Community Support Programmes
Our current programmes support many groups from our local community. Developing health and wellbeing, using various forms of strength training as the catalyst to develop social interaction, to meet new people, make new friends and for health and wellbeing benefits. And of course to have fun and enjoy social exercise.
Click here to view and sign up to our current programme
Please email office@strengthacademy.wales to enquire about further information and how to book.
A medical and consent form will need to be completed before the first session at this link: For Adults https://www.strengthacademy.wales/medical-form-adult/ For U18’s https://www.strengthacademy.wales/medical-form-18-and-under/
Make a donation to our local giving page here
Parkinson’s Strength Group
This programme is funded by Parkinson’s UK.
Sessions are held on Monday & Friday at 10.30am
Sessions are delivered in very laid-back, personable way, creating a culture, environment and atmosphere where socialising and connecting with other people is as big a part of each session as the actual physical exercise and strength conditioning
Sign up to our programme at the below link
Versus Arthritis Strength Group
An initiative in partnership with Versus Arthritis, collaborating with the Pembrokeshire based Versus Arthritis Service Co-ordinator.
Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 11.30am
Sign up to our programme at the below link
Dementia Friendly Fitness
For people living with Dementia, their families and/or carers. A funded programme, in collaboration with PAVS Dementia Supportive Communities Connector. With focus on improving cognition, reducing the risk of falls by improving strength and balance, providing opportunities for social interaction and reducing the feeling of isolation and raising self-esteem.
Evidence suggests that regular exercise may:-
Improve memory and slow down mental decline; Improve sleep; Help reduce anxiety or depression And help maintain skills for longer.
We are currently sourcing funding to restart this programme
Age Well Programme – Over 60’s Strength Group
Working in pairs and small groups, a sociable method of training for the elder generation. With focus on having fun, socialising, making friends, conversing and reminiscing. Muscle strengthening, balance, mobility and much more.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8.30am
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9.30am
Tuesday Thursday 10.30am
🔴Meet new people
🟢Make friends
🔴Socialise through fitness
🟢Work together
🔴Build health, fitness, wellbeing & confidence
🟢Create stronger communities
💻 Please sign up at this link
https://linktr.ee/SAW_Cymru
Initially funded by the People’s Health Trust using money raised through Health Lottery Wales.
People’s Health Trust is an independent charity investing in local communities to help create a society without health inequalities through funding, support and using evidence and learning to influence change. It works closely with six Community Interest Companies raising money through The Health Lottery.
Active Communities is a funding programme for local people
Active together
In collaboration with Pembrokeshire County Council and ‘Get Out Get Active EHE’ we offer health and fitness activities for families to take part in our activities together, inclusive of all ages. Focusing on extending community engagement of families with home educated children across Pembrokeshire.
Programme has come to an end. We are currently sourcing funding to restart.
Pembs Un-paid Carers
Switch off entirely from being a carer. Spend time focusing on health to bring short term respite, enjoyable new fitness challenges, personal success and the expenditure of energy.
Our sensitive, experienced and encouraging coaches are offering dynamically tailored training sessions to meet the varying needs of individuals of this new ‘Carers Fitness Group’ We deliver sessions in very laid-back, personable way, ensuring all needs are met.
We pride ourselves on creating a culture, environment and atmosphere where socialising and connecting with other people is as big a part of each session as the actual physical exercise and strength conditioning. Step away from your carer’s role for a short while and become a part of the wider SAW family.
Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 10.30am
Health and Wellbeing extra curricular activities for Haverfordwest High VC
Friday afternoons at 2pm as part of the Haverfordwest High VC Health and Wellbeing programme, delivering sessions for students from year 7 up, during term time.
Programme has come to an end. We are currently sourcing funding to restart.
Health & Wellbeing Learning Difficulties Innovation Fund
Tuesday and Thursday at 12.30 working with members from Value Independence and also individuals with Learning Difficulties
Programme has come to an end. We are currently sourcing funding to restart.
Raise the bar
Free Saturday sessions for youths to benefit from taking part in weightlifting activities and strength activities. A free programme supporting 11-16 year olds and those from low income families.
Saturday’s at 10am
Sign up to our programme at the below link
Us Girls
Female-only sessions, fun and inspiring activities, wellbeing, confidence and empowerment. Free for 11-16 year olds.
Funded by Street Games and Welsh Government Winter of Wellbeing.
Programme has come to an end. We are currently sourcing funding to restart.
Sport Pembs Strength programme
Welsh Government Winter of Wellbeing initiative in partnership with Sport Pembrokeshire, supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing by creating opportunity for them to stay active and have fun.
These activities are important for young people to develop their skills to strengthen their social, emotional and physical wellbeing.
Programme has come to an end. We are currently sourcing funding to restart.
Future Programmes
We are currently applying for funding to deliver a full weekly time table of community support programmes, developing the above pilot programmes and working with new partners to deliver many new activities for other groups.
