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Find us online www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk Activity Programmes aimed at over 50 year olds! Try something new and exciting! Feel the benefits of exercise! Reasonable prices! Something for everyone! Different Locations around Central Bedfordshire! Welcome…
Central Bedfordshire welcomes you to our first edition of the Fit 4 Life 50 plus booklet.
This will bring you information on a variety of activities and tips to help adults lead a healthier and active lifestyle.
The Community Physical Activity Team for Central Bedfordshire wants to encourage as many 50 plus adults as possible to get up on their feet and get moving. Whether this is going on a healthy walk or attending an exercise class.
It is recommended that adults should aim to be active daily. Over a week, activity should add up to at least 150 minutes (2½ hours) of moderate intensity activity in bouts of 10 minutes or more – one way to approach this is to do 30 minutes on at least 5 days a week.
All courses are lead by well trained and enthusiastic leaders, ensuring a fun and safe environment.
Some of the activities in this booklet have been part subsidised by partnership funding.
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Fit4life 50 plus 3 4 www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/healthierlifestyles Walking football
Walking Football is a new exciting version of the beautiful game and is ideal for the over 50’s or players returning to the game following injury. Walking Football in Bedfordshire has seen great interest in the past year with a number of sessions available to anyone interested from across the County.
As the name suggests in Walking Football, running is not allowed, and if a player breaks into a jog, run or sprint (with or without the ball!) then a free kick will be awarded to the opposition. Make a comeback, pick from your nearest venue below.
Walking Football is available at the following venues.
Ampthill Starts again from April 2014 – £3 per session Redborne Upper School and Community College, Flitwick Road, Ampthill, MK45 2NU. To reserve a space for a session or for more information email: [email protected]
Dunstable Starts again from April 2014 – £2 per session Bedfordshire FA AGP, Skimpot Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JU To reserve a space for a session or for more information email: [email protected]
Read more at http://www.bedfordshirefa.com/player/walking- football#JfbTDb0vRY6OSI3u.99
Fit4life 50 plus 5 6 www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/healthierlifestyles Central Bedfordshire Libraries Beginner walks from the local libraries The aim of these walks is to encourage everyone in Central Bedfordshire to get moving. These are for beginners, so they will be short walks of 30-45 minutes – while you’re there why not see what’s on offer? You can also find more informationabout Central All the Bedfordshire Libraries at www.centralbedfordshire. sessions are gov.uk/libraries. All the sessions are FREE of charge. No booking required but please don’t hesitate to contact us for FREE more information on 0300 300 5125. of charge.
Library dates and times
Shefford Library Houghton Regis Library Toddington Library meet at 10.00am meet at 10.00am meet at 10.00am Thursday 3rd April Tuesday 20th May Thursday 22nd May Thursday 10th April Tuesday 27th May Thursday 29th May Thursday 17th April Tuesday 3rd June Thursday 5th June Thursday 24th April Tuesday 10th June Thursday 12th June Thursday 1st May Tuesday 17th June Thursday 19th June Thursday 8th May Tuesday 24th June Thursday 26th June
Dunstable Library Barton Library Ampthill Library meet at 10.00am meet at 4.00pm meet at 4.00pm Wednesday 2nd April Tuesday 20th May Thursday 29th May Wednesday 9th April Tuesday 27th May Thursday 5th June Wednesday 16th April Tuesday 3rd June Thursday 12th June Wednesday 23rd April Tuesday 10th June Thursday 19th June Wednesday 30th April Tuesday 17th June Thursday 26th June Wednesday 7th May Tuesday 24th June
Fit4life 50 plus 7 Walk 4 health
Walk 4 Health programmes run throughout Central Bedfordshire. These individual programmes are led by trained volunteer Health Walk Leaders.
Health walks are regular walks which are free and open to all – though aimed particularly at people who are presently doing little or no exercise – and usually last for about an hour.
People are encouraged to walk at their own pace, safe in the knowledge that they are walking with trained leaders.
At the end of the walk we encourage walkers to socialise – therefore many of our walks end where people can have a coffee and a chat.
