Activities local to you 2019 Health Walks Health walks are open to everyone but are especially aimed at those who are least active. Health walks are free and led by friendly, specially trained volunteers who are on hand to provide encouragement and support. You should wear loose, comfortable clothing and footwear appropriate to the weather. No need to book, just turn up ready to walk. There are walks in Banbury, Begbroke, Bicester, Bloxham, Bodicote, Kidlington, Launton, Thrupp and Woodstock. For more info contact scheme co-ordinator Colin Hull on phone 01327 32233 or email colin.hull@cherwellandsouthnorthants.gov.uk MAN v FAT is for men who love football and who want to lose weight. Sessions are for adults aged 16 + with a BMI of 27.5 or higher. During the leagues MAN v FAT supports you to lose weight and each week as well as playing a 30-minute football match, you also have a weigh-in before the game. Banbury Bicester Venue: Banbury Academy, Ruskin Road Day: Thursdays Time: 8pm - 10pm Cost: FREE For more details email football@manvfat.com Venue: Whitelands Farm Sports Ground Day: Fridays Time: 8.30pm - 10pm Cost: FREE For more details email Chris Lowes chrislowes40@hotmail.com FREE Walking Football A variant of association football that is aimed at keeping people aged over 50 involved with football. n A slower versifioul game of the beaut Venue: Whitelands Farm Sports Ground Day: Wednesdays 10.30am 11.30am Cost: 2.50 pp Contact Steve Payne stevepayne1@gmail.com Venue: The Dewey Sports Centre, Bloxham Day: Wednesdays Time: 8pm - 9pm Contact Stan Horlock stan@thehorlocks.com
Yoga at Bicester Venue: Clifton Centre Ashdene Road, Bicester, OX26 2BH Days: Mondays 9.45am - 10.45am/ Wednesdays 9.30am - 10.30am/ Wednesdays 6.15pm - 7.15pm Venue: Chesterton Community Centre, Geminus Road, Chesterton OX26 1BJ Days: Mondays 6.15pm - 7.15pm Venue: Langford Village Community Centre, Nightingale Place, Bicester OX26 6XX Day: Fridays 9.30am - 10.30am Cost: All classes 28 for term of 4 classes or 8 per week drop in (if space available) Contact Elaine. Mobile: 07917 453224 Email: elaine@yogabeing.co.uk www.yogabeing.co.uk Yoga at Kidlington Venue: St Thomas More School, Kidlington Days: Tuesdays 7pm - 8.30pm Cost: 10 pp Venue: Taurus Training Studio, High Street, Kidlington Days: Thursdays 9.30am - 10.30apm Cost: 7 pp Venue: St Thomas More School, Kidlington Days: Thursdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm Cost: 8 pp Contact Tanya Mobile: 07717 837 706 Email: info@whitestaryogaanddance.co.uk Pilates Venue: Clifton Centre, Ashdene Road, Bicester, Day: Tuesdays 9.30am -10.30am Cost: All classes 28 for term of four classes or 8 per week drop in (if space available) Contact Elaine on Mobile: 07917 453224 Email: elaine@yogabeing.co.uk www.yogabeing.co.uk Building a stronger body to support you with daily activities Pickleball A fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Venue: Warriner School, Bloxham Days: Mondays and Thursdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm Cost: From 3 pp Contact Steve Hughes stevehughes@hotmail.com Venue: Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre Days: Fridays 7.45pm - 9.30pm Cost: From 3 pp Contact Ian or Maureen info@pickleballoxon.org.uk Kundalini Yoga Woodgreen Avenue, Banbury OX16 0HS Day: Friday 10.30am 11.30am Cost: 7 (drop in) or ( 30 six weeks in advance) Contact Ildikó Mobile: 07933 951794 Email: ildiko@salsaukdancers.co.uk
