Fitness instructor Pam Watson celebrates 50 years of FLexercise with her class at Forres House Community Centre
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A fitness class celebrated 50 years of exercising with two generations of instructors on Tuesday, September 27.
Following an extended session at Forres House Community Centre, Forres FLexercise founder Pam Watson, daughter Jenny Bichan and attendees enjoyed food and drink provided by centre café owners, the Mathers, which included a specially made ice-cream cake.
Pam said: “Several members from way back joined the party, including founding members, Mary Dufficy, Molly Dustan and Mary Dustan.
“It was a great way to celebrate!”
Pam’s first Forres FLexercise at Anderson’s Primary School in 1972 was attended by 60 women.
They moved to Applegrove Primary School a year later.
The group performed displays at the Royal Albert Hall in London and at the Taste of Moray at Brodie Castle.
Over the years, there have also been numerous celebratory meals at the Park and Ramnee Hotels, as well as at the Mosset Tavern.
Daytime classes eventually started at Forres House Community Centre with an increased attendance. These sessions continued through to Pam’s retirement from active classes.
In September 2018, former PE teacher, personal trainer and FLexercise teacher, Jenny took over the running, which continues on Tuesday mornings.
Pam also still runs the Swinging Seniors class on Tuesday afternoons at Forres House.
Call 01309 672838 or email forres.house@moray.gov.uk for more information.
