Another resident, Philip, has been attending the sessions since they began three years ago because he didn’t want to lose his social skills.
“Anybody could sit at home with a cup of tea,” said the 82-year-old. “[The sessions] help people to forget we’re not dead, including us.”
According to Yorkshire Cancer Research, external, fitness and regular exercise can decrease chances of cancer recurrence.
Alice Carter, head of Healthier Communities at Lincoln City Foundation, said the Gainsborough sessions connected those with shared experiences and provided peer support.