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: U3A
Area: North East
Venue: Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre, Snydale Road, Cudworth, S72 8LH
Level: Other
Booking essential
We have fun, exercise and socialise, with the accent being on fun.
Intermediate. 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.
Provider: Yoga Bee
Area: South
Venue: Yoga Bee, Hawkwood Cottage, Hay Green Lane, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XE
Booking essential
Mixed ability.
For further information and bookings please visit: www.yogabee.yoga.
Provider: Healthy Bones
Area: South
Venue: Shipcroft Centre, Wombwell
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.
Start date: 2024-01-26
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Area: South
Venue: Hoyland Leisure Centre
Booking essential
Have you ever watched the mysteries of Curling at the Olympics? Well, Kurling is a bit like that, with rubber ‘stones’ on castors played on an indoor badminton court.
Age Range: Semi-retired or older. Now taking names for an interest list, please contact Connor at Connor.Pickles@bpl.org.uk.
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). 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.
Provider: Barnsley FC Community Trust
Area: North
Venue: Honeywell Sports Village Gym
Level: Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Turbo Tykes. Spinning Class. Pedal along to some favourite tunes while following a scenic route on the big screen.
Entry/Intermediate/Advanced. Contact Sean Margison, Health and Wellbeing Officer on 01226 211333 or via email at s.margison@barnsleyfc.co.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: North East
Venue: Meeting point: Acorn Centre car park at the rear gates, S72 7BB
Grimethorpe Stroll. Join walk leader Peter for a lovely circular walk around New Springs Park in Grimethorpe. It starts in the Acorn Centre car park, with a little bit of road walking through the industrial estate. There are 2 roads to cross before getting to the park. The surface in the park is slightly uneven but does not get muddy. There is an incline to get up to the viewpoint (it's worth the walk up!). The walk is dog friendly but please keep them on the lead. Join the group for the occasional post-walk coffee stop. Parking is free in the Acorn Centre car park, or you can catch Stagecoach buses 27, 27a, 27b and 208 that stop just after Grimethorpe Post Office.
For further information contact: peter.hague1@nhs.net or Barnsley Wellbeing Walks via email at: sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk.
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Area: South
Venue: Hoyland Leisure Centre
Level: Light intensity/Moderate intensity
Booking essential
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 Premier Leisure
Area: Dearne
Venue: Dearneside Leisure Centre
Level: Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Using the water to support your body weight, this is an aerobic and toning workout to music in the pool. Great for those who love a challenging workout without any impact on the joints.
This activity is for all ages. Dearneside Leisure Centre – Call 01709 880040 or email dearnesideenquiries@bpl.org.uk.
Provider: Dorothy Hyman Bowling Club
Area: North East
Venue: Dorothy Hyman Bowling Green at Dorothy Hyman Sport Stadium
Level: Other
Gentle exercise through the activity of crown green bowling.
All levels of bowling experience would be welcome. Booking preferable, but not essential. For further information contact Jeff Morland on 07484 805748.
Provider: Shirley Sherwood Tai Chi
Area: Penistone
Venue: Scouts Activity Centre, Wentworth Road, Penistone
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.
Beginners. First six sessions are free. £3 per session thereafter. To book your place please call Shirley on 07956 660224.
Start date: 2023-03-10
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Area: North East
Venue: Royston Leisure Centre
Level: Other
Booking essential
Health, Strength and Stability. An exercise programme for falls prevention that includes balance, strength, flexibility and endurance.
Falls Prevention - Entry/Intermediate/Advanced. Further information: Contact Sue Williams at susan.williams@bpl.org.uk or by telephone on 07535 575193, or contact BPL's Community Health General Enquiries line on 01226 738657.
Provider: Healthy Bones
Area: South
Venue: Shipcroft, Wombwell
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: Sporting Penistone
Area: Penistone
Venue: Penistone Leisure Centre
Table Tennis Drop-In.
For further information call Penistone Leisure Centre on 01226 763949 or visit our website at: www.penistoneleisurecentre.org.uk.
