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Showing posts with label fitness. Show all posts
Active Norfolk Fun and Fit free activity courses
For people 18+ Active Norfolk have a programme of free courses starting in February. These Fun and Fit courses are aimed at people who are not currently active. The courses are in a variety of activities, including dance, swimming, yoga, running and buggy-fit, plus many more. Each course lasts for ten weeks and led by a qualified instructor.
Here’s the challenge… can you do just 30 minutes of sport or physical activity today?
That’s all it takes – just 30 minutes per day of sport or physical activity (enough to raise your heart rate and make you feel warmer), to enjoy the benefits that leading a more active lifestyle has.
Active Norfolk is offering this FREE project to get everyone moving more.
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We challenge you to do one hour a week of sport and see what difference it makes, not only to your health, but your social life and confidence too.
We are offering 10 week courses in a wide variety of sports, including golf, swimming, zumba, yoga, tennis and bowls. All sessions are for one hour per week and cost NOTHING to attend.
www.funandfitnorfolk.co.uk
Here’s the challenge… can you do just 30 minutes of sport or physical activity today?
That’s all it takes – just 30 minutes per day of sport or physical activity (enough to raise your heart rate and make you feel warmer), to enjoy the benefits that leading a more active lifestyle has.
Active Norfolk is offering this FREE project to get everyone moving more.
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We challenge you to do one hour a week of sport and see what difference it makes, not only to your health, but your social life and confidence too.
We are offering 10 week courses in a wide variety of sports, including golf, swimming, zumba, yoga, tennis and bowls. All sessions are for one hour per week and cost NOTHING to attend.
www.funandfitnorfolk.co.uk
Get more from your pharmacy
Get more out of your pharmacy
Your local pharmacy offers more than just medicines – many also offer a variety of healthy living and wellbeing services and advice.
With locations throughout Norfolk and Waveney, your local pharmacist could be a handy source of healthy living advice.
If you’re looking to lose weight, your local pharmacy* may be able to give you free:
Advice and information on healthy eating and physical activity
Referral to services that can help you to manage your weight
* Not all pharmacies offer exactly the same services. To find out what’s on offer near you, search for your local pharmacy using the form below.
As well as helping you to reach a healthy weight, many pharmacies can also help you to become smoke free, improve your sexual health, reduce your alcohol use and increase your physical activity. They may also offer NHS Health Checks and Healthy Start vitamins.
More info from Norfolk Living Well website
Wensum Sports Centre Free to play open day
Wensum Sports Centre
FREE TO PLAY OPEN DAY
SATURDAY 6th DECEMBER 11.30am TO 4.30pm.
Try a new sport or watch demonstrations.
Free food available!
Welcome to our community sports centre.
We aim to provide a broad range of activities to help fulfil the needs of our local community.
Our charity is voluntary based and continues to evolve as we seek to expand our community asset.
Having rescued the sports hall from closure in 2010, we are still seeking to improve our tenure with the pursuit of an extended lease from Norfolk County Council.
Whether as an individual or group participation we look forward to seeing old and new friends alike.
FREE TO PLAY OPEN DAY
SATURDAY 6th DECEMBER 11.30am TO 4.30pm.
Try a new sport or watch demonstrations.
Free food available!
Welcome to our community sports centre.
We aim to provide a broad range of activities to help fulfil the needs of our local community.
Our charity is voluntary based and continues to evolve as we seek to expand our community asset.
Having rescued the sports hall from closure in 2010, we are still seeking to improve our tenure with the pursuit of an extended lease from Norfolk County Council.
Whether as an individual or group participation we look forward to seeing old and new friends alike.
Cycle to work!
Fitness for Free -
Cycle to work!
Norwich is (relatively) flat, if you ignore gas hill, grapes hill or Kett's Hill!
Rediscover the truly invigorating and liberating experience of riding a bike and boost your health in the process. Figures show that about 42% of Britons own a bike. Whether you’re cycling to work, to school, to the shops or just for fun, the humble bicycle is an easy way to get more active.
