{"id":622,"date":"2017-04-09T19:23:09","date_gmt":"2017-04-09T19:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happyvalley.org.uk\/?page_id=622"},"modified":"2025-11-04T20:55:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T20:55:27","slug":"classes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/happyvalley.org.uk\/?page_id=622","title":{"rendered":"Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Skills<\/a><\/strong>:  Dancing<\/a> | Women’s Self Defence<\/a> | Bollington ‘University’<\/a> | Languages<\/a> | Embroidery<\/a> | Computer Classes<\/a> | Cooking<\/a> |
\nFitness<\/a><\/strong>: Move Well ~<\/a> | Yoga \/ Pilates<\/a> | Karate<\/a> | Bokwa<\/a> | Buggyfit<\/a> | Pilates<\/a> | Kickboxing<\/a> | Dancing<\/a> |
\nMusic<\/a><\/strong>: Piano<\/a> | Sambamba drumming<\/a> |<\/p>\n

This page provides a focal point for classes of all kinds beyond formal schooling. Fees are payable for most of these classes; do ask about these before you join a class.
\nPlease check the Sport & Leisure<\/a> page for the non-class sporting activities and for swimming lessons.<\/p>\n

After school clubs<\/a> | Pre-school groups<\/a><\/p>\n

Skills <\/a>classes<\/h1>\n

<\/a>Ballroom Dancing Classes<\/h2>\n

Contact: Peter J Bailey, DanceTech Ballroom Academy
\nBollington Civic Hall<\/a>, Palmerston Street<\/a>, Bollington
\nTel: 07742 104405<\/a>
\nEmail<\/a>
\nWeb site<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

There is a charge for these sessions.<\/em><\/p>\n

‘Strictly’ Dance Classes for Children<\/h2>\n

Contact: Peter J Bailey, DanceTech Ballroom Academy
\nBollington Civic Hall<\/a>, Palmerston Street<\/a>, Bollington
\nTel: 07742 104405<\/a>
\nEmail<\/a>
\nWeb site<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Children’s BALLROOM & FREESTYLE dance lessons.
\nEvery Friday after school. Please call 07742 104405 or email<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Footloose Dance Academy<\/h2>\n

Contact: Footloose Dance Academy
\nBollington Civic Hall<\/a>, Palmerston Street<\/a>, Bollington
\nTel: 07535 410709<\/a>
\nWeb site<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

There is a charge for these sessions.<\/em><\/p>\n

Back to <\/a>Ballet<\/h2>\n

Leader: Nikki Knight-Barnett
\nBollington Health & Leisure<\/a>, Heath Road<\/a>, Bollington Cross
\nTel: 01625 574774<\/a>
\nTel: (Nikki) 07763 755438<\/a>
\nThursdays, 2pm<\/p>\n

Designed for children aged 2 and 3. Must be accompanied by an adult.<\/em><\/p>\n

Women’s <\/a>Self Defence<\/h2>\n

Contact: 0800 0435203<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturdays 4.30 to 5.30pm, at St. John’s School<\/a>, Grimshaw Lane <\/a><\/p>\n

Bollington<\/a> ‘University’<\/h2>\n

Bollington Arts Centre, Wellington Road<\/a>, Bollington<\/p>\n

A variety of classes are organised and run at the Arts Centre, known colloquially as Bollington ‘University’. Check the web site for details<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Foreign <\/a>Language Classes<\/h3>\n

Email<\/a>
\nWeb site<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Spanish, French conversation and Italian. See web site for details.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Embroidery Class<\/h2>\n

Bollington Arts Centre, Wellington Road<\/a>, Bollington
\nContact: 01625 560459<\/a><\/p>\n

For beginners and advanced, held at the Arts Centre on Mondays.<\/em> <\/p>\n

Computer<\/a> Classes<\/h2>\n

Bridgend Centre, 104 Palmerston Street<\/a>, Bollington, Macclesfield SK10 5PW 
\nTel: 01625 576311<\/a>
\nEmail<\/a>
\nWeb site<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Computer classes are held on Tuesdays, 10am to 3.30pm.<\/p>\n

