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: 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.
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.
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.
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 07512206285. If there is no reply do leave a message and you will be contacted. Website: u3asites.org.uk/barnsley/home.
Start date: 2025-01-13
Provider: Barnsley FC Community Trust
Location: Central
Venue: 5ives Sports Club, Hunningley Lane, Barnsley S70 3JR
For more information contact Hannah Wright, Game Changer Project Co-ordinator via email at: hannah.wright@barnsleyfc.co.uk. Free for the first ten weeks.
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 07512206285. If there is no reply do leave a message and you will be contacted. Website: u3asites.org.uk/barnsley/home.
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.
Provider: Yoga Bee
Location: South
Venue: Yoga Bee, Hawkwood Cottage, Hay Green Lane, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XE
Booking essential
Trigger Pilates. Ideal for beginners.
For further information and bookings please visit: www.yogabee.yoga. www.yogabee.yoga
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 symptoms 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.movewithequanimity.co.uk / 07936362578.
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.
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.
Provider: Yoga Bee
Location: South
Venue: Birdwell Methodist Church
Level: Light intensity/Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Trigger Point Pilates
Contact Melissa on 07703 807027.
Provider: ExMil Fitness
Location: North East
Venue: Churchfield Primary School, Cudworth
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.
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.
