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active • healthy • happy what’s on for over 55s Central & East Bristol 2018
Activities available by locality
Area Post code Page
Ashley / Easton / Lawrence Hill BS2, BS5 7 - 10
Central / Clifton / Harbourside BS8 16
Greater Fishponds: Frome Vale /
Eastville / Hillfields and Kingswood BS15, BS16 17 - 18
St George BS5 12 - 15
Citywide BS1 - BS16 5-6
Key to activities
Index of Activities
Accessible Dementia Friendly
Parking Refreshments
Macmillan Taster Tokens* Toilets
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*See page 11 for further information about Macmillan Taster Tokens.
This guide has been produced in partnership with The Care Forum and
LinkAge Network, with funding from Bristol Ageing Better.
Cover photograph credit of Cheryl Martin.
Activity details are correct at the time of print, please call to confirm details.Active Ageing Bristol is a collaboration between Bristol
Sport Foundation, The Anchor Society and St Monica
Trust. With support from LinkAge Network they have
About Active Ageing Bristol
spearheaded one of the UK’s first physical activity and
sport initiatives for older people.
The specially-targeted programme aims to get more people
from the local area and over the age of 55, involved more
regularly, in physical activity, coaching and volunteering.
Better co-ordination of sports provision, creative means for
improved participation and more accessible opportunities are
just three of the key areas Active Ageing Bristol will explore 3
and look to implement.
Karen Lloyd, Active Ageing Bristol Manager said:
“The guides are based on the wealth of existing
provision in the greater Bristol area. Over time,
Active Ageing Bristol will both sustain and
develop new opportunities to encourage older
people to become and stay active.”
Activity details are correct at the time of print, please call to confirm details.About sponsors
Bristol Sport
Martin Griffiths, Chairman said: “Active
Ageing Bristol is an opportunity to
really make a difference to older
people across the city. What we
are looking to do is build pathways
to friendship, and put an end to
inactivity.”
St Monica Trust
Sara Naylor-Wild, Director said: “We
About Sponsors
are proud to support this initiative and
be a key player in its development and
implementation. 36% of people aged
55+ are inactive. A 30 minute daily
walk for example can make a huge
difference.”
4 The Anchor Society
Richard Pendlebury, CEO said: “Many
older people can suffer from feelings of
isolation and loneliness. Participation
in physical activity is a great way to
meet new friends. We look forward
to seeing more older people getting
involved with the programme.”
Activity details are correct at the time of print, please call to confirm details.Bristol Active Life Project Rowing 55+
The project offers physical activity Come and try.
sessions across Bristol for those Beginners
living with long term mental welcome! Fun
health needs. for all abilities.
When: Monday - Friday Bring a change of
Time: Various clothes. Limited
places available.
Cost: £3 - £4
When: Wednesday
Venue: Bristol wide
Time: 10am - 12pm
Contact: 0117 919 5769
Cost: £7
Venue: Pooles Wharf Activity
Centre, BS8 4RU
Contact: Booking essential - 0749
Walking Orienteering 534 1975
Love Maps?
Citywide
Come and
navigate your
own way around
a course as Indoor Roped Climbing for
best you can. the over 55s
Beginners and An instructor-led roped climbing
over 55s welcome! session for beginners, held at
When: Wednesday (until 18th July) Bristol’s famous climbing centre 5
Time: Start between 5:30pm – ‘The Church’.
7.30pm. Finish by 8.15pm When: Thursday
Cost: £7.50 Time: 12pm - 1:30pm
Venue: Various - www. Cost: £10
bristolorienteering.org.uk/events Venue: St Werburgh’s Centre, Mina
Contact: Alan - 01453 899976 Road, BS2 9YT
Contact: 0117 941 3489
Activity details are correct at the time of print, please call to confirm details.55+ Woodland Trail Biking Life Cycle Over 55 Group
Sessions include; a warm up, Cycle Rides
bike safety check, a ride through Regular sociable
flatter section of woods, option group cycle
to try more challenging trails and rides meeting at
basic skills training. Starting June - various locations
September 2018. across the City.
When: Thursday (exc. 9th August) We offer one
Time: 3:30pm - 5pm to one lessons, gentle returners
/ beginners rides and more
Cost: £7 (£5 extra for bike hire)
challenging rides around Bristol.
