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Active
Lifestyles
April 2016-March 2017
#Fit4Life
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WELCOME
Central Bedfordshire Council welcome you to our very first annual edition of the
Fit4Life – Get Active Stay Fit programme!
Are you aware of all our successful physical activity sessions that run
across Central Bedfordshire for all abilities?
Would you like to find out more?
This booklet will provide you with information on health
and fitness as well as the activities co-ordinated and
led by or in association with Central Bedfordshire
Council. We work with many partners within the
Central Beds area to provide you with affordable (if
not free!) community activities to not only engage
your physical ability but also give you the chance
to become a part of a social group, meeting new
people in your local area on a regular basis!
All of our activities are led by fully trained and
enthusiastic leaders, ensuring a fun and safe
environment for you.
0300 300 8305
physical.activity@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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CONTENTS
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Health and wellbeing
Beezee Bodies
Beezee families
Beezee bumps
Beezee henry
Beezee gutless
Beezee chat
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WALKING FOR HEALTH
Walk4health12
Local beginners walks
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND PARKS
Xplorer16
Leisure Services Managed
Play Areas
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Housing managed Play Areas
19
Countryside sites
20
Biggleswade disability session
35
Houghton Regis Disability session 37
Trampoline club at Sandy
42
Flitwick Disability Group
42
Flitwick Disability Group
43
Adapted bikes
44
CENTRAL BEDS OWNED
LEISURE CENTRES
Dunstable46
Flitwick47
Saxon Biggleswade
48
Houghton Regis
49
Sandy50
Tiddenfoot51
ADULT COMMUNITY
ACTIVITIES
activity4health23
Our parks
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Buggy fit
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Walking football
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Casual Pay and play badminton 28
Table tennis club
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PERFECT FOR THE
OVER 50’S ACTIVITIES
Seated exercise classes
Active life classes
Dance machines
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NO LIMITS CB DISABILITY
PROGRAMME
Are you aware of all our
successful physical activity
sessions that run across Central
Bedfordshire for all abilities?
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Health & wellbeing
HEALTH
&WELLBEING
Central Bedfordshire Council recommend that
everyone aims to be active on a daily basis, the
NHS Choices guidelines vary on age:
To maintain a basic level of health, children and young people aged 5-18
need to do:
at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day – this should range from
moderate activity, such as cycling and playground activities, to vigorous
activity, such as running and tennis
on three days a week, these activities should involve exercises for strong
muscles, such as push-ups, and exercises for strong bones, such as
jumping and running
Many vigorous activities can help build strong muscles and bones, including
anything involving running and jumping, such as gymnastics, martial arts
and football.
Benefits of Physical
Activity…
Physical Activity can
help reduce…
Help maintain a healthy weight
Type 2 diabetes by 40%
Help maintain ability to perform
everyday tasks with ease
Cardiovascular disease by 35%
Improve self-esteem
Falls, Depression and Dementia by 30%
Improve your mood
Joint and back pain by 25%
Help maintain cognitive function
Cancers (Colon & Breast) by 20%
Improves sleep
Stress Levels
Improves quality of life
Difficulty in ability to carry out daily
activities
To stay healthy, adults aged 19-64 and adults aged over 65 who are generally
fit and have no health conditions that limit their mobility, should try to be active
daily and should do:
at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity such as cycling or fast
walking every week, and
strength exercises on two or more days a week that work all the major
muscles (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms)
Adults aged 65 or older who are not generally fit and may have health
conditions should see their GP prior to attempting any exercise to be advised
on what level of activity they should participate in. An ideal starting point is to
gradually increase levels of walking and decrease levels of sedentary movement
for long periods of time.
Children and young adults should reduce the time they spend sitting watching
TV, playing computer games and travelling by car when they could walk or
cycle instead.
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Health & wellbeing
Health & wellbeing
BEEZEE
BODIES
At BeeZee Bodies we have something for everyone…men, women, pregnant
women, children, toddlers, dogs (ok, maybe not dogs but we’re working on
it )…we’ve got you covered. We have a bunch of programmes designed with
real people in mind…to help you lose weight, make sustainable changes and
see real results! Maybe this is the first time you’ve decided to even think about
weight or maybe you’ve tried many times before and given every diet under the
sun a go (cabbage soup anyone?).
C
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There is a lot of confusion out there about what’s the healthiest way to eat
(e.g. carbs are evil, eat like a caveman, eat to balance your pH levels to name
a few) but we want you to know our approach to losing weight and eating
healthy is based on credible scientific research and all our programmes are run
by qualified nutritionists and dietitians. We’re not about a quick fix. What we
are about is making realistic changes and creating habits that help you become
the happiest healthiest version of yourself.
