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GET ACTIVE
Getting active really is easy and needn't cost you anything. If you curl up in fear of the gym just check out these simple guides and kick start a new year in 2008.
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Swimming is even more fun now it’s free!
Manchester City Council has ‘taken the plunge’ and opted in, providing under-16s and over-60s with free swimming all year round.
The Government’s £140 million free swimming programme has been designed to extend opportunities to swim and to maximise the health benefits of wider participation in swimming.
You can swim for free at any local leisure centre pool, including Wright Robinson Sports College.
Councillor Mike Amesbury, Executive Member for Arts and Leisure, said: “For several years now, Manchester City Council has been providing free holiday swimming for young people, and last year – in partnership with Manchester NHS – it also started to provide free swimming for the over-60s.”
“Now the Government is introducing free swimming nationally, which will enable Manchester to develop its swimming programme even further, helping those who haven’t yet benefited from free swimming to be able to do so, and with the tough financial crisis we are all facing, helping to ease the burden on the family budget. The health benefits of swimming are endless, for young and old alike.”
The Government is aiming to get 2 million people more active by 2012.
Be a part of it…………….
For more information on how to “swim for free” simply visit your local leisure centre or phone Leisure Services Community Activity Section on 0161 232 3104.
Getting more people; more active; more often!
Swim for life (change 4 life brand) from 1 April 2009.
Terms and conditions apply.
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Newton Heath Health Walks
Newton Heath Health Walks
When: Every Tuesday
Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Where: Newton Heath Sure Start Centre, Great Newton Street, M40 1WT
Learn more about the benefits of walking, one of the best and cheapest forms of exercise there is! Discover more about your local area, meet new people and improve your health at the same time! The walks are free of charge and all are welcome. There will be free pedometers to help you keep track of your steps.
For more information contact Laura at New East Manchester on 0161 223 1155 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk or call Netty on 0161 232 3101
Newton Heath Coffee Morning - Card Craft and Activities
Weekly
When: every Friday
Time: 10.30am - 12 noon
Where: All Saints Youth and Community Centre, Culcheth Lane, Newton Heath
Come along and enjoy a chat, tea, coffee and healthy snacks and the chance to try new activities. There will no coffee morning on Good Friday but on the 17th April we will be trying our hand at making greeting cards. There will be a small charge for drinks and snacks. All are welcome.
For more information contact Laura at New East Manchester on 0161 223 1155 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk
Country Dance Sessions
When: Every Friday,
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Where: All Saints Youth and Community Centre, Culcheth Lane, Newton Heath
Dancing is a fun way to make new friends and get fit! No previous dance experience is necessary and you don't need a partner. The sessions are free of charge and all are welcome.
For more information contact Laura at New East Manchester on 0161 223 1155 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk
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Activities in Newton Heath
Over 50s fun and games
Every Monday 10.00am – 12.00pm
Heathfield Hall (Heathfield Street, off Briscoe Lane, Newton Heath M40 1LF)
Healthy activities and fun including indoor bowling, indoor curling, Nintendo Wii, darts and board games
All welcome, free entry and light refreshments
Contact: Mary on 0161 682 5463
For more information please click on the following...
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PAN Disability Football
Every Monday during school term time
Sport Development Centre, Denmark Road, Hulme
• 6-7pm 8-12years
• 7-8pm 13years – Adult
Sessions are not suitable for visually impaired or wheel chair users.
Contact:
Daniel Landstrom
daniel.landstrom@mcfc.co.uk
0161 438 7713
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Extra Time
The Extra Time programme will be delivered by City in the Community’s coaching staff every Thursday, between 10.30am and 12.30pm from January 22nd. The session will incorporate fun, health and fitness activities for women over 60....
For more information please click on the following...
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MANFIT
MANFIT is FREE for any amputee/prosthesis user (over 18 or if under 18 accompanied by an adult) who has been discharged from physiotherapy in the Greater Manchester area.
If you would like to improve your fitness: strength, stamina, flexibility and balance for FREE and mix with other like-minded people in a friendly, safe environment join MANFIT.
