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Whitley Wood Community Centre - Have a Go! 

 

Please note these sessions are currently postponed. We will update our webpage with further information in due course.

 

In partnership with Reading Borough Council, we're providing a series of classes for you to have a go at, at Whitley Wood Community Centre. 

The class timetable is available below. All classes are 45-minutes long and free to take part in.

Classes need to be booked to guarantee your space. 

For all classes, please wear trainers and suitable clothing which you can move easily in. Please bring a bottle of water with you. 

 

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Monday 20th April 2026 Whitley Wood Community Centre 10.45am - 11.30am Community Circuits Lisa Rotate through a series of exercises working different muscles, focussing on strength as well as cardiovascular fitness.   
Monday 11th May 2026 Whitley Wood Community Centre 10.45am - 11.30am Community Boxfit Lisa A high-energy fitness class inspired by boxing training, but without any physical contact. The class focuses on improving fitness, coordination, and stamina while providing a fun, stress-relieving workout suitable for all levels.
 
 
 
Postponed Whitley Wood Community Centre 10.45am - 11.30am Community Functional Fitness Lisa A functional fitness class is a workout designed to improve strength, balance, and mobility for everyday movements like lifting, bending, pushing, and reaching. It uses exercises that mimic real-life activities. Postponed
Monday 1st June 2026 Whitley Wood Community Centre 10.45am - 11.30am Community Pilates  Bob A low-impact workout focused on improving core strength, flexibility, posture, and overall body control.  
Monday 8th June 2026 Whitley Wood Community Centre 10.45am - 11.30am Community Legs, Bums & Tums (LBT)   A targeted fitness workout that focuses on toning and strengthening the lower body and core. Postponed
Monday 15th June 2025 Whitley Wood Community Centre 10.45am - 11.30am Community Zumba Maggie A Zumba class is a fun, high-energy dance fitness workout set to upbeat music, helping to improve cardiovascular fitness and coordination. The focus is on enjoyment and movement. Postponed
Monday 22nd June 2025 South Reading Leisure Centre 9am - Midday Community Welcome Lisa If you've enjoyed one or more of the classes over the last 6-weeks, then come along to our centre this morning to find out more about what's on offer. Have a tour of the centre and ask any questions.  Postponed
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