find out more.

“Great fun this morning.  Excellent teachers and lots of laughs as we missed balls!”

“Lots of fun n’fitness giving tennis a go with lovely coaches.  Game, Set and Match to Lee Green WI!”

“What fun this morning – thanks for organising it.  Look forward to another session.”

A return to the dabchicks – July 2026

An intrepid group of our outdoor swimmers took to the water again in Beckenham Place Park on a lovely sunny and warm day.  We thoroughly enjoyed a refreshing dip in pleasantly warm water, swimming and chatting with friends – just how does Caroline swim and talk at the same time and manage to keep afloat?!… Continue reading

Open air swim – February (yes February) 2026

A group of hardy WI members braved the water for an open air swim in the heated pool at Charlton Lido on a chilly February day.  Some had never swum in an Olympic size pool before and a 50m length seemed quite a long way!  Emerging invigorated and feeling very virtuous, everyone enjoyed a warm… Continue reading

Keeping fit with a champion!

Following Vicky Chapman’s popular talk  at our July 2024 meeting, Vicky invited us to her regular fitness sessions held at Old Colfeians Rugby Club each week.  Seven of us took part in Vicky’s first fitness session in October aimed at encouraging women to enjoy and improve our fitness.  Vicky is so supportive and enthusiastic she… Continue reading