Venue: Pedal Progression, Ashton
When: Various
Court Estate Bike Hub, BS8 3PX
Time: Various
Contact: 0117 973 1298
Cost: Optional £3 donation
Venue: Various
Contact: 0117 353 4580
Citywide
Life Cycle Over 55 Cycle
Buddy Scheme
Starting in June
2018, Life Cycle
UK is running See page 15 for citywide
a ‘Cycle Buddy’
scheme that pairs
Walking for Health
6 Schemes.
new or returning
cyclists in their neighbourhood.
When: Various Walking for Health partnership offer
Time: Various over 40 free, short led walks every
Cost: Free week across the city, organised by 6
local schemes.
Venue: Various
Walking is a great way to be active,
Contact: 0117 353 4580
stay healthy and meet new friends.
Activity details are correct at the time of print, please call to confirm details.60+ Badminton Gentle Dance 55+
Badminton sessions for people Friendly and
aged 60+. relaxed dance
When: Monday sessions on
Time: 2pm - 4pm a large dance
floor. Everyone
Cost: £3.40 is welcome, no
Venue: Kingsdown Sports Centre, partner required.
Portland Street, BS2 8HL This class will
Contact: 0117 903 1633 cover various styles and music.
When: Monday
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Ashley / Easton / Lawrence Hill
Cost: £3
On Track: Easton Weekly Venue: Trinity Centre, Trinity Road,
Walk BS2 0NW
A starter walk Contact: Karina - 0117 935 1200
of less than 1
miles for those
recovering from
illness or injury.
Also for people
Senior Badminton
wanting to get out and increase Meet fellow senior badminton
their fitness on a gentle walk. players from the community who
enjoy playing the game not at a 7
When: Tuesday
competitive level.
Time: 12pm - 12:30pm
When: Tuesday
Cost: Free
Time: 2pm - 3:30pm
Venue: Easton Community Centre,
Cost: £3.30
Kilburn Street, BS5 6AW
Venue: Easton Leisure Centre,
Contact: Morowa (BCC Health
Thissell Street, BS5 0SW
Improvement) - 0117 922 3470
Contact: 0117 955 8840
Activity details are correct at the time of print, please call to confirm details.Skittles Staying Steady Class
Classic pub game for fun. Easy to Strength and
learn, difficult to master and great balance class
fun for beginners and experts to help build
alike. Booking essential. strength, walk
When: Wednesday steadily and
Time: 2pm lower your risk
of falling. During
Cost: Free the class you
Venue: The Ship Inn, Redcliff Hill, might use equipment.
BS1 6PA When: Wednesday
Contact: 0117 305 2365 Time: 11am - 12pm
Ashley / Easton / Lawrence Hill
Cost: £3.50
Venue: Easton Leisure Centre,
Thissell Street, BS5 0SW
SwingTrain Contact: 0117 955 8840
SwingTrain is
a swing dance
inspired workout
programme that
brings the joy, fun Pilates (Women Only)
and community A lovely women’s only Pilates
feeling of swing class run in our main hall.
8 dance to the gym! When: Thursday
When: Wednesday Time: 1:35pm - 2:45pm
Time: 7:45pm - 8:45pm Cost: £3
Cost: £6 Venue: Easton Community Centre,
Venue: Easton Community Centre, Kilburn Street, BS5 6AW
Kilburn Street, BS5 6AW Contact: Daisy Rajput - 0117 922
Contact: www.swingtrain.com 3422 / 0787 681 4565
Activity details are correct at the time of print, please call to confirm details.Softball Cricket Energise
Established group playing fun, Exercise for
non-competitive cricket. Open to individuals
everyone experienced or not, to who have been
get you moving and improve co- affected by
ordination. cancer, whose
When: Thursday quality of life can
Time: 3pm - 4pm be maintained
through activity.
Cost: £3
When: Thursday
Venue: Easton Leisure Centre,
Thissell Street, BS5 0SW Time: 12:45pm
Contact: Kelvin - 0117 924 4401 Cost: Call for details
Ashley / Easton / Lawrence Hill
Venue: Easton Leisure Centre,
Thissell Street, BS5 0SW
Contact: 0117 903 8600
Tai Chi for over 55s
Gentle Tai Chi
with Dennison, a
very experienced Zumba Gold
teached for Active older adults who are
people aged 55+. looking for a modified Zumba
No experience is class, at a lower intensity.
needed, just drop When: Friday 9
in and have a go.
