We offer a range of sporting activities for adults. This enables you to increase your fitness and enjoy the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
Active Adults - April 2019 - Bookings now closed
The September 2019 programme of Active Adult sessions will be starting week commencing Monday 23 September.
Bookings open Monday 12 August at 9:30am.
Active Adults is a sports programme aimed at over 35 year olds. It is ideal for those who wish to try a particular activity or have a go at something new. It is also aimed at those who have previously tried a sport and want to return to it in a relaxed, informal environment with other like-minded people.
The September 2019 programme booklet and course list will be here soon and shown below in July.
All sessions are held at local venues situated within the Borough. The sessions are run for adults, by experienced and qualified coaches. All required equipment will be provided.
If you like the sport and want to continue with it after the course has finished you will be provided with the information to enable you to do so.
The current programme started week commencing Monday 29 April 2019:
- All courses run for 8 weeks
- All courses start week commencing 29th April 2019, unless stated below
- All courses are aimed at over 35 year olds
- All courses are aimed at beginners unless specified
| Code | Course | Day | Time | Venue | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
B50 |
Badminton aimed at over 50s |
Thursday |
19:30-20:30 |
John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Complex |
£42 |
|
C1 |
Cardio Tennis |
Monday |
9:15-10:15 |
Riverside Tennis Club |
£48 |
|
C2 |
Cardio Tennis |
Wednesday |
18:00-19:00 |
Riverside Tennis Club |
£48 |
|
C3 |
Cardio Tennis |
Saturday |
06:55-07:55 |
Riverside Tennis Club |
£48 |
|
FS1 |
FitSteps ® Beginners |
Tuesday |
14:30-15:30 |
ARA, Manton Lane |
£37 |
|
FS2 |
FitSteps ® Intermediates |
Wednesday |
14:00-15:00 |
Oakley Village Hall |
£37 |
|
GM1 |
Golf Beginners |
Wednesday |
18:00-19:00 |
Mowsbury Golf and Squash Centre |
£53 |
|
GM2 |
Golf Improvers |
Wednesday |
19:00-20:00 |
Mowsbury Golf and Squash Centre |
£53 |
|
GS1 |
Golf Beginners |
Tuesday |
18:30-19:30 |
Bedfordshire Golf Club (Stagsden) |
£53 |
|
GS2 |
Golf Improvers |
Monday |
13:30-14:30 |
Bedfordshire Golf Club (Stagsden) |
£53 |
|
GS3 |
Golf Improvers |
Wednesday |
18:30-19:30 |
Bedfordshire Golf Club (Stagsden) |
£53 |
|
GS4 |
Golf Improvers |
Saturday |
14:00-15:00 |
Bedfordshire Golf Club (Stagsden) |
£53 |
|
GS5 |
Golf Improvers Plus |
Thursday |
18:30-19:30 |
Bedfordshire Golf Club, Stagsden |
£53 |
|
GID1 |
Golf in a Day - 28/5/19, 22/6/19, 13/7/19 |
Saturday |
10:00-15:00 |
Colmworth Golf Club - Book direct 07979 500199 or email info@adrienne.golf |
£48 |
|
IB1 |
Indoor Bowls |
Wednesday |
12:30-14:30 |
Bedford Borough Bowls Club |
£37 |
|
IB2 |
Indoor Bowls |
Thursday |
14:00-16:00 |
Kempston Park Indoor Bowls Club |
£37 |
|
MA1 |
Martial Arts – Tang Soo Do, Traditional Korean MA |
Thursday |
18:30-20:30 |
Clapham Methodist Church Hall |
£48 |
|
NW1 |
Nordic Walking |
Tuesday |
10:00-11:00 |
Bedford Park & Priory Country Park |
£37 |
|
NW2 |
Nordic Walking |
Saturday |
11:00-12:00 |
Bedford Park & Priory Country Park |
£37 |
|
P1 |
Pilates Beginners - starts 9/5/19 |
Thursday |
18:30-19:30 |
St Mary's Church |
£37 |
|
P2 |
Pilates Beginners |
Friday |
14:00-15:00 |
Robinson Pool |
£37 |
|
P3 |
Pilates Intermediates |
Monday |
14:00-15:00 |
Robinson Pool |
£37 |
|
P4 |
Pilates Shortstown – starts 9/5/19 |
Thursday |
14:30-15:30 |
Shortstown Village Hall |
£37 |
|
SD1 |
Swingstercise Dance Fitness |
Wednesday |
13:30-14:30 |
Shortstown Village Hall |
£37 |
|
SD2 |
Swing Dance Beginners |
Wednesday |
19:30-20:30 |
Shortstown Village Hall |
£37 |
|
T1 |
Tennis Beginners |
Wednesday |
10:30-11:45 |
Riverside Tennis Club |
£48 |
|
T2 |
Tennis Beginners / Intermediates |
Thursday |
20:30-21:45 |
Riverside Tennis Club |
£48 |
|
T3 |
Tennis Intermediates |
Tuesday |
13:30-14:45 |
Riverside Tennis Club |
£48 |
|
T5 |
Tennis Beginners / Intermediates |
Tuesday |
20:30-21:45 |
Riverside Tennis Club |
£48 |
|
T50 |
Tennis aimed at Over 50s |
Thursday |
13:30-14:45 |
Riverside Tennis Club |
£42 |
|
WF1 |
Walking Football – starts 13/5/19 |
Monday |
20.00-21.00 |
University of Bedfordshire, Polhill Avenue Campus |
£42 |
|
Y1 |
Yoga (COURSE FULL) |
Monday |
10:00-11:.00 |
Tavistock Community Centre |
£37 |
|
Y2 |
Yoga Beginners – starts 9/5/19 |
Thursday |
10:00-11:00 |
Wootton Village Hall |
£37 |
|
Y3 |
Yoga Intermediates – starts 9/5/19 |
Thursday |
11:15-12:15 |
Wootton Village Hall |
£37 |
|
Y4 |
Yoga |
Friday |
09:15-10:15 |
Tavistock Community Centre |
£37 |
Courses may be cancelled if they are not financially viable due to low numbers. You will be notified a minimum of seven days prior to the start date and offered an alternative or a full refund.
