Being Physically Active is good for you!
We understand that being active is very important but that it can also be difficult to maintain That's why it's been a priority for us to create BENS X (for eXercise) and BENS WW (for Whezzy Walkers) as safe, affordable activities that we can all do, every week.
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Regular exercise increases the strength and stamina of the muscles around your lungs and the rest of your body​. As your build strength, your muscles will need less oxygen to work too, meaning you will breathe more efficiently while moving. If you have a lung condition, being active can help improve the quality of your life and help you manage your condition.​​
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Singing is another activity that is good for you physically, mentally and socially. Village Voices is a local singing class specifically for lung health, sponsored by A+LUK.
BEN X - Dougie Mac
Wellbeing Centre
Barlaston Road, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 3NZ
Every MONDAY (except Bank Holidays)
Group 1: 2:15 to 3:15pm
Tea/Coffee
Group 2: 3:30 to 4:30pm
The original BENS X (from Mar '24).
We partner with Keele University who provide us with trained students to run the classes.
We have a laugh!
STARTING March 2026
BENS X - Stoke City Foundation
Ricardo's
Bet365 Stadium, Stanley Matthews Way, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4EG
Every WEDNESDAY
Group: 12:15 to 1:15pm
Tea/Coffee
Established Mar '26, this collaboration with Stoke City FC gives us other activity options such as
Stoke Social - 10-12 Wednesdays
Walking Football - daily opportunities
STARTING March 2026
BENS X - Port Vale Foundation
Vale Park, Hamil Road,
Stoke-on-Trent ST6 1AW
Every THURSDAY
Group: To be confirmed
Tea/Coffee
Established Mar '26, this collaboration with Port Vale FC also gives us other activity options with the "Golden Valiants" such as Burslem Social and Walking Football...
Breathe Easy North Staffs (BENS) eXercise
Breathe Easy North Staffs
(BENS) Wheezy Walkers
BENS WW - Walk, Talk and Tea
Various parks around Stoke on Trent
- see Events page for current month
We change each month so that we get to know different places
Every TUESDAY
Walking: 1.30 to 2:30pm
Tea & Chat: 2:30 to 3:30pm
Walking is an excellent, gentler exercise that also allows us to enjoy nature and the outdoors in good company.
Walking at our own pace, we always follow up with tea for a relaxing chat between ourselves.
It's good to talk amongst people who share and understand your condition.
North Staffs
Singing for Lung Health
Village Voices - Signing for Lung Health
The Community Room
West End Village, 308 London Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 5AB
Every MONDAY
Session: 10.30 to 12:15pm
Singing can help you feel healthier and more positive - and has been shown to improve quality of life if you're living with a lung condition.