Time: 2pm - 3pm
When: Friday
Cost: £3.65
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Venue: Easton Leisure Centre,
Cost: £3 Thissell Street, BS5 0SW
Venue: St Werburgh’s Community Contact: 0117 955 8840
Centre, Horley Road, BS2 9TJ
Contact: 0117 955 1351
Activity details are correct at the time of print, please call to confirm details.Over 50s Swimming Exercise Referral Scheme
Casual swimming for the over 50 A 12 week tailor-
age group. made package
When: Various of exercise
Time: Various sessions,
especially for
Cost: £2.50 people with or at
Venue: Easton Leisure Centre, risk of developing
Thissell Street, BS5 0SW health problems.
Contact: 0117 955 8840 When: Various
Time: Various
Cost: Call for details
Ashley / Easton / Lawrence Hill
Venue: Kingsdown Sports Centre,
Dementia Friendly Portland Street, BS2 8HL
Swimming Contact: 0117 903 1637
Dementia friendly
swimming are
quieter sessions
at swimming
pools with
Exercise Referral Scheme
trained staff and A 12 week tailor-made package
appropriate facilities. Carers go of exercise sessions, especially
free! for people with or at risk of
10 When: Various developing health problems.
When: Various
Time: Various
Time: Various
Cost: £2.50
Cost: Call for details
Venue: Easton Leisure Centre,
Thissell Street, BS5 0SW Venue: Easton Leisure Centre,
Thissell Street, BS5 0SW
Contact: 0117 955 8840
Contact: 0117 903 8600
Activity details are correct at the time of print, please call to confirm details.Macmillan Prevention and
Re-enablement Project
Get active, have fun, feel better
LinkAge Network and Macmillan Cancer Support are working
together to support people aged 55+ living with and beyond
cancer, to access a range of inspiring activities across Bristol.
What do we offer?
• Exciting opportunities from volunteering
to becoming more socially engaged, we’ve
About Macmillan Taster Tokens
got you covered
• Macmillan Taster Tokens*
• Tailored information and guidance to help
you get moving
• Wellbeing Days showcasing activities and
services in Central/East Bristol (taking
place later this summer, so register today!)
Macmillan Taster Tokens*
The Macmillan project has teamed up with activity providers 11
across Bristol to offer people who have been affected by cancer,
the opportunity to access five activitiy sessions for free.
The Macmillan ‘Taster Tokens’ can be used at activities
marked with an on the LinkAge Network website and
associated activity brochures.
To find out more call
the Macmillan team on:
0117 353 3042
Activity details are correct at the time of print, please call to confirm details.Table Tennis Gentle Exercise
Get active by joining The Beehive This low-impact
Centre’s friendly table tennis. class is designed
It’s great for balance and co- specifically
ordination. The rules are easy to for those with
learn. reduced mobility.
When: Monday and Friday Inc. chair-based
Time: 1pm - 4pm exercises to
Photo: Artur Tixiliski improve mobility,
Cost: £2 posture, strength and balance.
Venue: The Beehive Centre, 19a When: Tuesday
Stretford Road, BS5 7AW Time: 2pm - 3:30pm
Contact: 0117 935 4471 Cost: Free
Venue: Wellspring Healthy Living
Centre, Beam Street, BS5 9QY
Contact: 0117 304 1400
St George
Walking Group
A level 1/2 walk
around St Georges
Park. Especially
suitable for Keep Fit
people with Improve fitness and flexibility,
limited mobility with a stretch and tone. Can be
who want to get done both seated and standing.
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active. Company is great too!
When: Tuesday When: Wednesday
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am Time: 2pm - 3pm
Cost: Free Cost: £3.50
Venue: The Beehive Centre, 19a Venue: The Beehive Centre, 19a
Stretford Road, BS5 7AW Stretford Road, BS5 7AW
Contact: 0117 935 4471 Contact: 0117 935 4471
Activity details are correct at the time of print, please call to confirm details.Tai Chi (Beginners) Tai Chi (Advanced)
Friendly beginners class focusing A more advanced
on balance, health with a gentle class focusing on
workout. You only require flat balance, health
shoes and comfy clothes. and wellbeing.
