OLDER ADULTS SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMME Get involved in the large range of classes for older adults in Southwark @lb_southwark facebook.com/southwarkcouncil Summer 2018 edition SWC014_Older Adults A5_Summer2018_v2_AW.indd 1 20/06/2018 10:50
SOUTHWARK LEISURE CENTRES Our leisure centres are operated in partnership with Everyone Active and offer a wide range of facilities for everyone. These include gyms, swimming pools and group exercise classes. We have an extensive Silver programme which can be accessed for 1 per session. However, if you re a Southwark resident and over 60, you can access our Silver sessions for free all week if you register for our free swim and gym scheme. See the next page for details. If you have any questions and specific support requirements, please call your nearest centre. All leisure centre contact details and addresses are listed on the back of this booklet. SWC014_Older Adults A5_Summer2018_v2_AW.indd 2-3 20/06/2018 10:50
FREE SWIM AND GYM SCHEME If you are over 60 and a Southwark resident you can register for our free swim and gym scheme. Joining this scheme entitles you to attend the Silver sessions programme all week for free and also access free swim and gym facilities at the following times: A nytime on Friday (subject to programmes and timetables) S aturday and Sunday afternoons from 2pm to close D isabled residents are able to use all leisure centres for free everyday To apply for the free swim and gym offer: V isit southwark.gov.uk/freeswimandgym Or, visit your local library to register online I f you have no access to internet and cannot visit a library, please visit your local leisure centre to complete an application form Membership of the free swim and gym scheme requires renewal every 12 months. To find out more visit southwark.gov.uk/freeswimandgym If you have any questions or specific support requirements, please call your nearest centre and we will be happy to help. SWC014_Older Adults A5_Summer2018_v2_AW.indd 4-5 20/06/2018 10:50
SILVERFIT LIFELONG FITNESS Silverfit is a charity aimed at encouraging wellbeing and fitness for people over the age of 45 promoting happier and healthier ageing. Silverfit gym and classes range from 1 to 2 for members and 2.50 for non-members. Membership is 5 per year. Contact Silverfit silverfit.org.uk info@silverfit.org.uk 07450 611 155 Silver Mondays Activity Silver cheerleading and Nordic walking Silver s Monday 10am to 11.30am Activity Walking4Health guided walk, Nordic walking and pilates Silver gym 10.30am to 12pm 9.30am to 10.30am Docklands Settlement Rotherhithe Centre Rotherhithe Street SE16 5JL Park Life Cafe Burgess Park 3 Chumleigh Street SE5 0RJ LSBU Academy of Sport 100-116 London Road SE1 6LN Silver cheerleading and spinning 1pm to 2.30pm The Castle Centre 2 St Gabriel Walk SE1 6FG Silver Thursdays Activity Silver gym, yoga and badminton Thursday Silver Gym 9.30am to 10.30am Yoga 11am to 11.50am Badminton 12pm to 2pm LSBU Academy of Sport 100-116 London Road SE1 6LN SWC014_Older Adults A5_Summer2018_v2_AW.indd 6-7 20/06/2018 10:50
WALKING SPORTS Walking Football Millwall For All and Friday For participants 11.30am to 12.30pm deanpalmer@millwallplc.com Lions Centre Bolina Road SE16 3LD 07984 033 221 Being active and staying healthy are important factors at all stages of life. Why not try out a walking sport that follows the same rules as the standard versions of the games, however instead of running you walk. Please contact the club directly for any further information. Walking Football Everyone Active No booking required, just turn up and play! 2pm to 3pm For participants 45 and over. Cost: 3 The Castle Centre 2 St Gabriel Walk SE1 6FG jamestierney@everyoneactive.com 07740 535604 Walking Sports Club Millwall Community Trust Friday 10am-12pm Free fun sporting activities to help support older people and those with two or three limiting long term health conditions, dementia, mental health difficulties, limited mobility or those who are inactive, to stay fit and healthy. Dockland Settlements Rotherhithe Centre 400 Salter Road SE16 5AA rwhite@millwallcommunity.org.uk 07958 026 876 Walking Sports Club Millwall Community Trust 1:30-2:30pm Free fun sporting activities to help support older people and those with two or three limiting long term health conditions, dementia, mental health difficulties, limited mobility or those who are inactive, to stay fit and healthy. The Links Community Centre 353 Rotherhithe New Road SE16 3HF rwhite@millwallcommunity.org.uk SWC014_Older Adults A5_Summer2018_v2_AW.indd 8-9 07958 026 876 20/06/2018 10:50