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Health & wellbeing
Health & wellbeing
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Walking for health
WALK4HEALTH
MONDAY
Leighton Buzzard
Weekly, 10.00am, 30, 60 & 80 minutes
Meet at Bell Close (opposite Morrison’s
garage). Leader: Edith Griffith on 01525
376551
TUESDAY
Houghton Regis Beginners
Weekly, 10.00am, 20-45 minutes
Meet at the library. Leader: Loren
Barnard on 0300 300 5125
Shefford
Weekly, 10.00am, 60-90 minutes
Meet at Community Hall, Ampthill Road.
Leaders: Beth & Peter Overfield on
01462 815672
Henlow
Weekly, 11.00am, 60 minutes
Meet at Five Bells Pub, High Street,
Henlow. Leader: Martin Knight on
01462 812532
Dunstable
Weekly, 2.00pm, 45-60 minutes
Meet at Travel Choices Hub, 1 Ashton
Square. Leader: Alister Barclay on 07917
084663
Biggleswade
Weekly, 2.00pm, 90 minutes.
Start points vary. Leader: Janette
Sibley on 07771 540117
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WEDNESDAY
Biggleswade
Weekly, 10.00am, 30-40 & 60-90
minutes. Meet at Dan Albone car park,
Shortmead Street. Leader: Janette Sibley
on 07771 540117
Sandy
Weekly, 10.00am, 90 minutes
Meet at Sandy Market Square (by
opticians). Leaders: Cathy on 01767
692182, Eileen on 01767 681033
Flitwick
Weekly, 10.15am, approx. 90 minutes
Start points vary. Leader: Roy Mercer on
01525 715730
Marston Vale
Weekly, 10.30am, 60 minutes.
Meet at the Marston Vale Forest Centre
Reception. Leaders: Mike Green on 01234
767014, Wendy Barker on 01234 851142
Dunstable Downs
1st & 3rd Wednesdays of month, 10.30am,
45-90 minutes. Meet at Gateway Centre.
Leader: Mike Elliott on 07594 577129
THURSDAY
Biggleswade
Weekly, 10.00am, 90 minutes. Start points
vary. Leader: Janette Sibley on
07771 540117
Walk4Health programmes run throughout Central Bedfordshire. Health walks are
regular led walks which are FREE and open to all – although aimed particularly
at people who are presently doing little or no exercise. Many of our walks end at
cafes where people can have a coffee and a chat before they leave.
Potton & Gamlingay
Weekly, 10.00am, 90 minutes. Start
points vary. Leader: Boo Matthews on
01767 260644
Leighton Buzzard Beginners
Weekly, 10.00am, 20 – 45 minutes, meet
at library Leader: Robin Osborn 0300
300 4621
Shefford Beginners
Weekly, 10.00am, 20-45 minutes
Meet at the library. Leader: Loren Barnard
on 0300 300 5125
Dunstable
Weekly, 10.30am, 30-45 minutes
Meet at the Leisure Centre (café area)
Leader: Lucy, Jo and Devan on
01582 608107
Arlesey
Weekly, 10.45am, 90 minutes. Start
points vary. Leaders: Brian & Katie Juffs
on 01462 638286
Barton le Clay
Fortnightly, 11.00am, 60 minutes
Meet at the Royal Oak pub. Leaders:
Geoff & Jennifer Kingsnorth on
01462 711205
Houghton Regis
Weekly, 2.00pm, 60 minutes
Meet at the pavilion on the Green.
Leader: Sue Jenkins on 01582 865966
FRIDAY
Ampthill
Fortnightly, 10.00am, 90 minutes
Start points vary. Leader: Lynda
on 01234 740788 http://
ampthillhealthwalks.blogspot.co.uk/
SATURDAY
Green Lanes, Dunstable
Monthly, 10.00am, 60 minutes
Meet at Creasey Park Football Centre,
Creasey Park Drive. Leader: Alister Barclay
on 07917 084663
OCCASIONAL WALKS
Arlesey Meadows Buggy Walk
From Arlesey Youth Centre
01462 835701
Biggleswade Buggy Walks
From The Lawns, Nursery School and
Children’s Centre 01767 312312
For further information on Bedfordshire’s
Walk4Health scheme please contact
Mike Fayers, the County’s Health Walks
Manager on 01234 832619 or by
email at: mikef@bedsrcc.org.uk. If you
would like information on specific walks
please phone the relevant leader(s)
noted above.
