Mindful Sport

Relaxing Mindful Pilates

Every Monday in person at the calm and peaceful Higgins museum. From 2.45pm-3.30pm the session offers a great opportunity to relax and stretch.

No booking required and just turn up on a first come first served basis and pay on the day.

For more information contact Robert.lindsay@bedford.gov.uk

Physical Activity Online Sessions

If you prefer to take part from home then do check out our ongoing online option of LIVE exercise classes with our local instructors. From chair based Yoga to floor based Pilates there are a range of options. The gentle sessions are suitable for those recovering from injury or to add to a balanced exercise programme. Check out the list of sessions at www.bedfordsportlive.crd.co

Bedford Local Tennis League

The Bedford Local Tennis League is due to start shortly. If you are interested in joining in this friendly,competitive  local tennis league, please use the following link www.Bedfordlocaltennisleague to find out full details of how to join and where to play. The closing date for the next round in 4th April 2022.

Spring into Action

A free community activity day of dance and sport for all ages and abilities on Saturday 2nd April 2022 at Polhill Campus, University of Bedfordshire, Bedford between 9.30 am and 4.00pm . For full details and to reserve your place please download SpringintoAction.pdf

Mental Health Awareness in Sport

Online workshop taking place on the 8th April 2022. This course aims to support Sports / Physical activity tutors, Clubs, coaches, volunteers and leisure staff to have the confidence to recognise the signs of mental health problems and to have the confidence to talk to people about this and signpost them to the correct services. If you would like to attend this workshop, please see the attached flyer for more details – please note places are limited .

Returning in the Howard Room on Wednesday 23^rd February at 1pm. A gentle and relaxing yoga session to calm the mind and stretch the body. A floor based practice with simple beginner moves and flows. The session is designed with mental health in mind and there is an emphasis on breathing and focus.

The session is first come first served and there is no booking necessary. (Mats are available + sanitised before and after each session.) Enter via the Corn Exchange and head up to the first floor. Contact Robert.lindsay@bedford.gov.uk with any enquiries.

… the chance to kick a ball again

 Recreational Walking Football Sessions open to all ages, abilities & fitness levels. £4 pay as you play.

• Monday nights at 7-8pm and 8-9pm – Bedford School, Gordon Fields, Brickhill Drive
• Wednesday nights at 7-8pm (Women only Session) – Bedford University,Polehill Avenue
• Thursday afternoon at  2-3pm – Wixams

For information and to book your place, email: info@walkingfootballbedford.co.uk

High Ropes and Team Building Reopens At Kempston Outdoor Centre

The high ropes course is now open again for bookings at Kempston Outdoor Centre which is run by Canoe Trail in partnership with Fusion. The centre offers high ropes, an indoor climbing wall, archery and air gun ranges as well as axe throwing.

Canoe Trail offer kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddle boarding and are Bedford’s premier outdoor company winning multiple awards and recognition from National Media.

Kempston Outdoor Centre is perfect for team building challenges and development of

life-skills for a wide range of groups including Scouts, youth groups and charities as well as corporate events. For further information please visit www.canoetrail.co.uk

Did you know that the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 is coming to nearby Milton Keynes this summer?  Ahead of the launch of general tickets to all fans later this year, an exclusive booking window for groups is currently open until 28 February.  This offer is open to all groups who’d like to attend, be it from schools, colleges and universities, to businesses, clubs and other community organisations.  Tickets are available from just £5 for concessions (U16s) and £10 adults.

To secure your tickets, enter the code GROUP on the UEFA ticket website: https://womenseuro-groupbookings-sales.tickets.uefa.com/list/partnerAdvantage?code=GROUP