Day and time Walk Start point Walk leader and programme contact MONDAY Every Monday, 10.00am Leighton Buzzard Bell Close(opposite Edith Griffith: Morrisons garage) 01525 376551, Rose Gunter: 01525 634828, Sue Halstead: 01525 377151 TUESDAY Every Tuesday 11.00am Henlow Five Bells Pub, High Martin and Margaret Street, Henlow Knight 01462 812532, Alison Wenham: 01462 816694 Fortnightly, 10.00am Shefford Community Hall Beth Overfield Shefford (next to fish 01462 815672 and chip shop) every Tuesday 2.00pm Dunstable Promenade Travel Choices Hub, 1 Alister Barclay: Ashton Square (Middle 07917 084663 Row) Every Tuesday 3.00pm Biggleswade Dan Albone car park, Janette Sibley: Longer walks 1.5 to Shortmead Street, 07771 540117 2 hours Biggleswade
8 www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/healthierlifestyles WEDNESDAY 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Dunstable Downs – Gateway Centre, Mike Elliott of Month at 10.30am Intermediate level Dunstable Downs 07594 577129 Every Wednesday Biggleswade Biggleswade walks Janette Sibley: 10.00am Dan Albone Car park 07771 540117 fortnightly 10.00am Sandy The market square Roy Barham adjacent to the opticians 01767 681930 Every Wednesday MVFC Marston Forest Centre Reception Maggie Milne: 10.30am Moretaine 01234 852920, Mike Green: 01234 767014 Fortnightly 7.00pm Barton-Le-Clay Barton Surgery Jan Milemore: summer only 01234 510204 Every Wednesday Flitwick Various locations Roy Mercer including, Silsoe, 01525 715730 Maulden, Harlington and Woburn – phone for details THURSDAY Every Thursday 10.00am Potton and Gamlingay Various locations – Boo Matthews phone for details 01767 260644 Every Thursday mornings Biggleswade Various locations – Janette Sibley: 10.00am phone for details 07771 540117 Every Thursday Arlesey Various locations – Brian and Katie Juffs 10.45am phone for details 01462 638286 Alternate Thursdays Barton-Le-Clay Royal Oak Pub Geoff Kingsnorth 11.00am 01462 711205 Every Thursday Houghton Regis The Pavilion on the Sue Jenkins 2.00pm Green 01582 865966 or Becca Hall: 07917 084858 FRIDAY Alternate Fridays Ampthill Ampthill Park, western Lynda: 01234 740788, 10.00am car park Dennis: 07508 827279 SATURDAY Every 3 months Green Lanes Dunstable Creasey Park Community Alister Barclay: 07917 10.00am Football Centre, Creasey 084663 park Drive
For further information on Bedfordshire’s Walk 4 Health scheme please contact Mike Fayers, the county’s Health Health walks are regular Walks Manager on 01234 832619 or by email at: walks which are [email protected] free and open If you would like information on specific walks please to all. phone the relevant leader(s) noted above. Fit4life 50 plus 9 YOGA Are you ready to try something new? Do you want to get active? If YES why Yoga is a safe and effective way to not come increase physical activity, especially strength, flexibility and balance. and try Where: Houghton Regis Village Green Pavillion YOGA! When: 6 week programme starting on Thursday 24th April Time: 10.00 til 11.00 Price: Pay as you go £3
Mats will be provided but if you do have your own please feel free to bring one.
To book a place or for more information please contact: 0300 300 5125.
10 www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/healthierlifestyles Armchair exercise and strength and balance class
If YES why Suitable for all not come abilities and try Have fun keeping fit and active YOGA! Helping with
everyday tasks Flitwick Village Hall Monday mornings 10.00am & 10.30am classes
£3.00 per session Including tea & biscuits Contact Cheryl for more details 07977 322897 Fit4life 50 plus 11 Get fit with Aiden Jones
Where: Clifton Community Centre, Whiston Crescent. When: Every Monday 2-3pm Cost: £5 per session
The class is aimed at over 50’s of mixed abilities. The session itself is focused on helping to increase fitness, strength, mobility, balance and coordination.
If you are interested or for more information please contact: 01767 316367 [email protected] www.aidenjones.co.uk
12 www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/healthierlifestyles Dance machines
Dance Machine is engaging, fully interactive and visually stimulating. It allows up to 32 people to play together at the same time. Dance Machines are simple to use with natural movement, and is ideal for complete beginners. Helping with balance, control and accuracy, it contributes towards confidence, concentration and enthusiasm. It is a fantastic way to get active. Houghton Regis Sandy Jenkins Leisure Centre Pavillion 10.30 – 11.15am 10.00 – 10.45am Dates Dates
Monday 2nd June Wednesday 4th June Monday 9th June Wednesday 11th June Monday 16th June Wednesday 18th June Monday 23rd June Wednesday 25th June Monday 30th June Wednesday 2nd July Monday 7th July Wednesday 9th July
Session is £2.00 each pay as you go. To book a place or for more information please contact: 0300 300 5125 Helping with balance, control and accuracy
Fit4life 50 plus 13 14 www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/healthierlifestyles Activities at our leisure centres
Central Bedfordshire has 6 Leisure Centres that provide a variety of activities to encourage a healthy and activite lifestyle. Some of our leisure centres have a café area where you can socialise with your friends before and after an activity.
