A supermarket has teamed up with the Guernsey Boxing Club to offer classes for people over 65 and living with Parkinsons.
Marks & Spencer Guernsey has paid for gloves, weights and pads for the classes, for the club’s ‘Boxing for Health and Wellbeing’ initiative, through the firm’s Community Fund.
Organisers say the funding will “allow the club to expand its sessions, maintain a safe training environment, and ensure the programme remains accessible to all”.
Amanda Hobart, from Guernsey Boxing Club, said M&S’ “kindness has made a real difference – helping us create a safe, engaging, and empowering space where participants can build strength, confidence, and community”.
Since the funding the sessions were “thriving – and the positive impact on everyone involved is truly inspiring”, she said.
A spokesperson said the sessions “focus on maintaining strength, balance, coordination and mobility – key factors in reducing the risk of falls and supporting independence later in life”.
“Just as importantly, the programme creates valuable opportunities for social interaction, helping to reduce isolation and foster a strong sense of community among participants,” the added.
Inspiring
Greg Yeoman, Head of M&S Guernsey, said: “Seeing the enthusiasm and enjoyment that the group radiate during the sessions was really inspiring.
“No wonder the participants come back week after week.”
Mr Yeoman said he was “pleased” the fund had been able to “help in a small but meaningful way”.
