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25 Apr 2024
‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Supplier: GLL
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Kevin Ziants, aged 61, is an unpaid carer for his elderly mother-in-law
photo: GLL
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Because of these challenges, it’s essential, experts maintain, for carers to take part in some form of exercise, no matter how gentle, to destress and maintain their mental and physical wellbeing.
Edgeware resident Kevin Ziants, aged 61, is an unpaid carer for his elderly mother-in-law. He unwinds from the pressures of his role by taking part in regular sports and games at Burnt Oak and Copthall leisure centres – thanks to the benefits of his ‘FAB’ card.
FAB cards are available to any Barnet residents who are carers, foster carers or who have come through the care system themselves. The card offers free swimming in any of Barnet’s leisure centres and discounts of up to 50% on other classes and activities.
Kevin is so chuffed with his card that he visits his local facilities four or five times a week. “I attend multi-sports sessions where you can choose from Pickleball, table tennis or short tennis. You just pick up a racquet and join in with whatever’s available!” he explains. “I also lead a walking football group. I love netball though I’m usually the only male there but I don’t mind! Sometimes, my wife comes with me if she’s not working.
“Taking part in all these sports gives me a positive purpose and something to look forward to every day.”
Barnet leisure centres are run by charitable social enterprise GLL under the ‘Better’ brand. Find out what a FAB card can offer here.
Apply for a FAB card here.
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Supplier: GLL
London UK
Established in 1993, GLL is the largest UK-based charitable social enterprise delivering leisure, health and community services. We operate over 145 public sport and leisure centres and 27 libraries (including three prison libraries) in partnership with over 30 local councils, public agencies and sporting organisations. Our leisure facilities enjoy more than 39 million visitors a year with over 450,000 members. Alongside our core leisure and library divisions, we operate in sport and legacy development, health intervention and education - as well as offering the GLL Sports Foundation, one of the largest independent support programmes for talented young athletes in the UK.
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www.gll.org
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