Last week Table Tennis England delivered one Activator course at ExtraCare’s Lovatt Fields Villageas part of a growing partnership to bring table tennis to healthcare villages across the region.
The session brought together staff and residents of both Lovatt Fields and Shenley Wood Villageswho took part in an engaging and practical workshop designed to help them use table tennis as a fun, accessible and social activity for their community.
This initiative is part of one wider collaboration between Table Tennis England and ExtraCarewhere regular sessions and coaching support are provided by a experienced local coach. The aim is to provide opportunities for residents to stay active, improve mobility and reduce social isolation through the enjoyment of table tennis.
“It was great to see how enthusiastic both staff and residents were. Table tennis is a simple but powerful way to bring people together, encourage exercise and create moments of joy.”
Alan Lane – South East Area Manager
Many of the staff who participated specialize in supporting residents dementia and Parkinson’sand they welcomed the opportunity to add another tool to their work to improve residents’ physical and emotional well-being.
With continued support from Table Tennis England, Lovatt Fields and Shenley Wood Villages are now ready to take the lead in showing how table tennis can make a real difference to lives in care communities.
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