Groove Aerobics Lite Groove Aerobics Lite is a modified version of our regular class which has three stages: cardio, conditioning and choreography. This class is perfect for our Groovers who need to take it easy but still love to get their groove on. Our focus is on coordination, mobility and allowing you to work at your level. Our routine cycles are mixed up and changed every eight weeks so you will always be challenged both mentally and physically. Improved Gain muscle balance strength Improved coordenation Great mood booster Range of dance styles Mondays: 11am Whitelands Farm Sports Ground 11.30am - The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury 7pm - Banbury Academy Dance Studio 9.30pm Bicester Hotel Golf and Spa Tuesdays: 11.30am Bicester Hotel Golf and Spa Wednesdays: 10.30am - Bicester Hotel Golf & Spa 7.30pm - Banbury Academy 7.30pm - Bicester Hotel Golf & Spa Thursdays: 11.3am Woodgreen Leisure Centre, Banbury Saturdays: 9.30am - Bicester Hotel Golf & Spa Contact Daniel Browne Mobile: 07471944925 Email: Daniel@grooveaerobics.com Age UK Oxfordshire - Generation Games Generation Games is Age UK Oxfordshire s physical activity service which aims to help you get moving and enjoy life to the full. It s never too late to start exercising and it s one of the most effective ways to maintain independence and to ensure we stay steady on our feet. Generation Games has a wide choice of physical activity opportunities on offer across Oxfordshire, from Tai Chi to chairbased exercise and Zumba Gold. There are also have specialist sessions suitable for people with Parkinson s or Strength & Balance classes for people worried about their balance. How Generation Games Works Registering with Generation Games is easy to do and is completely free. You can either register online by visiting the Generation Games website, or you can register over the phone by calling 01235 849 403. Once registered you will be able to: Receive a free copy Gentle Exercise at Home DVD to get you started Find out which sessions are on near you that you might enjoy Get a personalised recommendation of what activity might suit you Log your own personal activity, earn points and receive rewards Receive regular news, advice and updates Phone: 01235 849 403 Email: info@generationgames.org.uk Website: www.generationgames.org.uk
The Banbury Evergreens Social activities, sports and events for the 50+ Age Group Spiceball 50+ Sessions Sporting activities are available are on Tuesday afternoons from 2pm 4pm and on Thursdays from 1.30pm - 4pm. 50+ Joining the Evergreens To join the Banbury Evergreens, contact by phone or email or go to one of the sports sessions at the Spiceball Centre every Tuesday or Thursday between 2pm - 4pm (or pop in for a cup of tea at 4pm). All members pay an annual fee of 5. Phone: Contact Janet Harral on 01295 263304 or Geoff Jones on 01295 252776 Email: banburyevergreens@googlemail.com Mondays: 11.30am - 12.15pm ~ Fit n Fifty Tuesdays: 2pm - 4pm ~ Badminton 1.45pm - 4pm ~ Swimming (public) 2pm - 2.45pm ~ Fit n Fifty 2pm - 4pm ~ Short Tennis 2pm - 4pm ~ Table Tennis 4pm ~ Tea in Dance Studio 1 Thursdays: 12.45pm ~ 1.45pm ~ Yoga 1.30pm - 3.30pm ~ Short Tennis 2pm - 4pm ~ Badminton 2pm - 2.45pm ~ Fit n Fifty 2pm - 4pm ~ Table Tennis 3.15pm ~ 4pm ~ 50+ Swimming Zumba Gold Woodgreen Avenue, Banbury OX16 0HS Day: Tuesdays 9.30am - 10.30am Woodgreen Avenue, Banbury OX16 0HS Day: Wednesdays 9am 10am Woodgreen Ave, Banbury OX16 0HS Day: Fridays 9.15am - 10.15am Venue: Horley Village Hall, Church Lane, Horley, OX15 6BJ Day: Tuesdays 7.30pm - 8.30pm Cost: 5 pp Venue: Steeple Aston Village Hall, Fir Lane, Steeple Aston, OX25 4SF Day: Wednesdays 11am - 12 noon Cost: 5 pp Venue: Royal Voluntary Club, Cornhill Centre, Castle Street, Banbury, OX16 5NT Day: Fridays 3pm - 4pm Cost: 4 pp
