Generation Gains
Generation Gains is our first ever programme that specifically works with isolated older people over the age of 65, many of whom do not have family members or friends to rely on.
With sessions delivered within local community settings at venues across Southampton, as well as at St Mary’s Stadium, Generation Gains has three key focuses: a core stability exercise programme that reduces the risk of falls in older people, reminiscence groups that use football and sport as a vehicle to tackle early signs of dementia and loss of memory amongst older people and an activity programme that offers a wide variety of social and physical activities, or sometimes just a chance to have a chat and a piece of cake!
It is truly a wonderful experience, we are looked after from the moment we arrive and throughout the sessions” – Bill Palmer, Generation Gains participant
Generation Gains Timetable
| Day | Activity | Venue | Time | Cost |
| Monday | Reminiscence | Graylings Court, Shirley, SO15 8SL | 10:00 – 11:30 | Free |
| Monday | Activity | Bishops Crescent, Sholing, SO19 2FH | 13:00 – 14:00 | Free |
| Monday | Core stability | St Mary’s Stadium, St Marys, SO14 5FP | 15:00 – 16:00 | Free |
| Tuesday | Reminiscence | St Mary’s Stadium, St Marys, SO14 5FP | 14:00 – 15:30 | Free |
| Wednesday | Core stability | Graylings court, Shirley, SO15 8SL | 11:00 – 12:00 | Free |
| Wednesday | Activity | Maypole Care Home, Hedge End, SO30 4FS | 14:00-15:00 | Free |
| Thursday | Core stability | Bishops crescent, Sholing, SO19 2FH | 13:00 – 14:00 | Free |
| Thursday | Circuit training | Swaythling Neighbourhood Centre, Broadlands Road | 11:00 – 12:00 | Free |
| Friday | Activity | Graylings court, Shirley, SO15 8SL | 10:00 – 11:00 | Free |
| Friday | Activity | Fairfax Court, Hinkler Road Thornhill, SO19 6FU | 13:30 – 14:30 | Free |
| Friday | Activity | Kerrigan Court, Westwood Road, SO16 1JT | 14:00-15:00 | Free |
For further details regarding these sessions please feel free to contact Paul Hedges at phedges@saintsfc.co.uk, or on 02380 718605.
Generation Gains Plus Timetable
| Day | Sport | Venue | Time | Cost |
| Monday | Nice and easy | Testlands Hub, Green Lane, SO16 9RG | 10:00 – 10:45 | £4.00 |
| Monday | Circuit training | Testlands Hub, Green Lane, SO16 9RG | 11:00 – 12:00 | £4.00 |
| Monday | Pilates | Testlands Hub, Green Lane, SO16 9RG | 12:15 – 13:00 | £5.00 |
| Tuesday | Bowl Fit | County Bowling Club, Northlands Road, SO15 2LN | 10:00-10:45 | Free |
| Wednesday | Walking Cricket | Newtown Youth Centre, Graham Road, SO14 0AX | 13:00-14:00 | Free |
| Thursday | Walking Football | Goals Soccer Centre, Millbrook, SO15 0JZ | 10:00-11:00 | Free |
| Thursday | Circuit Training | Merryoak Community Centre, Accacia Road, SO19 7JY | 12:00-13:00 | Free |
| Friday | Activity | Fairfax court, Hinkler Road | 13.30-14.30 | Free |
For further details regarding these sessions please feel free to contact Marion Gealer at mgealer@saintsfc.co.uk or on 02380 718605