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LOCAL
BEGINNER WALKS
CBC provide funding for Bedfordshire
Rural Communities Charity (BRCC) to
manage the county’s Walk 4 Health
scheme, with the aim of encouraging
everyone in Central Bedfordshire to get
moving. These are for beginners, so
they are short walks of 30-45 minutes.
There will also be walks set up at other
locations throughout the year including
Flitwick, Sandy, Barton-le-Clay & Upper
Caldecote so please contact the number
below to find out more information on
beginner walks or if you would like to
suggest a new location.
Shefford Library meets at 10am every
Thursday
Houghton Regis Library meets at
10am every Tuesday
Leighton Buzzard Library meets at
10am every Thursday
Upper Caldecote meets 10am every
Friday at Caldecote Cricket Club
No booking required but please
don’t hesitate to contact us for more
information at physical.activity@
centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Central
ire
Bedfordsh
Libraries
I feel like a different person –
the beginner walks have been
life-changing for me.
Walking for health
It goes without saying I have met
so many new people at all these
activities and that has a hugely
beneficial effect on one’s mental
health. Many of these people
have become good friends.
I cannot stress enough how
incredibly supportive (no matter
what illness you have, physical or
mental) the leaders have been!
All the
sessions are
FREE
of charge.
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Family activities & parks
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
& PARKS
Xplorer is a great way to help children learn how to read maps and
can be a fun, family activity! Central Bedfordshire Council deliver Xplorer
challenges on a selection of days during most school holidays at Chambers
Way Park (Biggleswade), Ampthill Park, Rushmere Park (Leighton Buzzard)
& Grove Corner Park (Dunstable). We are looking to develop this scheme in
different areas so please keep your eye out for future locations!
Please contact the Physical Activity team for more information at
physical.activity@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Leisure Services Managed Play Areas
Central Bedfordshire Council Leisure Services currently owns and maintains
the following 21 equipped children’s play areas. These are open spaces free
to use. Play areas benefit a child as it is a form of exercise that promotes
well-being and wholesome physical development. Children are naturally
drawn to active play outdoors – it allows them to explore their environment,
develop muscle strength and coordination, and gain self-confidence. Playing
actively outdoors also increases flexibility, fine and gross motor skills and is
related to the development of a wide variety of physical skills, including those
involved in sports. Other play areas not on the list are managed by town/
parish councils or housing developers.
For more information on the play areas please contact the Physical Activity
Team at physical.activity@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Play areas benefit a child
as it is a form of exercise
that promotes well-being
and wholesome physical
development.
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Family activities & parks
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Family activities & parks
Housing
managed Play
Areas
play@Tavistock
Avenue
Tavistock Avenue, Ampthill, MK45 2RY
up to the age of 6
play@Chapel Drive
Chapel Drive, Arlesey, SG15 6PB
up to the age of 6
play@Chancellors
Chancellors, Arlesey, SG15 6YB
up to the age of 9
play@Howberry
Howberry Green, Arlesey, SG15 6ZA
up to the age of 6
play@Howberry
Howberry Green, Arlesey, SG15 6ZA
up to the age of 6
play@Chambers Way
Chambers Way, Biggleswade, SG18 8ES
up to the age of 14
play@Chambers Way
Skate Park
Chambers Way, Biggleswade, SG18 8ES
No age
play@Jubilee Close
Jubilee Close, Clifton, SG17 5JN
up to the age of 6
play@Spoondell
Spoondell, Dunstable, LU6 3JE/F
(Enclosed) up to the age
of 9
play@Spoondell
Spoondell, Dunstable, LU6 3JE/F
(Open) up to the age of 14
play@Hatfield
Crescent
Hatfield Crescent, Flitwick, NK45 1ET
up to the age of 14
Morcom Road,
Dunstable
play@Tithe Farm Close Tithe Farm Close, Langford, SG18 9NE
up to the age of 6
Jardine Way, Dunstable
play@Oakley Green
Oakley Green, Leighton Buzzard, LU7
3EX
(Enclosed) up to the age
of 6
play@Oakley Green
Oakley Green, Leighton Buzzard, LU7
3EX
(Open) over the age of 7
play@Appenine Way
Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7
3XE
(Enclosed) up to the age
of 9
play@Appenine Way
Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7
3XE
(Open) over the age of 9
play@The Rickyard
The Rickyard, Lower Shelton, MK43
0NG
up to the age of 6
play@Manor Road
Manor Road, Marton Moretaine, MK43
0PD
up to the age of 9
Elm Park Close,
Houghton Regis
play@Gardeners Close
Gardeners Close, Maulden, MK45 2DY
up to the age of 6
play@Gregory Close
Gregory Close, Meppershall, SG17 5GA
up to the age of 6
play@Wingfield Drive
Wingfield Drive, Potton, SG19 2GQ
(Enclosed) up to the age
of 6
Meadow Way
(central green),
Leighton Buzzard
play@Wingfield Drive
Wingfield Drive, Potton, SG19 2GQ
(Open) up to the age of 14
play@Bickerdikes
Gardens
Bickerdikes Gardens, Sandy, SG19 1UX
(Enclosed) up to the age
of 6
play@Churchill Way
Churchill Way, Shefford, SG17 5UG/B
over the age of 9
play@Kingfisher Road
Kingfisher Road, Shefford, SG17 5YQ
up to the age of 9
These play areas are
managed by Central
Bedfordshire Council’s
Housing Department.
