PLEASE NOTE - the events and activities listed on this page are subject to possible change or cancellation without prior warning, which we have no control over. Therefore, we strongly suggest you contact the venue or organiser to confirm date, time, venue and cost before attending any of the listed events or activities.
See also the West Kent Exercise Referral Schemes page, the Health Walks page, and the local area activities pages.)
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Goudhurst
Bedgebury Forest is great for cycling, walking, riding, playing and Go Ape. Stroll or picnic amongst the world's finest conifer collection in the Bedgebury National Pinetum. Safe, healthy outdoor fun for all ages and abilities in the heart of South West Kent. Open all year and great value for money, Bedgebury is the place to visit in Kent. Additionally, Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest offers a rich and varied programme of special events. All events need to be booked and charges vary. A £7.50 car parking fee applies. The list of events changes periodically - click here for a list of forthcoming events!
Address: Park Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SL
Phone: 01580 879820
email: bedgebury@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Cycling and mountain biking at Bedgebury Are you looking for a gentle family cycle ride in a beautiful woodland setting? Or maybe some high-speed mountain biking round Bedgebury's challenging single-track routes? Our trails offer something for everyone, from beginners and families looking for a fun day out to adrenalin junkies looking for challenge. Please click here for further details. Address: Park Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SL
Phone: 01580 879820
email: bedgebury@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
EVENTS NEWS! -
Bedgebury to host Festival of Cycling
Bedgebury is hosting a Festival of Cycling over the weekend of Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th July, 10am until 4pm each day. Apart from the usual car parking fee of £8, the event is free of charge. For further information on activities and times, please visit the Bedgebury website - www.forestry.gov.uk/bedgebury or the Bedgebury Forest Cycle Club website- www.boarsonbikes.co.uk
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Get Active - For a Healthier Happier Dartford Get Active is a new project which aims to help make achieving your everyday dose of physical activity as easy and fun as possible through a variety of activities. Ranging from Bowls to Bhangra dancing, we have an activity to suit you whatever your age or ability. For further information, including a downloadable booklet (PDF file), please click on this Internet link.
Get Active and Give it a Go! Get Active & Give it a Go! Is all about giving you the opportunity to try different sports and activities you may have never tried before or just haven’t taken part in for years, through short courses or one off taster session. No experience is needed and the focus is about having fun, learning or developing your skills and meeting other like minded people so you can Get Active and feel great. The focus for the first part of this year is for people who are onwards and upwards (aged 45 and more!) For further information, please click on this Internet link.
Acacia Fitness Centre
Gym and fitness suite, sports pitches and courts and aerobics classes.
Address: Acacia Complex, Dartford
Phone: 01322 343490
Fairfield Pool and Leisure Centre
Swimming, gym, group fitness studio and squash courts.
Address: Lowfield Road, Dartford, DA11 1JB
Phone: 01322 224400.
St Edmunds Church Living Well, Healthy Living Centre
Various healthy lifestyles projects and activities for all ages.
Address: St Edmund's Road, Temple Hill, Dartford, DA1 5ND
Phone: 01322 311201
Email: info@stedmundsdartford.org.uk
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Falls prevention classes
The class is every Thursday from 12.30-1.30pm. It is FREE and refreshments are provided. If it is difficult for you to travel to the class and you live in or close to the Edenbridge area, then please let us know as we may be able to help arrange transport for you (there may be a small charge).
Address: Edenbridge Centre, Four Elms, Edenbridge, TN8 6NR
Phone: 01732 227000 (Sevenoaks District Council)
Email: HealthyLiving@sevenoaks.gov.uk
Edenbridge Leisure Centre
Swimming, gym and exercise studio, multi sports hall, full size all weather pitch and squash court.
