Displaying local activities and events running in the next two weeks
Wellbeing Walks are short walks, run by friendly, specially trained volunteer walk leaders, who are on hand to provide encouragement and support. All walks are free of charge and are open to everyone – you don’t need to preregister, just come along and join us. The routes start and finish at the same location as advertised, and last between 30 and 90 minutes. Don’t worry about your fitness level - walks are over easy terrain and at a steady pace to suit everyone (please note we're unable to prov...
Boccia (pronounced bot-cha) is the most inclusive sport you’ll find! It's easy to play, but harder to master! Boccia is a truly inclusive activity accessible to a wide range of impairments and allowing disabled and non-disabled participants to play (and compete) together Boccia is a Paralympic sport with no Olympic equivalent. It’s a target ball sport which tests both muscle control and accuracy. From a seated position (and therefore ideal for wheelchair users) players propel balls to l...
This gentle chair-based class focuses on exercises that help to improve strength, mobility and confidence all whilst having fun and being social. It is suitable for people with reduced mobility and those who would find standing for long periods difficult. Chair based exercise can help to maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of falls by strengthening your muscles, boost your mood and energy levels and improve your posture and balance. Some classes introduce resistance bands and hand weigh...
Keep Active Move More Classes are an enjoyable way to improve stamina and general fitness working at your own pace. You can see the improvements after five sessions. This is a circuit based exercise program designed to keep you active and young at heart. The exercises offered are aerobic, strength, balance and stretching. Each session starts with a chair based warm up and finishes with a chair based cool down and stretches. Additional equipment using weights, resistance bands, mini hand and foot...
Walking netball is played at walking pace, with players not allowed to run. This includes with the ball or off the ball, and includes jogging. You can ‘walk’ as fast as you want and walking as described in the rules is “one foot must be in contact with the ground at all times'”.
Class designed for those that have had a fall, fearful of falling or those recovering from illness or surgery and want to regain strength balance and coordination, session designed in conjunction with Age UK
Chair based exercises.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have never used the toning suite before you are required an induction. Inductions are £11.80 and must be booked over the phone or in site 01472 326875. You are only permitted to use the Toning Suite if you meet a certain criteria which will be authorised by the Fitness Supervisor.
Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done seated on a chair or use the chair for support when standing. The benefits are improved balance, flexibility concentration and strength. Chair Yoga also helps with reducing tension, aiding relaxation and reduces the stress on joints. This is ideal for people who would love to try yoga but who may struggle with moving from standing to kneeling, lying down or who would require support and balance.