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 6 and 8 January 2025 -  running through to 7 and 9 April 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.

DateTimeActivity
Mondays from 6 January through to 7 April 2025 10am - 11amExercise with Jane and Marion
Mondays from (dates as above)11:45am to 12:45pmGentle dance and stretch to your favourite tunes (standing or seated)
Wednesdays from 8 January through to 9 April 2025  10am to 11amBeginners line dancing
Wednesdays from (dates as above)11:30am to 12:30pmChair 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 8 January 2025 through to 9 April 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.

TimeActivityLocation
9:30am – 10:30amWalking FootballSports Hall
10am – 11amStretch, Strength & Balance Class with CamilleSmall studio upstairs
11am – 12pmLadies over 50s Beginner Walking FootballSports Hall
10:40am – 11:30amShort Tennis / BadmintonSports Hall
10:30am – 12:30pmTable tennis (not led - play your own games)Balcony
11:30am – 12:30pmChair 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 8 January through to 9 April 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.

TimeActivityLocation
1:45pm - 2:45pmStretch, Strength Balance with CamilleIndoor track
2:30pm - 3:30pmTable TennisSports Hall
2:30pm - 4pm (depending on participant numbers session may finish earlier)PickleballSports 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.

DateTimeActivityLocationCost
Mondays (6-week block initially) starting 6 January 20259am–10am

 

Walking Rugby (indoors) 

 

Bedford International Athletics stadium , MK41 9SB 

£3.50 (card only)
Mondays ongoing (check Bank Holidays opening times with GLL)

10:15am

11:15am

Senior Swim - no lanesKempston Pool, Hillgrounds, Kempston, MK428SZ£3.25 (card only)
Mondays ongoing (restarts 6 January 2025)

10:30am

11:30am

Gentle yoga (seated if required)Jubilation Centre, Moulton Avenue, MK42 0HL£3.50 (cash only)
Mondays (restarts 6 January 2025 through to 7 April)12pm - 1pmGentle Stretch and Exercise with Marion – seating if requiredThe Community Centre, 147 Church Lane, Goldington, Bedford, MK41 0PW£3.50 (cash only)
Wednesdays (starts 15 January 2025) 11:30am -12:30pmGentle yoga – seated if required (no floor work) Transfiguration Church, 132 Bedford Road, Kempston MK42 8BQ£3.50 (cash only)
Thursdays ongoing2:45pm - 3:45pmSenior Swim - GLL session no lanesKempston Pool, Hillgrounds, Kempston, MK42 8SZ£3.25 (card only)
Fridays (re-starts 10 January through to 11 April)1:45pm - 2:45pmDance and Move to your favourite tunes - informal, fun dance and movement activityClapham Village Hall, 118 Hight Street, Clapham, MK41 6BS£3.50 (cash only)