The Wellness Garden launches new Reformer Pilates classes

A LIVERPOOL PILATES TEACHER has launched Reformer Pilates classes at her state-of-the-art studio in West Derby.

Susie Ferry, a former gym owner who has been a sports rehabilitation therapist and Pilates instructor for more than 25 years, opened the Wellness Garden in 2018.

Reformer Pilates is a popular form of exercise that combines traditional Pilates principles with the use of a specially designed machine called a ‘Reformer’.

The Reformer is a piece of equipment with a sliding carriage attached to springs, which provides resistance. It also has various straps and pulleys that allow for a wide range of exercises to be performed.

Reformer Pilates offers numerous benefits, such as improved muscle tone, increased flexibility, enhanced body awareness, and reduced risk of injury. Additionally, the focus on breathing and concentration helps in reducing stress and promoting relaxation.

Classes at the Wellness Garden hold up to a maximum of four people, allowing Susie to maintain a personal and relaxed environment whilst focusing on correct form and technique.

Susie, who will be hosting 16 classes a week at her studio, says: “People worry that they won’t be able to do some of the exercises because they’re unfit or not flexible but they’re the reasons why they should come! “I make sure that they feel okay and only push them at the right times. It really is all about getting your form right, being comfortable and then you will start to see the difference.

“Reformer Pilates is for anybody – from 16 years old up to 90 years old. I’ve got a real mix of clients including women who are six months pregnant and those who are super fit and go to the gym every morning.

“I want people to know that my classes are accessible, open to men and women, and that they can come for a workout, strengthen their body, and feel good.”

Sue Jenkins takes centre stage in Michael Wynne’s Cuckoo

Birkenhead-born playwright brings dark comedy to Liverpool Everyman this September

OLIVIER AND BAFTA award-winning playwright

Michael Wynne makes a triumphant return to Merseyside with his latest play Cuckoo

Luxury crystal jewellery brand promises an

SWAROVSKI HAS LAUNCHED A NEW 2,000 sq ft ‘WonderLUX’ concept store on Peter’s Lane, Liverpool ONE.

Decorated with a blend of metallic finishes, fluted glass, chrome and silk accents throughout, the new Swarovski store is described as a tribute to the light-filled beauty of crystals.

Reflecting the brand’s new visual identity, led by the Swarovski Swan, guests will be welcomed into a “sensory retail space to discover an array of beautiful jewellery and joyful crystal pieces”.

The store features Swarovski’s new and classic collection of jewellery and crystal pieces, including earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings, as well as its range of watches, accessories and home decorations.

Rob Deacon, senior asset manager at Liverpool ONE owner Grosvenor, says: “The return of a standalone Swarovski store to Liverpool is not only an exciting moment for the city, but for Liverpool ONE too, as it is now home to the brand’s bold new retail concept.

“We are thrilled to welcome Swarovski to Peter’s Lane, its reputation as one of the world’s premier jewellery brands makes them a perfect new addition, further enriching our line-up of premium retailers.”

An all-Scouse cast of Sue Jenkins, Michelle Butterly, Jodie McNee and Emma Harrison capture the intense relationships between three generations of women and the bonds of a modern family.

As an established writer, Michael Wynne has become known for winning a BAFTA for Outstanding British Film with My Summer of Love; the Olivier Awardwinning comedy The Priory and writing BBC One’s Being Eileen

His stage shows often bring him back home, with The Knocky, a family saga set on a Birkenhead council estate kicking off his career, and Hope Place, named after the Liverpool street where his mother grew up, commissioned by the Everyman as part of the theatre’s re-opening season in 2014.

Cuckoo is described as a perfect, bittersweet snapshot of our age, exploring how different generations discuss issues and how having opposing opinions has become much more fraught within close families.

Directed by Vicky Featherstone, the play will be at Liverpool Everyman from 6-23 September 2023.