Staff benefits update
08 Jul 2021
This week we are highlighting fitness, the Big Team Walking Challenge, holidays and days out and special occasions and how to look after yourself....
6 week Summer zoom programme
There will be a new Be Active Summer six week Zoom schedule commencing 19th July until 23rd August. The Zoom programme of Zoom classes include Yoga, Pilates, toning classes, Kettlebell, Cardio blast, Zumba and gentle tai Chi Qigong. Please note that the all the Zumba sessions (commences 19th July) and the Wednesday Iyengar Yoga (commences 14th July ) will only run for 3 weeks. To book you place please visit – Online store
Zoom pass options
The Sport Team are trialling two types of Zoom pass on this six week Zoom block so you have the following options when you come to book.
Zoom class payable options for summer July – August 21
Option 1 – Just pay for the session you wish to purchase – click on the class and book
Option 2 – Short pass – this will give you access to all the 30 minutes session, this also includes Mixed and Athletic Pilates. Click here to purchase a pass
Option 3 – Full pass – this will give you access to all classes, there are 19+ weekly sessions to keep you busy – Click here to purchase a pass
The closing date to purchase a short and full zoom pass is Sunday 25th July 21.
The University’s Big Team Walking Challenge
From 12 July the University wellbeing will be running a challenge to see which teams can walk from Edinburgh to London (virtually of course). You have a whole month to complete the walk. To sign up please click here. Teams can have a maximum of ten walkers. Don’t worry if you can’t find enough people as we have some open teams too that anyone can join. Email wellbeing@manchester.ac.uk to be added to an open team.
Log your steps daily and see your progress on the team challenge leader board and check off your journey milestones along the way. You can use anything you have to count your steps – a pedometer, a fitness wearable or just your phone.
Holidays and days out and special occasions
You can enjoy 10% off any full price rental at any of Coastal Treats 500 quality cottages in Pembrokeshire. Enjoy summer days on the beach, winter days in front of an open fire, alfresco breakfasts overlooking the countryside and sip champagne from your hot tub.
The Tabley House Collection is housed in the finest Palladian mansion in Cheshire. You can receive half price access to the collection for staff (on showing your university staff ID card) and the option of numerous specialist or non-specialist tours when arranged in advance. Book your time slot via the Tabley House Collection website
Fiat 500 Hire is a UK network of classic Fiat 500s available for hire for weddings or events. If you’re looking for something a bit different, it’s the ideal wedding car and will turn heads for all the right reasons, making your day extra special. With the addition of a vintage blue Fiat 500 covering the Manchester area, they are able to offer an exclusive 10% discount for University staff on this model, within a 20mile radius. Fitted with a picnic basket on the rear luggage rack, you could even enjoy a glass of champagne with the roof open! (Manchester weather permitting…).
For further information see staff benefits and the staff wellbeing pages. This includes watching previous wellbeing videos. One of the popular ones from the past was Looking After Yourself with Tom Turner from The Psychology Team.