EXERCISE CLASSES Keeping active has many health benefits for both your body and mind. Taking part in regular physical activity can help to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. So why not try one or more of these fun activities to help build physical activity into your daily life. Even a small change can boost your confidence and give you a sense of achievement. These activities are low cost and are a great way to meet new friends. Inclusive Cycling Wheels for Wellbeing Monday 11am to 1.30pm 10.30am to 12.30pm during the school holidays All abilities welcome. Cost: 5 Carers go for free. No booking required Herne Hill Velodrome 104 Burbage Road SE24 9HE info@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk 020 7346 8482 Senior Aerobics Colombo Centre 10.30am to 11.30am Thursday 10am to 11am For participants aged Cost: Non member 3 Members 2 Colombo Centre 34 68 Colombo Street SE1 8DP colombodm@jubileehalltrust.org 020 7261 1658 Multi-Activity Session Everyone Active 9am to 11am Badminton, table tennis and short mat bowls for over 60s. Cost: 3 The Castle Centre 2 St Gabriel Walk SE1 6FG jamestierney@everyoneactive.com 07740 535604 Strength and Balance Time and Talents 2.30pm to 3.30pm 3.45pm to 4.45pm Cost: 3 Includes refreshments and fruit. The Old Mortuary St Mary Church Street Rotherhithe SE16 4JE cindyglover@timeandtalents.org.uk SWC014_Older Adults A5_Summer2018_v2_AW.indd 10-11 020 7232 5667 20/06/2018 10:50
Various activities Alzheimer s Society Please contact the Alzheimer s Society for information. For people with formal diagnosis of dementia. Various locations in Southwark southwarkandlambeth@alzheimers.org.uk 020 7735 5850 Seated Exercise Monday 11.15am to 12.15pm 10.15am to 11.15am Tai Chi Monday 1.30pm to 2pm Yoga 10.30am to 11.30am Yoga Thursday 11am to 12pm Zumba Gold 2pm to 4pm Yalding Healthy Living Centre Falls Prevention Exercise Class Guy s and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust Various times and days of the week For participants who are at risk of falling. Booking is required for the NHS Funded 30 week Programme. Various community venues in Southwark gst-tr.strengthandbalancehelpline@nhs.net 0203 049 5424 Dance and Fitness Friday 9am to 10am Strength and Balance Class Accredited by the NHS 11am to 12pm Yalding Healthy Living Centre Yalding Healthy Living Centre SWC014_Older Adults A5_Summer2018_v2_AW.indd 12-13 20/06/2018 10:50
WALKING PROGRAMMES Walking can be a very enjoyable way to get active, lose weight and become healthier. These walking programmes are free of charge and a great way to explore local areas of your community. Health Walks Everyone Active 11.30am to 12.30pm All welcome. Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre 10 Melon Road SE15 5QN veronicahubbard@everyoneactive.com 020 7708 6217 Health Walks Everyone Active Thursday 11am to 12pm All welcome. Ruskin Park Meet at main entrance on Denmark Hill Road veronicahubbard@everyoneactive.com 020 7708 6217 Health Walks Everyone Active 11am to 12pm All welcome. Peckham Rye Park Meet at the park café veronicahubbard@everyoneactive.com 0207 7701 2696 Guided Walks CoolTan Arts Various times Regular walks exploring health, history, art and people. info@cooltanarts.org.uk 020 7701 2696 Various locations SWC014_Older Adults A5_Summer2018_v2_AW.indd 14-15 20/06/2018 10:50
Southwark Council Leisure centres Camberwell Leisure Centre Artichoke Place SE5 8TS 03330 050 401 Dulwich Leisure Centre 2b Crystal Palace Road SE22 9HB 03330 050 402 Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility St Georges Road SE1 6ER 03330 050 403 Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre 10 Melon Road Peckham SE15 5QN 03330 050 406 Seven Islands Leisure Centre Lower Road Rotherhithe SE16 2TU 03330 050 407 Southwark Athletics Centre Hawkstone Road Rotherhithe SE16 2PE 03330 050 408 Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre Rope Street, off Plough Way Rotherhithe SE16 7SX 03330 050 409 The Castle Centre 2 St Gabriel Walk SE1 6FG 03330 050 211 everyoneactive.com Southwark Council s Sport & Physical Activity Team are responsible for creating this leaflet. If you would like to be informed when this leaflet is updated or have any questions about sport and physical activity in Southwark please email sports@southwark.gov.uk SWC014_Older Adults A5_Summer2018_v2_AW.indd 16 20/06/2018 10:50