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
Location: 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
Location: 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
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 Wellbeing Walks
Location: 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
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: 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: 2023-01-13
Provider: Healthy Bones
Location: 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: Dorothy Hyman Bowling Club
Location: 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
Location: 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: 2024-09-20
Provider: Move with Equanimity
Location: Penistone
Venue: St Aidan's Church, Oxspring, S36 8YW
Booking essential
Movement For Healthy Ageing. Gentle Yoga/Pilates class for people aged 50 plus. To improve strength, mobility, balance and coordination. Suitable for people who have care needs to attend with their carer so both can enjoy an activity class together with suitable adaptations.
5 class pass £35. Booking: sarah@movewithequanimity.co.uk / www.movewithequanimity.co.uk / 07936362578.
Start date: 2023-03-10
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Location: 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: Sporting Penistone
Location: 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.
Provider: Barnsley FC Community Trust
Location: Central
Venue: Variable
Level: Light intensity
Reds Connect Walking Group. The aim of the group is to help local people get out of the house and improve general health in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Beginner. This activity is for all ages. For more information please contact Sean Margison, Health and Wellbeing Officer on 01226 211333 or Community@barnsleyfc.co.uk. See www.barnsleyfccommunity.co.uk/health/reds-connect/ for details of walk starting points. Please note that all walks are subject to change due to weather conditions.
Start date: 2024-01-26
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Location: South
Venue: Sports Hall at Hoyland Leisure Centre
Booking essential
These sessions are open to anyone aged 50+. Communal area to purchase coffee and tea afterwards. Costs £3.50 per session.
For more information email connor.pickles@bpl.org.uk
Provider: Barnsley Gymnastics Club
Location: North East
Venue: Barnsley Gymnastics Club, Units 7 & 8, 424 Carlton Rd, Royston, Barnsley S71 3HX
Level: Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Using your own body weight and a variety of gymnastics equipment, this class will improve fitness, flexibility, balance and strength whilst also developing gymnastics skills. Great for those who love an unusual challenge and the opportunity to work towards individualised gymnastics goals with our experienced coaches in our dedicated gymnastics facility. An opportunity to meet new people, get fit and face new challenges. Suitable for absolute beginners.
Pre-booking essential. Call 07963981040 or email info@barnsleygymnastics.club or sign up here: www.barnsleygymnastics.club/join