Address: Stangrove Park, Edenbridge, TN8 5LU
Phone: 01732 865665
Older Lifestyle Group
The Older Lifestyle Group is based in Edenbridge and meets every Wednesday at the Edenbridge Centre (Four Elms Road) to offer healthy lifestyle information, activities and advice for anyone over the age of 65. The group starts at 11.30, finishes at 1.00pm and is free however those that want to can contribute £2 which is payable on the day and goes towards maintaining the group and a weekly raffle.
The group sometimes also have a guest speaker who offers advice on topics such as safety in the home, crafts, fall prevention exercises and specific health matters. The group aims to enhance physical, emotional and social well-being of older people to support independent living.
Minibus transport is provided (if required) please contact us in advance to arrange.
You can download the Older Lifestyle Group or contact Pauline Todd (Community Development office for Health) on 01732 227246. Alternatively, email HealthLiving@sevenoaks.gov.uk
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Falls prevention classes
The class is every Wednesday, from 1.00 - 2.00pm. It is free! Although this class is for any age, it is aimed at over 60s.
Address: The Age Concern Centre, Scratchers Lane, Fawkham, DA3 8PU
Phone: 01732 227000 (Sevenoaks District Council)
email: HealthyLiving@sevenoaks.gov.uk
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The Gr@nd Healthy Living Centre
Various healthy lifestyles projects and activities for all ages.
Address: 43 New Road, Gravesend, DA11 0AB
Phone: 01474 320123
email: grand.project@gravesham.gov.uk
Cascades Leisure Centre
Swimming, dance studio, fitness centre, gym, health suite, 55 acres of outside land for outdoor activities, indoor bowls, 5 a side football, squash, tennis, badminton and netball courts, cycling and skateboard area.
Address: Thong Lane, Gravesend, DA12 4LG
Phone: 01474 337471 or 01474 337472
Cygnet Leisure Centre
Swimming, fitness centre, health suite, sports hall for badminton, gymnastics, five-a-side football, indoor hockey, basketball, volleyball, squash courts and a boxing room.
Address: Old Perry Street, Northfleet, DA11 8BU
Phone: 01474 337484 or 01474 337485
Dom't Sit, Get Fit
The aim of Don't Sit Get Fit is to reduce child obesity in 5 to 13 year old children through promoting physical activity and healthy eating. Contact a member of staff at the GR@ND on 01474 32 01 23 for more information and advice or via email amit.hayer@gravesham.gov.uk
Address: The Gr@nd Healthy Living Centre, 43 New Road, Gravesend, DA11 0AB
Fleet Leisure and Sports Club
Fleet Leisure and Sports Club Limited currently houses 5 football pitches, with sizes ranging from senior league standard to under 7’s five – a – side size. The 5 pitches are used regularly by 7 senior teams and 17 junior teams. Ages range from under 7’s to under 18’s.
Alongside the regular weekend usage, Fleet Leisure is also the training base for Ebbsfleet United's 1st team squad, who use the facility up to 4 times a week as well as being used as a home match venue for the EUFC PASE Squad.
Address: Nelson Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 7EE
Phone: 01474 359222
Meopham Fitness and Tennis Centre
Fitness sessions on Saturdays for 10 to 14 year old children.
Address: Wrotham Road, Meopham, Gravesend, DA13 0AH
Phone: 01474 814199
The Swanscombe Centre
Gym, outdoor court (for basketball and football), various fitness sessions and clubs, Disability Sportslink.
Address: Craylands Lane, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0LP
Phone: 01322 386362
Exercise classes for older residents There are a number of classes in and around the borough put on especially for the older community to keep them fit, healthy and mobile. There may be a small charge for some courses.
Postural Stability Classes – falls prevention class which builds up strength and confidence. The sessions, which have been funded by Chances 4 Change Big Lottery Well Being Programme, are supported by Gravesham Borough Council in partnership with West Kent PCT. The classes are held at Gravesham Place, 10-11am. Please contact the Instructor Sarah on 01474 747339 to be allocated a place
Gentle exercise classes – classes are suitable for all abilities and can be adapted so you can do them sitting down.