Cycling to work is one of the easiest ways of fitting exercise into your day. It'll also save you money on petrol or public transport costs.
If you don’t have a bike, you may be able to get a cheap bike through the Cycle to Work scheme, or try your luck on Freecycle.
From NHS Fitness for Free website
Cycle to work!
Norwich is (relatively) flat, if you ignore gas hill, grapes hill or Kett's Hill!
Rediscover the truly invigorating and liberating experience of riding a bike and boost your health in the process. Figures show that about 42% of Britons own a bike. Whether you’re cycling to work, to school, to the shops or just for fun, the humble bicycle is an easy way to get more active.
Cycling to work is one of the easiest ways of fitting exercise into your day. It'll also save you money on petrol or public transport costs.
If you don’t have a bike, you may be able to get a cheap bike through the Cycle to Work scheme, or try your luck on Freecycle.
From NHS Fitness for Free website
Free session of British Military Fitness
Free session of British Military Fitness in Whitlingham Country Park, Norwich
Monday evening, Wednesday evening or Saturday morning
Described as "the UK’s biggest and best-loved outdoor fitness classes - BMF is the best way to get fitter, faster, stronger and have fun whilst doing so"
Not my cup of tea, but people who I've spoken to about it say good things.
You have to sign up in advance here
NB Whitlingham Country Park does charge for car parking, but you can park further down Whitlingham Lane on the verge for free, or cycle there (bit cheeky, but it's also cheeky to charge for car parking!)
Also available elsewhere in the UK- Classes over the UK
Monday evening, Wednesday evening or Saturday morning
Described as "the UK’s biggest and best-loved outdoor fitness classes - BMF is the best way to get fitter, faster, stronger and have fun whilst doing so"
Not my cup of tea, but people who I've spoken to about it say good things.
You have to sign up in advance here
NB Whitlingham Country Park does charge for car parking, but you can park further down Whitlingham Lane on the verge for free, or cycle there (bit cheeky, but it's also cheeky to charge for car parking!)
Also available elsewhere in the UK- Classes over the UK
Geocaching
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location.
More info
Free yoga (online videos)
Free online Yoga Classes
Yoga classes online, with new full yoga class every Monday. It's my mission to make yoga free and available to everyone at anytime! New classes released every week.
The form of yoga is Asthanga / Vinyassa Flow which is quite a dynamic form of yoga, but she also has beginner forms.
Sportspark Open Day
UEA Sportspark
Everyone is invited to our FREE Family Open Day on Sunday 16th November!
No booking is neccessary, just turn up and enjoy our exciting range of activities and facilities – all for free!
Director of Sport, Phil Steele, explained that “With the objective for Sportspark to be encouraging as many of the local community to become involved in some form of sport or healthy activities, an open day such as this allows us to invite people in to see the breadth of activities available for young and old alike. We look forward to welcoming everyone along on the day.”
The open day will run between 10am-4pm and visitors can enjoy a range of events and activities including:
- Swim and play in the Olympic-size pool
- Climb ‘The Peak’ – Norfolk’s largest indoor climbing wall
- Shoot Bows & Hoops at Archery & Basketball taster sessions
- Swing a racquet on the indoor courts
- Race around the Athletics track or kick about on the 5-a-side football pitches
- Play in the SPRING Gymnastics centre
- Jump around and get involved in live Aerobic classes
- Try your hand at our fitness challenges in the gym!
- And enjoy great special offers in the Café, which will be serving delicious food and drink all day.
Plus, everyone will get the chance to be entered into our prize draws with opportunities to win a year’s Gold Membership for the whole family as well as a children’s party and a variety of activity courses / programmes!
More info
Everyone is invited to our FREE Family Open Day on Sunday 16th November!
No booking is neccessary, just turn up and enjoy our exciting range of activities and facilities – all for free!
