Living and feeling better can start with a simple step-connecting. Health Connections Mendip is provided by your Mendip GP practices to improve your health and wellbeing.
Mendip Health Walks are devised to help you to feel good, to have more energy, to sleep better and to
manage your weight. All walks are free of charge and are led by a team of Volunteer Walk Leaders.
All walks need to be booked in advance and will be subject to Covid restrictions.
Full details on locations, times and walk lengths:
For Frome walks click HERE
For walks in Street, Wells, Shepton Mallet and Glastonbury click HERE
To book your place please call the number below.
A fun opportunity to get out in nature, get fit, meet new people, take part in practical conservation, and grow local food with a new social enterprise, Frome Field 2 Fork.
Sundays 2pm in Frome.
No experience is necessary, guidance is provided and all questions are welcomed! Work at your own pace in a relaxed environment and choose between activities suited to all levels of fitness. Typical activities include sowing seeds, planting, weeding or pruning, creating no-dig veg beds, digging up brambles, constructing new garden features, hedgerow harvesting and building bug hotels.
Please call the number below for more information.
A free 6-week online programme for mums across Mendip – where mums can learn how to achieve a healthy lifestyle for themselves and their little ones with other like-minded mums, as well as getting to try out exercise that is safe, adapted specifically for pre-and post-natal women.
Babies are welcome to join the sessions and we will include them where we can.
Sessions will run on Zoom on Tuesday mornings 9.30-10.30am from 18th May with a week break for half term.
Participants borrow an ebike for four weeks and attend up to six hours of guided Cycle Together rides during this period. The loan comes with a lock, lights, helmet, panniers and high vis. The loan and classes are completely free, funded by the National Lottery for Frome residents. Participants must be able to ride a bike to join.
Get Active Together aims to offer opportunities for families within Somerset to take part in physical activities together, with disabled and non-disabled siblings sharing experiences and having fun together.
The sessions are for children aged 8 – 18 years, and include multi sports activities (including Boccia, Soft Tip Archery, Laser Pistol Shooting, Dodgeball and Cricket) as well as outdoor sessions (including Kayaking, Axe Throwing, Paddle Boarding, Bush Camp and Tree Climbing).
Sessions will take place every fortnight (Saturdays) as well as additional sessions in the school holidays.
*This group is currently running online via Zoom every Tuesday at 2pm.
Do you want to get fitter and move more? Do you want to meet others and look at topics such as sleep, exercise, healthy eating, hydration, connecting and relaxation? If so, join in with this rolling programme of 15 minute sessions, followed by peer support. Come along to one or all the sessions. Join at anytime in the programme.
Book a space via Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/health-connections-mendip-13492597642
Or join our Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87885916695?pwd=U1VUQ2Eza3h4Z1F1eXQ4UFpCN2ZXUT09
Meeting ID: 878 8591 6695 Passcode: 2020
Online exercise classes and Relaxation and Mindful Breathing classes are available to anyone living in Somerset and are suitable for people over 60 who are actively able and can move independently.
If you have not attended an online class before, you MUST fill in both an application form and a Health and Safety questionnaire which are online, before your first class. If you have any queries or need more help, please email.
Improve your physical and mental health with a weekly, high quality ballet class for those aged 55 and over, helping to improve your mobility, posture, coordination and energy levels.
Delivered by a Royal Academy-trained teacher, who adapts ballet techniques to respond to the different needs of participants across a broad range of ages. No previous experience required.
Participants will need approx. 2 metres of space around them and use of a chair or other support. Please wear loose clothing with socks or bare feet.
Classes take place online at £5 per session. There is also 1:1 support available over the phone to help participants access the classes.
For further details please contact the Mark Bruce Company as below.
Link to the website for exercises you can try in a chair at your own home, which have been designed in collaboration with wellbeing organisation Oomph!, as part of a programme developed to encourage people with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions to become more active.
