We offer a range of sporting activities for adults. This enables you to increase your fitness and enjoy the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
All physical activity sessions suspended
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, we have suspended sport sessions run by Sports Development. This includes:
- Over 70s
- Active Adults
- Just Turn Up
- Mindful Sport
- No Limits
- Multi Activity Group (MAC)
- Tai Chi
- GP Exercise Referral
Instead, we have a range of live online fitness classes for you to keep moving and promote wellbeing at home. Go to Bedford Sport Live for the full timetable of free classes.
Active Adults
Bookings for the current round of courses are now closed.
Find the list of courses and updated booklet for January 2020 below.
Active Adults is a sports programme aimed at over 35 year olds. It is ideal if you want to try a particular activity or have a go at something new. It is also for you if you tried a sport before and want to return to it in a relaxed, informal environment with other like-minded people.
Download our booklet (PDF) for more information about the courses.
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, we will give you information to help you to do so.
|
Code |
Course |
Day |
Time |
Venue |
Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
B50 |
Badminton aimed at over 50s |
Tuesday |
7.30-8.30pm |
John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Complex, Main Sport Hall |
£42 |
|
C1 |
Cardio Tennis |
Monday |
9.15-10.15am |
Riverside Tennis Club |
£48 |
|
C2 |
Cardio Tennis |
Wednesday |
6-7pm |
Riverside Tennis Club |
£48 |
|
C3 |
Cardio Tennis |
Saturday |
6.55-7.55am |
Riverside Tennis Club in the bubble |
£48 |
|
Club |
Clubbercise ® |
Wednesday |
8.30-9.30pm |
John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Complex, Studio 2 |
£37 |
|
DYF |
Dance Yourself Fit (Cancelled due to low numbers) |
Wednesday |
7-8pm |
Cauldwell Community Centre |
£37 |
|
FP1 |
Fit in the Park |
Saturday |
9.30-10.30am |
Harrold-Odell Country Park |
£40 |
|
FS1 |
FitSteps ® Beginners Starts 11/02/20 |
Tuesday |
2.30-3.30pm |
ARA Manton Lane |
£37 |
|
FS2 |
FitSteps ® Intermediates Oakley Starts 12/02/20 |
Wednesday |
2-3pm |
Oakley Village Hall |
£37 |
|
GM1 |
Golf Beginners (Mowsbury) |
Wednesday |
6-7pm |
Mowsbury Golf and Squash Centre |
£53 |
|
GM2 |
Golf Improvers (Mowsbury) |
Wednesday |
7-8pm |
Mowsbury Golf and Squash Centre |
£53 |
|
GS1 |
Golf Beginners (Stagsden) (Cancelled due to low numbers) |
Tuesday |
6.30-7.30pm |
Bedfordshire Golf Club (Stagsden) |
£53 |
|
GS2 |
Golf Improvers (Stagsden) (Course full) |
Friday |
11am-12 midday |
Bedfordshire Golf Club (Stagsden) |
£53 |
|
GS3 |
Golf Improvers (Stagsden) |
Wednesday |
6.30-7.30pm |
Bedfordshire Golf Club (Stagsden) |
£53 |
|
GS4 |
Golf Improvers (Stagsden) (Cancelled due to low numbers) |
Tuesday |
11am-12 midday |
Bedfordshire Golf Club (Stagsden) |
£53 |
|
GS5 |
Golf Improvers Plus (Stagsden) (Cancelled due to low numbers) |
Thursday |
6.30-7.30pm |
Bedfordshire Golf Club, Stagsden |
£53 |
|
GID1 |
Golf in a Day 29/02/2020 28/03/2020 |
Saturday |
10am-3pm |
Colmworth Golf Club - Book direct by calling 07979 500199 or email info@adrienne.golf |
£48 |
|
GID2 |
Golf in a Day |
Thursday |
10am-3pm |
Bedfordshire Golf Club, Stagsden |
£50 |
|
IB1 |
Indoor Bowls (Cancelled due to low numbers) |
Wednesday |
12.30-2.30pm |
Bedford Borough Bowls Club |
£30 |
|
IB2 |
Indoor Bowls |
Thursday |
2-4pm |
Kempston Park Indoor Bowls Club |
£30 |
|
JPF |
Just Play Football |
Monday |
8.30-9.30pm |
John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Complex, Main Sport Hall |
£24 |
|
MA1 |
Martial Art - Tang Soo Do (traditional Korean) (Cancelled due to low numbers) |
Monday |
6.30-8.30pm |
Clapham Methodist Church Hall |
£48 |
|
P2 |
Pilates Beginners Starts 14/02/20 |
Friday |
2-3pm |
Robinson Pool |
£37 |
|
P3 |
Pilates Intermediates Starts 10/02/20 |
Monday |
2-3pm |
Robinson Pool |
£37 |
|
P4 |
Pilates Shortstown Starts 13/02/20 |
Thursday |
2.30-3.30pm |
Shortstown Village Hall |
£37 |
|
SD1 |
SwingStreetJazz Solo Dance Fitness |
Wednesday |
1.30-2.30pm |
Shortstown Village Hall |
£37 |
|
SD2 |
Swing Dance Beginners (Cancelled due to low numbers) |
Wednesday |
7.30-8.30pm |
Shortstown Village Hall |
£37 |
|
T1 |
Tennis Beginners - Course Full |
Wednesday |
10.30-11.30am |
Riverside Tennis Club |
£48 |
|
T2 |
Tennis Novice/Beginners (Cancelled due to low numbers) |
Thursday |
8.30-9.30pm |
Riverside Tennis Club |
£48 |
|
T3 |
Tennis Intermediates |
Tuesday |
1.30-2.30pm |
Riverside Tennis Club in the bubble |
£48 |
|
T5 |
Tennis Beginners / Intermediates |
Tuesday |
8.30-9.30pm |
Riverside Tennis Club |
£48 |
|
T50 |
Tennis aimed at over 50s (Cancelled due to low numbers) |
Thursday |
1.30-2.30pm |
Riverside Tennis Club in the bubble |
