Next Generation Dance Studio

Gymnastics in Wolverhampton has a new name at Wednesfield Business Park, where Nile Wilson Gymnastics opened in September 2024. The club took over from a local gymnastics club with more than 30 years of history, carrying on its work in the area and building on its existing programme. Sessions are planned for a wide age range, from preschoolers right through to adults, and the venue is set up for gymnastics at all levels. It is part of a wider network of Nile Wilson clubs across England.

A gymnastics club is generally a good place to build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Younger children often start with fun movement sessions, while older gymnasts and adults can work on skills at their own pace.

Preschool to adults

Adult classes

Over 30 years' legacy

Opened September 2024

Facilities for all levels

Wednesfield location

Gymnastics club in Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, offering classes from preschool to adults, continuing a local club legacy of over 30 years.

Nile Wilson Gymnastics Wolverhampton

Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts Stroud

Per4mance Fitness

Set in Nottingham, Phoenix Amateur Boxing Club is a well-established amateur boxing gym with a long history in the sport. Alongside teaching the technical side of boxing, the club places just as much value on fitness, movement, balance, discipline and the friendships built through training.

Members can train towards competition or simply focus on staying fit and learning to defend themselves. A boxing gym like this generally suits a range of abilities, whether you want to spar and compete or just work through the fundamentals as part of a healthy routine.

Coached training

One to one coaching

Competition pathway

Fitness focused too

Established club

Phoenix Amateur Boxing Club is a long-running amateur boxing gym in Nottingham for fitness and competition boxers alike.

Phoenix Amateur Boxing Club

Ravelston Sports Club

Based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Sheffield TKD is a martial arts school teaching Tae Kwon Do to men, women and children, with classes also running in Sheffield. Programmes cover adults, juniors and a Little Dragons group for younger children, alongside personal training and self defence. The school marks 35 years of martial arts instruction.

Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art known for its kicking techniques, and training generally builds flexibility, fitness, coordination and confidence. Classes typically suit a wide range of ages and abilities, and many people find it a sociable way to stay active while working through a structured grading system.

Classes for all ages

Little Dragons programme

Junior and adult classes

Beginners first lesson

Personal training available

35 years of instruction

Tae Kwon Do classes in Doncaster for adults, juniors and young children, plus personal training and self defence from Sheffield TKD.

Sheffield TKD

Based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, Studio96 Dance & Acro Academy runs a varied programme of dance and acrobatics classes for children and young people from the age of four upwards. Founded in 2018, the academy offers ballet, acro gymnastics, freestyle and street dance, contemporary, musical theatre and Mini Movers, with an emphasis on an inclusive and supportive atmosphere.

Students can keep things fun and social or move into competitive classes, with optional exams, shows, displays and competitions along the way. A dance academy like this is a good place for children to build confidence, coordination and friendships while learning a range of styles under qualified instruction.

Range of styles

From age four

Qualified teachers

Exams and shows

Fun or competitive

Founded in 2018

Studio96 Dance & Acro Academy in Mansfield offers dance, acro and musical theatre classes for ages 4 and upwards.

Studio96 Dance & Acro Academy

West Lothian Danceworld

Bodywork Company Dance Studios

Dudhope Bowling Club

Gametime

Set on the Salisbury District Hospital site in Wiltshire, Odstock Health and Fitness is a health and fitness centre with a strong swimming offer. It has two swimming pools alongside a fully equipped gym, fitness classes, treatments, squash courts and meeting or function rooms. The centre sits next to The Green, close to Entrance B, with parking nearby.

A swimming venue like this generally suits a wide range of people, from those swimming lengths for fitness to anyone easing back into exercise. Having a gym, classes and courts under one roof also makes it easier to mix pool sessions with other forms of training.

Two swimming pools

Fully equipped gym

Fitness classes

Squash courts

Treatments available

Hospital site location

Odstock Health and Fitness in Salisbury, Wiltshire offers two swimming pools, a gym, fitness classes and squash courts on the hospital site.

Odstock health and fitness

Founded in 2019 on the parks of Salford, Salford Storm Football Club is a grassroots junior football club in Salford, Greater Manchester, open to both boys and girls. It has grown to around 400 young players spread across 30 teams, and it runs as a non-profit organisation with more than 30 volunteers. The club's home ground is at Stott Lane, beside Salford Royal Hospital, with training held at several venues around the city.