When: Wednesday You only require
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am flat shoes and
comfy clothes.
Cost: £4
When: Wednesday
Venue: The Beehive Centre, 19a
Stretford Road, BS5 7AW Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Contact: 0117 935 4471 Cost: £4
Venue: The Beehive Centre, 19a
Stretford Road, BS5 7AW
Contact: 0117 935 4471
Bellyfit for women
St George
A fun class that
incorporates
aerobic dance Yoga with Mindfulness
moves to improve This is a class for mind and body
fitness, strength which works on both at the same
and coordination. time! We use yoga stretches and
Not suitable for breathing exercises as a focus.
Photo: Artur Tixiliski those with joint When: Wednesday 13
problems. Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
When: Wednesday Cost: £6
Time: 6:45pm - 8pm Venue: S.E.A ‘School of Exception
Cost: £2 Arts, 1 Greenbank Road, BS5 6EZ
Venue: Wellspring Healthy Living Contact: 0790 394 0694
Centre, Beam Street, BS5 9QY
Contact: 0117 304 1400
Activity details are correct at the time of print, please call to confirm details.Yoga (Beginners) Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Join The Beehive Centre for In vinyasa
beginners yoga in our beautiful yoga classes
Sunlife Room, for a gentle session. you coordinate
When: Thursday movement with
Time: 7pm - 7:45pm breath to flow
from one pose
Cost: £6 to the next. An
Venue: The Beehive Centre, 19a advanced yoga.
Stretford Road, BS5 7AW When: Thursday
Contact: 0117 935 4471 Time: 8pm - 9pm
Cost: £7.50
Venue: The Beehive Centre, 19a
Stretford Road, BS5 7AW
Ballroom Dance Contact: 0117 935 4471
Learn to Waltz,
St George
Quickstep, even
Foxtrot at The
Beehive Centre!
Join us for a cuppa Line Dancing (Beginners)
and a chat after Learning to dance in formation.
the session. Come and learn the basic steps,
When: Thursday then join in with the main class.
14 Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm When: Friday
Cost: £3 Time: 10am - 10:30am
Venue: The Beehive Centre, 19a Cost: £4
Stretford Road, BS5 7AW Venue: The Beehive Centre, 19a
Contact: 0117 935 4471 Stretford Road, BS5 7AW
Contact: 0117 935 4471
Activity details are correct at the time of print, please call to confirm details.Line Dancing Gentle Exercise - Women Only
Line dancing is a fun exercise, Low-impact
which involves learning to dance class for those
in formation. No partner required. specifically with
When: Friday reduced mobility.
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am Inc. chair-based
exercises to
Cost: £4 improve mobility,
Venue: The Beehive Centre, 19a Photo: Artur Tixiliski posture, balance.
Stretford Road, BS5 7AW When: Call for details
Contact: 0117 935 4471 Time: Call for details
Cost: Free
Venue: Wellspring Healthy Living
Centre, Beam Street, BS5 9QY
Contact: 0117 304 1400
Walking for Health
St George
Schemes Across Bristol
Scheme: Downs Walking Group Scheme: Hengrove Park Leisure
Contact/s: Jeff Rowland - 0798 Centre
502 4650 / timothydowling12@ Contact: Naomi Button - 0117
gmail.com 937 0200 / hengrove.referral@
parkwood-leisure.co.uk
Scheme: Knowle West Health Park 15
Contact: Laura Hathway - Scheme: Scheme: Ramblers
0117 377 2255 / lhathway@ Walking for Health
knowlewesthealthpark.co.uk Contact: Darron Hamilton - 0791
750 3766 / darron.hamilton@
Scheme: St Monica Trust bristol.gov.uk
Contact: Dan Lewin - 0117 305
2365 / dan.lewin@stmonicatrust. Scheme: WalkOut Bristol
org.uk Contact: David Sully - 0781 440
3123 / walkout@lgbtbristol.co.uk
Activity details are correct at the time of print, please call to confirm details.Tai Chi Jacob Wells Tai Chi
Classes are mixed ability. Half Come and meet
hour warm up followed by group other people in
work, each run by a senior student your community
and overseen by Mark. in a friendly and
When: Monday relaxed class.
