Activities for Adults & Older Adults
All information is updated regularly. We would still advise that you contact the instructor ahead of attending these sessions for the first time to avoid any disappointment.
*Delivered by Melton Sport & Health Alliance
Activity |
Description |
Details |
Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
Boxercise |
A class for mixed ages aimed more for fitness than martial arts. |
Location: |
Instructor: |
Boxing |
Build strength, increase fitness, and gain confidence. |
Location: |
Tracie Huckerby |
Badminton |
As part of Melton OG Badminton, they deliver coached sessions to juniors to adults. So if want to play socially or join the club why not pop down and hit some shuttles. |
Location: Longfield Academy, LE13 0BN |
Contact: |
Decades Reloaded (Dance Fitness) |
Dance your way to a better day. This exercise class is the best way to get you feeling positive and energised whilst listening to your favourite tunes from the past. |
Location: |
Company: Big Bums and little Bums Instructor: Sarah Robb |
Kettlercise |
Kettlercise is a fat burning, body toning intense kettlebell workout session of around 45minutes to an hour. A great chance to meet new people, get a sweat on and be active! |
Location: (Term Time Only) |
Instructor: Sarah Woodhouse 07747797116 |
Rifle |
Open to beginners or more experienced individuals, membership is subject to an induction process and initial training. |
Location: Holwell Rifle Club |
If you are interested in Rifle or Pistol shooting please contact the club directly for more information or to arrange a visit: Holwellrc@hotmail.co.uk |
Running |
A recreational running club which welcomes runners of all abilities. All runs are free and they also offer Couch 2 5k courses! |
Location: Asfordby Parish Council, LE14 3SA |
Instructors: Sue & Melissa Boyden fabfitnessatitsbest@hotmail.com |
Running |
A running club aiming to increase running participation around Melton. Welcoming to people from total beginners to ultra-marathoners. Offer Couch 2 5k as well! |
Location: Melton Borough Council, Burton Street LE13 1GH |
Instructor: John Hudson & Gary Milne |
Stretch 360 |
The class involves stretch routines, core strengthening exercises and relaxation techniques incorporating aspects of Yoga and Pilates - with a bit of fun thrown in! |
Locations: |
Laura Moulds |
Tai Chi |
Tai Chi combines gentle physical exercise and stretching with mindfulness. Tai chi can improve balance control, fitness, and flexibility, and might cut the risk of falls in older people. |
Location: Gloucester House, Melton, LE13 1JE |
Instructor: Nasser Butt 07792242150 |
Tai Chi - Qi Gong |
Tai Chi combines gentle physical exercise and meditation and breathing exercises. Tai chi can improve balance control, circulation, and mindfulness. |
Location: |
Instructor: Peter Karran 07810658990 |
Tennis |
Want to give Tennis a go or get back into it? Why not come and give it a go. All equipment provided. |
SESSIONS ON HOLD |
Instructor: Richard Physick 07809882118 |
Walking Football |
A slower paced version of the game, designed for anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supported and friendly environment. A game of Walking Football is for all ages and abilities. |
SESSIONS ON HOLD |
Instructor: Sam Davies sportsandhealth@melton.gov.uk |
Walking Netball |
A slower paced version of the game, designed for anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supported, and friendly environment. A game of Walking Netball is for all ages and abilities. |
Location: Mary's Place, Burton Street, LE13 1XD |
Leaders: Jane Harby and Val Westbrook janeharby@gmail.com |
Walking Netball |
A slower paced version of the game, designed for anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supported, and friendly environment. A game of Walking Netball is for all ages and abilities. |
Location: Long Clawson Village Hall, LE14 4NA |
Instructor: Mel 07969236211 |
Walking |
This is a friendly and social walking group. We often split into groups that will walk different distances. We also have access to the village hall afterwards where we have a hot drink and a chat after. |
Location: Long Clawson Village Hall, Back Lane, LE14 4NA (start location does vary each week, so please ensure to book) |
Walk Leaders: Ian Brown 01664 822434 |
Walking |
We are looking to setup some new Nordic Walking sessions in Melton. Please get in touch if you're interested. |
TBC |
MBC: Sports Team 01664 502 502 sportsandhealth@melton.gov.uk |
Yoga and Meditation |
Yoga exercises alongside mindfulness meditation to remove all the stresses of life through thoughts and improving brain function. |
Location: Rearsby Village Hall, LE7 4YS |
Instructor: Berni Waldron |
Yoga |
Yoga uses breathing techniques, exercise and meditation. It helps to improve health and happiness. |
Location: Somerby Memorial Hall, LE14 2QB |
Instructor: Karen Hamilton 01664454054 |
Yoga for All |
Yoga sessions provided by fully qualified instructor Emma. A great full body workout, which will improve strength, co-ordination and flexibility. |
Location: Yoga Studios, Borough Court, LE14 2QS |
Instructor: Emma Ansell 07771 571183 |
Ashtanga Yoga (Beginners welcome) |
A beginner friendly yoga class. |
