Obviously we’ve all seen/heard news of changes in Covid guidelines coming through after lockdown. I’ve been absorbing detailed guidance from my professional body, Body Control Pilates, and considering the best way to proceed.

All group matwork classes will stay on Zoom until the end of term, up to the break for the Christmas holidays.

I’m discussing options concerning our Winter Wellness morning at Place Eight on 13th Dec and will keep those of you booked on informed asap.

I’m not planning on re-opening the Equipment Studio at Westfield Farm until the New Year due to personal health issues, family reasons as well as concerns for my clients attending as cases seem to be increasing rapidly in our area, but if anyone is in desperate need please do let me know and I’ll do my best to help.

Going into the New Year I need to plan a way forward for us all but I think we’ll all need to see how everything is going and any changes that may come through as the situation changes.

My initial thinking is that it would be best to keep the matwork timetable on Zoom at least for the first half-term of 2021, especially if restrictions may tighten up after Christmas and if we're fluctuating between different tiers. I hope to begin to open up the Equipment Studio in the New Year if we’re permitted to do so and to look at options for resuming some in person matwork sessions. Please keep talking to me and let me know what options you may feel comfortable with as the situation evolves.

On a separate note I’ve held 2 online Neal’s Yard Remedies and Pilates events this week which have been lovely, these have been in order to raise money for St Luke’s Church in Stoke Hammond - 25% of any orders placed will be donated, which is 100% of sales commission. The link is open until Fri 27th November at 6pm if you wanted to add anything. Alternatively let me know and I can order/donate on your behalf.  

I’m considering doing an online fundraising event with a different theme each month (approx) going forward into the New Year so if you’d like to get involved to help support any charities close to your heart please let me know. In December I’m planning to support The Henry Allen Trust.

Closes Fri 27th 6pm

Thereafter you can shop direct here: 

Just message me if you’d like me to include any orders for current fundraising over the weekend.

I also did a quick recording of the seated exercises we did during the event which you can find here: https://youtu.be/qM3Az87KYjs

Any subscribes or likes to the YouTube channel are very welcome! Hope you find it useful and please share it with anyone who may benefit.

For those of you that attend my classes I've added the recording to all Vimeo Showcases (folders) too.

As we approach December and Christmas time feel free to get into the spirit of things if you want to and brighten up our Zoom classes and cheer us all up - Christmas socks, jumpers, accessories, decorations etc very welcome. I’d love to take some class pics too as we approach the end of term if you don’t mind but if you do please let me know.

Week commencing 14th Dec will be the last week of term.

If you have time after the following classes I’ll keep the Zoom sessions open and we can all go and grab a cuppa (or alternative), get comfy and all have a chat before signing off for the year.

Mon 14th Dec 10.30am - 11.30am - continue from class c.11.30am or jump online if you’re free

Mon 14th Dec 7.30am - 8.30pm - continue from class c.8.30pm or jump online if you’re free

Weds 16th Dec 9.30-10.30am - continue from class c.10.30am or jump online if you’re free

Weds 16th Dec 8pm - 9pm - continue from class c.9pm or jump online if you’re free

Fri 18th Dec 10.30am - 11.30am - continue from class c.11.30am or jump online if you’re free

Wishing you a warm and cosy weekend and look forward to seeing you back on the mat next week (or soon!)!  

Many thanks

Take care and stay safe 💙

Louisa x