Elderly residents in council supported housing schemes in the borough of Dacorum are taking their seats for a new chair-based exercise programme.

Instructors from Sportspace's Sports Development team will be leading older residents in a series of seated exercise sessions which aim to improve the mobility, strength, balance, flexibility and coordination.

Andy Vincent, Dacorum Borough Council's group manager for housing said: "We are keen to provide new and interesting activities to involve our supported tenants. These new exercise sessions are specially targeted at our older residents to help them stay mobile and active, so they can live independently for longer, and also provides a chance to socialise with their neighbours."

The sessions are free for all of the council's supported housing tenants living in and around the following schemes: Pond Close in Tring, Sursham Court in Markyate, Varney Road, Betty Patterson House, Gilbert Burnet House and Leys Road in Hemel Hempstead.

Residents who are interested should contact their Supported Housing Officer or call 01442 228000 and ask for 'supported housing'.