Active Adults Course Description – January 2020 Page 1 of 12 Active Adults Sports Programmes Aimed at Over 35 Year Olds Starting Week Beginning 27Th January 2020

Active Adults Course description – January 2020 Page 1 of 12 Active Adults Sports programmes aimed at over 35 year olds Starting week beginning 27th January 2020

Bookings open at 9:30 am on Monday 6th January 2020.

Active Adults is ideal for those who may never have tried sport before and would now like to have a go at something new or for those people who might have tried sport a long time ago and want to return to an activity in a relaxed, informal environment with other similar minded people.

All sessions are organised by the Bedford Borough Council Sports Development Unit and are held at local venues situated within the Borough. The sessions are run exclusively for adults, run by experienced and qualified coaches and are all 8 weeks long.

You do not need any special equipment or clothing and everyone is welcome. Come on your own or bring a friend!

If you like the sport and want to continue with it after the course has finished we will give you all the information you need to carry on.

o All courses run for 8 weeks* o All courses start week commencing 23rd September 2019* o All courses are aimed at over 35 year olds* o All courses are aimed at beginners * *(unless specified) Courses include: o B50 – Badminton aimed at Over 50’s o IB2 – Indoor Bowls-Kempston IBC o C1 – Cardio Tennis o JPF – Just Play Football o C2 – Cardio Tennis o MA1 – Martial Arts – Tang Soo Do, Traditional o C3 - Cardio Tennis Korean Martial Arts o CLUB – Clubbercise o P2 - Pilates Beginners o DYF – Dance Yourself Fit o P3 - Pilates Intermediates o FP1 – Fit in the Park o P4 - Pilates Shortstown o FS1 - FitSteps® Beginners o SD1 – SwingStreetJazz Solo Dance Fitness o FS2 - FitSteps® Intermediates – Oakley o SD2 – Swing Dance Beginners o GM1 – Golf Beginners - Mowsbury o T1 –Tennis Beginners o GM2 - Golf Improvers – Mowsbury o T2 – Tennis Novice/Beginners o GS1 – Golf Beginners – Stagsden o T3 – Tennis Intermediates o GS2 – Golf Improvers – Stagsden o T5 - Tennis Beginners/Intermediates o GS3 – Golf Improvers – Stagsden o T50 – Tennis aimed at over 50’s o GS4 – Golf Improvers - Stagsden o WF1 – Walking Football o GS5 – Golf Improvers Plus - Stagsden o Y1 - Yoga Tavistock Community Centre o GID 1 – Golf in a Day o Y2 – Yoga Beginners Wootton Village Hall o GID 2 – Golf in a Day o Y3 – Yoga Intermediates Wootton Village Hall o IB1 – Indoor Bowls –Bedford Borough BC o Y4 – Yoga, Tavistock Community Centre o YE – Yoga in the evening

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How to Book

Bookings open from 9:30am on Monday 6th January 2020 and can be made by:-

Booking and paying online at: 1. https://bedford-self.achieveservice.com/service/Active_Adults_Booking_Form

2. Come to Bedford Central Library complete a booking form and pay with cash or cheque.

All course booking are on a first come first served basis

If the bookings are very low on specific courses we may need to cancel them at short notice (one week before the start of the programme).

If this is necessary we will contact all those enrolled on the cancelled course to offer a full refund or a place on another course.

Please try and make your bookings early to avoid disappointment and help us to manage the organisation of the courses.

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Active Adults Course description – January 2020 Page 3 of 12 Courses

Badminton aim at over 50’s [B50] £42 Day: Tuesday Time: 19:30 – 20:30 hrs Venue: John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Complex, Main Sports Hall, MK42 9TS Dates: 28th January 2020, 4th. 11th, 25th February, 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th March

This is the perfect session for those who want to play badminton at over 50 .Burn fat and improve your overall health. Play this fun game at your own pace that will help to improve your reflexes, co-ordination and balance. The best part is you don’t need a partner, racket or shuttle to join in you can just turn up and play. A qualified coach will guide you through all the elements of the modern game giving plenty of time for you to practice your new skills (or dust off your old ones). The aim is to have fun and enjoyment whilst exercising.

