Displaying local activities and events running in the next two weeks
For those of our members (and their partners/carers as appropriate) with mild Parkinson's symptoms, this is a gentle and safe way to improve posture, functional movement and confidence when walking. No pressure here to walk further or faster than you feel comfortable with. This leisurely walk lasts up to an hour, and includes exercises that help with flexibility, balance and strength.
Our Wellbeing classes are gentler Nordic walking sessions, suitable for those gradually building their fitness levels, or with injuries or medical conditions that require a more gradual approach to improved health and fitness. For those who will benefit, this class can include gentle balance, strength and breathing exercises, and individual rest periods are incorporated when required. This session is about an hour. Poles Provided Wear footwear suitable for outdoor walking and clothes to matc...
Join our Guided Nordic Walk around the ancient Forest. Walks are led by our team of experienced Forestry England Volunteers. Our walks are suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, who have completed a NWUK Learn to Walk Course and are comfortable walking for the full 90 minutes. Please sign up at least 2 hours before the advertised start time so that we can ensure one of our volunteer leaders will be there. Please note that walks may be cancelled at short notice, full refunds will b...
Our lovely Tuesday walk is an hour of easy walking incorporating some mobility, balance and stretches - perfect for those who don't want to push themselves too much, are recently starting out on their Nordic walking journey or quite simply want to have an hour of steady, pleasurable walking.
Everyone is welcome and everyone can achieve! Fun, enjoyable and interesting sessions of non-contact inclusive martial arts, led by Ray Sweeney 8th Dan and 37th Most Influential Coach in the World (Coachseek). While learning martial arts techniques in a fun way, you can also learn a little Japanese language, and the history, philosophy, geography, and culture of martial arts. Ray is a highly experienced inclusion coach and has taught martial arts to more than 11000 disabled and disadva...
Grampian Inclusive Cycling Bothies (GICB) is a 3-year lottery funded project to make cycling more accessible in Grampian. We currently have cycling bothies in Aberdeen, Peterhead, Alford and Banff, where we run regular sessions using adapted bikes. Check out our Facebook page for session details and exciting new bothy developments around Grampian. Improving access to cycling will promote all the health, wellbeing and environmental benefits of cycling to more people across each community. By h...
Come and try our range of standard and non-standard cycles to see what suits you. Our weekly one-hour sessions take place in traffic-free areas where you'll be assisted by our instructors who will help you find the right cycle for you. Once confident, you can even loan a cycle for free. When & Where: Tuesdays 10am-1pm - University of Salford, New Adelphi Building Wednesdays 10:30am-1pm - Hyde Park, Hyde Who is eligible? Individuals who: • Identify as disabled, have long term physi...
WASP provides free, accessible cycling sessions to all who would benefit from our bikes. We have a wheelchair platform bike, a handcycle, a side-by-side tricycle for those with sensory impairments, who want their support worker with them, or who just want to chat, and various other tricycles to use. Our sessions are on every Tuesday from 10am - 12noon and Wednesday from 1pm - 3pm. In Agnew Park, Stranraer, next to the Pavilion building. These sessions are free, but donations are welcome. N...
Here at Pedal Power we're committed to helping people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the many benefits (physical, mental, practical, economic, environmental!) of cycling. Since we opened in 2001, we’ve helped thousands of people with a wide range of physical and mental impairments to access cycling. Based in central Cardiff, we have the biggest range of accessible and adaptive bikes, trikes and accessories in Wales (and one of the largest in the U.K.). We work with children and adults and of...
Wheelchair rugby is a highly competitive, full-contact team sport designed for athletes with physical disabilities, particularly those who have impairments affecting their arms and legs. The primary goal is to score points by carrying or passing a rugby ball over the opposing team’s goal line. Each team consists of four players on the court at any time. Players are classified based on their physical abilities and assigned point values (ranging from 0.5 to 3.5). Teams are limited to a total o...