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Portreve Court, Wednesdays, 10.30-11am
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St John’s Church, Wednesday, 1pm
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Gravesend Age Concern, Clarence Row, Tuesday, 12pm and every other Friday at 11.30am
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Northfleet Age Concer, Coldharbour Road, Thursday, 11.30am
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Meopham Age Concern, every other Friday, 10.45am
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Higham Age Concern, every other Friday, 11.30am
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Mullender Court, Chalk Road, Thursday, 11.45am
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Shears Green Court, Northfleet, Friday, 2pm
For more information, contact Sarah from Athena Fitness on 01474 747339
Tai Chi - every Wednesday at Istead Rise Community Centre, 3.30-4.30pm. Call Gill Turner at The Gr@nd on 01474 32 01 23 for more information.
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Maidstone Borough Council - Young people's drop-in activities
Hotfoot
The Hotfoot Summer and Easter Playschemes for 5 to 11 year olds is bursting with fun activities including performing arts, sports and games, arts and crafts, and visits from various organisations. Hotfoot runs for four weeks over the summer holidays at various sites across the borough and for two weeks of the Easter holidays at three sites.
Freefall
Freefall is a programme of council operated sports and youth activities for under 20's. The Freefall programme usually runs in the half term breaks, Easter and Summer Holidays.
Hotfoot Plus Trust
The Hotfoot Plus Trust is a registered Charity which enables disabled children the opportunity to integrate on the Hotfoot Play Scheme. The Hotfoot Plus Trust raises funding to provide one-to-one carers for every disabled child that attends the Play Scheme. Children of all disabilities are welcome to apply for funding to enable them to integrate into the main stream scheme. The Trust is financially supported by Maidstone Borough Council, Kent County Council and other funders.
Night Hoops
Night Hoops is a group of friends who come and play Basketball on a Sunday evening to have fun and practice their skills. More than eight teams attend each month and more than 100 players and spectators coming to enjoy the atmosphere.
Dmax
A sports club fro children and young people with a variety of disabilities.
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Every Monday 5.15pm-6.45pm at Maidstone Leisure Centre
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Every Thursday 5.30pm-7pm at the Astor Sports and Leisure Complex
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£15 for six-week course or £3 per session.
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Age 8-19 years.
Disability sports opportunities in Maidstone
Fitness - The following centre is accessible with a range of disability user-friendly equipment.
Zeroth Active Zone, contact : 01622 749564
Football Club
South Park Rangers, contact : John Harvey on 0783620123 or Email : johnharvey@blueyonder.co.uk
Gymnastics
Pegasus Gymnastics Club; runs Inclusive and Special Needs session's, contact the Club on 01622 737170 or Email : info@pegasusgc.org
Martial Arts
ShoShin Budo, contact: Keith Mewes on 07851 760390
Swimming
"Bubbles" Swimming Club (4 - 16 year olds), Maidstone Leisure Centre every Thursday, 5:30 - 7pm, contact : Emma Clough on 01622 75374
Kent Sports Development Unit
Kent Sports Development Manager for Disabled People, contact : Mike Bishop on 01732 525389 or Email : mike.bishop@kent.gov.uk
Kent Outdoor Pursuits Disability Project Coordinator
Contact : Paul Panton on 01732 525433 / 07717 507157 or Email : paul.panton@kent.gov.uk.
For further information, please contact the Sports, Play and Youth Development Team on 01622 602000 or email SportsandPlay@maidstone.gov.uk
Maidstone Leisure Centre
5 swimming pools, dance studios, workout classes, health suite, multi sports halls, racket sports, climbing wall, sports injury clinic.
Address: Mote Park, Maidstone, ME15 7RN
Phone: 08451 552277
Fusion Healthy Living Centre (formerly Parkwood Plus)
The centre hosts a range of community activities including healthy eating courses, exercise courses, a community cafe, the sale of cheap fruit and vegetables, access to a range of services, residents groups and multi agency meetings.