Cardio Tennis [C1] £48 Day: Mondays Time: 09:15-10:15 hrs Venue: Riverside Tennis Club, Goldington Road, Bedford, MK40 3EA Dates: 27th January 2020, 3rd, 10th, 24th February, 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd March

Cardio Tennis [C2] £48 Day: Wednesdays Time: 18:00-19:00 hrs Venue: Riverside Tennis Club, Goldington Road, Bedford, MK40 3EA Dates: 29th January 2020, 5th, 12th, 26th February, 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th March

Cardio Tennis [C3] £48 Day: Saturdays Time: 06:55-07:55 hrs Venue: Riverside Tennis Club, Goldington Road, Bedford, MK40 3EA (in the bubble) Dates: 1st, 8th, 15th, 29th February, 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th March

Cardio Tennis is a high energy fitness activity that combines the best features of the sport of tennis with cardiovascular exercise, delivering the ultimate, full body, calorie burning aerobics workout. This is a very social and fun class for players of all ability levels taught by a professional tennis coach. If you’ve never played tennis before it is a great way to be introduced to the sport and is much more fun that going to the gym! With over 600 calories burnt in each session it is a great way to keep fit.

Clubbercise® [CLUB] £37 Day: Wednesday Time: 20:30-21:30 hrs Venue: John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Complex, Studio 2, Mile Road, MK42 9TS Dates: 29th January 2020, 5th, 26th February, 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th March & 1st April

Clubbercise® is more than just a dance class - the cleverly integrated cardio, toning, combat and plyometric moves increase the fitness benefits and keep participants coming back for more. Clubbercise® classes are taught in a darkened room with disco lights and glow sticks set to a soundtrack of old and new club hits. A fusion of dance, toning and combat moves with high/low impact options for all fitness levels, one class burns around 600 calories.

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Dance Yourself Fit [DYF] £37 Day: Wednesday Time: 19:00-20:00 hrs Venue: Cauldwell Community Centre Dates: 29th January 2020, 5th, 12th, 26th February, 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th March

Everyone has the chance to dance at these Dance Yourself Fit sessions! Have fun, get fit, let go of tension from the day by taking part in a warm up, travelling sequences, learning dance routines and choreography using Street Jazz / Commercial and Contemporary dance styles, finishing with a cool down. A great way to meet new people and experience different ways of being creative! Great for the body, mind and soul!

Fit in the Park [FP1] £40 Day: Saturday Time: 09:30-10:30 hrs Venue: Harrold-Odell Country Park (meet at the Dragonfly Café) Dates: 1st, 8th, 15th, 29th February 2020, 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th March

Jules runs Group Fitness Sessions for all levels, abilities and ages. Juggling a busy family life, career and exercise can be tough. So, Jules set up sessions in the park, so that you can enjoy some fresh air whilst getting fit. Why not come along, make new friends, have fun and achieve fantastic results in the Great Outdoors. During the one hour session you will work the legs, arms and core alongside plenty of cardio Every Saturday @ 9:30am you’ll find Jules at Harrold- Odell Country Park and she’d love to see you.

FitSteps® Beginners [FS1] £37 Day: Tuesdays Time: 14:30-15:30 hrs Venue: ARA, Manton Lane Dates: 28th January 2020, 4th, 11th, 25th February, 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th March

FitSteps® came to life in 2013 as the result of the collaboration between two of the UK’s most famous ballroom dancers and Britain’s most successful swimmer (Natalie Lowe, Ian Waite and Mark Foster)! They decided to mix the graceful steps of Ballroom and the up tempo steps of the Latin dances together to create a really fun, energetic and effective way to stay fit and keep trim that would appeal to everyone, even if they couldn’t dance. A dance fitness programme that is ‘so much fun you don’t even realise you’re getting fit!’ The dances are broken down into easily learnable sections and each section is capable of being delivered at varying levels of effort, accommodating people of varying levels of fitness.

FitSteps® Intermediates – Oakley [FS2] £37 Day: Wednesdays Time: 14:00-15:00 hrs Venue: Oakley Village Hall Dates: 29th January 2020, 5th, 12th, 26th February, 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th March

The Intermediate course will go straight into the dance routines rather than stepping them through. We advise you to attend the beginner’s session if you have not participated in FitSteps® before.