Director of Sport, Phil Steele, explained that “With the objective for Sportspark to be encouraging as many of the local community to become involved in some form of sport or healthy activities, an open day such as this allows us to invite people in to see the breadth of activities available for young and old alike. We look forward to welcoming everyone along on the day.”
The open day will run between 10am-4pm and visitors can enjoy a range of events and activities including:
- Swim and play in the Olympic-size pool
- Climb ‘The Peak’ – Norfolk’s largest indoor climbing wall
- Shoot Bows & Hoops at Archery & Basketball taster sessions
- Swing a racquet on the indoor courts
- Race around the Athletics track or kick about on the 5-a-side football pitches
- Play in the SPRING Gymnastics centre
- Jump around and get involved in live Aerobic classes
- Try your hand at our fitness challenges in the gym!
- And enjoy great special offers in the Café, which will be serving delicious food and drink all day.
Plus, everyone will get the chance to be entered into our prize draws with opportunities to win a year’s Gold Membership for the whole family as well as a children’s party and a variety of activity courses / programmes!
More info
KTroo Taster Session
KTroo Taster Session
Saturday 18 October 14:00–15:00
Sportspark UEA
University Drive, NR4 7TJ Norwich, Norfolk
Still haven't tried KTroo™?
Come and bounce for FREE - Saturday 18th October - 2pm
This fresh and exciting class on kangaroo style rebound boots will have you smiling all the way home!
Saturday 18 October 14:00–15:00
Sportspark UEA
University Drive, NR4 7TJ Norwich, Norfolk
Still haven't tried KTroo™?
Come and bounce for FREE - Saturday 18th October - 2pm
This fresh and exciting class on kangaroo style rebound boots will have you smiling all the way home!
Health Walks
Fit Together Walks
(Broadland, City & Suburbs & South Norfolk)
Central Programme of Free Walks available most days of the week (Sun - Fri) at various venues around Norwich and Central Norfolk.
What is a Health Walk? -
(Broadland, City & Suburbs & South Norfolk)
Central Programme of Free Walks available most days of the week (Sun - Fri) at various venues around Norwich and Central Norfolk.
What is a Health Walk? -
- A health walk is a short, locally held walk, where you are encouraged to walk at your own pace, but, if possible, slightly faster than normal.
- The aim of the health walks is to encourage and support people who are trying to increase their activity levels and lead a healthier lifestyle.
- Trained volunteers lead our walks, with leaders, where possible, at the front, middle and back of the group. The volunteers are on hand to support all walkers, whether you’re just starting out or have been walking regularly for a while.
- Health walks are 90 minutes and under and are supported by Fit Together, Walking for Health, The Ramblers & Macmillan Cancer Support.
- Walks above 90 minutes are supported by Norfolk County Council
Contact Details
Norwich City Centre and Suburbs
Kaz Hopes: 07825 833538 or cityhealthwalks@gmail.com
Gym and Fitness Centre Open weekend
Style Health and Fitness on Ber Street have an open weekend 27th and 28th September
No need to book just turn up.Also you can try a complementary class
More info
Bowls Open Day
Fancy trying Bowls?
Why not come along to one of the FREE Open Day events at a bowls club near you!
Roll up and find out how to be active, healthy and make new friends at a club near you. No need to book, just turn up and have a go.
All equipment provided and refreshments available
There doesn't seem to be an adult open day in Norwich, but there are some around norwich.
Contact Aggy Roberts for more information:
aaron.roberts@activenorfolk.org or telephone 07901588270
Pinewood Park Indoor Bowls Club
Saturday 6 September, 10am - 4pm
North Walsham Bowls Club
Sunday 14 September, 10am - 4pm
Norfolk Bowling Club
Wednesday 17 September, 4pm - 6.30pm (juniors only)
More info
Why not come along to one of the FREE Open Day events at a bowls club near you!
Roll up and find out how to be active, healthy and make new friends at a club near you. No need to book, just turn up and have a go.
All equipment provided and refreshments available
There doesn't seem to be an adult open day in Norwich, but there are some around norwich.
