Active Ageing
Keep Active community sessions
We run weekly ‘Keep Active’ sessions to encourage physical activity for the over 55’s.
All sessions focus on a chance to socialise and, where possible, refreshments such as tea & coffee may be provided by the centre.
You can view the weekly timetable and class descriptions below!
Sessions include Leisure Club, Low Impact Aerobics, Zumba Gold, Walking Football, Walking Netball and Together Groups.
Booking is not always needed for these sessions, but if you prefer to book – the easiest way to do it is by downloading and using the Abbeycroft APP.
| CENTRE | MONDAYS | TUESDAYS | WEDNESDAYS | THURSDAYS | FRIDAYS |
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| BRANDON LEISURE & HEALTH HUB | Wellbeing Walks 09:30-11:30 | Pickleball 19:30-21:00 | Community Table Tennis 14:00-16:00 |
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| Keep Active Archery 10:00-11:00 12:00-13:00 | Keep Active Leisure Club 10:00-12:00 | ||||
| BURY ST EDMUNDS | Pickleball 17:30-18:30 | Walking Netball 17:00-18:00 |
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| Cancer Exercise Class 13:30-14:30 | Walking Football 17:00-18:00 | ||||
| MSK Hubs Good Boost 14:00-15:00 | MSK Hubs Good Boost 14:00-15:00 | ||||
| HADLEIGH POOL & LEISURE | I can Swim 12:30-13:30 | ||||
| Swim on Referral 15:00-16:00 | |||||
| Together Tuesdays 14:00-16:00 | |||||
| HAVERHILL LEISURE CENTRE | Pickleball 19:00-20:30 | Keep Active Leisure Club 10:00-12:00 | |||
| KINGFISHER LEISURE CENTRE | Cancer Exercise Class 09:00-10:00 | Sporting Memories 14:15-15:45 | Cancer Exercise Class 09:00-10:00 | ||
| MILDENHALL HUB | MSK Good Boost 13:15-14:15 | Keep Active Low Impact Aerobics 09:45-10:30 | |||
| Wellbeing Walks 10:00-11:30 | Keep Active Shall Water workout 10:45-11:30 | ||||
| MSK Good Boost 13:15-14:15 | |||||
| EGYM Active Living 11:00-12:00 | Sporting Memories 13:00-15:00 | ||||
| Pickleball 17:30-19:00 | |||||
| NEWMARKET LEISURE CENTRE | Keep Active Leisure Club 10:00-12:00 | Keep Active Shallow Water workout 08:10-08:55 | Zumba Gold 10:45-11:45 | Keep Active Shallow Water workout 08:10-08:55 | |
| Walking Netball 18:00-19:00 | Keep Active Low Impact Aerobics 09:10-09:55 | EGYM Active Living 11:00-12:00 | |||
| I can Swim 14:00-15:00 | |||||
| MSK Hubs Good Boost 14:15-15:15 | MSK Hubs Good Boost 14:15-15:15 |
Descriptions of Keep Active sessions
Community Walk
Led walks, lasting around 30-35 minutes are suitable for people who have not been able to walk recently but are looking to become more active or returning from injury/illness.
Cancer Exercise Class
Classes are a great way to develop independence, build confidence and socialise in a supportive environment.
EGYM Active Living Sessions
30-minute personalised equipment based work out circuits, that automatically remembers & adjusts based on the client’s previous workout ideal for older adults, those living with long-term conditions.
Keep Active Leisure Club
For over 55’s including archery, walking netball/football, table-tennis & badminton. Sessions include refreshments & a chance to socialise.
Keep Active Class
Gentle exercise class suitable for all, suitable for people looking to become more active or returning from injury/illness.
Keep Active Water Workout
Gentle exercise class suitable for all, but especially those with osteoarthritis or concerned with delaying osteoporosis.
Innerva Class
30-minute circuit based workout using power-assisted equipment ideal for older adults, those living with long-term conditions.
Otago Strength & Balance
Gentle exercise class to improve general fitness, strength and balance.
MSK Hubs Good Boost
Aqua aerobics class for older adults with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. A fun-packed water workout that involves using light dumbbells to increase muscle tone, improve strength, stamina & overall cardio-muscular fitness.
Sporting Memories
Sessions use sports-based reminiscence resources to rekindle those very special sporting memories and events, sessions also incorporate appropriate promotion of gentle exercise.
Together Tuesday
To support physical and mental disabilities, or unseen conditions such as dementia, with exercise and cognitive-based activities.
Zumba Gold
A lower-intensity class introduces easy- to-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination.
Pickleball
Looking for a fun, social, and easy-to-learn activity? Combining the best of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, pickle ball is played on a smaller court with paddles and a lightweight ball – perfect for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re brand new or just curious, come along and see why everyone’s getting hooked! For ages 16+
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Good Boost Aqua Community sessions
We also offer Good Boost Aqua classes to help with a range of Musculoskeletal conditions.
Reducing Isolation
We offer two programmes to tackle isolation and loneliness. Sporting Memories and Together sessions.
Active Living Exercise on Referral
Active Living is a unique, award-winning Exercise Referral scheme designed to support people to increase their physical activity levels and improve their health. This initiative is a partnership between Abbeycroft, West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust and Allied Health Professionals.
If you have a long-term health condition, you should first seek a referral from your GP, clinician or practitioner. If you are eligible, you will then be referred to us, and you may be entitled to FREE access to one of our 12 or 24 week programmes.