Sprightly Lanarkshire seniors' club enjoy tea dance get together

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Members of a sprightly seniors club based at Newmains Community Trust enjoyed an lively get together recently.SWELS (Seniors with Energetic Lifestyles) held an afternoon tea dance at the NCT Centre on Manse Road on Tuesday, October 4.The group’s secretary Tom Murray said: “A great time was had by all and we are now all looking forward to our Christmas Lunch which will be on Tuesday, December 6.”The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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The group numbers around 50 members and they welcome anyone along who lives in the area.“Even though we’re a seniors group there are a few younger ones too in their forties and fifties,” Tom added.“You don’t need to be an old age pensioner.

We’re always looking for more people to join us at Tai Chai and chair aerobics. "We have members from Wishaw, Shotts, Allanton, and from Motherwell.For more information contact the NCT Centre on 01698 386403 or email: office@nctcentre.co.uk* Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.