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Set along the Bournemouth coast, Durley Sea Swims is an open water swimming group built around marathon swim training in a relaxed and friendly setting. With clear water and sandy beaches, it offers a natural place to build up distance, and the group welcomes anyone preparing for longer swims of 10km or more.

Open water swimming suits those looking to train outdoors and cover serious distance, and beach based groups like this often bring together swimmers of varying experience. Swims run at weekends through the warmer months, with beach support on hand for longer sessions.

Marathon swim focus

Weekend swims

Beach support

Running since 2013

Coastal setting

Everyone welcome

Durley Sea Swims is an open water swimming group in Bournemouth focused on marathon swim training along the coast.

DURLEY SEA SWIMS

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Set in Edinburgh, this martial arts club teaches Shorin-Ryu karate, the traditional empty hand art from Okinawa. Sessions run in a small group setting and cover the core principles of the style, including strikes, kicks, body shifting, throws and joint locks. There is also a separate Ryukyu Kobudo class for those with karate experience, focusing on traditional Okinawan weapons such as the Bo, Sai, Nunchaku and Tonfa.

Classes take place at the St. Brides Centre on Orwell Terrace. A traditional karate club like this is a good fit for people interested in self defence, self improvement and learning technique, form and kata in a structured way. Private one to one lessons are also available.

Traditional Shorin-Ryu karate and Kobudo classes in Edinburgh, taught in small groups at the St. Brides Centre.

Edinburgh Karate

Based in the Intake area of Doncaster, Elevate Academy is a dance school teaching a range of dance and theatre arts subjects. Styles include ballet, tap, musical theatre, contemporary, acro and street dance. The school was established in 2009 and moved into its own purpose built studio in May 2016. Students can take multiple classes across different styles, with some going on to places on elite training programmes.

Dance schools like this generally suit young people and beginners looking to build technique, confidence and discipline in a structured setting. Trying a few different styles is a common way to discover what you enjoy, and regular classes can also support fitness, coordination and teamwork.

Wide range of styles

Purpose built studio

Established in 2009

Located in Intake

Elite training pathways

Multiple classes available

Dance school in Intake, Doncaster offering ballet, tap, musical theatre, contemporary, acro and street dance in its own purpose built studio.

Elevate Academy

Based in Middlesbrough, Elite Dance Academy Teesside is a dance school serving the local Teesside area. It offers a space to learn, practise and build confidence through movement.

Dance classes are a popular way to keep active, develop coordination and meet others who share the same interest. Whether you are just starting out or looking to build on existing skills, a dedicated dance school gives you a friendly setting to progress at your own pace.

Elite Dance Academy Teesside is a dance school based in Middlesbrough, offering classes for all abilities.

Elite Dance Academy Teesside

Elite Fitness Cheshire

Based in Newark, Nottinghamshire, Emily Baxter Personal Training is a personal training service listed in our directory. It has its own website, which is the best place to find up-to-date details on what's offered and how to get in touch.

Personal training generally means working one to one (or in small groups) with a trainer who tailors sessions to your goals, whether that's building strength, improving fitness, losing weight or simply getting more confident with exercise. Many people find the structure and accountability helpful, especially when starting out or returning after a break.

Emily Baxter Personal Training is a personal trainer in Newark, Nottinghamshire, offering tailored fitness support for local clients.

Emily Baxter Personal Training

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Based in Hull, Empire Dance Centre is a dance venue listed in our Kingston upon Hull directory. If you are looking for somewhere local to dance, it is worth getting in touch directly to find out what styles and sessions are currently on offer.

Dance classes in general suit a wide range of people, from complete beginners to those returning after a break. Regular sessions can help build fitness, coordination and confidence, and many visitors find the social side just as rewarding as the movement itself. Contacting a venue before your first visit is usually the easiest way to check which classes match your age and experience.

Empire Dance Centre is a dance venue in Hull, Kingston upon Hull. Get in touch to find out about classes and sessions.

Empire Dance Centre

Based in Bootle, Merseyside, Empire Netball Club is a sports club focused on netball. It is listed here so local players can find a team close to home and get in touch through the club's own website for the latest details.

Netball clubs generally offer a friendly way to stay active, build fitness and enjoy a competitive team sport. Many welcome players of different ages and abilities, with regular training and the chance to take part in league or friendly matches. If you are thinking of joining, contacting the club directly is the best way to find out what suits you.

Empire Netball Club is a netball sports club in Bootle, Merseyside. Find out more and get in touch about joining.

Empire Netball Club

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Enfield Judo Club

Founded by the Bell family in October 2008, E.P.C Gymnastics is a friendly recreational gymnastics club in Ellesmere Port. It began in a school gymnasium before moving in 2010 into a fully equipped unit, becoming the first four-piece gymnastics centre in the Ellesmere Port and Chester area. Today it caters for all levels, from Thornton Industrial Estate.

The club is registered with British Gymnastics, and its coaches hold qualifications in General or Women's Artistic Gymnastics. Recreational gymnastics generally helps people build strength, flexibility, coordination and confidence, with coaches supporting each gymnast to progress at their own pace.

Established in 2008

Fully equipped centre

British Gymnastics registered

Qualified coaches

All levels welcome

Industrial estate unit

Friendly recreational gymnastics club in Ellesmere Port, founded in 2008, registered with British Gymnastics and catering for all levels.

E.P.C Gymnastics

Based at The Rainbow Centre in Epsom, Surrey, Epsom Gymnastics is a children's gymnastics club running classes on Saturday mornings for youngsters aged 3 and over. Founded in 2004, it describes itself as the town's longest running gymnastics club, and it now offers preschool sessions for 3 year olds. Trampolining also features among its activities.

Sessions are structured and led by qualified coaches, with gymnasts working on floor and apparatus both individually and in small groups. Children can progress through the club's own badge scheme. More generally, gymnastics is a great way for young children to build balance, coordination and confidence, along with movement skills that carry over into many other sports.

Established in 2004

Saturday morning classes

Preschool classes

Club badge scheme

Rainbow Centre venue

Children's gymnastics club in Epsom, Surrey, running coached Saturday morning classes for ages 3 and up at The Rainbow Centre since 2004.

Epsom Gymnastics

Based in Swindon, the Estelle School of Dance is one of the town's longest established dance schools, having been formed back in 1958. It teaches a range of styles including ballet, tap, modern and pointe, welcoming students of all ages from very young children through to adults.

Students also have the chance to work towards recognised examinations in these disciplines. A dance school like this is a good place to build technique, confidence and a love of movement, whether you are just starting out or looking to develop existing skills.

Established 1958

Range of styles

All ages welcome

Dance exams

Estelle School of Dance in Swindon offers ballet, tap, modern and pointe classes for all ages, from tiny tots to adults.

Estelle School Of Dance

Based in Middlesbrough, Eston ASC is a swimming club serving the Redcar and Cleveland area. It offers a welcoming setting for people looking to develop their swimming in an organised club environment.

A swimming club like this generally suits a range of ages and abilities, from those building water confidence to swimmers keen to train more regularly. Sessions are typically coached, with structure to help members improve technique and stamina over time. It can be a good option if you want to swim alongside others rather than on your own.

Eston ASC is a swimming club in Middlesbrough, serving the Redcar and Cleveland area.

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