Location
Greenfield Close,
Dunstable
Chelsea Gardens,
Houghton Regis
Trident Drive, (by
school), Houghton
Regis
Trident Drive,
Houghton Regis
Meadow Way (rear),
Leighton Buzzard
Nelson road, Leighton
Buzzard
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Family activities & parks
Family activities & parks
COUNTRYSIDE
SITES
DUNSTABLE DOWNS
This well-known downland site (Bedfordshire’s highest point) is
managed in partnership with the National Trust and has everything for
everyone! Big views, high hills, gliders, tea and cake, walks and a multiuser path which is wheelchair friendly along the top of the hills. You can
play football, fly a kite, go for a run, do a Health Walk or simply enjoy a
picnic and admire the stunning views and wildlife. The Chilterns Gateway
Centre has great views, a shop and a café. The nearby Chute Wood
Playscape is a woodland natural play area for children (and adults!).
There is a charge for car parking.
We have over 1000 hectares of countryside open space for public
access and wildlife. Some of the sites are manged in partnership with
the National Trust, Greensand Trust and the Wildlife Trust; the remainder
are manged by our in-house Countryside Sites Team. Sites vary from the
large - with visitor centres and lots going on i.e.; Dunstable Downs and
Rushmere Country Park, to the small and quiet such as Maulden Church
Meadows and Baulk Wood.
More information here:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunstable-downs-and-whipsnade-estate
Below are three of our bigger sites that you can visit to walk your dog,
go for a walk or a run, take the family for a day out, kick a ball around or
simply get away from it all and enjoy nature.
Discover more about our sites on the
Central Bedfordshire Council website:
www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/leisure/
countryside/countryside-sites/overview.aspx
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NTPL Fisheye
Visit to walk your dog, go for a
walk or a run, take the family for
a day out, kick a ball around or
simply get away from it all and
enjoy nature!
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Family activities & parks
RUSHMERE
COUNTRY
PARK
This relatively new site
is managed in partnership
with the Greensand Trust and consists
of a visitor centre and café with
stunning views over wooded valleys,
hills, a lake and, in spring and early
summer, a spectacular heronry where
you can watch the herons at their large
nests in the tree tops. There are a wide
range of trails, walks and places to run
and keep fit, some of which are suitable
for wheelchairs. There are also bicycle
trails, horse riding and natural play
areas throughout the Park. Dogs are
welcome so please come, explore and
enjoy the woodlands, newly created
heathlands and the quiet valleys
with ponds and lakes. The 40-mile
Greensand Ridge Walk runs through the
Park and past many of the beautiful
natural wood sculptures including
the popular, giant-sized, ‘Storyteller’s
Chair’. There is a charge for car parking.
More information here:
www.greensandtrust.org/RushSites.html
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Adult community activities
HOUGHTON
HALL PARK
This urban historic parkland in
Houghton Regis is managed by
CBC’s in-house Countryside Team.
Set in an urban landscape this
park is currently being restored
thanks to a £2.2 million Heritage
Lottery Fund. The Park is being
fully restored to its former glory with
recreated formal gardens, landscaping
and new tree planting. New
wheelchair-friendly paths (for cycling,
walking and running) are being created
and there will be a new visitor centre,
café and children’s play area in the
Park. The area is already very popular
with walkers, dog walkers, runners and
people seeking a green and peaceful
space away from the urban noise
and new wildflower areas will benefit
wildlife for all to enjoy. There is no
charge for visiting this Park.
More information here:
www.houghtonhallpark.org/home
The exercise referral programme can help you start a healthy lifestyle.
How the referral scheme works
You need to be referred from your GP and be 18+ years of age.
Who is it for?
