The Dandelion Daily

A new fitness class has been listed locally for anyone looking to build strength and mobility without setting foot in a gym. Taking place at the Moor Imagination Centre, Pilates with small equipment offers an easy-to-follow session open to anyone over the age of 18. The class combines classic Pilates movements with gentle resistance training, using small props such as balls and resistance bands to work on balance, alignment and energy levels. Attendees can hire props for the session, buy them to keep, or bring their own gear from home, including a yoga mat and light weights or water bottles for extra resistance. Spaces can be booked as individual drop-in sessions or in discounted blocks of six.

Live performances and movement gatherings are drawing interest across the region. In Totnes, Martha Tilston and Dartsong Chorus will take to St Mary's Church on the High Street for an evening of song and community spirit, featuring a touch of Christmas cheer while raising money for a local charity. Nearby in Buckfastleigh, the Moor Imagination Centre hosts HEATHENS!, a double-bill of poetic chaos from former Bards of Exeter Jackie Juno and Edward Tripp. Aimed at poetry lovers, non-pagans are explicitly welcome to join the audience for their spoken word and comedy.

Just across the county border near Taunton, dancers of all levels can look forward to the WINTER WARMER CONTACT IMPROVISATION FESTIVAL 2026 at Nettlecombe Court. Open to both beginners and experienced dancers, the gathering features intensive classes, sauna access, shared organic meals and daily morning movement.