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: Next Steps Forward
Venue: Variable
Booking essential
Next Steps Forward. Walks within Barnsley and district for people living with and beyond breast cancer. The walks are led by experienced walk leaders and are on good paths with no steep hills at a pace to suit everyone. The routes vary each week and take in some beautiful scenery in Barnsley and the surrounding areas as well some local cafes too! Get in touch to get the monthly timetable and to book a place.
All walks are scheduled to meet at 10.15 for the walk to start at 10.30am unless otherwise stated. For further information: Call Pat: 07493 817870 or email: walk@nextstepsforward.org.uk. www.nextstepsforward.org.uk.
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Location: Central
Venue: Barnsley Metrodome
Level: Moderate intensity
Booking essential
This activity is for all ages. Call 01226 730060 or email metrodomeenquiries@bpl.org.uk.
Provider: Barnsley FC Community Trust
Location: Central
Venue: Meeting point: Wheels and Walkers Cafe, S70 5LJ.
Booking essential
Walking, talking, tea and toast! Come to socialise and chat on our weekly strolls before having tea and toast at the cafe.
Contact: Email hannah.wright@barnsleyfc.co.uk.
Start date: 2025-01-15
Provider: Mid Yorkshire Community Foundation
Location: South
Venue: Darfield Cricket Club, The Club House, School Street, Darfield.
Booking essential
Seated exercise sessions. Lots of music, games and social fun.
Free for the first six weeks, then £3 per week thereafter. To book, contact Mid Yorkshire Community Foundation on 07549 680740.
Provider: Move with Equanimity
Location: Penistone
Venue: The Huskar Rooms, Silkstone
Booking essential
Movement for Healthy Ageing. Gentle Yoga/Pilates class for people aged 50 plus. Strength, mobility, coordination, balance and mindfulness.
New starter 5 class pass £25. Booking: sarah@movewithequanimity.co.uk / www.movewithequanimity.co.uk / 07936362578.
Provider: Carlton Bowling Club
Location: North East
Venue: Carlton Bowling Club, Carlton Park, Church Street, Carlton, Barnsley S71 3EU
Level: Other
Booking essential
An opportunity to play crown green bowls.
April to September. All levels of bowling experience would be welcome. An opportunity to meet new people, get fresh air and light exercise amongst friendly people. All you need is a pair of flat shoes or trainers. We can provide bowls if needed, or participants can bring their own. Booking would be preferable. You can call 07468 256552 or send the club a message on Carlton Bowling Club's Facebook page messenger.
Provider: U3A
Venue: Variable
Level: Other
Booking essential
Wednesday Ramblers. This group now have a walk every Wednesday starting at 10 am, 4 to 5 miles long but may vary in severity therefore it is advisable to check with the leader if this could cause a concern.
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. £3 per session. Website: u3asites.org.uk/barnsley/home.
Provider: Mapplewell and Staincross Village Hall
Location: North
Venue: Mapplewell and Staincross Village Hal
Level: Light intensity
Booking essential
Healthy Ageing Exercise. Fun active workout.
Classes are for mixed abilities, seated or standing. £5.00 per session. Telephone Susie on 07896 709091 or Caroline at Mapplewell and Staincross Village Hall on 01226 381006. Alternatively, visit the Mapplewell and Staincross Village Hall website at www.thevillagehall.ltd.
Provider: Age UK Barnsley
Location: Penistone
Venue: Tankersley Welfare Hall
Level: Light intensity
Booking essential
Contact Age UK Barnsley on 01226 776820 for further details.
Provider: B:Friend
Location: Dearne
Venue: Bolton upon Dearne Social Club, St Andrew's Sq Community Centre, S63 8DD
Level: Light intensity
Booking essential
B:friend Social Club, with regular physical activity. Weekly social club for older people with a range of activities, including physical activities such as dance, yoga and pilates at least once a month.
Booking Essential. Contact Jenny Pitman on 07895 725377. There is no charge for the session. Donations towards the costs of teas/coffees are welcomed.
Provider: Springvale Community Garden
Location: Penistone
Venue: Springvale Community Garden, Off Sheffield Road, Springvale, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6HJ
Level: Other
Community Gardening. Opportunities at Springvale Community Garden include general vegetable and flower gardening, site and orchard maintenance, looking after the pond and maintaining the footpaths and walkways.
Light, moderate and vigorous intensity level opportunities available. Contact Springvale Community Garden at springvalecommunitygarden@yahoo.co.uk. Facebook/SpringvaleCommunityGarden. Website: www.springvaleonline.com.
Provider: National Trust
Location: Penistone
Venue: Wentworth Castle Gardens, Stainborough, S75 3EN
Level: Moderate intensity
Beginners’ Running Group. Would you like to get into running but you’re not sure where to begin, or you’re in need of some support? In this group, you can gradually build up your fitness and confidence in the beautiful surroundings of Wentworth Castle Gardens, with the support of qualified run leaders.
For further information see the website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wentworth-castle-gardens/events or call 01226 323072. Booking not required. Free for National Trust members; for non-members there is a reduced admission fee of £3.
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: Outside Cudworth Library, S72 8UQ
Level: Other
Cudworth Circuit Wellbeing Walk. Join walk leader Les and the friendly group on a circular walk from Cudworth Library, through the park and into green spaces. The walk takes you on public footpaths, through the park, on a dirt track trail, through fields and back towards Cudworth Library. The walk does have slight inclines. There are a few rest stops along the way to regroup. The walk can get muddy, and the surface is uneven, therefore, it is advised to wear sensible footwear to avoid slips and trips. The walk is dog friendly, and the owner is asked to keep the dog on a lead. There is a free car park near Cudworth Library, or you can catch the Stagecoach bus 27, 27a or 27b that drops you off just after Abbey Veterinary Centre.
For further information contact Barnsley Wellbeing Walks via email at: sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk.
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
Over 65’s Yoga and Pilates. A class focusing upon building a healthy heart and bones with wellbeing through yoga and physio based pilates.
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.