Primary referral criteria
• Obese
• Higher than normal blood pressure
• Hypertension
Secondary referral criteria
• High waist circumference
• Cardiovascular disease
• High cholesterol
• Asthma
• COPD
• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Type 2 diabetes
• Bowel cancer
• Chronic low back pain
• Type 1 diabetes
• Muscular-skeletal pain
• Mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression
• Risk factors for CVD
• Previous myocardial infarction
Referral pathway
You will be contacted on receipt of a referral form from your GP with details to
book your first session at your local leisure centre.
You then begin a 12-week exercise programme attending 12 sessions over the
12 weeks following an exercise programme set by a qualified trainer at your local
leisure centre; with pre and post programme analysis stats taken.
For more information please contact your local GP Practice.
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Adult community activities
OUR PARKS
GET FIT FOR FREE NOW
TURN UP, TONE UP
Adult community activities
Adult community activities
Adult community activities
BUGGY FIT
A sociable friendly class
for anyone wanting to
exercise with or without
their babies.
£2.00
per
session
The class offers mums and
dads the opportunity to
exercise with their buggy
in a safe and inclusive
environment. The class
comprises of a warm up and
cardiovascular exercise to energise and
help improve fitness, body weight and light
resistance work to help strengthen and tone,
followed by a cool down element so you
leave feeling ready to take on the world!
Venues include Biggleswade and Shefford,
we are looking to expand this scheme in
different areas so please contact the Physical
Activity team for more information at
physical.activity@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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WALKING
FOOTBALL
Walking Football is a different version of the beautiful game, ideal for
over 40s! Get active, meet new people and have fun!
Getting fit and healthy is the main benefit, but the social side of the
game is what keeps people coming back time and time again. The
sessions are focused on enjoyment, with an inevitable competitive edge
to games. It may be a slightly slower version of the game to reduce the
chance of injury, but make no mistake, it is far from mundane. Give
Walking Football a chance and you’ll be hooked!
Whether you are rolling back the years, learning a new sport, trying to
keep fit or simply want to get out during the week, Walking Football is
your answer.
The Physical Activity Team (CBC) run these across Central Bedfordshire
including – Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Flitwick, Shefford and
Biggleswade. Each session costs £1-2.50.
Please contact the Physical Activity team to find out where
they run and what times or for any other queries by email:
physical.activity@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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Adult community activities
Adult community activities
CASUAL PAY
AND PLAY
BADMINTON
Central Bedfordshire Council are
offering Casual Pay & Play
Badminton sessions. This is a fun
activity that you can participate in
with friends or come and enjoy on
your own.
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Thursday
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TABLE
TENNIS
CLUB
Equipment will be provided, its open
to all, you can be a new player wanting
to test the sport, or a dab hand. All
abilities welcome.
This is currently run in Biggleswade,
we are hoping to expand into
other locations so please contact
the Physical Activity team to suggest a location
or find out more information about the
Biggleswade class by emailing:
physical.activity@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Come along and enjoy a game of table tennis!
Attend on your own and meet new friends, or
bring friends with you! All equipment is provided.
£2.00
per
session
For more information on where this runs please
contact the Physical Activity team at
physical.activity@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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Perfect for the over 50’s activities
SEATED EXERCISE
CLASSES
JOIN A CLASS NEAR YOU
Gale court, Hexton Road,
Barton-le-clay MK45 4LH
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 2:00pm–3:00pm Price: Free
Contact: 01525 220835
St Andrews Rooms, St Andrews
Street, Biggleswade SG18 8BA
Day: Fridays Time: 11:00am–12:00pm
Price: Free Contact: 07809 219883
Portnall Place, Cranfield,
MK43 0JW Day: Monday
Time: 10-11am and 11.15am–12.15pm
Price: Free Contact: 01234 751132
Ellenshaw Court, Hinksley Road,
Flitwick MK45 1HL
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 10:30am–11:30am
Price: Free Contact: 07967 632 266
Flitwick Village Hall, Bedford
MK45 1HPl
Day: Mondays
Time: 10:00am–10:30am
Price: £3.00 includes tea and biscuit
Contact: 07977 322897
Tudor court, Water Lane, Leighton
Buzzard LU7 1AQ
Day: Fridays Time: 2:00pm–3:00pm
Price: Free Contact: 01525 220835
Red House Court, The Green,
Houghton Regis LU5 5BH
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 11:15am–12:15pm
Price: Free Contact: 01525 220835
Manor Court, Banks Close,
Marston Moretaine MK43 0NX
Day: Tuesday
Time: 11:30am–12:30pm
Price: Free Contact: 01525 220835
Jakes Court, Sheffield Close,
Potton SG19 2NY
Day: Monday Time: 11am-12pm
Price: FREE Contact: 07809 219883
Stonecroft, Sandy SG19 1BB
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 10:00am–1:00am Price: Free
Contact: 0300 300 8075
Southfields, Shefford SG17 5AS
Day: Mondays
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Price: Free Contact: 07809 219883
Village Hall, Leighton Road,
Toddington LU5 6AN
Day: Thursday Time: 10am–11.30am
Price: £2 includes a cup of tea or coffee
after session
Contact: 07967 632 266
Details: please note this class is low
impact exercise focusing on mobility,
confidence in movement and boosting
your natural energy levels
Hutton Court, Weathercock Close,
Woburn Sands MK17 8SU
Day: Fridays
Time:
11:30am–12:30pm
Price: Free Contact:
01525 220835
Quince Court, Enhayne Avenue,
Sandy SG19 1BW
Day: Thursdays
Time: 11:00am–12:00pm
Price: Free Contact: 0300 300 8075
*All classes are subject to change so please contact the
phone number provided before attending your first session
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The circulation
to my ankles and
their swelling
has improved
noticeably. I do
these exercises
every day.