Contact Aggy Roberts for more information:
aaron.roberts@activenorfolk.org or telephone 07901588270
Pinewood Park Indoor Bowls Club
Saturday 6 September, 10am - 4pm
North Walsham Bowls Club
Sunday 14 September, 10am - 4pm
Norfolk Bowling Club
Wednesday 17 September, 4pm - 6.30pm (juniors only)
More info
Free One day Gym pass at Nuffield Health
Free One day Gym pass at Nuffield Health
Membership is expensive but just opt out of the texts or give a wrong mobile number and they'd stop pestering you to join.
Sign up here
Membership is expensive but just opt out of the texts or give a wrong mobile number and they'd stop pestering you to join.
Sign up here
Free Bike Ride
Bicycle Links to the Parks
Sunday 17th August at 10.00am
Starting Point & Postcode: The Forum, between Theatre Street and Bethel Street, NR2 1BH
This is a pleasant ride mixing cycle paths and roads on the Norwich Cycle Network to allow you to see some of Norwich's finest sites. The ride takes in quiet paths by the River Wensum, then visits three of Norwich's parks, via some of the cities most interesting sites and landmarks. Along the route we'll pass Norwich Cathedral, Cow Tower, St Andrews Hall and England's last remaining Swan Pit. The ride finishes with a visit to Bicycle Links - a social enterprise encouraging more cycling and reconditioning unused bikes. Come and join us for lovely two wheeled tour of the city.
If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.
Part of a schedule of free bike rides with Goskyrides
http://www.goskyride.com/
More info
Sunday 17th August at 10.00am
Starting Point & Postcode: The Forum, between Theatre Street and Bethel Street, NR2 1BH
This is a pleasant ride mixing cycle paths and roads on the Norwich Cycle Network to allow you to see some of Norwich's finest sites. The ride takes in quiet paths by the River Wensum, then visits three of Norwich's parks, via some of the cities most interesting sites and landmarks. Along the route we'll pass Norwich Cathedral, Cow Tower, St Andrews Hall and England's last remaining Swan Pit. The ride finishes with a visit to Bicycle Links - a social enterprise encouraging more cycling and reconditioning unused bikes. Come and join us for lovely two wheeled tour of the city.
If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.
Part of a schedule of free bike rides with Goskyrides
http://www.goskyride.com/
More info
Free Health Trainers
Free Health Trainer
Are you ready for change? Health Trainers are here to motivate and support you to make positive steps towards a healthier lifestyle.
If you want to lose weight but don’t know where to start or worry about your willpower, free support from a Health Trainer could be for you.
A Health Trainer will meet with you up to six times over a six month period on a one to one basis and can offer you:
To start things off, your Health Trainer will run through a Health Behaviour Check with you, highlighting how your lifestyle could be impacting your long-term health. Once you’ve decided on the areas you’d like to change, your Health Trainer will work with you to develop a Personal Health Plan tailored just for you to help you meet your goals.
As well as supporting you to become more active and make healthier food choices, Health Trainers can also support you to become smoke free, improve your sexual health, reduce your alcohol use and generally enhance your health and wellbeing.
Woodside Centre
Witard Road
Norwich
NR7 9XD
01603 638064
nwhealthtrainer@mytimehealth.co.uk
Are you ready for change? Health Trainers are here to motivate and support you to make positive steps towards a healthier lifestyle.
If you want to lose weight but don’t know where to start or worry about your willpower, free support from a Health Trainer could be for you.
A Health Trainer will meet with you up to six times over a six month period on a one to one basis and can offer you:
- Time to listen
- Support and encouragement
- The chance for you to choose your own achievable health goals
- Regular meetings, in your local community, to review your progress
- Motivation when change seems difficult
- Appropriate signposting to other local agencies and specialist services
- Introductions to groups or activities you would like to be involved in (your Health Trainer may even accompany you for the first time)
- Fitness equipment to borrow for use in the comfort of your own home (small refundable deposit required, Great Yarmouth and Waveney area only)
To start things off, your Health Trainer will run through a Health Behaviour Check with you, highlighting how your lifestyle could be impacting your long-term health. Once you’ve decided on the areas you’d like to change, your Health Trainer will work with you to develop a Personal Health Plan tailored just for you to help you meet your goals.
