A charity is urging older people to make getting fit and healthy their New Year’s resolution.

Age Cymru said activities such as Nordic Walking in the great outdoors and indoor activities, including Tai Chi and chair-based exercises, are just a few of the almost endless options.

The charity also organises artistic and creative activities, such as dance and craft under its Gwanwyn programme.

Ensuring that older people are healthy mentally and physically, plus provides a social aspect, often leading to life-long friendships.

Age Cymru found that a quarter of million older people in the UK say that loneliness has become a ‘normal’ part of life, and - given the link between isolation and deteriorating physical and mental health amongst older people.

Age Cymru’s chief executive, Victoria Lloyd, said, “Many of us make resolutions at the start of the New Year and I would urge older people throughout Wales to do likewise and commit to being active and connected in 2019.

“Our range of activities are designed to suit older people of all physical abilities, so why not get in touch and make a positive start to 2019.”

Find out more about Age Cymru at www.ageuk.org.uk/cymru/