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Perfect for the over 50’s activities
Perfect for the over 50’s activities
ACTIVE
LIFE
CLASSES
DANCE
MACHINES
The community physical activity team at Central Bedfordshire Council are working in
partnership with the Pilates Suite to offer a range of community based low impact
exercises, helping you to learn some basic Pilates as well as learning to stretch,
strengthen and tone your core muscles. The nature of this class allows you to try
something new and exciting each week such as:
Pilates, seated exercise, strength and balance, relax and
stretch and stretch and tone.
Venue: Pilates Suite When: Thursdays
Time: 10:35am–11:35am
£2.5
per 0
sess
ion
Suitable for all abilities
Fun and friendly classes to keep you active and fit for life!
Weekly weigh-ins and refreshments available.
Contact Details:
07949218536 | carla@pilates-suite.co.uk
www.pilates-suite.co.uk
4 Lovers Walk Dunstable Beds LU5 4BG
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Dance machines are engaging, fully interactive and visually stimulating. It allows up
to 12 adults to play together at the same time. Dance machines are simple to use
with natural movement and are ideal for complete beginners. Helping with balance,
control and accuracy, it contributes towards confidence and
concentration. It is a fantastic way to get active whilst
having fun. You can book up to 2 weeks in advance
with these classes.
Houghton Regis
Leisure Centre
Every Monday 10:30 – 11:15am
Sessions are
£2.0u0go
pay as yo
Shefford Sports Club
Hitchin Road
Every Monday 2:00 – 2:45pm
*All classes are subject
to change so please
contact the phone
number provided
before attending your
first session
For more information, to book a space or request
the class in your area please call 0300 300 5125
or contact: physical.activity@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
*All classes are subject
to change so please
contact the phone
number provided
before attending your
first session
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No limits – Central Bedfordshire disability programme
No limits – Central Bedfordshire disability programme
Biggleswade
Disability Session
Who is this for? All disabilities between 10 – 17 years old
Where? Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre, Biggleswade SG18 8SU
When? Every Friday 5-7pm (only runs during school term time)
How much? £3 a session
Central Bedfordshire Council work
with teamBeds&Luton and “No
Limits Bedfordshire’s Inclusive
Sports Programme” to create more
sustainable opportunities for people
with disabilities to take part in regular
sport, physical activity & exercise
in Bedfordshire. Primarily targeting
teenagers and adults with learning
disabilities our project aims to develop
a network of multi sports clubs to
enhance individual opportunity and
improve whole family wellbeing.
All clubs are run on a ‘drop in’ basis.
The activities vary from week to week,
using different sports or just general
FUN games, for example, ‘Stuck in
the Mud’. The clubs are pan disability,
so all are welcome, and we encourage
people to come along to see if it’s for
them. We try to create a very relaxed
and fun atmosphere very much like
a ‘Youth Club’ where adults and
children can come and see / meet
their friends away from schools and
their local Day Centres.
Please see following pages to find out where these cubs run and when.
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All images by Jo Cross
Who do I contact? Robin Osborn on 07580 330853
robin.osborn@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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No limits – Central Bedfordshire disability programme
No limits – Central Bedfordshire disability programme
“Mummy, I’m having a good time!”
