03/09/2026
π βValve Buddiesβ π
Keith and Jim are raising funds on Saturday 5th September for Bristol Heart Institute (BHI).
4 years ago they both underwent a 5 hour operation to replace the malfunctioning aortic valve in their hearts with identical replacement valves.
They want to say thank you to the incredible teams at BHI by walking from Bath Abbey to Bristol Cathedral (a distance of approximately 25km) to raise money.
Details of their fundraising page can be found here:
http://justgiving.com/page/james-and-keith-thanksgiving
Keith & Jim said:
"Whilst walking to give thanks for the past 4 years of surgically enhanced life, we have set ourselves a target to raise a minimum sponsorship of Β£1,600 and an optimistic maximum target of Β£50,000. The minimum target would cover the estimated cost for specialised suture devices for two patients. The maximum target would cover the estimated cost of the whole treatment for one further patient.
Thanks in advance for your generosity"
Go Keith & Jim! πͺπΌ
Jim and Keith's fundraiser for Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity (Bristol Heart Institute))
Help Keith Shurlock raise money to support Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity
02/09/2026
Massive thanks to Sally for covering my classes last week, you are amazing and they love having you πππ
20/08/2026
And yet another record, this time for my earlier Lyde Green class! π you can tell the weather's cooled down π well done everyone! ππΌ π
18/08/2026
π€© Biggest class yet at Winterbourne π€©
Well done for your dedication everyone ππΌ
11/08/2026
Little social after our Winterbourne class βοΈ
It's great to see how the class has built up gradually since starting last November π
06/08/2026
π Thanks for your feedback Dave π
"Following a heart attack two years ago, I was advised that it would be a good idea to join an exercise group in order to help me with my recovery. It was suggested that such a group was being run by Kara.
Since joining the group 18months ago I feel it has been very beneficial. Kara ensures that each individual only does what they feel they are capable of, to ensure that no one does anything to excess.
The aim of the class is to achieve a stronger heart through exercise"
19/07/2026
Thank you Mark!.. Aka Elvis! πΊππ
"I've been going to Kara's Healthy Hearts fitness for about 1 yr. I go to the Winterbourne one, but I have been to the one at Lyde Green, and I really enjoy both.
Kara explains everything well, is very supportive, and understands your hearts needs.
Both classes have a great bunch of people too.
If you have had heart issues, come along and have some fun whilst working out".