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!
Live Longer Better
Live Longer Better at various locations on specific dates.
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| Every Monday ongoing ( check Fusion website if Bank holiday) | 11am - 12pm |
Gentle swim - Fusion session no lane swimming necessary, just a relaxing swim | Kempston Pool, Hillgrounds, Kempston, MK42 8SZ | £2.35 Pay by Card at reception |
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| Every Thursday ongoing | 2- 3pm | Gentle swim - Fusion session no lane swimming necessary, just a relaxing swim | Kempston Pool, Hillgrounds, Kempston, MK42 8SZ | £2.35 Pay by Card at reception |
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| Mondays from 25th April until 27th June 2022 ( unless Bank holiday) |
10 - 11am | Exercise with Jane and Marion (Hot drinks available after the class) | Harpur Suite - Bedford | £3.50 (Cash only) Stay for both sessions and pay £6 |
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| Mondays from 25th April until 27th June 2022 ( unless Bank holiday) | 11:45am 12:30pm | Gentle dance with Maz stretches and moves to some favourite tunes (Seated or standing) | Harpur Suite - Bedford | £3 ( Cash only) |
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| Thursdays starting 5th May for 6 sessions | 5:45pm – 6:30pm |
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£3 ( Cash only) |
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| Mondays starting 9th May for 6 weeks |
12pm – 1pm | Gentle Stretch & Exercise ( with Marion) | The Community Centre - 147 Church Lane , Goldington , Bedford, MK41 0PW | £3 ( Cash only) |
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| Mondays starting 9th May for 6 weeks | 6pm – 7:30pm | Bowling on the outdoor green (all weather surface ) please wear flat clean shoes |
Bedford Bowls Club Goldington Road, Bedford MK40 3NF (parking available on site) | £3 Per session Pay by card only |
Wednesdays at Bedford International Athletics Stadium
The activities in the below table will take place every Wednesday from 27 April - 29 June 2022
Address
We will meet in reception at:
Bedford International Athletics Stadium, Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK41 9SB.
Cost
£3 for one activity or £5 for two sessions.
| Date | Time | Activity | Location |
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| 27th April & 4th May 2022 | 12:30 1:30pm 2:00 - 3pm 2:30 - 3:30pm |
Line Dancing with Mike Stretch, strength and balance Short Tennis (Coach from Riverside tennis club) Table tennis |
Upstairs room Upstairs room Sports Hall |
| 11th May – 29th June 2022 | 12:30 - 1:30pm 2:00 - 3pm 2:30 - 3:30pm |
Line Dancing with Mike Stretch, strength and balance Various activities – depending on numbers of participants attending – including Kurling, Petanque, Rounders, Indoor Hockey, Summer Games & more or Table tennis |
Upstairs room Upstairs room Sports Hall Or outside weather permitting |
Tuesdays at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre
The activities in the below table take place every Tuesday and start from 26 April - 28 June 2022.
Address
John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre, Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9TS.
Cost
£3 for one activity or £5 for two sessions.
| Time | Activity | Location |
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| 9:30 -10:30am | Walking Football | Sports Hall |
| 10 – 11am | Gentle Stretch , Strength & Balance | Small studio upstairs |
| 10:40 – 11:30am | Short Tennis / Badminton / or come & try Pickle Ball | Sports Hall |
| 10:30 am - 12:30pm | Table tennis (not led - play your own games) | Balcony |
| 11:30am – 12:30pm | Chair Yoga (the session will also be streamed online) |
Small Studio upstairs |
