Come along and learn ancient art.A GROUP of students with learning difficulties have been showing off their tai chi Tai Chi Definition T'ai chi is a Chinese exercise system that uses slow, smooth body movements to achieve a state of relaxation of both body and mind. skills to help recruit people for the new term. Nuneaton's North Warwickshire and Hinckley college North Warwickshire and Hinckley College is a Further Education College located in Nuneaton, England, in the Warwickshire area. It teaches a wide variety of learning programmes to students ranging from 'traditional' further education students (unofficially known as Key Stage 5) to has created a new part-time vocational and recreational learning programme, for adults with learning difficulties or disabilities. The Choices programme covers a wide range of topics and activities, including tai chi, fitness training, cookery, computing, art, personal safety, crafts and mosaic making. Wendy Barzetovic, tai chi tutor, said: "Tai chi has been a popular and successful course during the spring term and as a result a new class will be offered at Bedworth Centre on Monday mornings as well as the class at North Warwickshire For the parliamentary constituency, see . North Warwickshire is a local government district and borough in Warwickshire, England. The main town in the district is Atherstone where the council is based. Other significant places include Coleshill, Polesworth and Kingsbury. College on Friday afternoons. "Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art which consists of a series of slow, relaxed, linked movements. It is practised primarily for promoting good health and mental fitness. "It is an excellent way of dealing with stress and it's good for the heart and blood pressure. It is suitable for people of all ages." Classes in the summer programme will begin next Monday and enrolments can be made today and tomorrow either by calling 024 7624 3154/3155 or by visiting the college. CAPTION(S): DN8822_1. POPULAR: Instructor Wendy Barzetovic with her tai chi class. Picture: ROBIN BIDGOOD |
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