Opportunities to become more active in Trafford

“Being active has huge benefits for physical and mental health and wellbeing. There are lots of ways in which you can increase your activity levels - from walking more, to taking part in more formal sport or physical activity sessions or just trying to spend less time sitting down.”

Taken from the Trafford Directory - www.trafforddirectory.co.uk

Couch to 5k: Mile Shy Club

MileShyClub supports absolute beginners to get into running and build up to 5k. There are Couch to 5k sessions across Trafford (Urmston, Stretford, Sale, Sale West, Partington, Old Trafford, Altrincham) as well as beginner walking clubs (Stretford, Partington, Trafford Centre, Old Trafford, Sale) for up to 1 to 2 miles.

Some sessions are free of charge, and some charge just £2 a session. They also offer a free mental health support group based on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing in Sale on a Thursday evening.

Full details for all clubs and sessions are available on their website.

Webpage: www.mileshyclub.com

Trafford Leisure

Trafford Leisure offer a Physical Activity Referral Scheme whereby you will have supported access to their facilities for 12 weeks for a cost of £30 if you are referred by your GP or health professional. It is not eligible to people who have been a member of Trafford Leisure within the last 12 months.

Webpage: www.traffordleisure.co.uk

Be Active Urmston

Gym, classes and accessible sports such as walking football, walking cricket and walking netball. Classes can be booked without needing to be a member.

Webpage: www.beactiveurmston.org

Age UK Trafford

Provides exercise classes for older people who have had a fall or are at risk of falling.

Age UK also provide Strength and Balance exercise classes with an aim to improve overall wellbeing, fitness, and increase social interactions. In addition, they have several exercise videos on their website which can support people to stay active at home.

Age UK has launched a walking football programme for anyone over the age of 50 Age UK Walking Football Programme - Tuesdays 11am to 12pm, £3, George Carnall Community Hub, Kingsway Park, Urmston, M41 7FJ

Webpage: www.ageuk.org.uk/trafford/

Beyond Empower

Empower You - online! offer support to get active for people with learning impairments and autism and their supporters (carers, family, friends, support staff) who live in Trafford.

Webpage: www.beyondempower.co.uk

Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Trafford

Ramblers Wellbeing Walks - Trafford have several weekly walks across a variety of locations in Trafford. The walks are free and led by experienced Walk Leaders. They are no longer than 90 minutes. All walks finish with a chat and brew in comfortable surroundings.

Webpage: www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/wellbeing-walks/search?longitude=-2.33333&latitude=53.41667&type=wellbeing-walk&distance=16&sort=date

Email: dave@dwalmsley.co.uk

Old Trafford BlueSci

The Old Trafford Bluesci Centre offers several different groups and classes where you can become more active, including Martial Arts keep fit classes, and Women’s yoga workshops. Check out their website for the current list of what’s on.

Webpage: www.bluesci.org.uk/oldtrafford/

Friends of Victoria Park

Fresh Air Fridays are weekly graded and themed walks around the park, starting at a gentle 200 metres. It is aimed at those unused to walking, with health issues or recovering from illness. Dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear, raincapes and umbrellas provided.

Friends of Victoria Park also run a gardening for Health session which gives people the opportunity to get outside, and no gardening experience is necessary.

Webpage: www.fovps.org.uk/

St John’s Centre

The St John’s Centre hold several exercise and activity classes including table tennis, yoga, strength training and first steps to fitness (chair based if needed).

Webpage: www.stjohnscentre.org/whats-on/exercise-and-other-activities/

The Hub Community Centre

The Hub has a number of groups for both mind and body, including Healthy Hips and Hearts on Wednesdays at 11am and Fridays at 1:30pm. Cost £1 (includes tea/coffee after the session).

Contact the Hub office on:

Phone: 0161 941 2018

Email: info@ourhub.org

Address: Pownall Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2SZ.

Webpage: www.ourhub.org/Groups/350838/Health_and_Wellbeing.aspx

Stretford Public Hall

Stretford Public Hall facilitates several activity classes including yoga, chairobics, fitness classes and bike hire.' Visit their website and click 'what's on' for the current timetable.

Webpage: www.stretfordpublichall.org.uk/