To book any of these activities please contact the leisure centre direct. Saxon Pool and Leisure Centre Address: Saxon drive, Biggleswade, Beds, SG18 8SU Contact: 0300 300 8076 Reduced Price Centre Membership for over 65’s. £7.70 for the year, this centre membership is £15.80 cheaper than the adult centre membership and allows the user to pay • £1.40 for every swim (adult non member price: £4.10) • £2.65 for workout classes (adult non member price: £6.60) • £3.80 to use the gym (adult non member price: £8.90)
Fit4life 50 plus 15 Class details Swim in Retirement Every Tuesday and Thursday (11am-12noon), we section off half the main pool for exclusive use. This is a casual session which anyone can attend (price of a casual swim)
AquaBlast / AquaSculpt (Monday – Friday 9.30-10.30am) Water based workout class. Cardiac Rehab You will need to be referred by a hospital or doctor for this programme.
50+ Workout classes Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10.30 – 11.30 am
Sandy Sports Centre Address: Engayne Avenue, Sandy, Beds, SG19 1BL Contact: 0300 300 8075 Reduced Price Centre Membership for over 65’s. £7.70 for the year, this centre membership is £15.80 cheaper than the adult centre membership and allows the user to pay • £2.65 for workout classes (adult non member price: £6.60) • £3.80 to use the gym (adult non member price: £8.90)
Class details Monday Active retired – 10 – 12 two 45 minute classes a coffee in between £3.10 Thursday Active retired – 11-12 £1.60
16 Flitwick Leisure Centre Address: Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Beds, MK45 1TH Contact: 0300 300 8045 Reduced Price Centre Membership for over 65’s. £7.70 for the year, this centre membership is £15.80 cheaper than the adult centre membership and allows the user to pay • £1.40 for every swim (adult non member price: £4.10) • £2.65 for 30 minute workout classes (adult non member price: £3.95) • £3.98 for every 45 minute workout classes (adult non member price: £5.28) • £5.30 for every 1 hour work out class (adult non member price: £6.60) • £7.95 for every 1.5hour workout class (adult non member price: £9.25) • £3.80 to use the gym (adult non member price: £8.90)
Class details Swim for over 50’s Monday 11.30-12.00 Tuesday 11.00-12.00 Thursday 11.00-12.00 Friday 11.00-12.00
Aquafit Monday 10.45-11.30, Tuesday 14.00-15.00, Wednesday (aqua zumba) 10.00-11.00, Thursday 14.00-15.00)
Cardiac Rehab You will need to be referred by a hospital or doctor for this programme.
Group exercise This class is aimed at those over 50 and is a circuit style class on a Thursday 9.00-10.00am Some of our leisure centres have a café area where you can socialise with your friends before and after an activity. Fit4life 50 plus 17 Active retired Held on a Wednesday morning 9.00-12.00 playing badminton and short tennis, table tennis and the use of the pool table. Tea and coffee are provided after the session. For a Centre membership it costs £4.10 or if you are a none member £5.40.
Hatha Yoga Aimed at active retired people. On a Thursday 10.45 for 90 minutes
Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre Address: Mentomore road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Beds, LU7 2AF Contact: 01525 375765
Class details Central Bedfordshire 10.00 – 12.00 swim VB pool Monday £1.60 has 6 Leisure Centres 10.00 – 11.00 swim Main pool Friday £1.60 that provide a variety 10.00 – 12.00 swim VB pool Friday £1.60 of activities to 09.15 – 10.00 50+ Aerobics Friday £2.00 encourage a healthy and activite lifestyle. 10.00 – 12.00 table tennis Friday £2.00 12.15 – 13.00 Aquafit Wednesday £2.80 10.00 – 12.00 tea and coffee in aerobics studio 50p per cup
18 www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/healthierlifestyles Dunstable Leisure Centre Address: Court Drive, Dunstable, Beds, LU5 4JD Contact: 01582 608107
Class details 50+ sessions pay £3.10. Activities include badminton, swimming and indoor green bowls. These sessions run on Monday 10.00 – 13.00 Tuesday 09.00 – 12.00 Thursday 9.00 – 12.00 and 12.00 – 15.00 Friday 09.00 – 12.00 We do a pot tea for two for £1.20 in the new Costa Cafe
Houghton Regis Leisure Centre Address: Parkside drive, Houghton Regis, Beds, LU5 5PY Contact: 01582866141 Membership For just £17.99 per month by direct debit you can enjoy: Unlimited use of the gym and lifestyles workout classes (including spinning) with free inductions and programme reviews. The ability to book activities and manage your membership online. Free badminton and Squash.