The Revive Sports Programme gives people aged 18+, who are undertaking their journey to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction (or other mental health challenges), the chance to get active and enjoy some new physical activity experiences. It is also suitable for those who are temporarily sober or drug free to participate in. To join there’s a simple nomination form for the participants to fill out. This can be done in advance or completed on the day of joining. Call Gareth John on the number below to find out how to take part.
Session Details:
*Covid pandemic update – This group is being held online, contact SASP or Jo Smith on the numbers below*
ARE YOU A WOMAN AGED 40+? WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE MORE ACTIVE?
Join our 6 week programme where you can meet other women, try a variety of activities, including Zumba, Pilates and Core Stability and take part in discussions on stress management, healthy eating and hormones.
COVID-19 Update: Please note due to current coronavirus restrictions this service may be affected. Please check with the service provider.
Walking Football is designed to help people keep an active lifestyle irrespective of their age, as well as getting those back playing football who perhaps had to stop due to injuries. Variations and game adaptations can be made to suit participants’ needs and capabilities. 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! Sessions held in Frome, Shepton Mallet and Street. Organised by Somerset FA, Charles Lewin House, 5-10 Landmark House, Wirral Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9FR
These have been cancelled due to the pandemic but you can always do this by yourself or with someone in your household do visit the NHS website below. Do call Health Connections to see when the group sessions are starting again in Frome.
Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) has a directory that lists exercise and sports groups and is dedicated to increasing the health and happiness of residents in Somerset through physical activity and sport.
*Covid pandamic update- All parkrun’s in England are currently suspended*
Shepton Mallet parkrun is a 5km run every Saturday at 9am. We meet at Collett Park, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5PJ. Free but please register before your first run. Don’t forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder) -if you forget it, you won’t get a time.
Southwick County parkrun is a 5km run every Saturday at 9am. We meet at Southwick Country Park, Frome Road, Southwick, Nr Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 9QD. Runners wishing to run with a dog are welcome, but please keep the dog on a short lead or harness and under control throughout the event. Runners pushing buggies are also welcome.
Frome parkrun is a 5km run every Saturday at The Old Showfield, Off Rodden Road, Frome, BA11 2AH (nearest postcode) t is entirely organised by volunteers – email theoldshowfieldhelpers@parkrun.com to help.
Street parkrun is a free timed 5k run, jog or walk that takes place at 9.00am every Saturday morning at Strode College sports fields. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age or ability. To join in, register first online (see below for web address) and bring it along with you for 8.45am on Saturdays. Street parkrun is organised by volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please email at the address streethelpers@parkrun.com
Cycling can help improve people’s health and wellbeing but many people are put off using a bicycle in Frome because of the hills. So Frome now has available a couple of electric power assist bicycles (ebikes) that helps to reduce the strain of cycling up hills and makes cycling more fun.
Provided by Frome Town Council and available at Cycology Bikes Tuesday – Saturday 9am – 5pm for either half day (£6) or whole day (£12) hire.
This is an online platform where you can find out about local cycling projects, track your cycling, set goals and find out about local rides.
Love to Ride has been designed with behavior change principles, techniques and tools at its core. This is to ensure that our approaches are as effective as possible at encouraging cycling. “We get more people cycling using our online platform, local promotion and good ol’ human interaction.”
There is a cardiac rehab session at Wells Town Hall on Wednesdays 9am – 12.30pm.
For more information please contact Claire on the numbers below.
*Covid pandemic update: moved online – Contact Jo on 07967 023 406*
These gentle exercise classes are held Wednesdays 11am – 12pm Christchurch Hall, Park Road, Frome. Price £4.
Cardiac Rehab community exercise group classes are aimed at people who have experienced a heart event.
Shepton Mallet Leisure Centre, 11 Charlton Rd, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5PG. Mondays at 4pm or Wednesdays at 10pm.
For more information on this class, please contact Jo Smith or the Leisure Centre.
COVID-19 Update: Please note due to current coronavirus restrictions this service may be affected. Please check with the service provider.
