Hello Everyone
Firstly apologies that we may need to send out a few more emails than usual at the moment, but things are very fluid, and we would like to keep you all up-to-date.
We now have confirmation from my insurers that I am able to teach indoor and outdoor group classes again from 25th July (under required Covid-19 safety criteria), and we are working hard to get some of these running as soon as we can. As mentioned before, start dates will depend on when our venues are ready to hire to us again (as they also have to meet a variety of criteria). As we gradually resume classes, start dates, venues and spaces available will be kept fully up-to-date on our Class Availably page, so please keep a regular eye on this here: https://www.janem.co.uk/availability/
Sellindge Sports Club Wednesday 9.45 am Resuming
Our first post lockdown class! Our weekly Sellindge Wednesday 9.45 am class will resume on 29th July. The class will be limited initially to a maximum of 12 places, so please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to book. To be fair to everyone, places will be allocated in the order I receive payment. In the case of multiple requests coming in together or for waiting lists, priority will be given to 24/7 members. Please see Pricing and Payment Options below.
Outdoor Classes Resuming
Our first outdoor class will be held at the usual location on the Leas on Saturday 25th July at 8.30 am, weather permitting. If the weather is poor, we may change this to Sunday 26th. The class will be limited to a maximum of 15 places, so please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to book. Please see Pricing and Payment Options below.
We plan to organise more outdoor classes very soon, including two possible ‘venue-based’ outdoor classes to run until the indoor classes resume: Wednesdays at 5.30 on the Three Hills playing fields, and Thursdays at 9.30 on the Hythe Cricket Club grounds. Please let me know if either of these are of interest to you. You can keep track of our planned outdoor classes and venue information here: https://www.janem.co.uk/pilates/outdoor-pilates-classes-in-folkestone/
Age UK Hythe Classes Suspended Until Further Notice
I’m sorry but our Tuesday 9.15 am class at the Age UK hall in Hythe will not resume for the foreseeable future, as we feel the venue is too small for adequate social distancing.
New Group Pilates Class Prices
Please note our new class pricing structure. These prices apply to all group classes from now on. We have a record of everyone with credit remaining from pre-lockdown, which may be used against the cost of classes. Please also note that we are currently not selling blocks of more than 4 classes per person, in order to reduce the amount of credit we hold (in case of future class suspensions).
- Single class – £8
- Block of 4 – £30
- 24/7 members, single class – £6
- 24/7 members, block of 4 – £22
Payment Options
- Please pay for your classes in advance by bank transfer (details on request).
- If you are unable to pay by bank transfer, you may alternatively drop a cheque in to us, or visit us to pay by contactless card payment (address on request). (We currently do not accept remote card payments).
- Once classes have resumed, you may also pay before class at least 1 week in advance by contactless card payment, Google or Apple Pay.
- We strongly recommend you do not ‘pay on the day’ as spaces are strictly limited, and your place is only booked once payment is received.
- Cash payments are no longer accepted.
Jane 24/7 Online Pilates – Discount and Other Incentives
Cheaper group classes and booking priority are incentives to maintain your 24/7 membership, as we believe it is extremely important during this rapidly changing period to keep our online Pilates classes running for everyone who needs them. If you would like to benefit as well, and of course have 24/7 access to the very best in online Pilates classes, do join us now! https://www.janem.co.uk/jane247/ Remember, if you take e.g. one group class per week, the discount effectively means your 24/7 membership only costs you £2.50 per week!
Covid-19 Precautions and Guidance
- We have prepared a document for you outlining all the changes we shall be making in order to keep everyone safe, and our business viable. There are lots of important changes, so please do read this through: https://www.janem.co.uk/2020/07/group-pilates-classes-moving-forward/
- There is also a summary of safety precautions for group classes in a new ‘Covid-19’ section in our Class Information page here: https://www.janem.co.uk/pilates/information/
- Additional venue-specific Covid-19 safety information may be found in the ‘Timetables and Venues’ section of our Class Information page, and by clicking on the percentage bars on our Availability page.
- Please note that you may NOT attend group classes if you are any experiencing Covid-19 symptoms, or have been in close contact with anyone who has tested positive for Coronavirus.
I look forward to seeing you very soon.
Happiness and Health
Jane Mackenzie
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