Address: 4 Parkwood Parade, Parkwood, Maidstone, ME15 9HL
Phone: 01622 691177
Tour Maidstone
The Tour Maidstone Internet site includes details of activities, events and tourist attractions in and around Maidstone.
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Arethusa All Ability Climbing Group
Supported by Kent County Council's Sport, Leisure and Olympics department, Arethusa All Ability Climbing Group offers a safe, professional and social environment for people of all abilities to come along and enjoy, whether you are a complete noivce or an experienced climber.
With the aid of Kent Outdoor Pursuits Disability Project Officers and volunteers, the All Ability Climbing Group operates at the Arethusa Venture Centre in Lower Upnor, near Rochester. All sessions start at 5.00 PM and end at 6.30 PM.
If you are an individual, a member of a group, or a residential care home and would like more information, please email paul.panton@kent.gov.uk or telephone 01732 525433.
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Dance Classes
As part of the Choosing Health agenda, a number of dance classes have been developed through multi-agency partnership working. These classes have been created to give residents in the Sevenoaks and Swanley districts an opportunity to try something fun and new.
For further details, please visit the Sevenoaks District Council Internet site, or please contact Pauline Todd (Community Development Officer for Health) on 01732 227246 or email HealthyLiving@sevenoaks.gov.uk
Get S.O.R.T.ed
If you would like free help to become more physically active or fancy getting tips to make healthier food choices, then Get S.O.R.T.ed is for you. The project aims to help you to make small changes towards a healthier lifes tyle.
If you ever wanted tips to improve your diet, help to encourage you to become a little more active or just general information regarding healthier living then just meet the Get S.O.R.T.ed team - it’s a great place to start! This project is currently available for people over 16 years old.
The tteam regularly visits libraries, market places, community groups and businesses in the Sevenoaks District to give free individual advice on diet, nutrition and physical activity. You can just turn up at one of the venues or call to book Get S.O.R.T.ed to attend your group.
Download the Get SORTed November 2009 venue list ( PDF File 226KB file details) to find out where the team will be. There is no need to book, just turn up.
For further information call Pauline Todd (Community Development Officer for Health) on 01732 227246 or email: healthyliving@sevenoaks.gov.uk
In the Zone
School holiday activities for children, managed by Sevenoaks District Council. Please visit the Sevenoaks District Council Internet site for more details.
Sevenoaks Healthy Lifestyles Project
For information on the Sevenoaks Healthy Lifestyles Project, please contact the Community Development Team on 01732 227000 or visit the Sevenoaks District Council website.
Sevenoaks Leisure Centre
Swimming, gym and exercise studios, multi sports hall, martial arts.
Address: Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 1LW
Phone: 01732 470700
email: slc@sencio.org.uk
Wildernesse Sports Centre
Tennis, squash and racket ball, badminton, table tennis, trampolining, 5-a-side football, all weather pitch.
Address: Seal Hollow Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 3SL
Phone: 01732 451437
Email: wild@sencio.org.uk
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Dance Classes
As part of the Choosing Health agenda, a number of dance classes have been developed through multi-agency partnership working. These classes have been created to give residents in the Sevenoaks and Swanley districts an opportunity to try something fun and new.
For further details, please visit the Sevenoaks District Council Internet site, or please contact Pauline Todd (Community Development Officer for Health) on 01732 227246 or email HealthyLiving@sevenoaks.gov.uk
Falls prevention classes
The class is every Wednesday, from 11.00am - 12 midday. It is free. Although this class is for any age, it is aimed at over 60s.
Address: The Age Concern Centre, Swanley High Street, BR8 8AE
Phone: 01732 227000 (Sevenoaks District Council)
Email: HealthyLiving@sevenoaks.gov.uk
Get S.O.R.T.ed
If you would like free help to become more physically active or fancy getting tips to make healthier food choices, then Get S.O.R.T.ed is for you. The project aims to help you to make small changes towards a healthier lifes tyle.