Computer ‘Buddy’ Sessions (one to one computer skills sessions) are held at Bollington Library<\/a> on Tuesdays, contact: 01625 378266<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cooking<\/a> classes<\/h1>\n

‘Cooking with Jinny<\/strong>‘
\nJinny Chivers
\nWeb site: Cooking With Jinny – cooking school<\/a>
\nEmail<\/a> 
\nTel: 0781 3324984<\/a> <\/p>\n

Cooking classes in your own home or premises, or at Adlington Village Hall, Mill Lane, Adlington. All details on the web site.<\/p>\n

Fitness <\/a>Classes<\/h1>\n

Move <\/a>Well ~<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\n\n

Physiotherapist: Hannah Atkin<\/span>
\nBollington Health & Leisure<\/a>, Heath Road<\/a>, Bollington Cross <\/span>
\nTel: (Hannah) 07495 746319<\/a><\/span>
\nEmail <\/a><\/span>
\nWeb site<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Strengthening, movement patterns and body awareness, balance, coordination and functional exercises all in one class – led by physiotherapist Hannah Atkin.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Mamas Who Move<\/h2>\n

Leader: Lucy Yates
\nBollington Arts Centre, Wellington Road<\/a>, Bollington
\nContact:
\nTel: 07720 089712<\/a>
\nEmail<\/a>
\nMessenger: Lucy Yates
\nWeb site<\/a><\/span> 
\nFacebook<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

We welcome mums\/dads and their babies who are struggling to find time to workout while looking after a little one. Classes are gentle circuit style workouts that focus on those all important legs, bums and tums. We go at your pace and focus on our mental as well as physical wellbeing. Message me for more info. <\/em><\/p>\n

Classes are Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:30, Bollington Arts Centre, Wellington Road. <\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>Yoga \/ <\/a>Pilates<\/h2>\n

\"Bollington<\/a><\/p>\n

Bollington Yoga<\/strong>, classes led by qualified instructors at
\n104 Palmerston Street<\/a>, Bollington, Macclesfield SK10 5PW
\nContact:
\nTel: 07476 053453<\/a>
\nEmail<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> 
\nWeb site<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

Wide variety of classes – see the page!<\/a><\/p>\n

Yoga<\/h2>\n

Yoga classes with Sarah at 
\nWater Street Family Hub, Water Street<\/a>, Bollington 
\nTel: 07577 777440<\/a> <\/p>\n

Fridays 18:00 Rocket Yoga 
\nSundays 10:30 Ashtanga Vinyasa<\/em> <\/p>\n

Yoga<\/h2>\n

Yoga classes with Deborah at 
\nBollington Arts Centre, Wellington Road<\/a>, Bollington
\nTel: 07772 967746<\/a>
\nEmail<\/a> 
\nWeb site<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

Tuesday evening 19:00-21:00 Hatha Yoga
\nThursday evening 19:00-21:00<\/em> <\/p>\n

Yoga<\/h2>\n

Yoga classes with Deborah at 
\nBollington Civic Hall, Palmerston Street<\/a>, Bollington, Macclesfield SK10 5PW 
\nTel: 07772 967746<\/a>
\nEmail<\/a> 
\nWeb site<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

Friday 12:30-13:30 Chair Yoga<\/em> 
\nFriday afternoon 13:30-14:45<\/em><\/p>\n

Pilates<\/h2>\n

HB Fitness
\nTel: 07837 951642<\/a>
\nWeb site<\/a><\/span>
\nFacebook<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Improving posture, core strength, mobility<\/em>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Kick<\/a>boxing<\/h2>\n

Instructor: Dave Stewart
\nBollington Health & Leisure<\/a>, Heath Road<\/a>, Bollington Cross
\nTel: 07845 936592<\/a>
\nFacebook<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

North West Chinese Kickbo<\/strong>xing club<\/strong> has a class at Bollington Health & Leisure<\/strong>,
\nTuesdays 8.00pm. <\/span><\/p>\n