Logan is 9 and has Asperger’s and Dyspraxia. Over
Itthe
goes
saying
last without
few years we
have tried many clubs outside
I of
have
met
so
many
school for him, each of them led to him feeling
new people at all these
unhappy as he struggled to join in or follow the pace
activities and that has a
or style of instructions being given to the group,
hugely beneficial effect
always ending in the words “Mummy, I don’t want to
on one’s mental health.
go...”. Until we were introduced to No Limits, where
Many of these people have
from our good
first session
Logan and I where made to feel
become
friends.
welcome and at ease. I watched as Logan joined in
with the action helping him to get more mobile, learn
about team working and having fun!! Logan ran up to
me, said with a smile “Mummy I’m having fun” and
ran back to the group. An overwhelming moment for
me and Logan continues to look forward to the group
every week. Thank you the No Limits Team, you really
have made a difference for us!
Biggleswade
Disability Session
Who is this for? All disabilities over the age of 18
Where? Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre, Biggleswade SG18 8SU
When? Every Tuesday 10am-12pm
(only runs during school term time)
How much? £3 a session
Who do I contact? Robin Osborn on 07580 330853
robin.osborn@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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No limits – Central Bedfordshire disability programme
No limits – Central Bedfordshire disability programme
Houghton Regis
Disability Session
Who is this for? All disabilities between 10 – 17 years old
Where? Houghton Regis Leisure Centre, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis
LU5 5PY
When? Every Tuesday 4-5pm (only runs during school term time)
How much? £2 a session
Who do I contact? Robin Osborn on 07580 330853 robin.osborn@
centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
A brilliant session for my daughter to be able to access! My daughter
attends the Saxon No Limits session with enthusiasm. She looks
forward to Tuesdays so much!
As parents we look upon this session as “Therapy with the Therapist”
This session is giving her the much needed exercise, stretching of her
muscles, communication as well as social interaction with her team
mates; therefore applying physiotherapy and speech therapy
without realising.
I would like to congratulate
Central Bedfordshire Council and
No Limits Team on this club in
Houghton Regis. My daughter
has a fantastic time. It provides
her with exercise, fun and a
chance to socialise with friends.
The activities are suited to her abilities enabling her to be the
same as her peers taking part being included and looked upon as a
“normal person”
Thanks to the brilliant staff that run this session for their time,
patience and understanding of each individual participant.
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No limits – Central Bedfordshire disability programme
No limits – Central Bedfordshire disability programme
Houghton Regis
Disability Session
10 – 17 year olds
My daughter, Olivia is 15 years old and
has Global Developmental Delay. Due
to her disability she is unable to do
the activities mainstream children do
without an adult with her.
Only a few reasons my daughter needs
and enjoys this club:
This club gives her opportunity to
socialise with other children who have
differing needs – with a child with
learning difficulties it is very difficult to
find social groups that they can attend
and be like any other child.
The club gives her the opportunity to
learn new skills including the sporting
activity itself as well as communicating
with others.
I believe this gives her opportunity
to mix with pupils from other schools
rather than just her school friends,
which is invaluable.
I believe it has increased her
confidence and self-belief.
The club gives her the
opportunity to learn
new skills including the
sporting activity itself as
well as communicating
with others.
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No limits – Central Bedfordshire disability programme
No limits – Central Bedfordshire disability programme
Trampoline Club
at Sandy
Flitwick Disability
Group
Who is this for? All disabilities between 10 – 17 years old
Who is this for? All disabilities over the age of 18
Where? Sandy Sports Centre, Engayne Avenue, SG19 1BL
Where? Flitwick Leisure Centre, Steppingley Road, MK45 1TH
When? Every Thursday 6-7pm
When? Every Friday 10am-12pm (only runs during school term time)
How much? £2 a session or £12 for 6-week block booking
How much? £3 a session
Who do I contact? Melanie Brooker on 0300 300 8075 melanie.
brooker@sll.co.uk
Who do I contact? Robin Osborn on 07580 330853 robin.osborn@
centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Please note – This group runs in 6-week blocks so please call the above
number to find out when these are running.
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No limits – Central Bedfordshire disability programme
No limits – Central Bedfordshire disability programme
Did you know there are adapted bikes at
Marston Vale Forest Centre available to
anyone in the community to use at any time
throughout the year? The hire cost is £5 per
bike per hour.
Please note you need to book 24hrs in advance Please see details below.
