New exercise class - I'm a bit miffed.

I don’t see how you could legitimately be labelled Racist or Troublemaker , especially as you were encouraged to take this class and you have difficulty getting to the next town.

Just a thought, sometimes charities will specifically target groups which normally have difficulty accessing activities, perhaps because of a language barrier. Perhaps the fitness class is taken by someone who is able to speak Nepalese. I don't suppose you live in the Aldershot/Basingstoke area?

It sounds very odd.

How many Nepalese patients with COPD live in your area? It sounds so specific that there may not be enough people for a group to keep going for long unless they open it up to other patients too.

Yes, ask your friend.

I like football and played at school. I was thinking of trying a local women's group but then found it was for ethnic minorities.

There used to be free play groups for 'international family's ( thats how it was termed) ....run by the LA.... they stopped them about a year later ...don't know why

Definitely; ask why and who is funding it.

Shelflife

Not surprised guilty are miffed! I find that very odd indeed. You wouldn't expect a class to be for English only! Hope Hom can throw some light on the strange situation. Let us know what transpires please.

I'd award myself a new Nepalese name and sign up.

Will do. He can be a bit elusive, he's a busy man. Maybe he will pop in for a cuppa before the classes restart in the New Year.

You are miffed- apologies!

Not surprised guilty are miffed! I find that very odd indeed. You wouldn't expect a class to be for English only! Hope Hom can throw some light on the strange situation. Let us know what transpires please.