*This group is currently running online via Zoom on the last Tuesday of the month 2-3pm. Moving to weekly sessions from Tuesday 24th November*

Do you want to get fitter and feel healthier? Do you want to meet others who might be looking at topics such as sleep, exercise, healthy eating, hydration, connecting and relaxation? If so, contact Health Connections Mendip to find out how to join in with this rolling programme. Come along to one or all the sessions. Join whenever you want.

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

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.

*Covid update- This group is currently suspended*

Would you like to improve your mental wellbeing? Would you like to meet new people? Would you like to get fitter? If so come and join our group, you can run or walk for first 30 minutes then join us for refreshments and a chat.  Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 leaving from Frome Medical Practice. Contact Health Connections Mendip for more details.

*Covid pandemic update- This group will be held online from September, 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.

Walking Football is a slow-paced version of the beautiful game!
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

*Covid pandemic update. Classes suspended and due to restart in January 2021*

Silvercise is a fun, social and gentle fitness class combining toning, stretching, conditioning and dance.  No jumping or floorwork involved.  The classes are aimed at over 60’s but all adults are welcome. Exercises adapted to suit all abilities including those with any physical difficulties.

Mondays 9.30am – 10.30am: Crispin Hall, 83 High Street, Street, BA16 0EZ
Mondays 1.45 – 2.45pm: Barton St David Village Hall, 6 Broadclose Way, Barton St David, TA11 6BS
Thursdays 1.30 – 2.30pm: Keinton Mandeville Village Hall, Chistles Lane, TA11 6EX
Cost: £4.00 per class

*Covid pandemic update- All parkruns in England are currently suspended*

Street parkrun is a free timed 5k (about 3 mile) 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 below.

*Covid update – club not running at the moment*

Walton Short Mat Bowls Club meet every Monday 7.30pm – 9.30pm.  The 1st 2 weeks are free as a trial & if you would like to attend regularly the cost is £2.00 per week, plus club fees of £10.00 per year.

Venue: Walton Village Hall, Meadow Lane, Walton, Somerset, BA16 9LA

For more information Contact Margaret on the number below.

*Covid update-Some classes are running online for current members https://www.ageuk.org.uk/somerset/ *

Shibashi Tai Chi class, suitable for beginners – Wells Town Hall, Market Place, BA5 2RB.  Fridays 2.45pm – 3.45pm. Cost: £4.50

Covid update-Classes are currently suspended but some are available online for current members https://www.ageuk.org.uk/somerset/

Beginners Tai Chi classes are held at Crispin Community Centre, Leigh Road, Street, BA16 0HA on: Mondays: 11.00am – 12.00pm, Tuesdays: 2.00pm – 3.00pm. Cost: £4.00 per session

Friday evenings Wookey (Nr Wells) Church Hall 7.30 – 9.30pm. £2.50 to include a drink and a biscuit. Everyone welcome dancing for fun, socialising and exercise.

*Covid pandemic update- Currently suspended*

For more information visit www.runtogether.co.uk or contact Health Connections

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 pandemic update- All Age uk classes are suspended but some are available online for current members https://www.ageuk.org.uk/somerset/ *

Tai Chi class run by Age UK. Wednesday mornings 10am-11am during term time at Nunney Village Hall. Cost is £4 per session. Please contact Age UK if you would like to know more.

*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.

Dinder Village Hall, Dinder Nr Wells. Every Tuesday evening from 5th Sept 2017  7.30 – 9.30pm £3

All abilities/ages welcome

Contact Myra Dale

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. To find out about hiring one of the e-bikes for the Bike to Health scheme please visit the website below.

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.”

*Covid pandemic update- Currently suspended*

The active living exercise class is designed for older people help them keep active and incorporates a mix of seated and standing exercises. The class takes place weekly on Mondays 1.45pm – 2.45pm Christchurch Hall, Park Road, Frome BA11 1EU. Cost £4:00 For more information, contact Jo Fordham on the number below.

There is a cardiac rehab session at Wells Town Hall on Wednesdays 9am – 12.30pm.

For more information please contact Claire on the number below.

*Covid update – classes currently suspended but expected to return.*

These gentle exercise classes are held at  – Wells Town Hall, Market Place, Wells, BA5 2RB Tuesdays 10.00am -11.00am

Cost: £4.50

Supported by Age UK.

SASP (Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership) is a website that you can visit for a list of exercise classes & sports activities in Somerset.

This gentle exercise class is at Crispin Community Centre, Leigh Road, Street on Mondays 2pm – 3pm class taken by Chris Wood and costs £1 also Thursday 11 – 12 noon class taken by Michaela Edumunds cost £1. No need to book for either class. Please contact Crispin Centre for more details

*Covid pandemic update-Moved onlin- Contact Jo on 07967 023 406*

These gentle exercise classes are held  Wednesdays 11am – 12pm Christchurch Hall, Park Road, Frome. Price £4.

*Covid update- Shepton Mallet starts up on the 29th July, the rest are on hold. Contact Caroline Cooper 07468 491295 for more information*

Cardiac Rehab community exercise group classes are aimed at people who have experienced a heart event.

Street

Strode College Sports Centre (not Fusion) Strode Road Street

Mondays and Thursdays 4.30 -5.30pm

Cost £4.20 per class

Please tel Caroline Cooper on 07468 491295 for an appointment before starting the classes.

Shepton Mallet

Shepton Mallet Leisure Centre, 11 Charlton Rd, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5PG

Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

For more information on this class, please contact Jo Smith.

Wells

Wells Leisure Centre, Charter Way, Wells, BA5 2FB

Mondays 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Wednesdays 12.00noon – 1.00pm

Cost £3.50 per session.

For more information contact Jo Smith on the number below.

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 update- Back on for limited numbers and registered walker, contact Jo Smith 07855 283855/01823 653990 *

Mendip Health Walks are devised and led by volunteers from the local community who have undertaken Volunteer Walk Leader Training.

For an updated leaflet please use link http://www.sasp.co.uk/health-walks

Movement for Living is chair based exercise and movement for all abilities, everyone welcome, first session free, refreshments afterwards. Rode Memorial Hall every Tuesdayat 2:30, for more information contact Elaine Butler.

*Covid pandemic update-Currently suspended* 

MS Exercise Group(people with other Long Term Conditions are also welcome) is a  friendly supportive exercise group with the opportunity to have a cup of tea and a chat after the exercise with people in similar situation. Please wear comfortable clothing. Frome Cheese and Grain. Mondays 10.30-12 noon. £3.50 or £2.50 with no tea/coffee. Supported by Bath MS Branch.

*Covid pandemic update-Some of these groups are currently suspended*

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.

Monday evenings from 7.15-9.15pm in the Indictment Room, Wells Town Hall.  Contact Paul Crummay  (donation).