MANFIT gym sessions are held at The Manchester College, Openshaw Campus in their brand new, high-tech fitness suite with two dedicated trainers. The sessions take place every Friday 10.30-11.30 am followed by a FREE lunch. Please click the icon below for a schedule.
FREE swimming sessions are held at 1.00-2.00pm every Tuesday at the fabulous Manchester Aquatics Centre which held the Commonwealth Games swimming events. Please click the icon for a schedule.
Evening gym sessions and non-contact boxing sessions are planned to take place in the New Year. Watch out for all developments on our website: www.manfit.org or contact us on info@manfit.org or 01457 854604.
For more information please click on the following...
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Northwards Health Walk
Enjoy a leisurely stroll in Boggart Hole Clough with your local Community Health Trainer.
Find out what activities are happening in your area, meet new friends and pick up health tips along the way....
For more information please click on the following...
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BTCV
BTCV are a Nationwide Charity who aim is to Inspire People and Improve Places. Here in Manchester we run 3-4 activities a week for volunteers to get involved and improve their local environment. Our Midweek group runs Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday where as the weekend group runs once every two weeks. We meet in Manchester City Centre so there is an easy way to get to the task in our minibus. Please look at the Web site for more information, email or ring us.
For more information please click on the following...
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SPORTS FACILITIES AT THE MANCHESTER COLLEGE
The Manchester College has a number of sports facilities that are available for use by individuals and groups within the college and to the general public.
For more information please click on the following...
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Over 60's Free Swim
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| To apply for a '60 plus swim4free' pass please click |
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Parktastic!
Proud to play.
Parktastic is a play programme that offers free, open-access, adventurous play opportunities for children and young people to enjoy in local parks and green spaces. It is a 3 year programme funded by the Big Lottery Fund.
These adventure play activities are being delivered by Manchester Young Lives, South Manchester Partnership, Parent Carers Consultative Group, Family Welfare Association, 4CT and Wythenshawe Community Initiative in partnership with Manchester City Council.
For more information please click here.
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SPORTING EDGE COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE
Sporting Edge Is a Barclays Spaces for Sport Community Sports Centre based in Openshaw East Manchester. The centre opened in June 2007 funded by Barclays, The Football Foundation, New East Manchester, Manchester City FC and ERDF. The centre is owned by Manchester City Council and managed by local Charity 4CT Limited.
Activities at the centre include the nationally recognised MCFC Kickz Football and Music Project aimed at 13-19 year olds. Kickz has been so successful that a junior project has started at the centre for 10-12 year olds in partnership with Nacro Sports. Manchester Youth Service run youth sessions four nights a week at the centre for 13-19 year olds and two nights per week for 8-12 year olds activities include: Sport, arts and crafts, IT, music and day trips.
A range of local sports clubs run their regular weekly training sessions from Sporting Edge including Clayton Villa JFC who run teams for children aged 5 to 15 years of age. Other classes include Karate, Kickboxing for 5+ years and Body Combat classes aimed at women 16+. Sporting Edge also regularly host holiday play schemes and sports camps at the centre.
The following facilities are available to hire:
- Indoor Sports Hall
- Outdoor 3G floodlit 5 a side pitches
- Large meeting / training room
- IT Suite
For more details on Sporting Edge please contact the team on 0161 301 1412
For more information please click on the following...
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Walks Information in the City - October 2008
Click on the icons below to view the list of lead walks taking place in your area throughout the year.
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Get Walking Keep Walking –The Ramblers Association
Get Walking Keep Walking, an exciting new urban walking project developed by The Ramblers Association to increase regular independent walking among previously inactive or insufficiently active people in Manchester.
For more information click on the PDF below to read more.
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You may also visit the following websites:
Get Walking Web Page:
http://www.ramblers.org.uk/walking/getwalking/
Ramblers Website:
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Cycling Information in the City - July 2008
Click on the icons below to view the list of cycling activities taking place in your area throughout the year.
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| Cycling Information in the City - East |
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