New free social and fitness sessions in Fenland over next few months include family fun day, yoga, cricket, and much more
New free sessions added to a programme of social and activity classes in Fenland include beginner hockey, cricket, a couch to 5k course, and family fun.
The latest classes are part of a packed free and low-cost programme offered by Fenland District Council’s Active Fenland.
The full programme includes classes for people with specific health conditions such as diabetes and cardiac problems, facing mobility issues or dementia, and lots of general social and fitness classes for all.
New free walking cricket and hockey, back-to-hockey and girls and ladies cricket sessions take place at Wisbech Cricket and Hockey Club on Harecroft Road – there is no need to book.
- Girls cricket is on Wednesdays, for those aged eight-15, from 5pm-6pm, and, for ladies aged 16 and over, will be on from 6pm-7pm
- Ladies cricket is on Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm
- Walking hockey is on Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm
- 'Back to hockey' sessions for beginners and returners are on Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm
- Walking cricket is on Wednesdays, starting July 9, 11am-12.30pm
Everyone is invited to a free 'Get Active' sports day where you can have a go at different fun activities and find out about sports clubs open to new members.
The 'Get Active' event is on Saturday, August 2, noon to 3.30pm, at Wisbech Rugby Club, and will focus on clubs in the nearby area.
A free family fun day and outdoor adults-only and family yoga sessions will be held in the grounds of the National Trust's Peckover House in Wisbech. People do not need to be a member to take part, and access to the grounds for the activities is free:
- A free family fun day will be held on Thursday, August 14. The main session runs 10am-2pm – last entry is at 1.30pm.
- Quiet hour 2pm-3pm. Last entry is at 2.30pm and no booking is required
Grab an activity card from the Active Fenland team on the day, then enjoy self-guided fun activities linked to literacy and maths. Activities are ideal for primary school-aged children with adult supervision and support. Siblings are welcome.
Free outdoor family and adult-only yoga sessions will be taking place on Monday, July 28, and August 4, 11, and 18:
- Free turn-up family yoga sessions, 10.45am-11.30am, are perfect for primary school-aged children. Adults must remain throughout
- Free adult yoga will be held 9.30am-10.30am, ideal for beginners. Booking is essential via: Wellbeing Yoga in the garden | National Trust
Free turn-up and play library-based family fun sessions involving stories, imagination, and movement are planned. Events will take place, 2pm to 4pm:
- Tuesday, August 5, Wisbech Library
- Monday, August 11, Whittlesey Library
- Tuesday, August 19, March Library
- Wednesday, August 20, Chatteris Library
A new free Couch to 5k supported running programme is launching in Wisbech, open to everyone aged eight and over, with those aged 14 and under needing to be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.
The sessions take place 9.30am-10.30am, Tuesdays, from July 15 to September 30, meeting near the pavilion at Wisbech Park. Sign up at: Active Fenland Bookings
Active Fenland tea dances, including light nibbles and dance tuition, are £4 per person. Beginners' dance lessons are from 1.30pm-2pm, and the main event for all abilities is 2pm-4pm. Booking is essential at Active Fenland Bookings. Events are:
- Friday, July 25, Gorefield Community Hall
- Friday, August 8, Manor Leisure Centre
- Friday, September 5, Braza Club
The full Active Fenland programme, including yoga, social low-intensity multi-sports circuit sessions and much more, can be found by visiting: www.fenland.gov.uk/article/18548
Fenland District Council's Active Fenland secures grant funding to provide opportunities for people to live more active lives, especially where they might face additional barriers to do so. Activities are offered at venues across the district.
The Active Fenland programme is currently delivered with funding support from the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care System and Cambridgeshire County Council Public Health.
Cllr Susan Wallwork, Fenland District Council, said: “There is so much on offer for all, even those new to exercise or facing health or mobility issues.
“We encourage everyone to take a look at the full programme and to come along to a class.”
