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. Next 10 week course starts January 22nd 5:30-6:30 at Frome Medical Practice. Contact Health Connections for more details.

Women’s Wellness

ARE YOU A WOMAN AGED 40+? WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE MORE ACTIVE?
*Shepton Leisure Centre: Tuesdays 1.30pm – 3.00pm – starting 22nd October
*Glastonbury (Tor Leisure): Thursdays 1.30pm – 3.00pm – starting 24th October

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.

For more information and to apply for a place please contact Jo Smith.

Chair and standing exercise class at Pullen Court.

The class aims to improve balance, mobility, strength and flexibility. This will help you to remain independent and able in your own home. We will be doing some standing exercises in improve balance as well as seated exercises using bands for strength and finishing with some stretching.

Tuesdays at 13.30. Pullen Court Community Room. £3.00 Contact Jo Smith from SASP

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

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

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.

Walton Short Mat Bowles 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.

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

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

The Somerset Exercise Referral Scheme offers activities for those with a diagnosed medical condition. Health Professionals can refer people who will benefit from a personalised physical activity programme to the GP Exercise Referral Scheme. There are over 30 recognised leisure providers in Somerset that are accredited to deliver exercise on referral. Venues include leisure centres, gyms, swimming pools and community venues.  The range of activities available depends on the individual’s health needs and what is offered by the local accredited leisure provider. All programmes will be designed to meet individual needs and may include gym based exercises, walking, swimming, exercise classes, Tai Chi and other activities. Most importantly the activity will be at the user’s own pace.  The cost of the GP Exercise Referral Scheme will vary between leisure providers. The number of sessions can last between 8 and 16 weeks.  To get a referral, a patient will need to make an appointment to see a Health Professional who will determine if they meet the eligibility criteria that the scheme requires. If they do, they will complete a referral from and hand this to the patient. The patient will then decide which accredited leisure provider they would like to attend.

A list of Exercise Referral providers can be found here

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.

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.

The Wednesday club is a gardening/horticulture club on some land at Vallis Veg. Being with others, talking, gardening and having a cup of tea/coffee may help with alleviating loneliness, depression, anxiety and provide some gentle exercise. The space in which we work has amazing views, is away from traffic noises (but still quite close to town) and is calm and friendly. We can offer tea/coffee, support, all the tools & seeds necessary and a share in the produce. Open to anyone who would like to join this friendly supportive group. Wednesdays  (during school term time only) you can drop in any time between  9:00am-3:00pm.  For details call Alyson or Alex at The Shared Earth Learning Cooperative.

This Tai Chi class is run by Age UK.

It’s held on 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.

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.”

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: Tuesday 2.00pm – 3.00pm Binegar Village Hall.  Contact: Jo on 07730 397396
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 at Frome Cricket Club, 30 Rodden Road, BA11 2AH. Contact: Denise on 07941 796635. £4.00 per class
Frome: Wednesday 4.00pm-5.00pm at . Frome Medical Practice Enos Way. Contact Denise on 07941 796635. This class is £5.
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).