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 week beginning 8 April and 10 April running through to 12 August and 14 August 2024.
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.
Date
Time
Activity
Mondays from 8 April to 13 August 2024
10am - 11am
Exercise with Jane and Marion
Mondays from (dates as above)
11:45am to 12:45pm
Gentle dance and stretch to your favourite tunes (standing or seated)
Wednesdays from 10 April to 14 August 2024
10am to 11am
Beginners line dancing
Wednesdays from (dates as above)
11:30am to 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 9 April to 13 August 2024.
Address
John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre, Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9TS.
Cost
£3.50 for one activity or £6 for the whole morning.
Time
Activity
Location
9:30am – 10:30am
Walking Football
Sports Hall
10am – 11am
Stretch, Strength & Balance Class with Camille (No class on 18 July due to tutor holiday)
Small studio upstairs
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 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 10 April to 14 August 2024.
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.
Time
Activity
Location
1:15pm - 2pm
Stretch, Strength & Balance with Camille
Committee Room
2:10pm - 3pm
Beginners running – Running, jogging or jeffing it’s your choice
Outdoor track (weather permitting)
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Table Tennis
Sports Hall
2:30pm - 4pm
Pickleball
Sports Hall
Activities at other venues
Date
Time
Activity
Location
Cost
Mondays ongoing (check Bank Holidays opening times with Fusion)
10:15am
11:15am
Senior Swim - no lanes
Kempston Pool, Hillgrounds, Kempston, MK428SZ
£2.50 (card only)
Mondays - re-starts after Easter (8 April 2024)
10:30am
11:30am
Gentle yoga (seated if required)
Jubilation Centre, Moulton Avenue, MK42 0HL
£3.50 (cash only)
Mondays - re-starts after Easter (8 April 2024)
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)
Thursdays ongoing
2:45pm - 3:45pm
Senior Swim - no lanes
Kempston Pool, Hillgrounds, Kempston, MK42 8SZ
£2.50 (card only)
Fridays - re-starts after Easter (12 April 2024)
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