If you ever wanted tips to improve your diet, help to encourage you to become a little more active or just general information regarding healthier living then just meet the Get S.O.R.T.ed team - it’s a great place to start! This project is currently available for people over 16 years old.
The tteam regularly visits libraries, market places, community groups and businesses in the Swanley District to give free individual advice on diet, nutrition and physical activity. You can just turn up at one of the venues or call to book Get S.O.R.T.ed to attend your group.
Download the Get SORTed November 2009 venue list ( PDF File 226KB file details) to find out where the team will be. There is no need to book, just turn up.
For further information call Pauline Todd (Community Development Officer for Health) on 01732 227246 or email: healthyliving@sevenoaks.gov.uk
Passport to leisure: Junior
Discount scheme; reduced child rates on leisure activities. For further details, please visit the Swanley Town Council website.
Passport to leisure: Senior
Discount scheme; reduced senior citizen rates on leisure activities. For further details, please visit the Swanley Town Council website.
White Oak Leisure Centre
Swimming, gym and exercise studios, multi sports hall, squash courts, martial arts, practice hall.
Address: Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BT
Phone: 01322 662188
Email: wolc@sencio.org.uk
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Here are a couple of forthcoming activities during March and Easter, in the Tonbridge area:
* Evening Bike Maintenance course on the 11th and 18th March at the Cycle-ops shop, Tonbridge at a cost of £20 for both.
* Free Cycling Family Funday at Tonbridge Racecourse on 6 April with lots of cycling activities and information available on the day.
For further informaton, please email leisure.services@tmbc.gov.uk or telephone 01732 876166.
Activate Holiday Scheme
A holiday programme for 8-16 year olds. Find out what's on offer during the Easter and Summer Holidays in your area. The Activate programme has been designed to offer a wide range of supervised activities during the school holidays.
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council has put this programme together with other organisations including Y2-Crew, Larkfield Leisure Centre, Tonbridge Swimming Pool, Poult Wood Golf Centre and various clubs operating in the borough, with the aim of providing the biggest and best range of fun-filled activities.
The programme offers an excellent range of activities including sports, arts and trips run by qualified, experienced instructors and coaches, giving young people the opportunity to explore new interests and pursuits.
Bookings can be made online on the Activate Internet site or call 01732 876166 for more information and/or a booking form.
Summer Play Scheme
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council's Playscheme is a great way of having fun over the long summer holidays. It is packed with exciting activities for children aged between 4*-11 years, such as art and craft projects, competitions, games and a variety of sporting activities.
For further information, please visit the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Internet Site., or telephone 01732 876166, or email leisure.services@tmbc.gov.uk
(*Available to 4 year olds who have attended Primary School full time since April. (Terms 5 & 6) )
Leisure pass
This scheme entitiles residents up to a 50% discount at various council-owned leisure facilities.
To apply for the scheme you must receive one of the following:
- Unemployment Benefit
- Job Seekers Allowance
- Disability Benefit
- Incapacity or Invalidity Benefit
- Income Support
- Working Tax Credit
Where does the Leisure Pass Scheme apply ?
- Angel Centre, Tonbridge
- Tonbridge Swimming Pool
- Larkfield Leisure Centre
- Tonbridge Sportsground
- Poult Wood Golf Centre
- Tonbridge Allotments
- Tonbridge Castle (including tickets for the Festival of Music & Fireworks)
- Youth Together summer scheme
- Summer Play Scheme
An application form can be downloaded from the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Internet site. For further information, please call 01732 876166 or email leisure.services@tmbc.gov.uk
The Angel Centre
Gym, exercise classes, multi sports halls.
Address: Angel Lane, Tonbridge, TN9 1SF
Phone: 01732 359666
email: angel.leisurecentre@tmbc.gov.uk
Larkfield Leisure Centre
Swimming, gym, health suite, exercise classes, multi sports halls, martial arts, squash courts.
