Activities and events
We currently offer a wide range of social groups and activities where there is something to suit every ability. Groups are held locally from a number of venues around the local community.
Social Groups
Our Social Groups are a great place to meet new people, have a chat and try something different. They range from Knit and Natter groups to Art sessions and even organised trips to the Panto at Christmas.
Lorna our activities coordinator is always ready and waiting to meet and greet new members and give you a big warm welcome.
Physical Activity and Gentle Exercise
As people get older, there may not be as many opportunities or facilities to help you keep fit and health is a relaxed setting. We have created a varied timetable of sessions which include gentle yoga and exercises, designed to improve strength, core stability and overall fitness.
Current Groups/Activities
The Crafters
Get creative! Bring your own or get involved with what we are working on.
Age UK Choir
This is a choir group for all who enjoy the benefits of singing.
Beginners Strength and Stability
Beginners Strength and Stability is specifically designed to help prevent falls, improve balance, strengthen core muscles, promote general wellbeing, meet new people and increase confidence.
Active Coffee Morning
Come and enjoy a coffee and a friendly chat with chair-based Boccia and Curling games and possibly a quiz!
Indoor Bowling
Pop along and try your hand at indoor bowling from either a seated or a standing position.
Line Dancing
Grab your cowboy boots and join us for our line dancing group. Have some fun and get moving, make new friends and try something different.
Games Time
Come and enjoy a friendly chat with various board games including chair-based Boccia and Curling.
Art Group
Come and have some fun whilst we work together and create some fantastic artwork. A great way to promote your wellbeing and bring out your creative side.
Men’s Health
This class is a men’s only group to improve balance, strengthen core muscles, promote general wellbeing, meet new people and increase confidence. Steve invites all clients after the session to stay and have a hot or cold drink and a chat in the café.
Domino’s Club
Nice light-hearted game of domino’s – Come alone and meet new friends.
Knit and Natter
Some people knit and some people like to sit and chat with a hot brew! Whatever suits you, come along and join in. From time to time we like to mix things up and do something a little crafty to sell in the Age UK Barrow and District charity shop and there will always be an experienced knitter on hand if you fancy learning something new.
Walking Football
Come along and enjoy the beautiful game of football but at a walking pace.
Balance Yoga
This type of Yoga helps to engage and strengthen leg muscles and with mindful breath awareness helps with focus and concentration to alleviate the risk of falls in later life.
If you would like a copy of our latest timetable or have an enquiry about any of our groups or activities please contact 01229 831425 or email lorna.simpson@ageukbarrow.org.uk or bgibbons@ageukbarrow.org.uk
Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
