Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth

Academy Badminton Club

Based in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Arthur's Gym is a martial arts gym serving the local area. If you live in or around the town and are looking for somewhere to train, it is worth getting in touch to find out what is on offer and how to get started.

Martial arts training in general is a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, whatever your starting point. Most gyms welcome newcomers and can point you towards suitable sessions, so asking about beginner options, the disciplines taught and what to wear on your first visit is a sensible first step.

Arthur's Gym is a martial arts gym in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, offering a local place to train and build fitness and confidence.

Arthur's Gym

Begbrook Green Bowling Club

Bradford on Avon Bowls and Croquet Club

Central Edgbaston Bowling Club

Based in Corby, North Northamptonshire, Corby Hellenic Fisher YFC is a youth football club running a large number of age-group teams. Its squads stretch from a Mini All Stars group and under-6s right up to under-16s, and the club also fields a dedicated girls' side at under-13 level.

Youth football clubs like this generally give young players the chance to train regularly, play matches against other local sides and build friendships through the game. For families in Corby looking for a team at almost any age, a club with this many squads can make it easier to find a suitable level and keep playing as children grow.

Teams from U6 to U16

Mini footballers welcome

Girls team

Many squads per age

Own club pitches

Corby Hellenic Fisher YFC is a youth football club in Corby, North Northamptonshire, with teams from mini footballers up to under-16s.

Corby Hellenic Fisher YFC

Corley Bowling Club

Based in the Bradford area of West Yorkshire, Farsley Netball Club is a sports club listed for anyone interested in playing netball locally. It has its own website, which is the best place to check for up to date details on sessions and how to get involved.

Netball clubs generally offer a friendly team environment where players can build fitness, improve their passing, footwork and court awareness, and enjoy regular matches. Many welcome a range of ages and abilities, so it is usually worth getting in touch to ask about training nights, teams and whether newcomers can come along to try it out.

Farsley Netball Club is a netball sports club in the Bradford area of West Yorkshire. Find out more and get in touch about joining.

Farsley Netball Club

Fusion Fitness

Based on the Europa Business Park in Witham, Essex, Gyrus Olympic Gymnastics Club is a gymnastics club operating from a unit on Croft Way. Its own website lists a contact route for enquiries, so it is worth getting in touch directly to find out what sessions are available and who they suit.

Gymnastics clubs generally offer a structured way to build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Many cater for a range of ages and abilities, from young children trying the sport for the first time through to more experienced gymnasts working on specific skills. Visiting or contacting a club beforehand is usually the best way to understand its groups and how newcomers are welcomed.

Business park venue

Gyrus Olympic Gymnastics Club is a gymnastics club at Europa Business Park in Witham, Essex. Get in touch to find out about sessions.

Gyrus Olympic Gymnastics Club

Listed here as a martial arts venue in the Newry, Mourne and Down area, Kilkeel Parish Bridge Association links to the JIMS Project, a youth centre based in Kilkeel. JIMS began in spring 1998 as a 12-week pilot youth project and has since grown into a community centre offering programmes for young people and adults.

The centre runs regular drop-in nights on Fridays and Saturdays, along with themed events, a games room and a cafe. Martial arts sessions in community settings like this can generally be a sociable way to build fitness, confidence and discipline. It is worth contacting the venue directly to check what activities are currently running before you visit.

Founded in 1998

Weekend drop-in nights

Youth and adults welcome

Games room and cafe

Themed events

Community venue in Kilkeel, Newry, Mourne and Down, linked to the JIMS youth centre with weekend drop-ins and programmes for youth and adults.

Kilkeel Parish Bridge Association

Based in Hull, Kingston Upon Hull Swimming Club is a swimming club serving the city and surrounding area. If you are looking for somewhere to swim with others in Kingston upon Hull, it is worth getting in touch with the club directly to find out more about what it offers.

Swimming clubs in general give people a structured way to improve their technique, build fitness and enjoy time in the water alongside like-minded swimmers. Many cater for a range of ages and abilities, from those developing their strokes to swimmers interested in competing, so it is a good idea to ask about sessions that suit your level.

Kingston Upon Hull Swimming Club is a swimming club in Hull, Kingston upon Hull. Find out more about swimming with the club.

Kingston Upon Hull Swimming Club

Lochee Bowling Club

Based in Bridgwater, Somerset, Lola Fisher Academy of Dance is a dance school listed in our local directory for anyone looking to get moving through dance in the area. If you are searching for dance classes in Bridgwater, this academy is one option worth getting in touch with to find out more about what it offers.

Dance schools generally give people a friendly setting to learn new steps, build confidence and improve fitness, coordination and posture. Many welcome a range of ages and abilities, so it is usually a good idea to contact a school directly to ask about the styles taught and which classes would suit you or your family.

Lola Fisher Academy of Dance is a dance school in Bridgwater, Somerset. Find out more about local dance classes in the area.

Lola Fisher Academy of Dance

LONDON MOBERLY TABLE TENNIS CLUB

Marston Green Bowling Club

Newark Ninjutsu

Based in Oxford, this dance club brings together members who want to learn a range of styles and take part in a friendly social scene. It offers classes in Argentine Tango, Ballroom and Latin, Salsa and Rueda, and West Coast Swing, alongside regular socials.

For those keen to test their skills, the club also runs competitive dancing, including a beginners team and events such as the Varsity Match and Cuppers. A dance club like this suits people at any level, whether you want to pick up a new hobby, meet others, or work towards competitions.

Range of dance styles

Coached classes

Beginners welcome

Competitive dancing

Socials

Oxford venues

Oxford Dance Studio is a dance club in Oxford offering Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Tango and Swing classes plus competitive dancing.

Oxford Dance Studio

Netball players in Cambridge can find a regular league game through Play Netball Cambridge, which runs a Tuesday evening adult netball league in the city. It is part of the wider Play Netball organisation, which offers adult leagues alongside training sessions, weekend leagues and junior programmes.

Recreational netball leagues are generally a good way to stay active, enjoy competitive matches and meet new people, whether you join with an existing team or are returning to the sport after a break. Leagues of this kind usually run as seasons, with teams playing fixtures each week and matches overseen by officials.

Tuesday league

Adult netball league

Qualified match officials

Junior programmes available

Training sessions offered

Play Netball Cambridge runs a Tuesday adult netball league in Cambridge, part of the wider Play Netball league network.

Play Netball Cambridge

Netball players in the Southampton area can find regular league action with Play Netball Eastleigh, which runs a Wednesday evening league in Eastleigh, Hampshire. It is part of the wider Play Netball network, which also organises weekend leagues, training sessions and junior programmes elsewhere.

Adult netball leagues are generally a sociable way to stay active, with teams entering together and playing fixtures across a season. They tend to suit returning players, groups of friends and colleagues, and anyone looking for a competitive but friendly game on a regular weeknight.

Wednesday league

Adult netball leagues

Qualified officials

Competitions and awards

Play Netball Eastleigh runs a Wednesday adult netball league near Southampton, Hampshire, as part of the Play Netball network.

Play Netball Eastleigh

Based in Prestatyn, Denbighshire, Prestatyn Athletic Junior Football Club is a local sports club focused on youth football. It offers young players in the town and surrounding area a place to take part in the game as part of a club setting.

Junior football clubs generally give children and teenagers the chance to learn the basics, build fitness and enjoy playing as part of a team. They are often a good way for young people to make friends, gain confidence and develop skills alongside others of a similar age. Families interested in joining are best advised to get in touch with the club directly for current details.

Prestatyn Athletic Junior Football Club is a youth football club in Prestatyn, Denbighshire, for young players keen to join a local team.

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