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.
Start date: 2024-05-30
Provider: Shirley Sherwood Tai Chi
Area: South
Venue: Hoyland Leisure Centre, West Street, Barnsley S74 9EH
Level: Other
Booking essential
A specialised Tai Chi session that focuses on falls prevention and arthritis. Dr Lam’s Tai Chi for Arthritis programme has helped many thousands of people across the world to improve their health and wellbeing through regular Tai Chi practice. Research shows this programme can improve balance, reduce falls, reduce joint pain and improve flexibility and mood.
First six sessions are free. £3 per session thereafter. To book your place please call Shirley on 07956 660224.
Provider: Lesley Featherstone
Area: North
Venue: St Helen's Church Hall, Athersley
Level: Other
Booking essential
Are you looking to build your strength and balance? If so, we have the ideal group in your area!
First 6 sessions FREE! £3 per session thereafter. To book, please call Lesley on 07713 510910.
Provider: Yoga Bee
Area: South
Venue: Yoga Bee, Hawkwood Cottage, Hay Green Lane, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XE
Booking essential
Core Pilates. Ideal for the energetic.
For further information and bookings please visit: www.yogabee.yoga.
Provider: Mind, Body and Spirit
Area: Central
Venue: Mind, Body and Spirit, 110 Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6HL
Level: Moderate intensity/Vigorous intensity
Booking essential
A fusion of yoga and pilates with equipment.
Contact Mind, Body and Spirit on 07769 996438 or at info@mind-bodyandspirit.com. You can book through the website www.mind-bodyandspirit.com. All classes cost £6 booking in advance, you will receive a health questionnaire to be filled in and emailed back or you can bring with you to your first class. All equipment is provided sanitised with a covid / Sport England approved solution.
Provider: Mi:ssion Table Tennis Club Barnsley
Area: North East
Venue: Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre, Snydale Road, Cudworth, S72 8LH
Level: Other
Booking essential
Participating in table tennis sessions can offer a wide range of physical, mental, and social benefits. Joining a table tennis group provides an opportunity to meet new people, make friends, and engage in social interactions.
Mi:ssion TTC Barnsley offers opportunities for all. The coaches - Ian and Modesta - deliver weekly sessions for anyone who would like to learn more about the game. Ian and Modesta have over 60 years of playing and 20 years of coaching experience between them. For more information visit our website: www.mission-ttcbarnsley.co.uk. Visit our website to book in for a session or send us a message on our facebook page: Mi:ssion Table Tennis Club Barnsley.
Provider: Zheng Wu
Area: Penistone
Venue: Penistone Leisure Centre
Level: Other
Booking essential
Fortnightly. Tai Chi can help to improve your balance, flexibility and posture. Tai Chi is known as an ‘internal martial art’. It is a holistic exercise to benefit the mind, body and spirit. Zheng Wu teaches two styles; yang style (suitable for beginners) and chen style (a more advanced style). He also teaches meditative breathing exercises called qi gong.
Beginners/intermediate (classes are suitable for all levels). Further Information and booking (required): 07870 261836.
Provider: Barnsley FC Community Trust
Area: Central
Venue: Jonny's Gym
Booking essential
Boxercise for all. This is a circuit session so participants are able to work to their abilities.
For further information contact Hannah Wright via email: hannah.wright@barnsleyfc.co.uk.
Provider: Yoga Bee
Area: South
Venue: Yoga Bee, Hawkwood Cottage, Hay Green Lane, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XE
Booking essential
Yin Yoga and Relaxation. Mixed ability.
For further information and bookings please visit: www.yogabee.yoga.
Start date: 2025-01-30
Provider: Barnsley FC Community Trust
Area: Central
Venue: Swaithe Working Men's Club
Line Dancing with Game Changer and The Active Club.
For more information contact Hannah Wright, Game Changer Project Co-ordinator via email at: hannah.wright@barnsleyfc.co.uk. Free for the first ten weeks.
Provider: Mind, Body and Spirit
Area: Central
Venue: Mind, Body and Spirit, 110 Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6HL
Level: Light intensity/Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Yoga Traditions and Paths. Combining mudra, prananayama with asana, all styles of yoga kundalini, Yin, Yang, Iyengar, Ayurveda and more.
Contact Mind, Body and Spirit on 07769 996438 or at info@mind-bodyandspirit.com. You can book through the website www.mind-bodyandspirit.com. All classes cost £6 booking in advance, you will receive a health questionnaire to be filled in and emailed back or you can bring with you to your first class. All equipment is provided sanitised with a covid / Sport England approved solution.
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Area: South
Venue: Hoyland Leisure Centre
Level: Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Fitness Pilates. Pilates is a head to toe fitness method. This mat-based exercise class will take you through a conditioning routine to improve strength, flexibility and endurance and is a great way to build skills that will carry over into your sporting activities and everyday life.
This activity is for all ages. Call 01226 744063 or email hoylandenquiries@bpl.org.uk.
Provider: Barnsley Gymnastics Club
Area: North
Venue: Barnsley Gymnastics Club, Units 7 & 8, 424 Carlton Rd, Royston, Barnsley S71 3HX
Level: Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Using your own body weight and a variety of gymnastics equipment, this class will improve fitness, flexibility, balance and strength whilst also developing gymnastics skills. Great for those who love an unusual challenge and the opportunity to work towards individualised gymnastics goals with our experienced coaches in our dedicated gymnastics facility. An opportunity to meet new people, get fit and face new challenges. Suitable for absolute beginners.
Pre-booking essential. Call 07963981040 or email info@barnsleygymnastics.club or sign up here: www.barnsleygymnastics.club/join
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Area: Central
Venue: Barnsley Metrodome
Level: Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Aqua circuits is the aquatic equivalent to gym-based circuits. Using weights and specialised floats moving between stations to tone specific muscle groups.
This activity is for all ages. Call 01226 730060 or email metrodomeenquiries@bpl.org.uk
Provider: ONPAR Health
Area: Central
Venue: ONPAR Health, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, United Kingdom, S70 4ST
Booking essential
Train, Meet and Eat. 1 hour exercise class focusing on developing strength, fitness and stability. Enjoy a healthy meal afterwards in the cafe.
For further information visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/onparhealth or email us at: onparhealthclub@gmail.com for further details.
Provider: Barnsley Wellbeing Walks
Area: Dearne
Venue: Meet at the Community Shop, Goldthorpe, S63 9NE.
This relaxed, friendly walk is a great way to meet new people whilst exploring your local community. The route is on paths and gravel track. The length of the walk can be adjusted to suit the group.
Arrive before 10am for a free cup of tea or coffee! For further information contact Barnsley Council's Sport and Physical Activity Team: sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk.
