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Lighthouse Aqua Tai Chi® - Weekly Classes - When & Where?

Our current timetable for aqua sessions

for the benefits and general information, please visit our dedicated page, 
or scroll down to find your class
Or click on the picture above to watch our short introduction video
Everyone attending is required to complete a PAR-Q form before participating in classes

Mondays 
10.30 am 11.15am
Whitworth, Rossendale
Whitworth Leisure Centre & Wellbeing Club
Venue: Whitworth Leisure Centre,
John Street, Whitworth, Rochdale OL12 8BT
Prices & Bookings Tel: 01706 801770
Wednesdays 
11am – 11.45am
Ramsbottom
Venue : Ramsbottom Pool & Fitness Centre, 
Stubbins Lane, Ramsbottom BL0 0PT
Fridays 
11am – 11.45am
Barnoldswick
Venue: West Craven Sports Centre
Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 5TB
Prices & Bookings Tel 01282 666710



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