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: U3A
Venue: Stocksbridge Leisure Centre
Booking essential
To speak to Barnsley U3A's New Members Secretary about joining the U3A, please call 07512 206285. If there is no reply leave a message and you will be contacted.
Provider: Sprint Swim Academy
Location: North
Venue: Sprint Swim Academy, Mapplewell Business Park
Booking essential
Are you over the age of 50? Sprint Swim Academy is offering Aqua Aerobics classes - free for the first 10 weeks, and £8.95 thereafter. Following the session, why not visit our friendly cafe and enjoy food and a FREE hot drink whilst socialising with others?
Limited spaces available. To book and secure your place, please call Sprint's reception desk on 01226 661521.
Provider: Barnsley FC Community Trust
Location: Central
Venue: Worsbrough Common Community Centre
Level: Light intensity
Booking essential
Social exercise class.
For further information contact Hannah Wright via email: hannah.wright@barnsleyfc.co.uk.
Start date: 2022-04-22 End date: 2022-10-22<
Provider: U3A
Location: Penistone
Venue: Penistone Bowling Club
Level: Other
Booking essential
The group plays between 10.30am and 12.30pm at Penistone Bowling Club. Due to new regulations from the BCGBA body, bowlers at any bu3a organised group have to be associate or casual bowlers of that club if not already full members.
Beginner. Please note that the Tuesday morning slot is currently fully booked. 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 Premier Leisure
Location: 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.
Start date: 2025-01-07
Provider: Sprint Swim Academy
Location: North
Venue: Sprint Swim Academy, Mapplewell Business Park
Booking essential
Are you over the age of 50? Sprint Swim Academy is offering Aqua Aerobics classes - free for the first 10 weeks, and £8.95 thereafter. Following the session, why not visit our friendly cafe and enjoy food and a FREE hot drink whilst socialising with others?
Limited spaces available. To book and secure your place, please call Sprint's reception desk on 01226 661521.
Provider: Barnsley Wellbeing Walks
Location: South
Venue: Meeting point: Outside the Teepot Café in the park, S74 8EY
Level: Moderate intensity
Elsecar Park Wellbeing Walk. Join walk leaders Pete and Ken for a gentle walk around Elsecar Park and the surrounding fields. This walk is suitable for beginners; however, the surface is slightly uneven with a slight incline. There are 2 stiles to climb over and the walk can be muddy if it's been raining a few days before. There is an alternative route that is shorter and avoids the stiles. The walk is dog friendly, but they are asked to be kept on a lead. The walk is family friendly, however, the route isn't suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. There are some poles available to borrow if required for the walk. Join the group for a post-walk drink at one of the local cafes. There is a free car park near the Elsecar Heritage Centre, or you can catch the Stagecoach bus 136 that stops just before Elsecar Park.
For further information contact Barnsley Wellbeing Walks via email at: sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk.
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Location: North East
Venue: Royston 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. Royston Leisure Centre - Call 01226 722991 or email roystonenquiries@bpl.org.uk.
Start date: 2025-01-07
Provider: Sprint Swim Academy
Location: North
Venue: Sprint Swim Academy, Mapplewell Business Park
Booking essential
Are you over the age of 50? Sprint Swim Academy is offering Lane Swimming - free for the first 10 weeks, and £7.95 thereafter. Following the session, why not visit our friendly cafe and enjoy food and a FREE hot drink whilst socialising with others?
Limited spaces available. To book and secure your place, please call Sprint's reception desk on 01226 661521.
Provider: Healthy Bones
Location: North
Venue: Emmanuel Church, Huddersfield Road, Barnsley
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: 2025-01-14 End date: 2025-03-04<
Provider: Mi:ssion Table Tennis Club Barnsley
Location: North East
Venue: Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre, Snydale Road, Cudworth, S72 8LH
Bat and Chat. An organised social session which targets individuals who are 50 and above and provides participants with the opportunity to enjoy table tennis in a friendly and relaxed environment.
All equipment, tea, coffee and biscuits provided free of charge. It doesn't matter if you've never played table tennis before. No need to book. Just turn up. For further information email: enquiries.missionttcbarnsley@gmail.com.
Start date: 2024-01-10
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Location: North East
Venue: Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre, Snydale Road, Cudworth, S72 8LH
Level: Moderate intensity
Join one of the fastest growing sports in Barnsley! Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis.
For more information, please contact connor.pickles@bpl.org.uk.
Provider: Sporting Penistone
Location: Penistone
Venue: Penistone Leisure Centre
Level: Other
Booking essential
PenActive is a ‘Youth Club for Older People’! Aimed at people aged 60+ the session is a fun and friendly session with time for socialising as well as some exercise too!
Beginner. £3 per session. Book online at www.penistoneleisurecentre.org.uk/book/penactive-the-youth-club-for-older-people/ or call Penistone Leisure Centre on 01226 763949.
Provider: U3A
Location: South
Venue: Birdwell Community Centre, Rockingham Street, Birdwell.
Level: Other
Booking essential
Sequence Dancing 2. The Sequence Dancing 2 group will meet weekly on a Tuesday at Birdwell Community Centre from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
Beginner. 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.
Start date: 2024-09-24
Provider: ONPAR Health
Location: Central
Venue: ONPAR Health, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, United Kingdom, S70 4ST
Booking essential
Indoor Cycling with ONPAR Health.
For further information visit OnPAR's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/onparhealth or email OnPAR at: onparhealthclub@gmail.com for further details.