The Forest Centre, Station Rd, Marston Moretaine, Bedford MK43 0PR
Phone: 01234 767037
VELOPLUS
TRACER
Wheelchair platform Risers
Recumbent tricycle
Adult or Junior
Good for beginners
Mild Cerebral Palsy
Poor Balance
Health issues
Autistic Spectrum
Reduced strength
Obesity Issues
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QUADCYCLE
Split Frame Double Hand Cycle
Chair Users
Visual Impairment
Mild Cerebral Palsy
Lack of co-ordination
Poor Balance
Physical Disabilities
Learning Disabilities
Health issues
Downs Syndrome
Hand use only
Reduced strength
Autistic Spectrum
Obesity Issues
Also good for beginners
Visual Impairment
Lack of co-ordination
Physical Disabilities
Learning Disabilities
Downs Syndrome
Consider for back, spine
and muscle issues
Chair users
(unable to transfer)
Profound health issues
Profound ability issues
Profound and Multiple
Learning Disabilities
Severe Cerebral Palsy
Poor balance
SPEEDER Adult or Junior
Split Frame Hand Cycle | Lap strap
TRICYCLE
Chair Users
(Able to transfer)
Mild Cerebral Palsy
Poor balance
Health Issues
Hand use only
Poor Balance Mild Cerebral Palsy
Mind learning Disabilities
Health Issues
Obesity Issues
Lack of co-ordination
Learning Disabilities
Downs Syndrome
Autistic Spectrum
Also good for beginners
Lack of co-ordination
Impaired Vision
Restricted Hearing
Attention defecit
Obesity Issues
Mobility Impairment
Reduced strength
Adult/Youth | 24” Wheel | Free Wheelfrom £500
Three wheeled cycle (different wheel sizes)
Autistic spectrum
Physical disabilities
Learning disabilities
Obesity issues
Downs Syndrome
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Central Beds Council owned leisure centres
Address: Court Drive, Dunstable, Beds, LU5 4JD
Contact: 01582 608107
Central Beds Council owned leisure centres
Address: Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Beds, MK45 1TH
Contact: 01525 493131
• Fitness suite with over 65 stations
• Sports hall offering a wide range of activities
• Dance/Exercise studio
• Astro turf
• Café
• Creche
• Spinning
• Function Rooms
• Indoor Bowls
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• 8 lane, 25m swimming pool with a learner pool,
confidence water and spectator area
• Aqua ed swim school
• wet-side changing rooms with provisions for
disabled visitors
• fitness suite with 120-stations of Technogym
equipment
• 10-metre indoor climbing wall
• Meeting rooms
• Dance/exercise studios with over 70 classes on
offer each week
• 2 squash courts
• Sports hall
• Swimming Pool with separate learner pool
• 2 squash courts
• Therapy Rooms
• café
• Martial Arts room
• crèche
• Adventure World soft play area
• 2 artificial football pitches for 5 a side football
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Central Beds Council owned leisure centres
Central Beds Council owned leisure centres
Address: Parkside Drive,
Houghton Regis, Beds, LU5 5PY
Contact: 01582 866141
• Swimming pool
• Aqua ed swim school
• A 56 station air-conditioned gym
with Technogym equipment
• Free weights room
• spinning and workout studio with
a range of different classes
• Large sports hall offering a wide
range of activities
Address: Saxon Drive, Biggleswade, Beds, SG18 8SU
Contact: 0300 300 8076
• Entry barriers / turnstyles with
access control
• A fitness suite with over 100 stations of Technogym
equipment
• 3 workout rooms with over 65 fitness classes per week
including x biking
• 8 Lane 25m main swimming pool with a diverse
swimming programme
• Learner/teaching pool
• Aqua ed swim school
• Cafe with a range of hot and cold snacks and healthy
options
• Ofsted registered creche
• 2 court sports hall
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Central Beds Council owned leisure centres
Central Beds Council owned leisure centres
Address: Mentmore Road, Linslade,
Leighton Buzzard, Beds, LU7 2AF
Contact: 01525 375765
• A new fitness suite with over 84
stations of Technogym equipment
• Sports hall offering a wide range
of activities
Address: Engayne Avenue, Sandy,
Beds, SG19 1BL
Contact: 0300 300 8075
01767 681872
• A 37 station fitness suite
equipped with Technogym
equipment
• A range of 28 fitness classes from
the traditional to Body Training
Systems
• A four court sports hall
• A county standard 6 lane athletics
track and infield athletic facilities
• Changing rooms for customers
who are using the gym and classes
• 2 Squash courts
• Creche
• Costa Café
• 2 studios for exercise classes
• 8 lane 25m main swimming
pool with a diverse swimming
programme
• Learner/teaching pool
• Changing village adjacent to
swimming pool
• Seating area for spectators
• Floodlit all weather pitch used
for football and hockey with
changing facilities
• 4 floodlit tennis courts
• 2 netball courts
• 2 squash courts
• A function room and bar
• A community theatre
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