Harry’s Hydro is a hydrotherapy pool based in Frome. They have sessions for individuals to book on Fridays. Cost per session is £7 for an initial session then £70 for ten sessions to be paid in advance if wishing to continue. If you would like to use the hydrotherapy pool, please contact: Helen Woodhead.
As an individual you may be able to access a group session, hire the pool exclusively for yourself and your carers or if you represent a group you may be able to access the pool too.
The forms below are for professionals only who want to refer to exercise groups/gyms that are on the list of Somerset Exercises Referral providers
Referral criteria for lifestyle support and exercise for use by professionals only:
Exercise on referral process for professionals
Referral form for Frome Leisure Centre: Referral for Lifestyle support and exercise
Later Life Training have produced some home exercise booklets for people to print out. See disclaimer at end of booklets.
*Covid pandemic update-All Age UK classes are currently suspended but some may be happening online-visit https://www.ageuk.org.uk/somerset/ for the details*
Mature Movers exercise class offers gentle seated exercise adaptable for all abilities.
Classes are at :
Frome Medical Practice, Enos Way, Frome, BA11 2FH . Fridays term-time 10.00am-11.00am £4.50 and Mondays 12pm-1pm. £4.50
Shepton Mallet Leisure Centre, Charlton Road, Thursdays 10.30am – 11.30am £4.50
Nunney Village Hall, Nunney, Frome BA11 4LX, Wednesdays 10:00am-11:00am £4.50
Coleford The Hub, Old School Church Street, Coleford, BA3 5NQ, Wednesdays 11.00am-12.00pm £4.50
Supported by Age UK.
COVID-19 Update: Please note due to current coronavirus restrictions this service may be affected. Please check with the service provider.
We teach people with health issues and we teach people that need exercise and relaxation. The Tai Chi we teach, Shibashi, can be done standing or sitting– for further information on the Tai Chi classes please contact the class instructor. List of classes correct as of April 2019:
Binegar: Monday 2.00pm – 3.00pm Ashwick & Oakhill Village Hall. Contact: Jo Webb on 01749 342035
Castle Cary: Friday 10.00am-11.00am Methodist Hall, Castle Cary. Contact: Jo on 07730 397396
Friday 11.30am – 12.30pm Caryford Hall, Castle Cary. Contact Jo.
Croscombe: Monday 10.30am-11.30am in Croscombe Village Hall, Wells BA5 3RA Contact: Jan on 01749 346774.
Dinder: Tuesday 10.00am-11.00am Class at Dinder Village Hall, North of Church. BA5 3PE. Contact: John on 01749 676738.
Dinder: Tuesday 11.30am-12.30pm Class at Dinder Village Hall, north of Church BA5 3PE. Contact Paul on 01749 346774.
Ditcheat: Monday 10.30am-11.30am Class at Ditcheat Village Hall, Ditcheat. BA4 6RB. Contact: Richard on 01749 880308.
Frome: Friday 2.00pm-3.00pm and also 3.30-4.30pm at Frome Cricket Club, 30 Rodden Road, BA11 2AH. Contact: Denise on 07941 796635 or email dmtaichi@btinternet.com £5.00 per class
Glastonbury: Tuesday 10.00am-11.00am at Red Brick Building, Glastonbury, BA6 9FT. Contact Beith on 01458 898997.
Henton: Thursday 10.30am-11.45am at Henton Village Hall, Henton, BA5 1PD. Contact: Beith on 01458 898997.
Shepton Mallet: Thursday 12.30pm- 1.30pm at St Michaels Church, Park Road, Shepton Mallet. Contact: Ruth on 01749 342508.
South Horrington: Friday 11.00am-12.00pm at Heads Up, Upper Breach, BA5 3QG.
Wells: Friday 2.30pm – 3.30pm Class at Connect Centre Portway, BA5 2BE. Contact Mike on 01749 677277.
Cost: Classes from £3.50 per session. Contact the instructor to confirm for each class.