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: Lesley Featherstone
Location: Penistone
Venue: Hoylandswaine Church Hall
Level: Other
Booking essential
Do you wish to have fun whilst staying active? Are you over the age of 50, and looking to build your strength and balance? If so, we have the ideal group in your area!
Falls Prevention. First 6 sessions FREE! £3 per session thereafter. To book, please call Lesley on 07713 510910.
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Location: South
Venue: Hoyland Leisure Centre
Level: Other
Booking essential
Hoyland Leisure Centre – Call 01226 744063 or email hoylandenquiries@bpl.org.uk.
Start date: 2025-01-29
Provider: Barnsley FC Community Trust
Location: Central
Venue: Swaithe Working Men's Club
Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis.
For further information contact Hannah Wright via email: hannah.wright@barnsleyfc.co.uk. Free for the first ten weeks.
Start date: 2023-09-06
Provider: Sporting Penistone
Location: Penistone
Venue: Penistone Leisure
Booking essential
Walking Netball is a slower version of the game. It’s netball but at a walking pace so anyone can play regardless of age or fitness level. Coach Beckee Ball leads the sessions. It’s a fun and friendly team game, so why not come along and have a giggle with us!
Beginners welcome. £4 per session. Book online at www.penistoneleisurecentre.org.uk/book/walking-netball/ or call Penistone Leisure Centre on 01226 763949.
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: Barnsley FC Community Trust
Location: Central
Venue: Oakwell (Academy Indoor Centre)
Level: Light intensity
Booking essential
Reminiscent Reds. At our Reminiscent Reds sessions, people come together to play games, chat and have a brew. The sessions provide social and physical activities as well.
For more information please contact Sean Margison, Health and Wellbeing Officer on 01226 211333 or sean.margison@barnsleyfc.co.uk.
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Location: South
Venue: Hoyland 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. Call 01226 744063 or email hoylandenquiries@bpl.org.uk.
Provider: Barnsley Wellbeing Walks
Location: Penistone
Venue: Meeting point: Outside the front of the Spencer Arms, Cawthorne, S75 4HL
Booking essential
Cawthorne Wellbeing Walk. Join walk leader Rianna for an evening stroll around Cawthorne. Meeting outside the front of the Spencer Arms, the walk will take a circular route of about 1.5 miles at the pace of the slowest person. There is a low wall on the way if anyone needs to rest.
Free but booking is required. To book email: team_armitage@talktalk.net or contact Barnsley Wellbeing Walks via email at: sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk.
Provider: England Netball
Location: South
Venue: Cortonwood Miners Welfare Scheme, Barnsley S73 0TU
Level: Light intensity
Booking essential
Back to Netball creates a capsule of time and space for those juggling the demands of education, career, family, house, home, and, and, and you name it. As our flagship programme, Back to Netball gives everything. It comes with lots of hidden extras; building belonging, friendship, community and feeds bodies aching for adventure, helping you rebuild your you. It comes without demand or commitment, offering a warm welcome to people new to, and coming back to netball. Together with NETBALLHer, we’re here for her through the busy years. Over 150,000 participants have taken part in Back to Netball. This 10-week programme will reintroduce you to netball in a supportive way, whether you have not played for years or perhaps it is your first experience. Participants receive a warm welcome without expectations of demand or commitment. Sessions are progressive and trained coaches will guide you through the basics. Each session contains skill-based activity and fun game play. Back to Netball is a unique, a one-of-a-kind experience that will support all ages and abilities at a time of life when personal identity is often lost. As well as the wellbeing benefits, it supports healthy, active lives, reconnecting to a sport you once loved or trying it for the first time. It offers a place to be and find yourself. https://www.englandnetball.co.uk/play/back-to-netball/
For further information, contact Hannah Sturdy at England Netball: Hannah.sturdy@englandnetball.co.uk. The sessions are weather dependent.
Provider: Yoga Bee
Location: South
Venue: Yoga Bee, Hawkwood Cottage, Hay Green Lane, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XE
Booking essential
Mat Pilates. Mixed ability.
For further information and bookings please visit: www.yogabee.yoga.
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: South
Venue: Hoyland Leisure Centre
Level: Light intensity/Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Make some time for you by creating a balance between the body and the mind, promoting health and wellbeing and improving your breathing patterns. A great way to relax, unwind and give yourself some self-care.
This activity is for all ages. Call 01226 744063 or email hoylandenquiries@bpl.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: 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: Wortley Rugby Club
Location: Penistone
Venue: Rugby Ground, Finkle Street Lane, Wortley, S35 7DH
Level: Other
Wortley Walking Rugby is a fun team game that is accessible whether you have played rugby before or not. It is a simple version of the game without the physical contact. The aim is to participate, get some exercise and most importantly have some fun.
Please note that the sessions run from March to October, with no sessions in the winter months. No previous experience is needed and all are welcome.
