Stay Steady and Active Event at Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre
Helping residents aged 60+ to maintain strength, balance, and independence
A previous Stay Steady and Active event. Picture: Hounslow Council
July 4, 2025
Older residents are being invited to take part in a special Stay Steady and Active event at Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre,.
The session is designed to support residents aged 60+ to maintain strength, balance, and independence. Visitors can take part in a wide range of free health and wellbeing activities throughout the day.
You are encouraged to drop in anytime on Tuesday, 23 July, between 10am and 2pm. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to guide participants through the activities.
There will be taster Otago strength & balance classes from 10.15 am until 2pm, expert advice from a physiotherapist, on-the-spot blood pressure checks, balance testing with the Health Outreach Team and access to a free swim session.
This one-day event has been coordinated by Stay Steady and Active in partnership with the Hounslow Borough Based Partnership, local health services, and community organisations. All activities are tailored for the over 60s and are designed to be supportive, social, and suitable for all fitness levels.
Resident Margaret, aged 90, recently attended a Stay Steady and Active event, where she did a simple balance test with the Hounslow Health Outreach Team. The test highlighted that Margaret would benefit from clinical support from the West London NHS Falls Prevention & Bone Health Service, and a referral was made on the day. Margaret was incredibly grateful for the help and support she received at the event, and she found out about a range of support services that could help her mobility needs.
The Stay Steady and Active programme helps older adults remain active, reduce the risk of falls, and feel more confident in their daily movement. It offers:
- A free 12-week strength and balance programme
- Regular exercise and dance classes
- Signposting to local physical activity opportunities
- A take-home Staying Steady balance test to help identify if further support is needed
For further details on Stay Steady and Active visit www.steadyandactive.co.uk.
Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre is at Chiswick High Road, TW8 0HJ.
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