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Golf Beginners – Mowsbury [GM1] £53 Day: Wednesdays Time: 18:00-19:00 hrs Venue: Mowsbury Golf and Squash Complex Dates: 29th January 2020, 5th, 12th, 26th February, 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th March

These courses are aimed at complete beginners to Golf. During the 8 week programme you will learn; how to hold the club correctly; how to stand correctly; the correct set up needed when hitting different shots; how to swing correctly; understand how the other clubs work, learn how to play a chip, pitch and full shot; putting, if weather conditions are suitable and work on using a wide range of golf clubs (Short Irons, Medium Irons, Long Irons and the very popular Wood).

Golf Improvers – Mowsbury [GM2] £53 Day: Wednesdays Time: 19:00-20:00 hrs Venue: Mowsbury Golf and Squash Complex Dates: 29th January 2020, 5th, 12th, 26th February, 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th March

These sessions provide the follow-on course to the Golf Beginners sessions. The coach will carry on with breaking down the swings with each golf club and work closely on your stance and hand grip.

Golf Beginners – Stagsden [GS1] £53 Day: Tuesdays Time: 18:30-19:30 hrs Venue: Bedfordshire Golf Course, Stagsden Dates: 28th January 2020, 4th, 11th February, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 361st March

Golf Improvers - Stagsden [GS2] £53 Day: Friday Time: 11:00-12:00 hrs Venue: Bedfordshire Golf Course, Stagsden Dates: 31st January 2020, 7th & 14th February, 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th March, 3rd April

Golf Improvers – Stagsden [GS3] £53 Day: Wednesdays Time: 18:30-19:30 hrs Venue: Bedfordshire Golf Course, Stagsden Dates: 29th January 2020, 5th & 12th February, 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th March, 1st April

Golf Improvers – Stagsden [GS4] £53 Day: Tuesday Time: 11:00-12:00 hrs Venue: Bedfordshire Golf Course, Stagsden Dates: 28th January 2020, 4th & 11th February, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st March

These sessions provide the follow-on course to the Golf Beginners sessions. The coach will carry on with breaking down the swings with each golf club and work closely on your stance and hand grip.

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Golf Improvers Plus – Stagsden [GS5] £53 Day: Thursdays Time: 18:30-19:30 hrs Venue: Bedfordshire Golf Course, Stagsden Dates: 30th January 2020, 6th & 13th February, 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th March, 2nd April

If you have undertaking the Beginners and Improvers courses, then this course might offer you further advice and improvements to your grip, stance and swing together with further insight into club and shot selection. This course will use the driving range, and potentially some work on the course itself.

Golf in a Day [GID1] £48 Day: Saturday Time: 10:00-15:00 hrs Venue: Colmworth Golf Club Dates: 29th February 2020 or 28th March 2020

Join PGA Professional Adrienne Engleman for an enjoyable day of coaching and on-course playing, including lunch, and with all equipment being provided free of charge too, so all you need to do is book, turn up in comfortable clothing and have fun!!!” The next courses take place on Saturday 29th February or 28th March 2020. The day starts at 10.00 am through to 3.00 pm, costs £48 for adults and includes lunch! The course will run at: Colmworth Golf Club, New Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2AP To book a place call Adrienne on 07979 500199 or email [email protected]

Golf in a Day [GID2] £50 Day: Saturday Time: 10:00-15:00 hrs Venue: Bedfordshire Golf Course, Stagsden Dates: 26th March 2020

After a session on the driving range going through the basics, you will have an introduction into putting & chipping. We will then head to Bedfordshire Golf Course’s ‘Academy Course’ to play. The whole day will be relaxed and focused on having some fun, so you’ll want to keep coming back!

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Indoor Bowls [IB1] £30 Day: Wednesdays Time: 12:30-14:30 hrs Venue: Bedford Borough Bowls Club Dates: 29th January 2020, 5th, 12th, 26th February, 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th March

Indoor Bowls [IB2] £30 Day: Thursdays Time: 14:00-16:00 hrs Venue: Kempston Indoor Bowls Club Dates: 30th January 2020, 6th, 13th, 27th February, 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th March

The course is a fun introduction to the enjoyable sport of indoor bowls. The objective of the game is to get a round bowl as near to a little yellow ball, some distance away, as you can! During the course you will be taught the skills needed to enable you to play a game of indoor bowls. This will include technique, tactics and rules. Indoor bowls can be a fun, relaxing and sociable recreational activity, which provides you with some exercise at the same time. Please come and give it a try.

