FAQ
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have to become a member of the Active Life Centre to take part in a class?
Whereabouts is the Active Life Centre?
Are there showers at the centre?
Can I get refreshments at the Centre?
Do you offer discounts for paying for my classes in advance?
Do you have disabled facilities?
Can anybody come to the classes offered at the Active Life Centre?
Do you have a policy of inclusion for people with disabilities to join Active Life Centre classes?
Can I do an exercise class in my lunchhour?
I haven’t exercised for years, can I start exercising at the Active Life Centre?



• Do you have to become a member of the Active Life Centre to take part in a class?

No, there are no membership fees. The classes are either paid weekly or in some cases you pay for a course of classes over a certain period.

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• Whereabouts is the Active Life Centre?

Directions on how to drive to us are on the contact us or how to find us pages. If you are coming by bus we are in Houndmills, on the no. 6 Bus route. You need to leave the bus at the stop by McMillans and walk down Houndmills Road, until Stephenson Road is on your right. The Centre is in Stephenson Road.

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• Are there showers at the centre?

Yes, the Active Life Centre is fully-equipped with male and female changing rooms with showers. There are separate changing rooms for under 16 boys and girls.

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• Can I get refreshments at the Centre?

There are drinks and refreshment machines and at certain times of the day the café is open. There will be an increased service in the café in the next few months.

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• Do you offer discounts for paying for my classes in advance?

Yes, it is possible to pay for some classes on a monthly basis and therefore pay a reduced rate, please contact our development team for further details.

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• Do you have disabled facilities?

Access to the centre is possible for wheelchair-users, there are disabled parking spaces and within the centre everything is at ground level. There are also disabled toilet and shower facilities.

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• Can anybody come to the classes offered at the Active Life Centre?

Please refer to the individual class explanations for details on specific classes. In general there are classes suitable for all ages and levels. Some of the daytime classes have been designed specifically for the over 55s, who are looking to improve their posture and balance with low impact exercise. Please contact our development team if you are unsure which class is right for you and we will be happy to help.

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• Do you have a policy of inclusion for people with disabilities to join Active Life Centre classes?

Yes, at this Centre we actively encourage inclusion in our classes, where possible. Please contact the development team to discuss this further, so that we can find the right solution for each individual. We are also open to offering classes in our studios for groups with specific needs, please contact us to discuss this further if you are interested.

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• Can I do an exercise class in my lunchhour?

Yes! At the Active Life Centre we have 40 mins Tums, Bums & Thighs classes for aerobic exercise and 40 mins Pilates classes to strengthen, balance and mobilize in the lunchhour. Specific details can be found on the adult class pages.

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• I haven’t exercised for years, can I start exercising at the Active Life Centre?

Yes of course! As long as you are medically fit, then we can find a low impact class to help you get started, please contact our development team for details.

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