From Couch to Fitness and gentle exercise routines for pregnant women or women who have just given birth, here are some useful links for new and expecting mothers as well as anyone who may wish to move more and increase their levels of physical activity.
The OSCA foundation at Forest Cottage in Ovenden has a choice of fitness and exercise activities to suit all ages and abilities.
Other activities taking place at the OSCA include
| Old tyme and modern sequence dancing – Tues, Thurs 2.00 – 4pm, in the Enderby Hall.
Tae Kwon Do – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – 6.30 – 8mp – All ages Over 50s Walking Football – Tuesday – 10.30 – 1pm Keep fit, Indoor – Thursday 9.45 – 10.45 and 11.00am – 12.00pm. All ages Rug Ratz, Nippers Rugby Training – Saturday & Sunday – 9am – 10.30am Ladies Rugby League, Halifax Panthers Women – Sunday Afternoon Various junior outdoor soccer teams for both boys and girls, from 5 years to 16 years. |
You need to book into each activity separately with the instructor. You can do so by visiting the centre at the activity time and introducing yourself.
For more information on any of the above, ring Steve on 07727860731
The facilities at the OSCA can be rented for training sessions, functions and birthday parties. With ample parking space, spacious rooms and even plenty of outdoor grounds, they have a lot to offer for many event needs.
With new, refurbished halls at professional standards, including a fully licensed pub and regular events, this is a one-stop community hub.
The outdoor football grounds are getting ready for matches and they are already able to host 5-aside football teams and rugby matches.
Sports grounds of the OSCA
The OSCA exercise Studio
OSCA Foundation Community Sports Club
Cousin La, Halifax HX2 8AD
Calderdale Council’s sports service is launching its first ever Black Friday offer, with the opportunity to sign up for 23 days of fitness membership for just £20.
The offer gives full access to all Calderdale sports centres from 1- 23 December, and includes:
The offer is valid on adult memberships and is available until Tuesday 30 November (membership will be activated from Wednesday 1 December). Visit www.calderdale.gov.uk/sportoffer to find out more and to join.
Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Services and Communities, Cllr Jenny Lynn, said:
“There’s so much variety included in a Calderdale sports membership it’s already great value for money, but this December offer is an especially good deal. It means that for less than a pound a day you can access each of our four sites, as many times as you like, between 1 and 23 December.
“Each site has so much to offer, including expert instructors to provide tailored advice and encouragement. So whether you’re new to exercise, looking to reach a specific goal or just wanting to try something new – there’s support on hand and options for everyone.
“These short-term offers don’t come along very often, so it’s a real opportunity to grab a great deal and experience the facilities in our centres before deciding to commit to an annual membership.”
All the following activities are held at Illingworth Moor Methodist Church.
The activities run on the same day each week.
TUESDAYS
KEEP FIT from 10 am to 11 am £3.00
Not too hard, but not too easy!
This is a fun aerobic exercise class to get you fit and keep you healthy
NEW AGE KURLING from 11.15 am – 12.15 pm £2.00
Both the above activities are suitable for a range of abilities
SITTING DOWN PILATES from 11.15 AM to 12 noon £3.00
WEDNESDAYS
CRAFTY CLUB from 10.00 am – 12.noon £2.00
Join the friendly group for knitting, card making and other crafts (some materials provided) plus hand massage or just a brew and a natter
THURSDAYS
INTERMEDIATE PILATES CLASS from 9.45 am – 10.45 am £3.00
NEW BEGINNERS PILATES CLASS from 11 am – 12 noon £3.00
To improve core stability and strength
ART CLASS from 10.00 am – 12 noon
Suitable for all levels – beginners are welcome. Some materials provided.
*** NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME AT ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES ***
The Local Activities (LA) Group in Illingworth and Bradshaw was formed specifically to improve the health and wellbeing of people over 50 in this area of Halifax. If you are interested in meeting new friends and doing new activities please get in touch via one of the following ways:
Visit our website: www.illingworthandbradshaw.enablecomcloud.co.uk for an update on our activities / email us at lagroup50@hotmail.co.uk /
Facebook: Illingworth & Bradshaw Local Activities Group
or attend one of the activities
The Well Connected project wants to re-energise you and your community by providing new opportunities and supporting access to leisure and recreational activities, nature based and creative sessions. You can either try these on your own, as a family or as a community group.
Mixy Marchers is a walking group held by a group of ladies which was set up in Mixenden by Mandy O’Shea. If you enjoy walking, the group is always welcome to new members. The group meets for walks every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm outside Holy Nativity Church, Mixenden, HX2 8RX.
The walks tend to last up to 1 hour and 30 minutes with suitable clothing and footwear advised.
If walking isn’t really for you then perhaps you might like the idea of beginners netball. Held Thursday evenings from 6pm to 7.30pm at Ash Green Primary School, Lower Site. Just £2 per session to cover the cost of a trainer (Any money left over will be reinvested into the Mixy Marchers fund for further resources and the development of other physical activities in the area).
For further information, find the Mixy Marchers on Facebook here…
Dis you know that this month is National Walking Month. Living Streets is asking the nation to give walking a go and pledge to #Try20. They’re challenging you to see if you can walk 20 minutes every day throughout the month.
There are lots of easy ways to fit walking into your day – at work, once you clock off, with your family and at the weekend so you can walk your way to happiness this May.
Feel-good reasons to #Try20
Living Streets offers 20 tips for keeping you on track that you can find here.
As part of NWM, 21 – 25 May is Walk to School Week. A generation ago, 70% of us walked to school – now it’s less than half. We want to reverse this decline. We want children to be energised and empowered, and to make walking to school their natural choice.
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