Based in Peterlee, County Durham, Gannon's Martial Arts is a martial arts club offering kids karate alongside adult classes covering martial arts, kickboxing and self-defence. The Peterlee club meets at Oakerside Community Centre and is one of a number of Gannon's locations across the UK. Newcomers can start with a one week trial.

Martial arts training generally suits a wide range of ages and abilities. Children's karate classes often focus on discipline, coordination and confidence, while adult sessions in kickboxing and self-defence tend to build fitness, technique and practical awareness. Most clubs welcome complete beginners and progress students gradually through a belt or grading system.

Kids karate

Adult martial arts

One week trial

Community centre venue

Part of a wider network

Kids karate, adult martial arts, kickboxing and self-defence at Gannon's Martial Arts in Peterlee, County Durham, with a one week trial.

Gannon's Martial Arts - Peterlee

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Genjitsu Karate Kai

Geraldine Melia School Of Dancing

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GKR Karate Ise Lodge

Based in Liverpool, Merseyside, Gmasterkey Martial Arts is a martial arts club listed in our directory for people looking to train locally. If you are searching for a place to learn or practise martial arts in the Liverpool area, this listing is a useful starting point.

Martial arts training in general can help build fitness, coordination, confidence and discipline, and many clubs welcome a wide range of ages and experience levels. As details such as disciplines, class times and membership options are not listed here, it is worth contacting the club directly before your first visit to find out what is on offer.

Gmasterkey Martial Arts is a martial arts club in Liverpool, Merseyside. Find details and get in touch to start training locally.

Gmasterkey Martial Arts

GM Dance Academy

Based in Sunderland and Whitley Bay, Gold Strokes Swim School teaches swimmers of all ages and abilities. It was set up in 2019 and follows a learn to swim pathway designed to build confidence, with introductory Fun Swim stages that use fins and other swimming aids alongside plenty of toys. The pathway avoids armbands, aiming to help children swim independently sooner.

Lessons run in Sunderland at Southmoor Academy and in Whitley Bay at The Bay. A swim school is a good place for children and adults to learn water confidence and technique in a structured, supported setting, working through progressive stages at their own pace.

All ages and abilities

Learn to swim pathway

No armbands approach

Two venues

Established in 2019

Confidence for beginners

Gold Strokes Swim School teaches swimmers of all ages and abilities in Sunderland and Whitley Bay.

Gold Strokes Swim School

Based in Grantham, Lincolnshire, Gonerby Youth Football Club is a grassroots football club for children and young people aged 5 to 18. It is rooted in the local community and run by volunteers, giving local youngsters a place to play the game and be part of a team.

Youth football clubs like this generally offer a friendly introduction to the sport, with the chance to build skills, make friends and stay active alongside others of a similar age. For families in and around Grantham looking for a community club, it is worth getting in touch to find out more about joining.

Ages 5 to 18

Volunteer led

Grassroots community club

Gonerby Youth Football Club is a volunteer-led grassroots football club in Grantham, Lincolnshire, for young players aged 5 to 18.

Gonerby Youth Football Club

Gosforth & Coxlodge Bowling Club

Goshindo Judo Club

Based in Nottingham, Grand Central Chorus is a music group bringing together more than forty men from across the East Midlands who share a love of singing. The chorus rehearses regularly and welcomes visitors who would like to come along and see what a session involves.

Singing groups like this are a good way to develop your voice, learn new repertoire and be part of a friendly community. Whether you have sung before or are simply curious, a chorus offers a sociable setting to make music together and take part in performances.

Men's chorus

East Midlands members

Visit a rehearsal

Regular rehearsals

Performances

Grand Central Chorus is a men's singing group in Nottingham with over forty members from across the East Midlands.

Grand Central Chorus

Based in Rowley Regis in the West Midlands, Grasshoppers Netball Club is a friendly sports club offering both training and competitive league matches. Players aged 14 and over are welcome, whatever their ability. The club currently runs three teams, competing in the Birmingham and Walsall winter leagues as well as the Dudley summer league.

Joining a netball club is generally a good way to stay active, build fitness and teamwork, and enjoy regular competitive games alongside a supportive group. Clubs like this often suit returning players as well as those looking to improve their skills through structured training and league play.

All abilities welcome

Ages 14 and over

Three teams

Winter and summer leagues

Regular training

Rowley Regis based

Friendly netball club in Rowley Regis offering training and league matches for players aged 14+ of all abilities, with three competitive teams.

Grasshoppers Netball Club

Great Sankey Karate Club - SSK

Based in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, Grimsby Town Football Club Academy is a football listing for young players and families in the area looking into the academy side of the town's club.

Football academies are generally focused on developing young players over time, with an emphasis on technique, teamwork and understanding the game. Anyone interested in getting involved would usually be best placed to contact the academy directly to find out about age groups, opportunities and how players are brought into the programme.

Grimsby Town Football Club Academy is a football academy in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, linked to the town's club.

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For families in Shipley, West Yorkshire, looking to get their children active, Gymfever Gymnastics is a recreational club where young people build strength, flexibility, coordination and confidence. Sessions are run by trained and experienced coaches, and the club welcomes gymnasts of all ages and levels in a safe, fun setting.

Recreational gymnastics is a good way for children to develop physical skills alongside their confidence, and clubs like this often cater to complete beginners as well as those who want to progress. At Gymfever there is also the option to work towards proficiency certification for those who want to.

All ages welcome

Qualified coaches

Recreational focus

Proficiency certificates

Gymfever Gymnastics is a friendly recreational gymnastics club in Shipley, West Yorkshire, welcoming children of all ages and levels.

Gymfever Gymnastics

Based in Childwall, Liverpool, Gymfinity Kids is a children's gymnastics club that is part of a wider network of clubs across England. Classes are aimed at helping children develop new skills and grow in confidence, and families can book a free taster class before committing. Alongside gymnastics, the wider Gymfinity programme lists activities such as Ninja Knights, pre-school sessions, dance classes and holiday camps.

Gymnastics is generally a great all-round activity for young children, building balance, coordination, strength and flexibility in a playful setting. Many families find that a regular class also helps children make friends and gain confidence trying new movements.

Free taster class

Classes for children

Wider activity range

Holiday camps

Part of a network

Birthday parties

Kids gymnastics club in Childwall, Liverpool, helping children build skills and confidence. Free taster class available to book.

Gymfinity Kids Childwall

Based in Sheffield, Gymini is a pre-school gymnastics club that helps young children build gymnastic skills in a playful, fun setting. Coaching is British Gymnastics qualified, and sessions take place at the Crosspool & District Youth Sports Trust on Coldwell Lane in Crosspool, S10. The club also offers birthday parties.

Pre-school gymnastics generally focuses on movement basics such as balance, coordination, rolling and jumping, introduced through games and simple apparatus. Classes like these are often a gentle first step into sport for little ones, helping them grow in confidence and enjoy being active from an early age.

Pre-school gymnastics

Qualified coaching

Crosspool venue

Gymini runs pre-school gymnastics classes in Crosspool, Sheffield, with British Gymnastics qualified coaching in a fun, playful setting.

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