Just Play Football [JPF] £24 Day: Monday Time: 20:30-21:30 hrs Venue: John Bunyan Sports and Fitness, Main Sports Hall Dates: 27th January 2020, 3rd, 10th, 24th February, 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd March

The Just Play Football programme gives the casual footballer the opportunity to just turn up and play football! It’s about turning up for an hour of exercise and a bit of fun. The sessions will be held inside so the weather will not impact your enjoyment.

There will be an official there to ref the game and give pointers but essentially the session is there to give you the opportunity to have a kick about! Don’t leave your love of football back in the old days!

Martial Arts – Tang Soo Do, Traditional Korean Martial Arts [MA1] £37 Day: Monday Time: 18:30-20:30 hrs Venue: Clapham Methodist Church Hall, 27 High Street, Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6EQ Dates: 27th January 2020, 3rd, 10th, 24th February, 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd March

Tang Soo Do is a traditional Korean martial art focused on self-defence. Providing a total body workout benefiting increased mobility, strength, power, flexibility, stability, coordination, cardiovascular health, mental concentration, reflexes, self-confidence, aiding weight loss and stress relief. The course will give an introduction to Tang Soo Do and training given focused toward the first grade (9th Gup). No special equipment required. Students will be invited to continue training with the club after the course finishes. For more information please visit – http://pcsbd-tangsoodo.bmaba.com/

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No Nordic Walking this term – will be back in May 2020

Pilates Beginners – Robinson Pool [P2] £37 Day: Fridays Time: 14:00-15:00 hrs Venue: Robinson Pool Dance Studio Dates: 31st January 2020, 7th, 14th, 28th February, 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th March

Pilates is a complete workout with gentle exercises to tone your muscles. Pilates improves your posture, promotes a calm mind and is suitable for all fitness levels.

Pilates Intermediates [P3] £37 Day: Mondays Time: 14:00-15:00 hrs Venue: Robinson Pool Dance Studio Dates: 27th January 2020, 3rd, 10th, 24th February, 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd March

Pilates Intermediates is the course for those who have had previous experience of Pilates or have participated on the Active Adults Pilates Beginners course. Pilates is a complete workout with gentle exercises to tone your muscles. Pilates improves your posture, promotes a calm mind and is suitable for all fitness levels.

Pilates Beginners – Shortstown [P4] £37 Day: Thursdays Time: 14:30-15:30 hrs Venue: Shortstown Village Hall Dates: 30th January 2020, 6th, 13th, 27th February, 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th March

Pilates is a complete workout with gentle exercises to tone your muscles. Pilates improves your posture, promotes a calm mind and is suitable for all fitness levels.

SwingStreetJazz Solo Dance Fitness [SD1] £37 Day: Wednesday Time: 13:30-14:30 hrs Venue: Shortstown Village Hall Dates: (Start two weeks later) 12th, 19th, 26th February 2020, 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th March, 1st & 8th April

‘SwingStreetJazz’ Solo Dance Fitness – partner not required Solo Swing Dance Cardio & Fitness Workout ‘SwingStreetJazz’ takes its inspiration from cool + hot swing music, cheeky 20s charleston, hot jazz, jumpin' jive, uplifting gospel and cookin' electroswing. The classes are fun, engaging and suitable for all levels with mixed impact moves and routines allowing you to hit your daily step target with ease and leaving you smiling.

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Swing Dance Beginners [SD2] £37 Day: Wednesday Time: 19:30-20:30 hrs Venue: Shortstown Village Hall Dates: 29th January 2020, 5th, 12th, 26th February, 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th March

Swing Dance Beginners – partner not required Fun partnered swing dance classes for beginners. Think the two coolest dances on Strictly - Lindy Hop & Charleston, combined. A great way to keep fit without the effort. Everybody rotates partners in class. We'll be building gradually week by week adding moves. By the end of the course you will have gained a new life skill and will be able to attend local dances and live band nights and dance socially with confidence.

Tennis Beginners [T1] £48 Day: Wednesday Time: 10:30-11:30 hrs Venue: Riverside Tennis Club Dates: 29th January 2020, 5th, 12th, 26th February, 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th March

Tennis Novice/Beginners [T2] £48 Day: Thursdays Time: 20:30-21:45 hrs Venue: Riverside Tennis Club Dates: 30th January 2020, 6th, 13th, 27th February, 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th March

Aimed at beginners and covers all aspects of the game from basic technique to match tactics, singles and doubles. We teach all the different swing patterns, grips and court positions which are involved in tennis, but most importantly we have FUN! Please be aware that all the sessions will be outside and will continue whatever the weather.

