Funded by Barnsley Council and led by Age UK Barnsley, the BOPPAA is an alliance of NHS, private and third sector organisations offering physical activity opportunities for over 50s in Barnsley.
Find out more about physical activity opportunities available in your part of Barnsley below.
If you need any further information, call Age UK Barnsley on 01226 776820 or email us at: enquiries@ageukbarnsley.org.uk.
The Barnsley Older People Physical Activity Alliance is an alliance of independent activity providers each responsible for the delivery of their own activities/services.
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Location: Central
Venue: Barnsley Metrodome
Level: Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Using the water to support your body weight, Aqua Aerobics is an aerobic and toning workout to music in the pool. Great for those who love a challenging workout without any impact on the joints.
This activity is for all ages. Call 01226 730060 or email metrodomeenquiries@bpl.org.uk.
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Location: Dearne
Venue: Dearneside Leisure Centre
Level: Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Exercise in disguise – you won’t even realise you are exercising it is so much fun! Get ready to have a giggle while you wiggle and shake out all the stresses of the day with like-minded friends!
This activity is for all ages. Dearneside Leisure Centre – Call 01709 880040 or email dearnesideenquiries@bpl.org.uk.
Provider: Susiemac Fitness
Location: North East
Venue: Saint Mary Magdalene church, Pontefract Road, Lundwood
Level: Light intensity
Booking essential
Fun active workout.
Classes are for mixed abilities, seated or standing. £3.50 per session. Telephone Susie on 07896 709091.
Start date: 2023-01-09
Provider: Lesley Featherstone
Location: Dearne
Venue: St Andrew's Square Community Centre, Bolton on Dearne
Level: Other
Booking essential
Are you looking to build your strength and balance? If so, we have the ideal group in your area!
First 6 sessions FREE! £3 per session thereafter. To book, please call Lesley on 07713 510910.
Provider: U3A
Venue: Variable
Level: Other
Booking essential
Monday walks will be around 4 to 5 miles on ‘easy’ terrain.
If you wish to speak to Barnsley U3A’s New Members Secretary about joining the U3A, please telephone Helen Dew on 07512206285. If there is no reply do leave a message and you will be contacted. Website: u3asites.org.uk/barnsley/home.
Provider: Barnsley Wellbeing Walks
Location: South
Venue: Meeting point is outside Kate’s Sandwich Bar, Wombwell, S73 8EP
Level: Moderate intensity
Wombwell Social Wellbeing Walk. Join walk leader Dave and the friendly group on a social stroll along the Trans Pennine Trail. There are various routes available depending on the ability of the group. The walk covers roughly 2 miles and rest stops are available if required. There are some steps to get onto the trail, but the rest is flat. There is an access point for wheelchairs and mobility scooters nearby that Dave can guide you to if required. The surface is paved but can get flooded occasionally. There are usually 2 walk leaders on the walk, therefore, the group can split off onto the various routes. If there's only 1 walk leader, the group will stay together and do the more even ground routes. There is a free car park available outside Kate's Sandwich Bar or you can catch the Stagecoach bus 22x or 226 that drops you just before the meeting point.
Contact Age UK Barnsley on 01226 776820 or Barnsley Wellbeing Walks via email at: sport&activerecreation@barnsley.gov.uk.
Provider: Healthy Bones
Location: South
Venue: Birdwell Methodist Church
Level: Other
Booking essential
A fun way to keep active, and improve your general wellbeing.
Falls Prevention - Entry/Intermediate/Advanced. First six sessions are free. £3 per session thereafter. To book, call Bronia at Healthy Bones on 07895 380615.
Provider: B:Friend
Location: Dearne
Venue: Thurnscoe Social Club, Rainbow Centre, Houghton Road, Thurnscoe, S63 0JY
Level: Light intensity
B:friend Social Club, with regular physical activity
Contact Jenny Pitman on 07895 725377. There is no charge for the session. Donations towards the costs of teas/coffees are welcomed.
Start date: 2024-02-05
Provider: ONPAR Health
Location: Central
Venue: ONPAR Health, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, United Kingdom, S70 4ST
Booking essential
Train, Meet and Eat. 1 hour exercise class focusing on developing strength, fitness and stability. Enjoy a healthy meal afterwards in the cafe.
For further information visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/onparhealth or email us at: onparhealthclub@gmail.com for further details.
Provider: Sporting Penistone
Location: Penistone
Venue: Penistone Leisure Centre
Level: Other
Booking essential
Fortnightly. Tai Chi can help to improve your balance, flexibility and posture. Tai Chi is known as an ‘internal martial art’. It is a holistic exercise to benefit the mind, body and spirit. Zheng Wu teaches two styles; yang style (suitable for beginners) and chen style (a more advanced style). He also teaches meditative breathing exercises called qi gong.
Beginners/intermediate (classes are suitable for all levels). Book online at www.penistoneleisurecentre.org.uk/book/tai-chi/ or call Penistone Leisure Centre on 01226 763949.
Provider: Mind, Body and Spirit
Location: Central
Venue: Mind, Body and Spirit, 110 Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6HL
Level: Light intensity/Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Hatha Yoga. Combining mudra, prananayama, meditation and asana.
Contact Mind, Body and Spirit on 07769 996438 or at info@mind-bodyandspirit.com. You can book through the website www.mind-bodyandspirit.com. All classes cost £6 booking in advance, you will receive a health questionnaire to be filled in and emailed back or you can bring with you to your first class. All equipment is provided sanitised with a covid / Sport England approved solution.
Provider: omJane
Venue: Online (Zoom)
Level: Light intensity/Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Over 50s iMove Pilates. This workshop-style session will really set you up for the week, with a standing & mat Pilates routine. Gentle stretches, breath work & posture checks will flow between core work & iMove freely techniques. Do you want to feel stronger, be less prone to back aches & joint niggles, build confidence in your body, gain core strength, and better posture? Then this positive, fun & empowering session is for you. Enjoying Improvement Through Movement.
Light to moderate intensity with modifications if needed. Further information: Short health questionnaire to be completed,1st session free, help and advice available if needed when booking your class, video recording option if unable to attend day/time of live zoom class. Cost just £6 per class, no hidden fees. Booking: www.omJane.com.
Provider: Lesley Featherstone
Location: Dearne
Venue: St Andrew's Square Community Centre, Bolton on Dearne
Level: Other
Booking essential
Are you looking to build your strength and balance? If so, we have the ideal group in your area!
First 6 sessions FREE! £3 per session thereafter. To book, please call Lesley on 07713 510910.
Provider: Barnsley FC Community Trust
Location: Central
Venue: Worsbrough Miners Welfare
Level: Moderate intensity
Booking essential
Learn to play Pickleball! Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis.
For further information contact Hannah Wright via email: hannah.wright@barnsleyfc.co.uk.
Provider: Dorothy Hyman Bowling Club
Location: North East
Venue: Dorothy Hyman Bowling Green at Dorothy Hyman Sport Stadium
Level: Other
Gentle exercise through the activity of crown green bowling.
All levels of bowling experience would be welcome. Booking preferable, but not essential.
