Live Longer Better - Bedford is a programme of exercise and physical activity sessions aimed at 60 year olds and over.
Please come along and join us at any of our sessions, no need to book, just turn up and pay cash on the day (except the bowling and the swimming which is card payment only).
Moving forward, If you would like to see an activity included in our program or to find out more information, please email sport@bedford.gov.uk. Whilst we will consider all suggestions, we cannot guarantee to include them all.
Live an active live and stay healthy longer!
Mondays and Wednesdays at the Harpur Suite
The activities in the below table take place every Monday and Wednesday and will run from 28 April and and 30 April 2025 - running through to 11 August and 13 August 2025.
Hot drinks are available after the class.
Address
Harpur Suite, Harpur Square Bedford, MK40 1LE
Cost
£4 for one activity or stay for two on the same day and pay £7 for two sessions. No need to book, just turn up.
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Mondays from 28 April through to 11 August 2025 | 10am - 11am | Exercise with Jane and Marion |
| Mondays from (dates as above) | 11:45am - 12:45pm | Gentle dance and stretch to your favourite tunes (standing or seated) |
| Wednesdays from 30 April through to 16 July 2025 | 10am - 11am | Beginners line dancing |
| Wednesdays from 30 April through to 13 August 2025 | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Chair yoga (chairs can be used for balance or stay seated - no floor work) |
Tuesdays at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre
The activities in the below table take place every Tuesday and will run from 29 April through to 5 August 2025.
Address
John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre, Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9TS.
Cost
£3.50 for one activity or £6 for the whole morning. No need to book, just turn up.
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30am – 10:30am | Walking Football | Sports Hall |
| 10am – 11am | Stretch, Strength & Balance Class with Camille | Small studio upstairs |
| 11am – 12pm | Ladies over 50s Beginner Walking Football | Sports Hall |
| 10:40am – 11:30am | Short Tennis / Badminton | Sports Hall |
| 10:30am – 12:30pm | Table tennis (not led - play your own games) | Balcony |
| 11:30am – 12:30pm | Chair Yoga (session will also be streamed online) | Small studio upstairs |
Wednesdays at Bedford International Athletics Stadium
The activities in the below table will take place every Wednesday from 30 April through to 13 August 2025.
Address
We will meet in reception at: Bedford International Athletics Stadium, Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK41 9SB.
Cost
£3.50 one session or £6 for two. No need to book, just turn up.
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1:45pm - 2:45pm | Stretch, Strength Balance with Camille | Indoor track |
| 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Table Tennis | Sports Hall |
| 2:30pm - 4pm (depending on participant numbers session may finish earlier) | Pickleball | Sports Hall |
Activities at other venues
For Monday and Thursday Senior Swim sessions please book via GLL.
For all other activities there is no need to book, just turn up.
| Date | Time | Activity | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fridays from 14 March 2025 (not Bank Holidays) | 10.30am–11.30am | Walking Rugby (indoors) | Bedford International Athletics stadium , MK41 9SB | £4 (card only) |
| Mondays ongoing (check Bank Holidays opening times with GLL) | 10:15am 11:15am | Senior Swim - no lanes | Kempston Pool, Hillgrounds, Kempston, MK428SZ | £3.25 (card only) |
| Mondays ongoing (not on Bank Holidays) | 10:30am 11:30am | Gentle yoga (partially seated) | Jubilation Centre, Moulton Avenue, MK42 0HL | £3.50 (cash only) |
| Mondays from 28 April to 11 August 2025) (Not on Bank holidays ) | 12pm - 1pm | Gentle Stretch and Exercise with Marion – seating if required | The Community Centre, 147 Church Lane, Goldington, Bedford, MK41 0PW | £3.50 (cash only) |
| Wednesdays (starts 30 April 2025) | 11:30am -12:30pm | Gentle yoga – seated if required (no floor work) | Transfiguration Church, 132 Bedford Road, Kempston MK42 8BQ | £3.50 (cash only) |
| Thursdays ongoing | 2:45pm - 3:45pm | Senior Swim - GLL session no lanes | Kempston Pool, Hillgrounds, Kempston, MK42 8SZ | £3.25 (card only) |
| Fridays from 2 May 2025 to 15 August | 1:45pm - 2:45pm | Dance and Move to your favourite tunes - informal, fun dance and movement activity | Clapham Village Hall, 118 Hight Street, Clapham, MK41 6BS | £3.50 (cash only) |