\n

This is a great opportunity for beginners. Come and give it a try – all welcome and it’s pay as you train, no upfront costs or joining fees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Karate<\/a> <\/h2>\n

Email<\/a><\/p>\n

Meetings on Mondays evenings at the Scout Hut (Albert Road<\/a>).<\/em><\/p>\n

Bokwa<\/a> Classes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"bokwa\"<\/td>\nLeader: Wendy Reid
\nLocation: Various, see below
\nMobile: 07515 385774<\/a>
\nEmail<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

BOKWA<\/a><\/span> is an energetic and exciting dance class that combines cardio conditioning, strength training and flexibility. It integrates customary African dance with boxing manoeuvres, Capoeria<\/a><\/span> and Dance Steps. Bokwa fitness is exciting, energetic, exhilarating and constantly remains challenging, however is tailored for every type of individual to boost fitness and assist with weight loss.<\/em><\/p>\n

Classes take place at Bollington Civic Hall on Wednesdays 7.15-8.15pm, and at St John’s School on Fridays from 7.15 – 8.15pm.<\/em><\/p>\n

Buggyfit<\/a> Classes<\/h2>\n

Bollington Recreation Ground, Adlington Road<\/a>, Bollington, Macclesfield SK10 5JT<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Leader: Wendy Reid
\nMobile: 07515 385774<\/a>
\nEmail<\/a><\/p>\n

Buggyfit is the ultimate fitness class for new Mums wanting to get back in shape after their new arrival. This power walking class, with strengthening and toning exercises is proving to be the answer to shifting postnatal weight and re-toning your body after giving birth. This one hour workout enables you to meet new friends, and baby\/toddlers come too!<\/em><\/p>\n

Buggy fit classes will run in all weathers unless the Met Office advises to stay at home. “It’s more than just a walk in the park!”<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Classes include …
\n<\/em>Bollington Recreation Ground: weekly 9.30 – 10.30am<\/em><\/p>\n

Also in Macclesfield …
\n<\/em>West Park, Macclesfield: weekly 10 – 11am<\/em><\/p>\n

Armchair <\/a>Dancing<\/h2>\n

Tutor: Lewis Bailey
\nVenue: Bridgend Centre, Palmerston Street, Bollington
\nWhen: Friday afternoons at 2pm, duration 45 minutes
\nTel: 01625 576311<\/a> 
\nEmail<\/a> <\/p>\n

A fun and inclusive dance class which is adapted for adults of all abilities and can be taken seated throughout if required. The class includes lots of stretches for the body, exercises to help with coordination, and movement to music.<\/em><\/p>\n

Ihulahoop<\/a> Aerobics Classes for Adults<\/h2>\n

Tutor: Sarah Pineger
\nMobile: 07921 138316<\/a>
\nEmail<\/a><\/p>\n

Bollington Methodist Church, Wellington Road<\/a>
\nFriday night 7pm \u2013 8pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beginners are welcome and hoops are provided. Whether you want to trim up your lovely, but stubborn tummy & body, learn to move & dance in a whole new way or impress your friends with your new amazing tricks, hula hoop dance & aerobics sessions are for you.<\/em><\/p>\n

Sarah says “I learnt to hoop when I was 35 and it has helped me go from a size 18 to a size 12. You’ll love it!”<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Swimming<\/a> Courses<\/h2>\n

A wide variety of swimming and other physical exercise courses are available at the Bollington Leisure Centre<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Music<\/a> <\/h1>\n

Piano<\/a> Tuition<\/h2>\n

Tutor: Pam Dooley
\nTel: 01625 572039<\/a>
\nEmail<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Pam specialises in one to one tuition usually at her house in Kerridge.<\/em><\/p>\n

Sambamba<\/a> Drumming<\/h2>\n

Dog & Partridge Inn<\/a>, 97 Palmerston Street<\/a>, Bollington, Macclesfield SK10 5JX<\/p>\n

See web page for details<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Weekly group learning and practice sessions for this popular band. Plenty of time for new joiners!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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