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: Shirley Sherwood Tai Chi
Location: North East
Venue: Royston Civic Hall
Booking essential
A specialised Tai Chi session that focuses on Tai Chi for Health.
Beginners. First six sessions are free. £3 per session thereafter. To book your place please call Age UK Barnsley on 01226 776820.
Start date: 2024-09-16
Provider: ONPAR Health
Location: 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 FC Community Trust
Location: 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: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Location: North East
Venue: Royston Leisure Centre
Level: Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Using the water to support your body weight, Aqua Aerobics 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. Royston Leisure Centre - Call 01226 722991 or email roystonenquiries@bpl.org.uk.
Provider: Mind, Body and Spirit
Location: Central
Venue: Mind, Body and Spirit, 110 Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6HL
Level: Light intensity
Booking essential
Pilates (Rehab and Mobility).
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 £7 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 Wellbeing Walks
Location: South
Venue: Meeting point: RSPB Courtyard, S73 0YF
Level: Moderate intensity
Manvers Lake Waterfront Wellbeing Walk. Join walk leaders Julia and Ian for a circular walk starting at the RSPB courtyard and following the path around to the Manvers Lake Waterfront, with a halfway stop at the Boathouse Cafe for a lovely hot or cold refreshment. The park is full of wildlife from fish to ducks, geese and swans. The route is accessible for wheelchairs and buggies, but the walk can get muddy due to being a dirt track. There are a few slight inclines with some uneven ground, but it's mainly flat. There can be as many rest periods as required. The walk is dog friendly and there is free parking available.
For further information contact Barnsley Wellbeing Walks via email at: sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk.
Provider: Sporting Penistone
Location: Penistone
Venue: Penistone Leisure Centre
Level: Other
Booking essential
Chair Fitness is a gentle exercise class adapted to suit less able people. Our coach, Rachel is experienced in working with older or less able people to help them with fall prevention, core strength and general fitness.
Beginners. £4 per session. Book online at www.penistoneleisurecentre.org.uk/book/chair-fitness/ or call Penistone Leisure Centre on 01226 763949.
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Location: 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: omJane
Venue: Online (Zoom)
Level: Light intensity/Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Over 55s Chair Based Exercise. This program is based on and around a chair. Join the class from your kitchen, bedroom, or any other space in which you can move safely & freely. I will teach you how to get healthier joints, build stronger bones, practice back care and improve posture, build a better balance to reduce the risk of falls in later life and much much more, so join me as a specialist postural stability instructor and Yoga teacher to motivate, stretch, strengthen and move your body safely & effectively with tips and techniques to take away each week. Let's love later life.
Short health questionnaire to be completed, help and advice available if needed when booking your class, video recording option if unable to attend day/time of live zoom class. Cost just £7 per class, no hidden fees. Booking: www.omJane.com.
Provider: Darton Afternoon Club
Location: North
Venue: Darton Darby and Joan Club
Level: Light intensity
Booking essential
Darton Afternoon Club hosts Susie Macnamee Fitness once a month. Susie provides Darton Afternoon Club members with seated exercises, incorporating strength and balance exercises, once a month.
For further information or to get involved contact Lesley on 07760 235008 or 01226 383222, or via email at lesleycwarden@yahoo.co.uk.
Start date: 2024-04-08 End date: 2024-08-19<
Provider: Worsbrough Bridge Bowling Club
Location: Central
Level: Light intensity/Moderate intensity
Gentle exercise through the activity of Crown Green Bowling. No experience necessary, all would be welcome. Come along and have a go.
Provider: Shirley Sherwood Tai Chi
Location: South
Venue: Billingley Village Hall
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 Age UK Barnsley on 01226 776820.
Provider: Mapplewell and Staincross Village Hall
Location: North
Venue: Mapplewell and Staincross Village Hall
Level: Other
Booking essential
Ballroom/Sequence Dancing
Call Caroline on 01226 381006 or visit the website at www.thevillagehall.ltd.
Start date: 2023-03-06
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Location: South
Venue: Hoyland 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: Dance to Health
Venue: Online via Zoom
Level: Other
Booking essential
Dance to Health is a falls prevention programme for older people who have had a fall or who are at risk of falling. The sessions, which can be done either seated or standing, incorporate postural stability with the fun and creativity of dance.
More details at www.dancetohealth.org.
