Find out about the amazing choice of physical activities suitable for older people across the Barnsley borough in our directory below.
Search for a group or class which suits you. You will find details of where and when they meet and what they do. There’s also a phone and/or email to get in touch. Most are daytime activities either free or low cost.
This directory is brought to you by The Barnsley Older People Physical Activity Alliance (BOPPAA) led by Age UK Barnsley and funded by Barnsley Council.
BOPPAA aims to increase participation in physical activities that improve the strength, balance and wellbeing of older people. It brings together NHS, public and private sector and voluntary organisations offering physical activity opportunities suitable for everyone in their 50s and above.
For further information, call Age UK Barnsley on 01226 776820 or email enquiries@ageukbarnsley.org.uk. *NB Each provider is responsible for delivery of their own activities/services – please see their contacts in the directory below.
You can browse through all the listings or filter by the type of activity you’re interested in, the part of borough where you live (please Show Map to see what each area covers) or the day of the week you want to get active.
Provider: Barnsley FC Community Trust
Area: Central
Venue: Oakwell (Indoor Academy Centre)
Level: Moderate intensity
Booking essential
The Walking Football session gives people the opportunity to rediscover the joys of playing football and the basic elements of a match accessible to them by slowing the game down to a walking pace. The sessions are structured and delivered by qualified instructors who are experienced in delivering these activities.
Men of all abilities are welcome. Walking Football is not uniquely for older men. There may be some players recovering from injuries or have a health condition who may find the sessions preferable to regular 5-a-side football. For more information please contact Sean Margison, Health and Wellbeing Officer on 01226 211333 or sean.margison@barnsleyfc.co.uk.
Provider: AFC Pogmoor
Area: North
Venue: Honeywell Sports Village, Honeywell Lane, Barnsley
Level: Other
Booking essential
The beautiful game…just a bit slower.
To book your place please call Age UK Barnsley on 01226 776820 or Christine from AFC Pogmoor on 07921 861498.
Provider: Barnsley FC Community Trust
Area: Central
Venue: Oakwell (Indoor Academy Centre)
Level: Moderate intensity
The Walking Football session gives people the opportunity to rediscover the joys of playing football and the basic elements of a match accessible to them by slowing the game down to a walking pace. The sessions are structured and delivered by qualified instructors who are experienced in delivering these activities.
Men of all abilities are welcome. £3 per person, per session. Walking Football is not uniquely for older men. There may be some players recovering from injuries or have a health condition who may find the sessions preferable to regular 5-a-side football. For more information please contact Sean Margison, Health and Wellbeing Officer on 01226 211333 or sean.margison@barnsleyfc.co.uk.
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Area: North East
Venue: Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre
Level: Moderate intensity
Booking essential
A way to play football for everyone. If you’re male or female with any footballing ability, feel free to come down and give walking football a try. All the love of the game, at a pace that’s suitable for everyone. £3 per session (though free throughout May 2023 as part of the Walking Festival) with an area afterwards to sit, have a drink and socialise.
Currently paused for winter. These sessions are open to anyone aged 30+. £3 per session (though free throughout May 2023 as part of the Walking Festival). Communal area for teas and coffees afterwards. Please follow the link to book on http://faevents.thefa.com/bookevent?eventID=7470 or for more information feel free to email connor.pickles@bpl.org.uk or phone 07944079052.
Provider: u3a
Area: Central
Venue: Dodworth Miners’ Welfare
Level: Other
Booking essential
Intermediate (as the group assumes some level of football playing in the past). This activity is open to members of Barnsley and District u3a. To take part in any of the activities please go to their website bu3a.u3asite.uk where you can find out more about the organisation. You can also join online.
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Area: South
Venue: Sports Hall at Hoyland Leisure Centre
Booking essential
These sessions are open to anyone aged 50+. Communal area to purchase coffee and tea afterwards. Costs £3.50 per session.
For more information email connor.pickles@bpl.org.uk
Provider: Wombwell Main Community and Sporting Association
Area: South
Venue: Wombwell Main Community and Sporting Association, Windmill Road, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Level: Other
The beautiful game…just a bit slower.
Open to all. For further information contact Paul at Wombwell Main Community and Sporting Association on 07488 356223.
Provider: North Gawber Colliery FC
Area: North
Booking essential
It's just football, but without running! A great way to keep fit and socialise.
To find out more or get involved, send a message to 07507 741398 with your DOB.