Online bookings
In order to book and pay online you will need to register and set up an account with Bedford Borough Council. Having an account will open up more ways to communicate with the council and allow you access to other services. It will also speed up the process of booking and paying for your course.
Over 70s - Gentle exercise classes and activities
A range of exercise classes for the over 70s, including different sports sessions, table tennis, chair-based pilates and yoga, stretch and balance and movement to music.
Classes are every Monday and Thursday at Bedford Central Library, Tuesdays at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness and Wednesdays at Bedford International Athletic Stadium.
No booking required and for £4 you will also receive a tea/coffee for after the session.
Wear comfortable clothing and footwear, and bring a drink.
All other equipment will be provided.
Bedford Central Library
- Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1PG
- Mondays* 11:15am to 12:15pm
- £4 per session, no need to book
- All abilities welcome
*Except Public Holidays or when notified.
|
Date |
Activity |
|---|---|
|
27th May |
no session |
|
3rd June |
Chair based yoga |
|
10th June |
Stretch & Balance |
|
17th June |
Stretch & Balance |
|
24th June |
Chair based yoga |
|
1st July |
Stretch & Balance |
|
8th July |
Stretch & Balance |
|
15th July |
Chair based yoga |
|
22nd July |
Movement to Music |
|
29th July |
Movement to Music |
|
5th August |
Exercise to music |
|
12th August |
Chair based yoga |
John Bunyan Sports and Fitness
- Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9TS
- Tuesdays* 11:30am to 12:30pm
- £4 per session, no need to book
- All abilities welcome
* Except Public Holidays or when notified
|
Date |
Sports Hall |
Exercise Room |
|---|---|---|
|
28th May |
Badminton & Table Tennis |
Chair based Yoga |
|
4th June |
Badminton & Table Tennis |
Chair based Yoga |
|
11th June |
Volleyball & Table Tennis |
Chair based Yoga |
|
18th June |
Volleyball & Table Tennis |
Chair based Yoga |
|
25th June |
Indoor Archery & Table Tennis |
Chair based Yoga |
|
2nd July |
Indoor Archery & Table Tennis |
Chair based Yoga |
|
9th July |
Indoor kurling & Table Tennis |
Chair based Yoga |
|
16th July |
Indoor kurling & Table Tennis |
Chair based Yoga |
|
23rd July |
Short tennis & Table Tennis |
Chair based Yoga |
|
30th July |
Short tennis & Table Tennis |
Chair based Yoga |
|
6th August |
Hockey & Table Tennis |
Chair based Yoga |
|
13th August |
Hockey & Table Tennis |
Chair based Yoga |
Bedford International Athletics Stadium
- Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK41 9SB
- Wednesdays* 2:30pm to 3:30pm
- £4 per session, no need to book
- All abilities welcome
* Except Public Holidays or when notified
|
Date |
Sports Hall |
Exercise Room |
|---|---|---|
|
29th May |
Indoor Archery & Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
5th June |
Indoor Archery & Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
12th June |
Tchoukball &Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
19th June |
Tchoukball & Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
26th June |
Indoor Golf & Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
3rd July |
Indoor Golf & Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
10th July |
Kwik Cricket & Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
17th July |
Kwik Cricket & Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
24th July |
Indoor kurling & Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
31st July |
Indoor kurling & Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
7th August |
Rounders & Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
14th August |
Rounders & Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
Bedford Central Library
- Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1PG
- Thursdays* - Two Sessions at the following times:-
- 10am to 11am
- 11:15am to 12:15pm
- £4 per session, no need to book
- All abilities welcome
* Except Public Holidays or when notified
|
Date |
Activity |
|---|---|
|
30th May |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
6th June |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
13th June |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
20th June |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
27th June |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
4th July |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
11th July |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
18th July |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
25th July |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
1st August |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
8th August |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
15th August |
Chair-based Pilates |
