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Barnsley Older People Physical Activity Alliance

The Barnsley Older People Physical Activity Alliance (BOPPAA) is aiming to increase the provision of physical activity programmes that will improve the strength and balance of older people across Barnsley.

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.

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Feels Good to Lose

Monday 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Provider: Barnsley FC Community Trust

Location: North

Venue: Wilthorpe Over 65s Club

Level: Light intensity

Physical activity along with healthy lifestyles discussion.

For more information please contact Sean Margison, Health and Wellbeing Officer on 01226 211333 or sean.margison@barnsleyfc.co.uk.

Gentle Exercise

Monday 2:30pm

Provider: Susiemac Fitness

Location: North East

Venue: St John the Baptist Church, Church Street, Cudworth S72 8DD

Level: Light intensity

Booking essential

Fun and active workout.

Classes are for mixed abilities, seated or standing. £3.50 per session. Telephone Susie on 07896 709091.

Dance

Monday 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Provider: U3A

Location: North

Venue: Emmanuel Church, Huddersfield Road, Barnsley

Level: Other

Booking essential

Country Dancing (Group 1) - 2nd and 4th week of the month. This group meets between 2.30pm and 4.30pm on Mondays at Emmanuel Church twice monthly. Members need no previous knowledge, as the dances are ‘walked’ and ‘called’ by experienced leaders. An enjoyable, active and ‘fun’ way to spend an afternoon, and partners can be provided!

Beginners. If you wish to speak to Barnsley U3A’s New Members Secretary about joining the U3A, please telephone Helen Dew on 07512206285. If there is no reply do leave a message and you will be contacted. £3 per session. Website: u3asites.org.uk/barnsley/home.

Tai Chi

Monday 4:00pm

Provider: U3A

Location: Central

Venue: St Thomas’s Community Centre, Gawber

Level: Other

Booking essential

Beginners. A form of movement and meditation. There is low cardiovascular exertion and no high impact movement which makes it suitable for any age or level of fitness.

Beginners. If you wish to speak to Barnsley U3A’s New Members Secretary about joining the U3A, please telephone Helen Dew on 07512206285. If there is no reply do leave a message and you will be contacted. Website: u3asites.org.uk/barnsley/home.

Tai Chi

Monday 5:00pm

Provider: U3A

Location: Central

Venue: St Thomas’s Community Centre, Gawber

Level: Other

Booking essential

Advanced. A form of movement and meditation. There is low cardiovascular exertion and no high impact movement which makes it suitable for any age or level of fitness.

Advanced. If you wish to speak to Barnsley U3A’s New Members Secretary about joining the U3A, please telephone Helen Dew on 07512206285. If there is no reply do leave a message and you will be contacted. Website: u3asites.org.uk/barnsley/home.

Zumba

Monday 6:00pm

Provider: Susiemac Fitness

Location: North East

Venue: Monk Bretton Methodist Church

Level: Moderate intensity

Booking essential

Fun active workout.

£3.50 per session. Telephone Susie on 07896 709091.

Exercise/Lifestyle

Monday 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Start date: 2024-09-16

Provider: Move with Equanimity

Location: Penistone

Venue: Thurgoland Village Hall, Roper Lane, S35 7AA

Booking essential

Movement for Menopause. Yoga/Pilates class adapted to suit women experiencing systems of Peri menopause and Post menopause. Strength, mobility, balance and coordination exercises with mindfulness, self massage techniques, guided relaxation and a supportive ladies circle with education on the symptoms of menopause and self management.

Single class £8.50. 5 class pass £35. Booking: sarah@movewithequanimity.co.uk / www.movewithequanity.co.uk / 07936362578.

Pilates

Monday 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Provider: Mind, Body and Spirit

Location: Central

Venue: Mind, Body and Spirit, 110 Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6HL

Level: Light intensity/Moderate intensity

Booking essential

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.

Yogalates

Monday 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure

Location: Central

Venue: Barnsley Metrodome

Level: Moderate intensity

Booking essential

Yogalates is a core-focused class that pulls from the ancient asanas of yoga as well as the core centred movement of Pilates.

This activity is for all ages. Call 01226 730060 or email metrodomeenquiries@bpl.org.uk.

Pilates

Monday 6:15pm - 7:15pm

Provider: Yoga with Melissa

Location: South

Venue: Birdwell Methodist Church

Level: Light intensity/Moderate intensity

Booking essential

Trigger Point Pilates

Contact Melissa on 07703 807027.

Outdoor Exercise Circuits

Monday 6:30pm

Provider: ExMil Fitness

Location: North East

Venue: Priory Campus, Pontefract Road, Lundwood

Level: Other

Booking essential

Outdoor exercise circuits utilising equipment and body weight exercises.

Sessions are designed for all levels of fitness and age groups. Visit the ExMil Fitness Facebook page for information, or contact Lee on 07794172553.

Aqua Aerobics

Monday 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure

Location: Central

Venue: Barnsley Metrodome

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. Call 01226 730060 or email metrodomeenquiries@bpl.org.uk.

Yoga

Monday 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Provider: Yoga with Melissa

Location: South

Venue: Birdwell Methodist Church

Level: Moderate intensity

Booking essential

Hatha Yoga.

Contact Melissa on 07703 807027.

Aqua Aerobics

Monday 7:30pm - 8:30pm

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.

Yoga

Monday 7:30pm - 8:45pm

Provider: Mind, Body and Spirit

Location: Central

Venue: Mind, Body and Spirit, 110 Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6HL

Level: Moderate intensity

Booking essential

Hatha Yoga. Combining mudra, prananayama, meditation and asana.

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.