OT Local

08/01/2026

UPDATE: roads are clear so I'll see you at 9.45 at Henley Baptist Church!

If it snows overnight I may not be able to get to Henley for tai chi at 9.45! I'll let you know via email and this page in the morning if we need to cancel.

05/01/2026

With this icy weather comes an increased risk of falls. Remember to be more penguin! Keep the weight of your body slightly further forward, step flat footed on and off kerbs, and keep your hands out of your pockets. It's not rocket science but I hope it helps you to stay safe! 🐧

04/01/2026

I guess Christmas is over, right? But hang on, we still have some of the most delicious salted caramel Yule log from The.brookie.bean ❤️❤️❤️ we loved it on Christmas day and I am now so used to being fed Yule log nuggets that I'm unsure how to go back to reality 🤣
Tai Chi is back this week!
Monday 6pm at the Greig Hall, Alcester
Tuesday 10am at the Greig Hall Alcester
Thursday 9.30 at Henley Train Station (weather permitting)
Friday 9.45 at Henley Baptist Church

Can't wait to see you all ❤️❤️

23/12/2025

Tai Chi and OT Local are taking a break until Monday 5 January. Thank you for all your support this year. Have a happy, peaceful Christmas and new year break. 🙏💖

21/12/2025

See you at the train station tomorrow (Monday) at 9.30 am for tai chi! The weather will be kind I'm sure. If it isn't I'll let you know.

18/12/2025

Tai chi this morning: I'll be at the station for 9.30 and hopefully we can fit a session in before the rain! Otherwise I'll see you at 11am at St Nicholas church.

17/12/2025

A dear friend shared this with me and it really resonates, particularly this time of year. Be gentle with yourself. If you need to go to bed for a Nana/Disco nap, do it!

17/12/2025

Hmmmmm that rain needs to clear before 9.30 tomorrow morning otherwise tai chi is cancelled 😕. I'll keep you posted in the morning 🙏

14/12/2025

08/12/2025

Hello,

As we move towards Christmas, how are you feeling? Are your stress levels steady, or is your mind full of to-do lists and tasks? This time of year can be so busy, and it’s easy to let self-care slip — but I’d really encourage you to make space for yourself. A tai chi session might be exactly the pause you need.
Remember our deep breathing practice? It can help lower blood pressure, slow the pulse, and calm the body’s fight-or-flight response. Come and take a moment just for you at one of this week’s classes:
Monday, 6pm – The Greig Hall, Alcester
Tuesday, 10am – The Greig Hall, Alcester
Thursday, 9.30am – Henley Station (weather dependent)
Thursday, 11am – St Nicholas Church Hall, Henley
Friday, 9.45am – Henley Baptist Church

Wishing you all a gentle and calm week.
Alison

04/12/2025

Tai chi class at 9.30 is cancelled due to rain. Please come along to St Nicholas Church Hall in Henley at 11 instead!

26/11/2025

No rain forecast at the moment so I'll see you at the train station at 9.30am for tai chi! And the sensible folk indoors at St Nicholas Church at 11am!