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: Parkerdance
Area: North
Venue: Masonic Hall, Cockerham Lane, Barnsley, S75 1AT
Level: Other
Booking essential
Classes and lessons available Tuesday to Friday daytime and evenings. Ballroom, Latin American and Modern Sequence Dancing. Various days/times, Tuesday to Friday. Beginners classes start with the basics. Participants will soon be dancing the likes of the Modern Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot and Tango, Latin dances such as the Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive, Samba and Paso Doble along with the most popular sequence dances such as the Mayfair Quickstep, Balmoral Blues, Melody Foxtrot, Square Tango, along with Mambos and Salsas. At intermediate and advanced classes, participants learn more complex technical routines as well as the latest sequence dances.
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Further information can be found on the Parkerdance website at www.parkerdance.co.uk. Contact Amanda on 07738 324285.
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.
Provider: OnPAR Health
Area: Central
Venue: ONPAR Health, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, United Kingdom, S70 4ST
Booking essential
Individual sessions with a Personal Trainer are available at ONPAR Health. ONPAR's Level 3 qualified Personal Trainer works with older people in the gym on a one to one basis, working on building general fitness (strength, range of movement, balance), improving health, supporting with specific health conditions or exercise rehabilitation.
For further details and to discuss your requirements please contact ONPAR Health via email at onparhealthclub@gmail.com or via telephone on 07887406299. You can also visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/onparhealth.