Tennis Intermediates [T3] £48 Day: Tuesdays Time: 13:30-14:30 hrs Venue: Riverside Tennis Club (in bubble) Dates: 28th January 2020, 4th, 11th, 25th February, 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th March

This course is aimed at intermediates players. The sessions cover all aspects of the game from basic technique to match tactics, singles and doubles. We teach all the different swing patterns, grips and court positions which are involved in tennis, but most importantly we have FUN!

Tennis Beginners/Intermediates [T5] £48 Day: Tuesdays Time: 20:30-21:30 hrs Venue: Riverside Tennis Club Dates: 28th January 2020, 4th, 11th, 25th February, 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th March

An 8 week course with our coach will take you through the key techniques and tactics of the game in a fun and social atmosphere. For players new to the game and those who can already play. The coach will cater for both beginners and intermediate players. You’ll love it!! Please be aware that all the sessions will be outside and will continue whatever the weather.

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Tennis aimed at Over 50’s [T50] £48 Day: Thursdays Time: 13:30-14:30 hrs Venue: Riverside Tennis Club Dates: 30th January 2020, 6th, 13th, 27th February, 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th March

Played on a smaller courts, lighter rackets and easier balls to rally with. You can take it easy in the smaller space or enjoy a good run around with the longer rallies. Come and hit the court with us in this session designed specifically for players over 50 years old.

Tennis Women’s only session - Advanced [TW1] £48 Day: Tuesday Time: 09:00-10:30 hrs Venue: Riverside Tennis Club (in bubble) Dates: 28th January 2020, 4th, 11th, 25th February, 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th March

8 week course tennis course for women only – play against like-minded people. Aimed at Advanced or high intermediate.

Walking Football [WF1] £35 Day: Wednesday Time: 20:00-21:00 hrs Venue: University of Bedfordshire, Polhill Avenue Dates: 29th January 2020, 5th, 12th, 26th February, 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th March

Walking Football [WF2] £35 Day: Monday Time: 19:00-20:00 hrs Venue: Gordon Fields, Brickhill Drive Dates: 27th January 2020, 3rd, 10th, 24th February, 2nd, 9th, 16th &23rd March

Walking Football [WF3] £35 Day: Monday Time: 20:0021:00 hrs Venue: Gordon Fields, Brickhill Drive Dates: 27th January 2020, 3rd, 10th, 24th February, 2nd, 9th, 16th &23rd March

Walking Football has become increasingly popular over the past couple of years! It was initially designed to help get the over 50’s back into football and exercise. However, we welcome all ages to our sessions. The main differences between standard football and walking football are two rules of no running & no slide tackles. Play the game you love but reduce the chances of injury. It’s a great way to keep fit, learn skills, have fun and socialise all at the same time!

Yoga – Tavistock [Y1] £37 Day: Mondays Time: 10:00-11:00 hrs Venue: Tavistock Community Centre Dates: 27th January 2020, 3rd, 10th, 24th February, 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd March

Yoga – Wootton - Beginners [Y2] £37 Day: Thursdays Time: 10:00-11:00 hrs Venue: Wootton Village Hall Dates: 30th January 2020, 6th, 13th, 27th February, 5th, 19th & 26th March, 2nd April

Yoga – Wootton - Intermediates [Y3] £37 Day: Thursdays Time: 11:15-12:15 hrs Venue: Wootton Village Hall Dates: 30th January 2020, 6th, 13th, 27th February, 5th, 19th & 26th March, 2nd April

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Yoga – Tavistock [Y4] £37 Day: Fridays Time: 09:15-10:15 hrs Venue: Tavistock Community Centre Dates: 30th January 2020, 6th, 13th, 27th February, 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th March

Yoga in the Evening [YE] £37 Day: Thursday Time: 18:50-19:50 hrs Venue: St Mary’s Church Community Centre Dates: 30th January 2020, 6th, 13th, 27th February, 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th March

Get fit, improve flexibility and develop an amazing sense of well-being. Simple movements, aimed at those who are new to yoga or total beginners. The course aims to increase flexibility, suppleness, strength and stamina. The coach, with over 20 years’ experience, will cover breathing and relaxation leading to clarity and stillness of mind.

How to Book Bookings open from 9:30am on Monday 6th January 2020 and can be made by:-