Grassroots junior football is generally a good way for children to build fitness, confidence and friendships while learning the game. Families can usually expect age-group teams, regular training and matches, and a welcoming setting for complete beginners as well as keener young players.

Boys and girls welcome

Around 30 teams

Volunteer run

Home ground at Stott Lane

Training around Salford

Founded in 2019

Salford Storm FC is a volunteer-run, non-profit junior football club in Salford for boys and girls, with around 400 players across 30 teams.

Salford Storm Football Club

Salisbury Bowling Club

THE ZONE FITNESS

Based in Congleton, Cheshire East, this listing covers Congleton Rugby Union Football Club, which shares its entry with Congleton Cycling Club. The rugby club fields teams across a range of ages, including a ladies side, a veterans side and a mini and juniors section, and it follows the RFU Code of Conduct in full. Members also run a club lottery and hold an annual general meeting.

A community rugby club like this is generally a good place to get active, learn the game at your own pace and meet people locally. Clubs with youth sections often suit families, while senior and vets teams can offer regular matches for adults of varying experience.

Mini and juniors section

Ladies team

Veterans rugby

RFU Code of Conduct

Members' club lottery

Congleton RUFC in Congleton, Cheshire East: community rugby club with ladies, vets, and mini and junior sections.

Congleton Rugby Union Football Club and Congleton Cycling Club

Hillingdon Judo

Hillsborough Sports Centre

Whitehaven Social Centre Miner's Club is listed in our directory under football, based in Whitehaven, Cumberland. If you live locally and are looking for a football connection in the town, it is worth getting in touch directly to find out what is on offer and how to get involved.

Football clubs and social venues linked to the game can be a good way to meet people, follow the sport and stay active. Whether you want to play, watch or simply be part of a local community, places like this often welcome newcomers who share an interest in football.

Whitehaven Social Centre Miner's Club, a football listing in Whitehaven, Cumberland. Find out how to get involved locally.

Whitehaven Social Centre Miner's Club

Based on Widnes Business Park in Widnes, Halton, Widnes Gymnastics Academy welcomes gymnasts of all levels. Recreational classes start from age 4 and focus on enjoyment, learning and building core skills, with children placed by age and then grouped by ability. There is also a pre-kindy programme, and gymnasts who show promise in recreational classes may be invited to trial for one of the competitive squads.

Gymnastics is a great way for young people to develop strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. A club offering both recreational and squad pathways generally lets children try the sport for fun first, then progress towards competition if they want to.

Classes from age 4

All levels welcome

Grouped by ability

Competitive squads

Pre-kindy programme

Widnes Business Park

Gymnastics club in Widnes, Halton offering recreational classes from age 4, pre-kindy sessions and competitive squads for gymnasts of all levels.

Widnes Gymnastics Academy

This all-weather football pitch sits at Sandylands Sports Centre in Skipton, North Yorkshire, a multi-sport venue offering courts, pitches, classes, coaching and community sport. The centre covers 14 sports in total, and bookings can be made online through its website.

An all-weather pitch is generally a practical choice for footballers who want reliable playing conditions through the year, whether that means a casual kickabout with friends, regular team training or small-sided games. Being part of a wider sports centre also means there are usually other activities close at hand for anyone looking to mix things up.

Part of a sports centre

14 sports on offer

Online booking

Classes and coaching

Community sport

All-weather football pitch at Sandylands Sports Centre in Skipton, North Yorkshire, part of a multi-sport venue with online booking.

Sandylands All-Weather Pitch

Based in Braintree, Essex, The Martial Arts Centre is a multi-discipline martial arts venue teaching karate, kickboxing, Krav Maga, boxing and judo under one roof. Its coaching blends modern methods with traditional principles, and the club is affiliated to Karate England, WUMA and England Boxing. It also runs satellite clubs and holds regular gradings.

Martial arts training is generally a good way to build fitness, confidence and self-discipline while learning practical self-defence skills. A centre offering several styles lets newcomers try different approaches, from striking arts to throws and grappling, and find the one that suits them best before committing to a longer path of progression.

Five disciplines taught

Recognised affiliations

Modern meets traditional

Award-winning coaches

Satellite clubs

Gradings and awards

Martial arts centre in Braintree, Essex, teaching karate, kickboxing, Krav Maga, boxing and judo with modern coaching on traditional principles.

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