£48 |
|
TW1 |
Tennis Women only (Advanced) |
Tuesday |
9-10.30am |
Riverside Tennis Club in the bubble |
£48 |
|
WF1 |
Walking Football |
Wednesday |
8-9pm |
University of Bedfordshire, Polhill Campus |
£35 |
|
WF2 |
Walking Football |
Monday |
7-8pm |
Gordon Fields |
£35 |
|
WF3 |
Walking Football |
Monday |
8-9pm |
Gordon Fields |
£35 |
|
Y1 |
Yoga Tavistock |
Monday |
10-11am |
Tavistock Community Centre |
£37 |
|
Y2 |
Yoga Beginners Wootton |
Thursday |
10-11am |
Wootton Village Hall |
£37 |
|
Y3 |
Yoga Intermediates Wootton |
Thursday |
11.15am-12.15pm |
Wootton Village Hall |
£37 |
|
Y4 |
Yoga Tavistock |
Friday |
9.15-10.15am |
Tavistock Community Centre |
£37 |
|
YE |
Yoga in the Evening (Cancelled due to low numbers) |
Thursday |
6.50-7.50pm |
St Mary's Church |
£37 |
Courses may be cancelled if numbers are low. You will be notified a minimum of seven days before the start date and offered an alternative or a full refund.
Online bookings
To book and pay online please 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 and activities for the over 70s, including different sports sessions, table tennis, chair-based pilates and chair-based yoga, chair dance yoga, line dancing, stretch & balance and movement to music at various locations.
Classes are every Monday and Thursday at Bedford Central Library, Tuesdays at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness and Wednesdays at Bedford International Athletics Stadium.
No booking required and for £4 you will also receive a tea/coffee 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 |
|---|---|
|
3 February |
Stretch and Balance |
|
10 February |
Stretch and Balance |
|
17 February |
Chair-based yoga |
|
24 February |
Chair-based yoga |
|
2 March |
Chair Yoga Dance |
|
9 March |
Chair Yoga Dance |
|
16 March |
Line Dancing |
|
23 March |
Line Dancing |
|
30 March |
Movement to Music |
|
6 April |
Movement to Music |
|
13 April |
NO SESSION |
|
20 April |
Stretch and Balance |
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
4 February |
Indoor Archery and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Yoga |
|
11 February |
Indoor Archery and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Yoga |
|
18 February |
Short Tennis and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Yoga |
|
25 February |
Short Tennis and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Yoga |
|
3 March |
Badminton and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Yoga |
|
10 March |
Badminton and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Yoga |
|
17 March |
Volleyball and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Yoga |
|
24 March |
Volleyball and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Yoga |
|
31 March |
Indoor Kurling and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Yoga |
|
7 April |
Indoor Kurling and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Yoga |
|
14 April |
Walking Netball and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Yoga |
|
21 April |
Walking Netball and 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 |
|---|---|---|
|
5 February |
Hockey and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
12 February |
Hockey and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
19 February |
Walking Netball and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
26 February |
Walking Netball and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
4 March |
Volleyball and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
11 March |
Volleyball and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
18 March |
Short Tennis and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
25 March |
Short Tennis and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
1 April |
Badminton and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
8 April |
Badminton and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
15 April |
Handball and Table Tennis |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
22 April |
Handball and 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 |
|
|---|---|---|
|
6 February |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
|
13 February |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
|
20 February |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
|
27 February |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
|
5 March |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
|
12 March |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
|
19 March |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
|
26 March |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
|
2 April |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
|
9 April |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
|
16 April |
Chair-based Pilates |
|
|
23 April |
Chair-based Pilates |