Class details Tuesday 11.30 – 12.30 Active Life aerobics 50 plus Thursday 11.00 – 12.00 Active Life aerobics 50 plus
19 Exercise referral
An exercise referral programme can help you start a healthy lifestyle.
How the referral scheme works You need to be referred from your G.P.
Who is it for? Primary Referral Criteria • Obese • Type 2 Diabetes • High Normal Blood Pressure • Bowel Cancer • Hypertension
Secondary Referral Criteria • High Waist Circumference • Chronic low back pain • Cardio Vascular Disease • Type 1 Diabetes • High Cholesterol • Muscular-skeletal pain • Asthma • Mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression • COPD • Risk factors for CVD • Osteoarthritis • Previous Myocardial Infarction • Rheumatoid arthritis
Duration of activity Session prices vary depending on activity. 12 week programme.
Referral pathway A referral co-coordinator will contact you (on receipt of a Referral form from GP) with further details to book your first assessment.
Start a 12-week programme when an induction date and time is given.
Attend sessions weekly for duration of programme following an exercise programme set by a qualified trainer.
Complete the post programme assessments.
Enjoy an on going healthy lifestyle. For more information please contact your local G.P Practice.
20 www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/healthierlifestyles NHS health check
If you receive a NHS Health Check invite from your GP surgery accept your invite. Heart disease If you are between 40 – 74 years and have not had an Diabetes NHS Health Check in the past 5 years then you may be eligible*.
The NHS Health Check is to assess the risk of developing heart Kidney disease disease, stroke, kidney disease or diabetes. If there are any warning signs, then we can do some thing about it.
By taking early action improvements in health can be gained and prevent the onset of these conditions.
The NHS Health Check is a five year rolling programme so if you have not yet received an invite it may be coming in the coming year. You may also see the NHS Health Checks available outside of your GP surgery in your local community, please approach the team to ask about your check.
You will find more information about Health Checks on the Public Health pages of the Central Bedfordshire website Or please contact Jemma Percival on: 0300 300 4924
Fit4life 50 plus 21 Need some help with transport?
Beds Rural Communities Charity (BRCC) works with residents throughout Central Beds to set up local groups of volunteers that can give occasional lifts and other local support to fellow residents without close family or friends there to help. Volunteers are fully insured and DBS (old CRB) checked. Most help is free, except for expenses such as petrol or parking, but any donations are gratefully accepted.
Groups currently run in 40 villages and towns across Central Beds with new ones in the pipeline. Check your parish magazine/website or village noticeboards for details – or contact BRCC for more information.
If after taking part in these fitness opportunities you feel so good that you might like to use some of your new extra energy helping your community, your local good neighbour group would love to hear from you. New volunteers are always very welcome and there is a whole range of activities you can choose to do. Who knows – perhaps next year you could be making a big difference to someone’s health giving a lift to a resident near you and enabling them to take part in an exercise class like the ones you enjoy this year!
For more information please contact: The Beds Good Neighbour & Village Care Scheme Network coordinator at Beds Rural Communities Charity, The Old School, Cardington, Bedford, MK44 3SX. Tel: 01234 832648 (direct dial). Email: [email protected] www.bedsrcc.org.uk
22 www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/healthierlifestyles Useful contacts:
Central Bedfordshire Community Physical Activity Team Tel: 0300 300 5125 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/healthierlifestyles
Leisure Centres Facilities • Flitwick Leisure Centre: 0300 300 8045 • Saxon Pool and Leisure: 0300 300 8076 • Sandy Sports Centre: 0300 300 8075 • Dunstable Leisure Centre: 01582 608107 • Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre: 01525 375765 • Houghton Regis Leisure Centre: 01525 866141
Other useful contacts Change for Life: 0300 123 3434 www.nhs.uk/change4life Team Beds and Luton: 01582 813760 www.teambedsandluton.co.uk Department of Health: www.dh.gov.uk British Heart Foundation: www.bhf.org.uk Age Uk: www.ageuk.org.uk NHS: www.nhs.uk/livewell
Mailing list If you are interested in advertising in our next booklet or you would like to be added to our mailing list, then please contact the physical activity team at Central Bedfordshire on: 0300 300 5125 or e-mail: [email protected]
Thank you for your time and support in reading our first booklet. We hope you have found this useful and continue to keep active and healthy.
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