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 Wellbeing Walks
Location: South
Venue: Meeting point: At the top of Summer Lane car park, S73 0DQ
Level: Light intensity
Wombwell Circuit Wellbeing Walk. Join walk leader Roger and the friendly bunch of walkers on a circular route around Wombwell parks and green spaces. The walk consists of a mixture of road paths, dirt paths and field tracks. There are various easy walking routes in the area using the Trans Pennine Trail, the walk leader decides which route to take depending on the weather and the ability of the group. The routes are easy with slightly uneven surfaces and slight inclines. The group is friendly, welcoming and takes rest stops if required. The walk can be muddy, but the walk leader tries to avoid this where possible. There is free parking available at the meeting point in the Summer Lane Car Park. You can also catch buses 22x, 223, 226, 649,662 and X20 that stop on Park Street, a short walk away from the meeting point.
For further information contact Barnsley Wellbeing Walks via email at: sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk.
Provider: Healthy Bones
Location: Central
Venue: Barnsley Baptist Church
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: omJane
Venue: Online (Zoom)
Level: Light intensity/Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Hatha Yoga open level. Enhance your health & well-being with Hatha Yoga practice, taught in the authentic style of omJane, predominantly mat work with some standing asanas. You will be encouraged to practice Yoga postures, movements, and stretches with thought & consideration for your breath & your body, you will work within your own capabilities exploring the poses, movements, and techniques to work towards physical improvement and all the wonderful developments to mind, & body that Yoga brings. Yoga is a light that once lit will never dim.
Further information: Short health questionnaire to be completed,1st session free, help and advice available if needed when booking your class, video recording option if unable to attend day/time of live zoom class. Cost just £6 per class, no hidden fees. Booking: www.omJane.com.
Provider: Barnsley Wellbeing Walks
Location: Penistone
Venue: Bench next to skate park, S36 6TS
Booking essential
Walk Out Wednesday. Penistone Wellbeing Walk. Out and back along the Trans Pennine Trail.
Free but booking is required. To book email sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk.
Start date: 2024-02-20
Provider: Barnsley Pickleball
Location: South
Venue: Hoyland Leisure Centre, West Street, Barnsley S74 9EH
Booking essential
Come along and learn to play Pickleball with Barnsley Pickleball's IPTPA qualified coach. This gentle and easy-to-learn game is a fun and sociable activity. We will go through the principles of the game step by step and after your first hour you will be playing a match.
£5 per hour. Booking is required : By email - Barnsleypickleball@gmail.com or call 07789 956605.
Provider: New Options Community Fitness
Location: North East
Venue: New Options Community Fitness Centre, Grimethorpe
Level: Light intensity/Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Club 50+. An opportunity to take part in physical and social activities, with a focus on physical and mental health and wellbeing.
An opportunity to meet new people and exercise. Please call Louise on 07939 144574.
Start date: 2023-03-08
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Location: Central
Venue: Metrodome 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: Yoga Bee
Location: South
Venue: Yoga Bee, Hawkwood Cottage, Hay Green Lane, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XE
Booking essential
Chair Yoga. Ideal for those with mobility issues.
For further information and bookings please visit: www.yogabee.yoga.
Provider: Barnsley FC Community Trust
Location: Central
Venue: Maltas Court Centre, Worsbrough, S70 4QY
Booking essential
Multi-activities and refreshments.
Contact: Email hannah.wright@barnsleyfc.co.uk.
Provider: Walking the Goats at Lower Coates
Location: Penistone
Venue: Lower Coates Farm, Silkstone Common
Booking essential
Currently paused for winter. Well-Being Wednesdays. Pilates, Relaxation and Mindfulness Circuit. 45 minutes pilates overlooking the beautiful views of Lower Coates Farm. Relax while Kelly takes you through a 15 minute relaxation session while you enjoy the surroundings. Different activities each week in a short circuit of activities to help you unwind.
Contact Kelly on 07708931231 to book your place.
Start date: 2024-09-18
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 FC Community Trust
Location: Central
Venue: Oakwell (Indoor Academy Centre)
Level: Moderate intensity
The Walking Football session gives people the opportunity to rediscover the joys of playing football and the basic elements of a match accessible to them by slowing the game down to a walking pace. The sessions are structured and delivered by qualified instructors who are experienced in delivering these activities.
Men of all abilities are welcome. £3 per person, per session. Walking Football is not uniquely for older men. There may be some players recovering from injuries or have a health condition who may find the sessions preferable to regular 5-a-side football. For more information please contact Sean Margison, Health and Wellbeing Officer on 01226 211333 or sean.margison@barnsleyfc.co.uk.
Provider: Mind, Body and Spirit
Location: Central
Venue: Mind, Body and Spirit, 110 Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6HL
Level: Light intensity
Booking essential
Pilates (Rehab and Mobility).
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.
Start date: 2023-09-06
Provider: Sporting Penistone
Location: Penistone
Venue: Penistone Leisure Centre
Booking essential
Chair Fitness is a gentle exercise class adapted to suit less able people. Our coach, Rachel is experienced in working with older or less able people to help them with fall prevention, core strength and general fitness.
Beginners. £4 per session. Book online at www.penistoneleisurecentre.org.uk/book/chair-fitness/ or call Penistone Leisure Centre on 01226 763949.
Provider: Barnsley FC Community Trust
Location: Central
Venue: Meeting point: Locke Park Café, S70 1YG
Booking essential
Locke ‘n’ Lunch. Join the Game Changer team for a lovely walk in Locke Park. The lap around the paved loop makes it accessible for wheelchair users and prams to make their way around. Take in the sights of Barnsley when you get to the top whilst having a rest on one of the many benches around this walk. The walk ends with the group being welcomed into the park cafe for a free warm drink and a choice of sweet treats.
The Park is dog friendly, but we ask they are kept on a lead, this is also a walk for the family too! If you have any questions at all, please contacts Hannah via email at: hannah.wright@barnsleyfc.co.uk.
