Updated on 9/10/11

Keeping Healthy in Kelsall

Several health-related businesses and activities in Kelsall and District are featured on this page. We would appreciate feedback from Kelsall's other healthcare businesses and healthy activities that would like to be featured on this site or would like us to include links to their own web sites. Please email information to our or phone John Hammond (01829-759235).

Don't forget that walking and the many sporting activities in the village also contribute to health!

Useful local and national health-related websites can be found here.

Circuit Training with Rob

A full body workout with Rob will improve your fitness, and give you :

Circuit training is held at Kelsall Community Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

Rob Eldridge dip.pt. Personal Trainer (07968 131393), synergylifestyle.org

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Pilates Classes

For muscle tone and flexibility why not try Pilates? Classes are held at Kelsall Community Centre, Kelsall Primary School, Ashton Village Hall, Duddon Village Hall and Utkinton Village Hall. Pilates teacher Fiona Enticott moved away from Kelsall in July 2010, but will be replaced by three other teachers in September:

(NHS GP referral trained, ptpilates.webs.com). Mondays at 9:30am and 10:30am at Kelsall Community Centre.
(Pilates teacher for 7 years, BSc in Sports Science and PE, 07746-968028). Tuesdays at 7:15pm and 8:15pm at Kelsall Primary School.
Vicky Robinson (chartered physiotherapist, trained in Pilates, 01829-751661). Mondays at 7:15pm and 8:15pm, Tuesdays at 2:00pm, Thursdays at 9:30am.

There's a lot of information about Pilates on the National Website.

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Salsa

Want to lift your spirits, get fit and have some fun as the long winter evenings draw in? Come to the NEW salsa classes every Thursday at Kelsall Primary School, Flat Lane, from 8.30 to 9.30pm, starting Thursday 3rd November. All are welcome - that means men as well as women and even men who think they have two left feet! Taught by Mike Mitchell from Chester's leading salsa school, Funky Salsa. A warm, welcoming atmosphere awaits you and laughter is guaranteed!

We really want to encourage lots of men to the classes, so we're offering guys FREE lessons for the month of November when we launch. Ladies - it's £5 per class for you! We hope this will be an ongoing class in Kelsall and we're very excited about it! If there is sufficient demand, we will be launching improvers' salsa to follow on from beginners' salsa. More info from or

Amanda Alexander (01829-752656 or 07739-692989)

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Scottish Dancing Group

Scottish Dancing tuition and social dancing takes place for two hours on a Wednesday evening from 8pm in the Community Centre, from September to May, under the excellent local tutelage of Sue Duckett of Kelsall. There is no age limit so long as you are willing to have a good time and have abundant enthusiasm. You don't have to bring a partner. There is no strict dress code, but light shoes are a distinct advantage. The object is to enjoy yourself, to keep fit and keep healthy, and to share in the invigorating rhythms of the music.
So if you feel you want to know more, please contact Ian Dingwell (01829-751975), Val Armstrong (01829-751867) or Rosie Humphreys (01829-752784) for more information, or come along on for a taster.

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St Philips Walking Group

St Philips Walking Group started way back in 1998 when a few people, led by George Wilson, the then parish lay reader, decided to introduce social walks, about once a month in the summer only. This has been maintained and expanded ever since, and in October 2005 the group celebrated its 50th walk. The group has visited many different places, both near Kelsall and further afield, including Snowdonia and Derbyshire. The average number on each walk has now grown into double figures. The pre-Christmas walk is particularly popular.The walks range from easy to moderate, nothing significantly strenuous for a reasonably fit person, and very healthy too! The group hasn't lost anyone yet! Anyone is welcome - please contact Brian Rischmiller on 01829-760548 if you are interested.

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