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 2 September and 4 September running through to 16 December and 18 December 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 2 September to 16 December 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 4 September to 18 December 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 3 September to 17 December 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 | Small studio upstairs |
| 11am – 12pm | Ladies over 50s Beginner Walking Football (re-starts Tuesday 5 November) | 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 4 September 18 December 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2pm | Stretch, Strength Balance with Camille | Indoor track |
| 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Table Tennis | Sports Hall |
| 2:30pm - 4pm (depending on participant numbers session may finish earlier) | Pickleball | Sports Hall |
Activities at other venues
| Date | Time | Activity | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays ongoing (check Bank Holidays opening times with GLL) | 10:15am 11:15am | Senior Swim - no lanes | Kempston Pool, Hillgrounds, Kempston, MK428SZ | £2.50 (card only) |
| Mondays ongoing | 10:30am 11:30am | Gentle yoga (seated if required) | Jubilation Centre, Moulton Avenue, MK42 0HL | £3.50 (cash only) |
| Mondays - re-starts 2 September through to 16 December 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 6 September through to 20 December (no session 15 November) | 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 | £3.50 (cash only) |