Funded by Barnsley Council and led by Age UK Barnsley, the BOPPAA is an alliance of NHS, private and third sector organisations offering physical activity opportunities for over 50s in Barnsley.
Find out more about physical activity opportunities available in your part of Barnsley below.
If you need any further information, call Age UK Barnsley on 01226 776820 or email us at: enquiries@ageukbarnsley.org.uk.
The Barnsley Older People Physical Activity Alliance is an alliance of independent activity providers each responsible for the delivery of their own activities/services.
Provider: U3A
Location: North East
Venue: Barnsley Bowl, Carlton Road, Barnsley, S71 2AZ
Booking essential
To speak to Barnsley U3A's New Members Secretary about joining the U3A, please call 07512 206285. If there is no reply leave a message and you will be contacted.
Provider: Yoga Bee
Location: South
Venue: Yoga Bee, Hawkwood Cottage, Hay Green Lane, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XE
Booking essential
Ideal for beginners.
For further information and bookings please visit: www.yogabee.yoga.
Start date: 2025-04-24
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Location: North East
Venue: Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre, Snydale Road, Cudworth, S72 8LH
Booking essential
Wheels for All offers participants the opportunity to experience the joy of cycling with specially adapted bikes, perfect for all ages and abilities.
£5 per participant. Due to limited bike availability, booking is essential. To book your slot email info@letsgetgoing.co.uk.
Provider: Lesley Featherstone
Location: Penistone
Venue: Crane Moor Methodist Church
Booking essential
Chair based exercise with Lesley Featherstone.
For further information contact Age UK Barnsley on 01226 776820.
Provider: U3A
Location: North East
Venue: Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre, Snydale Road, Cudworth, S72 8LH
Level: Other
Booking essential
Summertime. An opportunity for older people to improve fitness and have fun as part of a team.
Beginner. If you wish to speak to Barnsley U3A’s New Members Secretary about joining the U3A, please telephone 07512206285. If there is no reply do leave a message and you will be contacted. £3 per session. Website: u3asites.org.uk/barnsley/home.
Provider: Susiemac Fitness
Location: North East
Venue: Monk Bretton Methodist Church
Level: Light intensity
Booking essential
Fun active workout.
Classes are for mixed abilities, seated or standing. £3.50 per session. Telephone Susie on 07896 709091.
Provider: Barnsley FC Community Trust
Venue: Variable
Level: Light intensity
Booking essential
Strolling Reds. The aim of the group is to help local people get out of the house and improve general health in a relaxed and supportive environment.
This activity is for all ages. For more information please contact Sean Margison, Health and Wellbeing Officer on 01226 211333 or Community@barnsleyfc.co.uk.
Provider: Healthy Bones
Location: Penistone
Venue: Thurgoland Village Hall
Level: Other
Booking essential
A fun way to keep active, and improve your general wellbeing.
Falls Prevention - Entry/Intermediate/Advanced. First six sessions are free. £3 per session thereafter. To book, call Bronia at Healthy Bones on 07895 380615.
Provider: Owd’ Martha’s Yard
Location: South
Venue: Owd' Martha's Yard, West Street, Hoyland, S74 9AH
Level: Other
Opportunities to get involved in light gardening at Owd' Martha's Yard.
Accommodates all levels of capability. Activity will take place where weather permits. Visit the Owd' Martha's Yard Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/owdmarthasyard/ for further details.
Provider: Sporting Penistone
Location: Penistone
Venue: Penistone Leisure Centre
Level: Other
Booking essential
Pilates is a gentle exercise that covers stretching and breathing techniques – All exercises can be modified to individual participants.
£5 per session. Book direct with Tracy on 07398 238691 or visit our website at: https://www.penistoneleisurecentre.org.uk/.
Provider: U3A
Location: South
Venue: Hillies Golf Course, Wentworth View, Barnsley S73 0LA
Booking essential
To speak to Barnsley U3A's New Members Secretary about joining the U3A, please call 07512 206285. If there is no reply leave a message and you will be contacted.
Provider: U3A
Location: South
Venue: Hoyland Leisure Centre
Level: Other
Booking essential
An opportunity for older people to improve fitness and have fun as part of a team. The Walking Cricket is based inside for the winter at Hoyland Leisure Centre and outside for the summer at Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre.
Any ability welcome. If you wish to speak to Barnsley U3A’s New Members Secretary about joining the U3A, please telephone 07512206285. If there is no reply do leave a message and you will be contacted. Website: u3asites.org.uk/barnsley/home. Hoyland Leisure Centre – Call 01226 744063 or email hoylandenquiries@bpl.org.uk
Provider: Age UK Barnsley
Location: Central
Venue: Barnsley Bowling Club, Shaw Lane
Level: Light intensity
Booking essential
A new 50+ bowling group for Central Area residents in Barnsley.
Contact Age UK Barnsley on 01226 776820 for further details.
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Location: Central
Venue: Barnsley Metrodome
Level: Light intensity/Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Get ready to have a giggle while you wiggle and connect with other like-minded people! A gentle yet exciting aerobic class set to your favourite music to get you moving and singing along…..you won’t even know you are working out!
Call 01226 730060 or email metrodomeenquiries@bpl.org.uk
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Location: Dearne
Venue: Dearneside Leisure Centre
Level: Light intensity/Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Nifty 50's. A gentler class that combines various exercises and movements to work different body areas in one class.
Dearneside Leisure Centre – Call 01709 880040 or email dearnesideenquiries@bpl.org.uk.