Address: New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6RH
Phone: 01622 719345
email: larkfield.leisurecentre@tmbc.gov.uk
Poult Wood Golf Centre
Poult Wood Golf Centre is set in rural woodland, three miles north of Tonbridge. It has a reputation for being one of the finest quality pay and play golf centres in the South of England. The green fees for both the 18–hole and 9–hole short courses represent excellent value for money with concessions for juniors, students, senior citizens, Leisure Pass holders and regular users. Poult Wood is also a qualified starter centre for junior golfers.
Address: Higham Lane, Tonbridge, TN11 9QR
Phone: 01732 364039
email: leisure.services@tmbc.gov.uk
Tonbridge Swimming Pool
Swimming, health suite, exercise classes, lifestyles referral programme.
Address: The Slade, Tonbridge, TN9 1HR
Phone: 01732 367449
email: tonbridge.swimmingpool@tmbc.gov.uk
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FIT & FUN - Falls Prevention exercise classes Improve your balance and posture and reduce your risk of falls. Falling in later life is bad news. Statistics show that over 30% of those over 65 suffer falls each year.
However, there is some good news. Many falls can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle and appropriate physical exercise. That is exactly what we aim to provide with our exercise classes aimed at “older” people at risk of falls or with a fear of falling. Studies show that attending such a class does reduce a person’s risk of falling and builds confidence.
Doctors agree that exercise is essential for good health – not only physical, but also mental and emotional well-being. Suffering a fall can result in a loss of confidence and self-esteem leading to depression and social isolation. Attending an exercise class offers a routine and focus to the week as well as the sense of purpose and belonging so important for good mental health.
Coming to our classes has helped our clients improve their strength, balance and overall fitness at the same time as promoting the friendship and support of a strong social network. There is nothing like mutual encouragement to spur you on!
A weekly FIT & FUN session consists of gentle exercises followed by “healthy” refreshments and the chance to chat and make new friends.
FIT & FUN classes are run by the Good Neighbour Project which also operates a Befriending Service aimed at supporting older people in their own homes helping them stay independent.
For more details about the Exercise Classes or the Befriending Service contact THE GOOD NEIGHBOUR PROJECT on 01892 528081.
Physical activities
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council in partnership with West Kent NHS have developed the following physical activity sessions or programmes:
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council in partnership with West Kent NHS have developed the following physical activity sessions or programmes:
For more information please contact:
Address: The Healthier Communities Team, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Town Hall, Civic Way, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1RS
Phone: 01892 554411
email: health@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Holiday activities
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council produces a guide detailing sports, arts and crafts activities for young people taking place during the Summer school holidays. Activities include rock climbing, wind surfing, tennis and football. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council run multi-sports, arts and crafts sessions for 6 to 11 years olds at a range of venues across the borough. For further information and a copy of the booklet, when available, please visit the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council internet site.
The Go! Card
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is offering those on a low income, the opportunity to benefit from reduced prices at the Council's three sports centres: the Assembly Hall Theatre, Trinity Theatre and the Queen's Hall Theatre, Cranbrook.
The scheme is called the Go!Card and entitles the cardholder to cheaper use of swimming pools, fitness studios, a health suite and a number of other activities including the Summer and Easter Holiday Programmes for Young People and selected performances at the Assembly Hall, Trinity and Queen's Hall Theatres.
For more information please contact:
Address: The Healthier Communities Team, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Town Hall, Civic Way
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1RS
Phone: 01892 554411
Email: health@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Or visit the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council internet site.
Tea dances We host monthly Tea Dances at the Camden Centre, Royal Tunbridge Wells on Thursday afternoons from 2.30 - 5pm between April and December.
Talented organist Chris Mannion will be providing live music. Tea, coffee, and some healthy snacks will be provided free of charge.