All abilities All ages Friendly Sociable Fun Run Together Cherwell Running with others can provide motivation, guidance and support, as well as being fun. These groups offer a range of run sessions and visit the RunTogether website to enrol on to the group runs. Adderbury - Get Me Started Get started with this friendly and supportive running group. Saturdays at 8am Meet outside the library Banbury - Get Me Started Begin To Run: A walk to run programme designed to get just about anybody running From 25 March Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30pm at Spiceball Park Females only Banbury - All Levels Sole To Sole: A mix of sessions for beginners to improvers. Tuesdays 3km+ improvers 5:30pm at Bodicote Park Wednesdays couch to 5k 6:30pm at Hanwell Fields Thursdays beginners 6.30pm at Spiceball Park 18 per six week blocks Bicester - Challenge Me/ Keep Me Going Katy & Steph s Runners: Develop your running skills from 5-10k with the aim to compete in an optional 10k event. Monday 6:30pm at the corner of Mallards Way/ Gavray Drive Wednesdays 6:30pm at Whitelands Farm Sports Ground 3.50 Male & Female Bicester - Get Me Started OX26 - Walk To Run: An informal group starting February 2019 which aims to help you run 5k with a mixture of walk/run sessions. Wednesdays 7pm and meet at the footpath off Middleton Stoney Road, just past Newton Close Fridays 7pm at Whitelands Farm Sports Ground Bicester - Get Me Started/ Keep Me Going Jog Squad: We re an informal group that meets to chun - that s chatter and run! Mondays 6:15pm; Thursdays 6:15pm and 7:30pm Meet at Whitelands Farm Sports Ground 3.50 Bicester - Keep Me Going Striders: Continue running with a friendly, fun and supportive group. Wednesdays at 7:15pm Meet at Fltr coffee shop, Langford Village Hook Norton - Challenge Me Rural Runners: Build your confidence running off-road in the rural Oxfordshire countryside. Tuesdays at 7pm Hook Norton Sports & Social Club
Cherwell District Council Cherwell Link Card Residents living in the Cherwell district that are in receipt of an eligible benefit (see qualifying criteria below) or would benefit from using leisure facilities following a recommendation from a medical professional could be entitled to a Cherwell Link Card which provides a 50% discount on some recreational activities. To be eligible for a Cherwell Link Card, one of the following criteria must apply to the applicant: Disability Living Allowance / Personal Independent Payment Attendance Allowance Industrial Disablement Allowance War Disablement Allowance Long term Incapacity Benefit www.cherwell.gov.uk/leisure-centres Employment Support Allowance (Support Component Only) Severe Disablement Allowance A blue badge parking permit Medical grounds (to be supported by a medical professional - GP, Health or Social Services) 50% discount on a range of leisure services Cherwell Link Card Scheme 50% discount on a range of leisure services If you receive an eligible benefit, or are recommended by a medical professional and you live in Cherwell, you can apply for a Cherwell Link Card Delivered in partnership with Parkwood Leisure Dance to Health Dance to Health is a nationwide pioneering community dance programme for older people. It combines evidence-based falls prevention principles with the creativity, expression and energy of dance. Sessions are led by professional dance artists from leading dance companies who have been fully trained and qualified in falls prevention exercise methods. Participants pay a weekly fee of 5 per session, or 4 if booked in block of five for 20 for the Bicester and Deddington groups which goes towards covering the running costs. Phone: 01993 870 161 Email: info@ae-sop.org Venue: Whitelands Farm Sports Ground, Bicester, OX26 1AJ Day: Tuesdays 1.15pm 3.15pm Cost: 5 per session or 4 if booked in block of five for 20 Venue: The Windmill Centre, Deddington OX15 0AH Day: Thursdays 1pm 3pm Cost: 5 per session or 4 if booked in block of five for 20