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 5 January and 7 January – running through until 23 March and 25 March 2026.
Hot drinks are available after the class.
Address
Harpur Suite, Harpur Square Bedford, MK40 1LE
Cost
£4.50 for one activity or stay for two on the same day and pay £8 for two sessions. No need to book, just turn up.
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Mondays from 5 January through to 23 March 2026 | 10am – 11am | Exercise with Jane and Marion |
| Mondays from (dates as above) | 11:45am – 12:45pm | Gentle dance and stretch to your favourite tunes (standing or seated) |
| 7 January through to 25 March 2026 | 10am – 11am | Beginners line dancing |
| Wednesdays 3 September through to 10 December 2025 | 11:30am – 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 6 January through to 24 March 2026.
Address
John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre, Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9TS.
Cost
£4 for one activity or £7 for the whole morning. No need to book, just turn up.
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30am – 10:30am | Walking Football | Sports Hall |
| 10am – 11am | Stretch, Strength & Balance Class with Camille | Small studio upstairs |
| 11am – 12pm | Ladies over 50s Beginner Walking Football | Sports Hall |
| 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 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 7 January through to 25 March 2026.
Address
We will meet in reception at Bedford International Athletics Stadium, Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK41 9SB.
Cost
£4 for one session or £7 for two. No need to book, just turn up.
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1:45pm – 2:45pm | Stretch, Strength Balance with Camille | Indoor track |
| 2:30pm – 3:30pm | Table Tennis | Sports Hall |
| 2pm – 3:30pm (depending on numbers session may finish earlier) | Pickleball | Sports 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.
| Date | Time | Activity | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fridays from 9 January 2026 | 10.30am –11.30am | Walking Rugby (indoors) | Bedford International Athletics stadium , MK41 9SB | £4 (card only) |
| Mondays ongoing (check Bank Holidays opening times with GLL) | 10:15am – 11:15am | Senior Swim - no lanes | Kempston Pool, Hillgrounds, Kempston, MK428SZ | £3.25 (card only) |
| Mondays - restarts 5 January through to 23 March 2026 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Gentle Stretch and Exercise with Marion – seating if required | The Community Centre, 147 Church Lane, Goldington, Bedford, MK41 0PW | £4 (cash only) |
| Wednesdays - restarts 7 January 2026 | 11:30am –12:30pm | Gentle yoga – seated if required (no floor work) | Transfiguration Church, 132 Bedford Road, Kempston MK42 8BQ | £4 (cash only) |
| Thursdays ongoing | 2:45pm – 3:45pm | Senior Swim - GLL session no lanes | Kempston Pool, Hillgrounds, Kempston, MK42 8SZ | £3.25 (card only) |
| Fridays - restarts 9 January through to 27 March 2026 | 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 | £4 (cash only) |
Wellbeing activities
Please also consider our programme of mindful wellbeing activities which includes Yoga, sound baths, swimming, walks and table tennis.