29th July - Camden Centre, 2.30-5.00pm
26th August - Camden Centre, 2.30-5.00pm
30th September - Camden Centre, 2.30-5.00pm
28th October - Camden Centre, 2.30-5.00pm
25th November - Camden Centre, 2.30-5.00pm
16th December - Camden Centre, 2.30-5.00pm
This is a free event, but booking is essential. So if you would like to attend, please RSVP to:
The Healthier Communities Team
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Town Hall
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Kent TN1 1RS
Tel: 01892 554411
Email: health@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Tunbridge Wells High School Sports Centre
Open to the public outside of school hours.
Tennis and badminton courts, gym, exercise and dance studio, and sports hall.
Address: Blackhurst Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4PY
Phone: 01892 538404
Email: twhs@sencio.org.uk
Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre
Swimming, tennis, squash courts, sports halls, gym, exercise studios and health suite.
Address: St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells
Phone: 01892 540744
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The Weald Sports Centre
Swimming, sports hall, badminton courts, fitness studio and dance studio.
Address: Angley Road, Cranbrook, TN17 2PN
Phone: 01580 710720
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Kent County Council:
Kent Adult Education Health Referral Scheme 2009 - 2010
Do any of these apply to you?
• Recovering from a long term illness
• Depressed, stressed or anxious
• Feeling isolated, perhaps due to bereavement, redundancy, divorce etc.
• Weight control and/or out of condition
If so, you could join the Adult Education Health Referral Scheme. Just ask your Doctor
or Health Professional to complete and sign the referral form, which can be downloaded here.
You will then be entitled to enrol on one course and pay only half of the advertised price!
We have a wide range of courses to choose from including Yoga, Dance, Tai Chi, Art,
Craft, IT, Languages and more.
When your Health Professional has signed the referral, send it to your local Adult
Education Centre.
Not all advertised courses apply so you will need to speak to a Programme Manager
who will contact you to discuss your needs and help you choose the activity you would
most benefit from.
If you would like more information on this scheme please contact your local Adult Education Centre on 0845 606 5606.
Kent Adult Education courses for over 55's
In 2009, Kent Adult Education introduced Active Living courses, designed for students aged 55+. Currently, the programme is only offered within the Health and Fitness curriculum, but they will be looking to expand into other curriculum areas in the future.
For more information about Active Living health and fitness courses with Kent Adult Education, call Michelle Bramble on 0845 606 5606, or email michelle.bramble@kent.gov.uk, or visit their Internet site.
Kent and Medway Walking Bus Group
The walk to school project Kent and Medway Walking Bus Group offers three packages to ease this problem: Walking Buses, Green Footsteps and Walk on Wednesday schemes. To varying degrees all improve the health of the children using them, teach vital road safety skills, saves parents' time and reduce traffic congestion and pollution in the streets around the school. This website explains how the services work, how you can get involved at school or parent level, and the benefits of becoming a sponsor.
Kent Wildlife Trust
Kent Wildlife Trust runs a series of events, activities and volunteering opportunities, including children's activities, activities for adults, guided walks and conversation tasks on nature reserves. (A small fee is required for some events.) An events leaflet is available. And further details can be found on their Internet site.
Address: "Kent Wildlife Trust", Tyland Barn, Old Chatham Road, Sandling, Maidstone, ME14 3BD
Phone: 01622 662012
Valley of Visions Landscape Partnership Scheme
The Valley of Visions Landscape Partnership Scheme runs a series of events in West Kent and Medway. (A small fee is required for some events.) An events leaflet is available. Further details can be found on their Internet site.
Address: The Cedars, Holborough Road, Snodland, ME6 5PW
Phone: 01634 242826
Visit Kent
The Visit Kent Internet site is the tourist's guide to visiting Kent, which includes information on outdoor activities and walks, as well as visitor attractions, places to stay, where to eat and drink, etc. The Visit Kent Internet site also lists the locations of the Tourist Information Centres in Kent.
Email: enquiries@visitkent.co.uk
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