Spirifit

12/04/2024

For anybody that hasn’t been at class this week, due to treatment for my chest issue my operation has been postponed and will no longer be taking place next week.

This means classes will be with me as normal in the coming weeks. I do have a new date but also my chest is not yet better so whilst I’m hoping no further delays, it’s not out of realms of possibility.

29/03/2024

I've spoken to all classes this week so time for the general post for anybody who has been unable to come this week.

In a few weeks time I going in for a minor operation (hernia repair) that will see me unable to dance, teach or undertake any strenuous activity for a minimum of 6 weeks. Whilst I am doing my best to ensure all classes are covered and disruptions are minimal various complications mean I'm not able to plan too far in advance just now.

The fabulous Lou Wilkinson will be looking after my Tuesday and Friday classes through most of April and we are just waiting on shifts to be confirmed for her so we can look at May. I have yet to find a cover for my Monday night classes.

Given this, I have added what classes I can to April on Gymcatch (link to website in comments for anybody who wants to bookmark and double check) and will update further as soon as I can. For easy reference, below are the dates I can confirm.

Friday 5th April - 9:30 Zumba & 10:30 Zumba Gold at Egglescliffe Community Centre with Lou

Operation date - Friday 19th April
From this date onwards Lou will cover 9am Zumba and 11am Zumba Gold on Tuesdays and 9:30am Zumba and 10:30am Zumba Gold. Monday night Fiesta Fitness unconfirmed.

Friday 26th April - Both Zumba & Zumba Gold CANCELLED

May dates - TBC

As soon as I have further info on May and/or Monday night classes I will update this post. If all goes well I should be allowed back to classes from the start of June.

I'd like to thank everybody this week for your concern and well wishes. It's my first time being sliced and having general anaesthetic, so a little nervous, but it's a quick and boringly common procedure so as long as I behave afterwards (and my current inability to breathe doesn't force the date to be pushed back 😬) I'm sure all will be fine.

14/03/2024

FRIDAY 15TH MARCH

Classes will be on at Egglescliffe Community Centre in the morning. I, perhaps foolishly, will be making a second attempt to ease back to some physical activity so expect you to sweat whilst I sit back and wave my arms at you all a bit 😝 as usual, if I fall over or double up in a coughing fit, just crack on (you hardly pay attention to me on a normal day anyways 🤣)

See you in the morning!

12/03/2024

ZUMBA GOLD CANCELLED TODAY AT Egglescliffe Community Centre

Very sorry for short notice, had hoped I would sleep the worst of it off but my attempts to ease back to normality from Friday with a dance competition on Sunday have not been received well by my body and I've had a bit of a backwards step with this bug/virus. I'm afraid I do not feel well enough (not want to pass this on seeing as it hasn't passed as I thought) to teach Zumba Gold today and w be as not able to get a cover.

I will sort Gymcatch out shortly for anybody who booked and paid online and as always any direct pre-payments will be carried forward for you.

As I haven't been able to see my Tuesday class since I first broached this a couple of weeks ago, I just wanted to confirm that from April 2nd the Tuesday class will start at the earlier time of 11am and finish at 11:45am. This is due to a change in my schedule of both earlier classes and work commitments in my full time job. I know this was fine with those I spoke to at the time but hope it will work for everyone. Please do contact me if you have any questions or concerns about the change of time.

Sorry again. Believe me, if I could even potter and croak at you over the music I'd be there 😞

Simon

04/03/2024

CLASS UPDATE

Whilst I am feeling a lot better the cough has settled on my chest, with horrendous fits that are flooring me and partly affecting my breathing. Aside from not being pleasant to be around, it also limits my ability to project for vocal cues.

Therefore I am taking another couple of days rest away from physical exercise.

There will be NO CLASS tonight at Marsh House Sports & Community Centre (I think I have already contacted everyone).

Zumba at Great Ayton WI and Zumba Gold at Egglescliffe Community Centre will be covered by Lou tomorrow.

VeraFlow folks, please check your messages, you have also been contacted directly and separately.

All being well I won’t die when I return to my dance lessons on Wednesday and will be back at classes on Friday!

01/03/2024

CLASSES AT Egglescliffe Community Centre CANCELLED

Sorry folks, I am feeling really poorly this morning and no way I can teach. I’ll start messaging everybody shortly while I’m awake and will the necessary updates on Gymcatch shortly. Refund credits will be issued to those who booked online and payments made directly will be carried forward to the next available session.

Please spread the word as I always manage to miss somebody!

16/01/2024

GREAT AYTON

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no Zumba or VeraFlow at the WI hall in the morning. Emails have just gone out to all who were booked on and text messages will go out to all regular attendees at a reasonable time.

Apologies for the short notice.

Currently plan to run Zumba Gold at 11:30 at Egglescliffe as normal.

28/12/2023

Poking my head out from the post-Christmas haze …

Hope you all had a wonderful few days with loved ones.

Very much looking forward to some enforced movement again in the morning - classes are ON AS NORMAL tomorrow at Egglescliffe Community Centre:

9:30 Zumba
10:30 Zumba Gold

Whether you’re a regular at these classes, at other classes or have never been, everyone is welcome for a wiggle and a giggle (I promise I won’t bring my 12 g**s 😜).

Book online at SpiriFit.co.uk or come along and pay £5 on the door.

All classes back to normal from Tuesday 2nd Jan.

Specialising in dance-based programs, we offer a variety of fitness classes across the Tees Valley. Our aim is to unite physical, mental and emotional fitness and wellbeing by bringing communities together and making fitness fun and accessible for everyone.

09/10/2023

FREEEEEEEDDDOOOOOOOOOMMM!

At last, feeling almost back to normal and free of plague.

All classes back to normal with me this week and our postponed 2-hour mashup celebration will go ahead on Sunday

🤩🥳😍🎉🤩😁

05/10/2023

Ahhh, doing this just now brought back memories …

Now if those memories can kindly f*$@ off back to 2020-2021 and let me not be poorly anymore I would be most grateful 😝🙄

I’ll contact venue and everybody who normally attends directly over my lunch break, but there will be no classes tomorrow at Egglescliffe Community Centre.

12/06/2023

Can’t wait to get sweaty tonight after almost 2 weeks away from classes!

Bring water and towels for sure tonight, ladies, it will be warm at Marsh House.