Time: 7pm - 9pm Can be done
standing, sitting
Cost: Call for details or a mixture of
Venue: Victoria Methodist Church, both. Beginners and those with
1a Whiteladies Road, BS8 1NU experience are welcome.
Contact: 01934 621184 When: Thursday
Time: 10:30am
Central / Clifton / Harbourside
Cost: £5 (£4 for those on benefits)
Venue: The Students Union, The
Ballet Seniors for over 55s Richmond Building, 105 Queens
A fun, friendly Road, BS8 1LN
class for Contact: Judy Goldsmith -
beginners and jwrhub@gmail.com
those with
experience, that
includes barre and
centre work using
16 classical ballet
exercises, music and repertoire.
When: Friday
Time: 11:15am - 12:15pm
Cost: £5 drop in / £25 for 6 classes
Venue: The Station, Silver Street,
BS1 2AG
Contact: Anna - 0785 298 8895
Activity details are correct at the time of print, please call to confirm details.Walking Rugby Walking Football
Outdoors Walking Rugby sessions Weekly walking
for men and women at King’s Oak football sessions
Academy 3G. Turn up and play. for people over
When: Tuesday the age of 55
Time: 8pm - 9pm at Fishponds
Metropolitan
Cost: £3 Academy.
Venue: King’s Oak Academy 3G, When: Tuesday
Brook Road, Kingswood, BS15 4JT
Time: 8pm - 9pm
Contact: Declan - 0117 958 1651
Cost: £3
Venue: Fishponds Metropolitan
Greater Fishponds / Kingswood
Academy, Snowdon Rd, BS16 2HD
Contact: Matt - 0117 952 2581
Fishponds Friendship and
Exercise Club
Aimed at older
people who want
to keep active in Time to Move
older age, improve Stay Active - keep young and
self-confidence flexible. Friendly, supportive and
and maintain fun! Improve balance, coordination
independence. Gentle exercises, and mobility. Gain confidence and
light refreshments and games. a positive sense of wellbeing. 17
When: Tuesday When: Wednesday
Time: 10am - 11:30am Time: 10am - 11am
Cost: £4 Cost: £5
Venue: Fishponds Baptist Church, Venue: Stapleton Church Hall, 23
9 Downend Road, BS16 5AS Park Road, BS16 1AZ
Contact: Spencer - 0782 515 5954 Contact: 0750 593 7156
Activity details are correct at the time of print, please call to confirm details.Walking Rugby Walking Football
Walking Rugby, gender neutral. All Weekly walking
welcome. Touch Rugby, minimal football sessions
contact. Strict adherence to the at SGS College
laws of Walking Rugby. Wise Campus for
When: Wednesday people aged 55+.
Term time only.
Time: 6:30pm - 8pm
Cost: £3 (+ mem. £20 per season)
When: Wednesday
Venue: Kingswood RFC, Grimsby
Time: 11am - 12pm
Road, BS15 9RA
Cost: £3
Contact: John - 0795 416 4590
Venue: SGS College Wise Campus,
Greater Fishponds / Kingswood
New Road, Stoke Gifford, BS34
8LP
Contact: Matt - 0117 952 2581
Staying Steady Class
Strength and
balance class
to help build
strength, walk Walking Badminton
steadily and An indoor all abilities opportunity
lower your risk of to try or return to slower paced
falling. During the badminton fun!
class you might When: Thursday
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use equipment.
Time: 11am - 12pm
When: Thursday
Cost: £3 - £4
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Venue: Kingswood Leisure Centre,
Cost: £3.50 Church Road, BS16 4RH
Venue: Brunel Fitness Centre, Contact: Claire - 0770 341 5975
Speedwell Road, BS15 1NU
Contact: 0117 377 0098
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Activity details are correct at the time of print, please call to confirm details.‘Healthy mind, healthy body.’ Regular exercise bolsters mental health by protecting against depression. It can also help you sleep better, improve your memory, reduce stress and boost energy levels. Active : Happy : Healthy
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