New small-group health sessions start at Pools on the Park from 26 October

Pools on the Park in Richmond is launching a new programme of specialist health and wellbeing sessions from Monday 26 October, making use of the centre's recently opened multi-use studio.

The sessions are designed for small groups and aim to give participants more individual attention from instructors than a standard fitness class typically allows. The programme is intended to support people with a range of health, wellbeing and fitness goals — including those who may currently face barriers to taking part in physical activity or who would benefit from a more supported environment.

The initiative forms part of Richmond Council's Richmond Moves Leisure Strategy, which aims to get more residents active and improve overall health across the borough. The new studio's flexible layout is well suited to this kind of targeted, smaller-group work.

Bookings will be taken through the Better website once the programme is live. For Barnes residents, Pools on the Park is a short drive or cycle ride away on Old Deer Park — a useful option alongside local leisure facilities. Full details on the Richmond Council website.