Location and dates/time: |
Helen Dixon |
Zumba |
An entry-level dance-fitness class available to all. Just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the ultimate Dance Fitness Party. |
Location: The Polish Club |
Instructor: |
Activity |
Description |
Details |
Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
Allotment |
Melton Community Allotment provides green space in which Melton Borough residents can learn to grow, with support from our volunteers. Other than beds dedicated to particular community groups, we share in the growing and crops. We have fully accessible toilet facilities, paved paths and raised beds for easy access. |
Location: Melton Country Park, Doctors Lane Entrance, LE13 1QB |
Contact: meltoncommunityallotment@gmail.com |
Croquet |
A friendly club open to all ages and abilities, where people come together to learn tactics of a fun and inclusive game. Only played April—October. |
Location: Egerton Park, Leicester Road, LE13 0DZ |
Club chairman: Malcom Duff, 01476 870150 |
Dance |
'Moving Together' is a creative dance company which provides dance fitness classes for older people. The classes are great fun, and an |
Location: Royal British Legion,12-14 Thorpe End, Melton Mowbray LE13 1RB |
Contact: |
Kurling |
New Age Kurling & boccia sessions for those who want to meet new people and socialise whilst being physically active. Fully inclusive session. |
Location: |
Instructor: Fred & Margaret 01664 851867 |
Parkinson's Seated Exercise Class |
An exercise class that aims to help with co-ordination, balance and fitness. |
SESSIONS ON HOLD |
Contact: Christine Radford |
Rifle Holwell Rifle club |
Open to beginners or more experienced individuals, membership is subjuct to an induction process and intitial training. |
Location: Holwell Rifle Club |
If you are interested in Rifle or Pistol shooting please contact the club directly for more information or to arrange a visit: Holwellrc@hotmail.co.uk |
Steady Steps |
A structured 24-week exercise programme designed by physiologists aimed at falls prevention in people aged 65+. Participants MUST sign up in advance to attend. |
Location: Melton & Asfordby |
MBC: Sports Team 01664 502 502 sportsandhealth@melton.gov.uk |
Steady Steps Plus |
A chair-based exercise class for adults 65+ to help develop mobility, balance & strength enabling independence in later life. |
Location: Gloucester House, Melton, LE13 1JE Time: Monday 10.15-11.15am & Thursday 15:00-16:00 |
Instructor: Roy Boddington 07468487211 |
Table Tennis |
For anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supported and friendly environment whilst having a game of Table Tennis. |
SESSIONS ON HOLD |
Instructor: Julie Cragg 01664 858 608 craggfamily@hotmail.com |
Tai Chi |
Tai Chi combines gentle physical exercise and stretching with mindfulness. Tai chi can improve balance control, fitness, and flexibility, and might cut the risk of falls in older people. |
Location: Gloucester House, Melton, LE13 1JE |
Instructor: Nasser Butt 07792242150 |
Tai Chi - Qi Gong |
Tai Chi combines gentle physical exercise and meditation and breathing exercises. Tai chi can improve balance control, circulation and mindfulness. |
Location: |
Instructor: Peter Karran 07810658990 |
Walking Football |
A slower paced version of the game, designed for anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supported and friendly environment. A game of Walking Football is for all ages and abilities. |
SESSIONS ON HOLD |
Instructor: Sam Davies sportsandhealth@melton.gov.uk |
Walking Netball |
A slower paced version of the game, designed for anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supported and friendly environment. A game of Walking Netball is for all ages and abilities. |
Location: Mary's Place, Burton Street, LE13 1XD |
Leaders: Jane Harby and Val Westbrook janeharby@gmail.com |
Walking Netball |
A slower paced version of the game, designed for anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supported and friendly environment. A game of Walking Netball is for all ages and abilities. |
Location: Long Clawson Village Hall, LE14 4NA |
Instructor: Mel 07969236211 |
Walking |
We are looking to setup some new Nordic Walking sessions in Melton. Please get in touch if you're interested. |
TBC |
MBC: Sports Team 01664 502 502 sportsandhealth@melton.gov.uk |
Walking |
This is a friendly and social walking group. We often split into groups that will walk different distances. We also have access to the village hall afterwards where we have a hot drink and a chat after. |
Location: Long Clawson Village Hall, Back Lane, LE14 4NA (start location does vary each week, so please ensure to book) |
Walk Leaders: Ian Brown 01664 822434 |
Walking |
Seniors Health Walks are open to anyone age 60+ of any fitness level. It is a great way to meet new friends whilst keeping active. |
Location: Always meet at Melton Country Park by the cafe (alternate weeks at the County Park and other locations in the Borough). |
Walk Leader: Jean Forbes 01664 561055 |
Zumba Gold |
A lower intensity version of the famous ‘Zumba’ workout. A fun and friendly session, and everyone is welcome! |
Location: Polish Club, Sandy Lane, Melton, LE13 0AN |
Instructor: Sarah Robb |
