Live Longer Better - Bedford is a programme of exercise and physical activity sessions aimed at 60 year olds and over.
Please come along and join us at any of our sessions, no need to book, just turn up and pay cash on the day (except the bowling and the swimming which is card payment only).
Moving forward, If you would like to see an activity included in our program or to find out more information, please email sport@bedford.gov.uk. Whilst we will consider all suggestions, we cannot guarantee to include them all.
Live an active live and stay healthy longer!
Live Longer Better activities
Live Longer Better at various locations on specific dates.
| Date | Time | Activity | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays from 5 September until 12 December |
10 – 11am | Exercise with Jane and Marion (hot drinks available after the class) | Harpur Suite - Bedford | £3.50 (cash only) Stay for both sessions and pay £6 |
| Mondays from 5 September until 12 December | 11:45am – 12:30pm | Gentle dance with Maz, stretches and moves to some favourite tunes (seated or standing) | Harpur Suite - Bedford | £3 (cash only) |
| Mondays from 5 September | 12pm – 1pm |
Gentle Stretch and Exercise with Marion – seating if required | The Community Centre, 147 Church Lane, Goldington, Bedford, MK41 0PW | £3 (cash only) |
| Mondays from 5 September |
10.15 – 11:15am | Gentle Swim - Fusion session, no lanes | Kempston Pool, Hillgrounds, Kempston, MK42 8SZ | £3 (card only) |
| Tuesdays from 6 September (for 6 weeks initially to gauge interest) | 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Gentle Aqua and Stretch - in small pool | Robinson Pool, Park Avenue, Bedford MK40 2JZ | £3 (card only) |
| Thursdays ongoing | 2:45pm – 3:45pm | Gentle Swim - Fusion session, no lanes | Kempston Pool, Hillgrounds, Kempston, MK42 8SZ | £3 (card only) |
| Thursdays from 8 September | 5:45pm – 6:30pm | Gentle Yoga - Tutor will wait by the door to direct you in. Parking available in Pure Gym car park | Verve Wellness Studio, Bedford Heights, head towards Pure Gym (or the vaccination centre) the entrance to the studio is to the left of the vaccination centre | £3 (card only) |
| Fridays starting 9 September (for 6 weeks initially to gauge interest) | 1:45pm – 2:45pm | Dance and Move to your favourite tunes - informal, fun dance and movement activity | Clapham Village Hall, 118 Hight Street, Clapham, MK41 6BS | £3 (cash only) |
| Fridays ongoing | 11am – 12pm | Tai Chi (mixed class for all ages) | John Bunyan Sports & Fitness, Mile Road, Bedford MK42 9TS | £3 (card only) |
Wednesdays at Bedford International Athletics Stadium
The activities in the below table will take place every Wednesday from 7 September to 14 December 2022.
Address
We will meet in reception at: Bedford International Athletics Stadium, Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK41 9SB.
Cost
£3 for one activity or £5 for two sessions.
| Date | Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 September – 14 December | 12:30 - 1:30pm | Line Dancing with Mike | Upstairs room |
| 7 September – 14 December | 2pm - 2:45pm | Stretch, Strength & Balance with Camille | Upstairs room |
| 7 September – 14 December | 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Table Tennis | Sports Hall |
| Activities in the Sports Hall or elsewhere see below | |||
| 7 September | 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Badminton & Boccia | Sports Hall |
| 14 & 21 September | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | Putting - meet Ciaran at the Kiosk in Russell Park at 2:30pm ( table tennis at the Athletics track as normal) |
Russell Park - Embankment |
| 28 September & 5 October | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | Short Tennis & Badminton | Sports Hall |
| 12 October | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | Walking Hockey & Curling | Sports Hall |
| 19 October | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | Walking Basketball or Boccia | Sports Hall |
| 26 October | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | Badminton & Archery | Sports Hall |
| 2 & 9 November | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | Short tennis (Coach from Riverside Tennis Club) | Sports Hall |
| 16 & 23 November | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | Badminton & curling | Sports Hall |
| 30 November & 7 December | 2:30pm- 3:30pm | Pickle Ball & Badminton | Sports Hall |
| 14 December | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | Christmas choice (must wear a silly hat!) | Sports Hall |
Tuesdays at John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre
The activities in the below table take place every Tuesday and will run from 6 September to 13 December 2022.
The session on 6 September will take place at the Bedford Athletics Track, Barkers Lane. Times will stay the same except for the Table Tennis which will be at 9:30am.
Address
John Bunyan Sports and Fitness Centre, Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9TS.
Cost
£3 for one activity or £5 for two sessions.
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30am – 10:30am | Walking Football | Sports Hall |
| 10am – 11am | Stretch,, Strength & Balance Class with Camille | Small studio upstairs |
| 10:40am – 11:30am | Short Tennis / Badminton | Sports Hall |
| 10:30am – 12:30pm | Table tennis (not led - play your own games) | Balcony |
| 11:30am – 12:30pm | Chair Yoga (session also be streamed online) | Small studio upstairs |