As well as supporting you to become more active and make healthier food choices, Health Trainers can also support you to become smoke free, improve your sexual health, reduce your alcohol use and generally enhance your health and wellbeing.
Woodside Centre
Witard Road
Norwich
NR7 9XD
01603 638064
nwhealthtrainer@mytimehealth.co.uk
The Lanes Summer Fayre
THE NORWICH LANES SUMMER FAYRE 2014
This year’s Norwich Lanes Summer Fayre is taking place on Sunday 6th July. We’re pleased to announce that it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before; more live music, far greater entertainment and involving many more venues, streets and open spaces.
Last year, an estimated 15,000 people were delighted to attend the Summer Fayre and we are expecting to see a rise in numbers this time round! If you would like to bring your business in to the Norwich Lanes for the day, please contact Victoria at stalls@norwichlanes.co.uk
More info
This year’s Norwich Lanes Summer Fayre is taking place on Sunday 6th July. We’re pleased to announce that it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before; more live music, far greater entertainment and involving many more venues, streets and open spaces.
Last year, an estimated 15,000 people were delighted to attend the Summer Fayre and we are expecting to see a rise in numbers this time round! If you would like to bring your business in to the Norwich Lanes for the day, please contact Victoria at stalls@norwichlanes.co.uk
More info
Fun and Fit Norfolk - free 10 week courses
Fun and Fit Norfolk
These free 10 week courses are happening all around the county. The courses are aimed at people who currently do little physical activity. The courses started last week but it is not too late to join. Visit www.funandfitnorfolk.co.uk to browse through the course list and book a place.
Norwich Peace Camp
Norwich Peace Camp & Peace Cycle embrace an apolitical and united commitment of local peace, community, faith, charity, environmental, human rights and other groups and organisations - many with national and international connections - to peace, justice and better understanding.
Something for all ages. All welcome to come along, have dialogue, participate and contribute to discussions.
Peace Balloons all day, Peace poetry, gardens in a tray for children, refreshments, anti-war and peace art.
Saturday 7 June 2014
Inside and Outdoors 9am-4pm
Official opening 11am, Peace Cycle departs midday, charity auction 2pm
More info about Norwich Peace Camp Forum
Something for all ages. All welcome to come along, have dialogue, participate and contribute to discussions.
Peace Balloons all day, Peace poetry, gardens in a tray for children, refreshments, anti-war and peace art.
Saturday 7 June 2014
Inside and Outdoors 9am-4pm
Official opening 11am, Peace Cycle departs midday, charity auction 2pm
More info about Norwich Peace Camp Forum
Try Boccia
Boccia is a type of bowling for disabled people. It was originally devised for people with cerebral palsy but now has players with a range of physical and learning disabilities and it is a patypralympic sport.
Norwich Boccia Club was started eight years ago and plays every Thursday evening at the Sewell Park Sports Centre on Constitution Hill and aims to enable players to take part in the sport and then to socialise afterwards.
Boccia helps members to feel they are part of a group and helps improve their confidence, concentration and motor skills and their awareness of the difficulties of other players.
Come and meet the team to find out more.
Monday 2 June 2014
Saturday 30 August 2014
Atrium 10am-4pm
Norwich Boccia Club was started eight years ago and plays every Thursday evening at the Sewell Park Sports Centre on Constitution Hill and aims to enable players to take part in the sport and then to socialise afterwards.
Boccia helps members to feel they are part of a group and helps improve their confidence, concentration and motor skills and their awareness of the difficulties of other players.
Come and meet the team to find out more.
Monday 2 June 2014
Saturday 30 August 2014
Atrium 10am-4pm
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