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Sisters only walking group every Monday from 10AM-11AM. For more information please contact Rima (rima.begum@theaws.org).
Hampshire Healthy Families Ready Steady Walks are free, push-chair friendly, social walking groups for families with young children living in Hampshire. Ready Steady Walk is a good excuse to get out into the fresh air and give you the chance to meet local families in your community. Your local walking group will be led by a Barnardo’s volunteer, or your local community worker. The walking groups meet once a week at the same venue in your area, at the same day and time.
Walking Tennis is safe, fun and inclusive and a fantastic way to stay active! It’s a game that’s open to anyone - whether you’re a lifelong tennis player, a complete beginner or just need a bit more time to get into the swing of things, you can give the game a go in a friendly, supportive setting. Sessions cost £6 which include refreshments.
New age kurling is similar to bowls, but is traditionally played inside and uses a static target rather than a moving ball. This is a seated game and players are permitted to move the stones with their hands, feet, or using a ramp in the case of those with severe impairments. Boccia (pronounced bot-cha) is a Paralympic sport with no Olympic equivalent and is similar to bowls. This is also a seated game and is a target ball sport which tests both muscle control and accuracy. Although the sessi...
A Low Impact circuit class aimed for residents who are inactive and at risk of cardiovascular diseases and mild to moderate mental health conditions. Please note all participants looking to take part must book a consultation to see the Get Active Specialist first. This consultation will run through the essential inclusion criteria to determine eligibility. Participants will receive 6 weeks free of exercise classes and then £4.50 per person
Chair yoga with Freddie, bookable by the Seniors category. All abilities welcome. A gentle seated yoga class focusing on mobility and including breathwork, which is good for the joints, increases flexibility, eases pain, stimulates circulation, improves balance, and promotes independence and overall wellbeing. This is a 45-minute class.
GEMS is a friendly and relaxed dance class for over 65s which includes a mixture of seated and standing movement with a focus on everyone going at their own pace and having fun. GEMS is more than a dance class. It's about being part of a community, building friendships and everyone enjoying themselves. We cover a wide range of styles and facilitate the exploration of creative movement. Each session costs £3.50, your first session is free!
Level 2: 2 - 2.5 miles, tracks and some hills or moderate pace. Ideal for those looking to develop their walking fitness and able to complete 45-60 mins with minimal stops. Under 18’s may attend but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Booking not required, but please register for free health walks before your first your first walk at: https://www.sasp.co.uk/forms/view/health-walks-registration-form Somerset Health Walks may be cancelled due to Health Walk Leader availability or adve...
Level 1: 1 to 1.5 miles, flat or gentle slopes, no stiles and ideal for those able to complete 30- 40 mins with minimal stops. Under 18’s may attend but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Booking not required, but please register for free health walks before your first your first walk at: https://www.sasp.co.uk/forms/view/shwregistration2025 Somerset Health Walks may be cancelled due to Health Walk Leader availability or adverse weather. If you are unsure, please contact your Health ...
Grade 4+ - Longer than 90 minutes, about 5 - 6 miles, classified as a progression walk, (Alternate Mondays May 13th, 27th, June 10th, 24th, July 8th, 22nd, August 5th & 19th). If this is your first Health Walk, please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start so you can listen to a pre walk briefing. You don't need any special equipment but be sure to dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes and bring a bottle of water. Talking with each other is an important part of our Health Walk, so we’ll tr...