New free fitness sessions in Fenland will support people of all ages to complete the ‘Couch to 5k’ running programme.
The sessions are the latest offerings from Active Fenland, which provides free and low-cost exercise and wellbeing opportunities in the district, including everything from walking football to wellbeing kickboxing, and badminton to social gatherings with dementia-friendly seated exercise.
There’s also another free Fenland tea dance this month, with novice to experienced dancers welcome.
Couch to 5K
The free ‘Couch to 5K’ programmes are launching in March and Wisbech to support non-runners to build up to completing distances of 5k through weekly sessions.
They are:
\- 6.30pm to 7.30pm, Wednesdays, April 24 to July 3, meeting at March Athletic Club at Elm Road Sports Field.
\- 9.30am to 10.30am, Tuesdays, April 23 to July 9, meeting near the pavilion at Wisbech Park on Lynn Road. Enjoy an optional drink afterwards in the new park pavilion cafe at your own cost. Book online at www.fenland.gov.uk/activefenlandbookingform or call 07874 893316.
Family fun activity sessions
On Friday, April 12, Active Fenland is hosting free sessions for families at March Library.
The sessions are best for children aged five to ten, but siblings are welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult and adults are encouraged to join in the fun.
Sessions are 10am to 11am and 11am to noon.
Pre-booking at the library counter is essential.
Active Fenland will also be at Wisbech Library on Thursday, April 11, 10am to 11.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm. There is no need to book - just turn up.
Badminton, walking football and multi-sports sessions
Turn up and play, with no-need-to-book walking football and social badminton sessions in Wisbech among the other Active Fenland offers.
Except where stated, Active Fenland sessions should be booked in advance at www.fenland.gov.uk/activefenlandbookingform. Places are confirmed by email.
If sessions are fully booked, you will be placed on a waiting list and notified by email if a place becomes available.
Full details of the latest Active Fenland sessions are:
Chatteris
-Free Chatteris pocket park wellbeing walk, first Sunday of the month, 10am, from outside The Sportsman, Fairway. Walk of 45-60 minutes.
\- Free Chatteris Wellbeing Walk, Tuesdays, 1.45pm from Chatteris Library, Furrowfields Road. Walk of around 45 minutes, variable but usually slower pace. Tea/coffee available afterwards in the library.
\- Free dementia-friendly ‘Love to Move’ class 11am to 12.30pm on Thursdays at King Edward Community Centre, King Edward Road, Chatteris. No need to book.
\- Free ‘Wellbeing Stretch and Breathe’ class to help with relaxation and releasing tension, suitable for all abilities, with exercises that can be done either on a chair or the floor, at King Edward Centre, King Edward Road, Chatteris, Thursdays, 12.45pm to 1.45pm. Book at: Active Fenland booking form
\- Strength and Balance classes for people who have or are losing confidence in their balance or fear falling, Fridays, 11.30am to 12.30pm, Chatteris Leisure Centre, Eastwood. Sessions cost £2.50 and can be booked and paid for at the leisure centre.
\- ‘Pre-fit’ activity sessions for people who have noticed they are limiting their activity or have stopped doing things because they are getting more challenging. At Chatteris Leisure Centre, Eastwood. Wednesdays, 11.30am to 1pm. £3 per session, book and pay at leisure centre.
\- Free tea dance, Friday, June 28, at King Edward Community Centre, King Edward Road, Chatteris. Beginners dance lesson 1.30pm to 2pm and main event for all abilities 2pm to 4pm. Book at: Active Fenland booking form.
March
\- Free dementia friendly ‘Love to Move’ class 11am to 12.30pm Tuesdays at March Braza Club. No need to book.
\- Free March Riverside Wellbeing Walk, Tuesdays, 1.30pm from March Library, City Road. Around an hour, variable yet usually moderate pace. Tea/coffee available afterwards in the library.
\- Free adults ‘Wellbeing Dance and Stretch’ fun dance and wellness stretching for beginners, Wednesdays at Neale Wade Sports Centre, Wimblington Road, March, PE15 9PX. Book at: Active Fenland booking form
\- ‘Pre-fit’ activity sessions for people who have noticed they are limiting their activity or have stopped doing things because they are getting more challenging. At George Campbell Leisure Centre, City Road, PE15 9LT. Wednesdays, 2pm to 3.30pm. £3 per session, book and pay at leisure centre.
\- Free ‘Kickboxing For Wellbeing’, Saturdays, 9.30am to 11am, RKA Kickboxing Academy, Unit C4, Enterprise Park, March. For people aged 16 plus. Enjoy a free hot drink and chat afterwards too. Book at: Active Fenland booking form
\- Free Couch to 5K, 6.30pm to 7.30pm, Wednesdays, from April 24 to July 3, meeting at March Athletic Club, Elm Road Sports Field.
\- Free tea dance at March Braza Club, Friday, May 31. Beginners dance lesson 1.30pm to 2pm and main event for all abilities 2pm to 4pm. Book at: Active Fenland booking form. Also being held Friday, August 2.
Wisbech
\- Free Wisbech Mindful Wellbeing Walk, Fridays, 10am from Wisbech Park Bandstand, around an hour at a variable but usually moderate pace.
\- Strength and Balance classes for people who have or are losing confidence in their balance or fear falling Wisbech Oasis Centre, Tuesdays 12.15pm to 1.15pm. Book at:Active Fenland booking form
\- ‘Pre-fit’ activity sessions for people who have noticed they are limiting their activity or have stopped doing the things because they are getting more challenging. At Hudson Leisure Centre, Wisbech, Wednesdays, 2pm to 3.30pm. £3 per session, book and pay at leisure centre.
\- Gentle yoga, Wisbech Oasis Centre, Tuesdays 2.15pm to 3.15pm, £30 for 12 weeks or £15 for six. Book at: Active Fenland booking form.
\- Turn-up and play sessions, £2, at Hudson Leisure Centre, Wisbech, PE13 1RL:
Badminton sessions for people aged 16 plus:
Social Ladies’, Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm
Beginners, Mondays, 6pm to 7pm
Intermediate, Mondays, 7pm to 8pm
Walking football, Fridays, 7pm to 8pm
Forever Fit - a chance to enjoy a variety of activities in one session in a social group and have an included drink and a chat too. Activities might include things like new age kurling, table tennis, badminton and mini golf. Tuesdays, 11.30am to 12.30pm.
\- Free ‘couch to 5k’, 9.30am to 10.30am, Tuesdays, from April 23 to July 9, meeting near the pavilion at Wisbech Park. Enjoy an optional drink afterwards in the new pavilion café, at your own cost.
\- Free tea dance, at Queen Mary Centre, Queens Road, PE13 2PE, Friday, July 26. Beginners dance lesson 1.30pm to 2pm and main event for all abilities 2pm to 4pm. Book at: Active Fenland booking form.
Christchurch
\- Free tea dance at Christchurch Community Centre, Friday, May 24. Beginners dance lesson 1.30pm to 2pm and main event for all abilities 2pm to 4pm. Book at: Active Fenland booking form.
Doddington
\- Doddington Court, Benwick Road (book and pay online via our Active Fenland webpage or at Doddington Court):
