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Based in Roy Bridge near Fort William, Lochaber Aikido Club is a martial arts club teaching Ki Aikido as part of the Ki Federation of Great Britain. Training takes place at Roy Bridge Memorial Hall on Glenroy Road, and the club's approach is non-competitive, focusing on relaxation, calmness, confidence and mindfulness alongside technique.

Aikido is often described as a way of moving with skill and composure under pressure, and many people take it up as much for wellbeing as for self-defence. A typical session in a Ki Aikido dojo blends practical technique with exercises in posture, breathing and staying relaxed, making it suitable for a wide range of ages and fitness levels.

Ki Federation member

Non-competitive training

Calm and confidence

Senior-graded teacher

Twice-weekly classes

Village hall dojo

Lochaber Aikido Club offers non-competitive Ki Aikido training in Roy Bridge near Fort William, building calmness, confidence and mindfulness.

Lochaber Aikido Club

Based in London, London Football School is a community football club running sessions at several venues, including Tufnell Park, London Fields and Hyde Park. Alongside its football school it offers futsal, teams playing in leagues, a development league and holiday camps, with separate mixed/boys and girls camps. A bursary scheme aims to make sure cost doesn't stop any child taking part, and girls-only sessions give young players their own space to build confidence.

Football schools like this generally suit children who want regular, structured coaching in a friendly setting, whether they are just starting out or ready for team football. Families can usually expect a focus on skills, teamwork and enjoying the game.

Free taster session

Bursary scheme

Girls-only sessions

Several London venues

Teams and leagues

Holiday camps

Inclusive community football school in London with venues across the city, girls-only sessions, camps, teams and a bursary scheme.

London Football School

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Traditional ITF Taekwon-Do is the focus at Lynx Taekwon-Do ITF, a martial arts club serving Pudsey in West Yorkshire. The club was set up in 2017 by instructors who had previously run clubs in the Midlands, and it follows the style developed by General Choi Hong Hi. Courtesy, respect and the tenets of Taekwon-Do sit at the heart of training, alongside a strong family and team feel.

Taekwon-Do generally suits men, women and children of any fitness level, and classes often bring different generations together on the same mat. Many clubs see parents and children training side by side. Beyond kicks and patterns, a well run martial arts class typically helps build self-discipline, confidence and respect for others.

Traditional ITF Taekwon-Do

Founded in 2017

Graded instructors

Families train together

All fitness levels

Respect and discipline

Traditional ITF Taekwon-Do club in Pudsey, West Yorkshire, founded in 2017, welcoming men, women and children of all fitness levels.

Lynx Taekwon-Do ITF

Based in Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, Lyons Karate Club is a martial arts club listed for those looking to take up karate in the local area. If you're curious about training, getting in touch with the club directly is the best way to find out more about sessions and how to get started.

Karate clubs generally offer a structured way to build fitness, coordination and confidence. Training usually combines basic techniques, set forms known as kata, and partner work, with a grading system that lets students progress at their own pace. Many people find it a rewarding activity that suits a wide range of ages and abilities.

Lyons Karate Club is a martial arts club in Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, offering karate training for the local community.

Lyons Karate Club

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Set in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, macs power gym & fitness is a local gym for people looking to train and work on their fitness. It offers a straightforward place to build a routine, whether you are just starting out or already have some experience under your belt.

Gyms like this generally suit a mix of goals, from strength and conditioning to general fitness and staying active. Most members can expect space to work through their own sessions at their own pace, making it easy to fit training around a busy week.

macs power gym & fitness is a gym in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, offering a place to train and work on your fitness.

macs power gym & fitness

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Based in Birmingham, Maiwand Taekwondo Academy is a martial arts school teaching Taekwondo to students of all ages and skill levels. Training covers the core areas of the art: poomsae (patterns), kyorugi (sparring), hosinsul (self-defence) and kyukpa (breaking). The academy places weight on discipline, respect and personal growth, and also takes part in competitions and events, with a grading exam registration system for members.

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art known for its kicking techniques, and classes generally combine fitness work with technical drills and structured progression through belt grades. It can suit people looking to build confidence, get fitter or try competitive sparring.

All ages welcome

Full Taekwondo syllabus

Experienced instructors

Competition opportunities

Grading exams

Maiwand Taekwondo Academy in Birmingham teaches patterns, sparring, self-defence and breaking to students of all ages and abilities.

Maiwand Taekwondo

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Manchester Edgeley Badminton Club

Based in Manchester, Sing Out Choir is a gospel music group that performs live at private celebrations, funerals and corporate events across Greater Manchester. The choir also welcomes new singers and musicians who want to be part of a growing community.

A gospel choir like this can bring an uplifting, soulful atmosphere to occasions ranging from personal celebrations and memorials to conferences, launches and awards evenings. Those keen to sing or play can find performance opportunities and a friendly place to develop.

Live event performances

Corporate bookings

New members welcome

Gospel repertoire

Manchester Sing Out Choir is a gospel music group performing at events and welcoming new singers across Greater Manchester.

Manchester Sing Out Choir

Based in Romford, Greater London, Manor Met Netball Club is a sports club focused on netball, with teams at U16 and senior level. The club plays its home netball at Drapers Academy on Settle Road, and its teams take part in a range of competitions including the Senior Met League, Junior Met League, the London & South East Regional league and the Thurrock Junior League.

Joining a netball club is generally a good way to play regular competitive matches, improve fitness and build friendships through team sport. Clubs that enter league competition usually offer players a structured season of fixtures, with results and match reports often shared among members.

U16 and senior teams

League competition

Regional and local leagues

Drapers Academy venue

Manor Met Netball Club in Romford fields U16 and senior teams in Met, regional and Thurrock leagues, based at Drapers Academy.

Manor Met Netball Club

Based in Corby, North Northamptonshire, Maplefields Academy is listed here as a football venue for people in the local area. Details on sessions and membership are best confirmed directly with the academy before visiting.

Football clubs and academies generally offer a mix of training and match play, giving players a chance to build fitness, develop ball skills and enjoy being part of a team. Many cater for a range of ages and abilities, so it is worth getting in touch to find out what suits you or your family.

Maplefields Academy is a football venue in Corby, North Northamptonshire. Find out more about playing football locally.

Maplefields Academy

Based in Middlesbrough, Mark Proctor Academy is a grassroots football coaching programme for young players. It aims to help motivated and talented boys and girls aged Under 6 to Under 17 develop their technical and tactical ability, while building confidence and resilience in a safe, positive setting. Sessions are led by Mark himself, a UEFA Pro Licence holder with over 40 years in professional football.

The academy follows a varied, topic-based programme covering all aspects of the modern game, and also runs holiday camps. Youth football coaching like this generally offers children a structured way to improve their skills, make friends and enjoy being active, with a free taster session available for newcomers.

Ages Under 6 to Under 17

UEFA Pro Licence coach

Topic-based programme

Whole player focus

Grassroots youth football coaching in Middlesbrough for boys and girls Under 6 to Under 17, led by a UEFA Pro Licence coach.

Mark Proctor Academy

Based in Paignton, Torbay, Marldon Football Club is a youth football club that aims to give children a safe and enjoyable setting in which to grow socially, physically and technically. The club holds FA Charter Standard status and builds its approach around the FA's four corner model, covering technical, physical, psychological and social development.

Youth football clubs like this generally offer young players regular training and matches as part of an age group team, helping them build ball skills, fitness and confidence. For many families, a local club is also a way for children to make friends, learn teamwork and feel part of a wider community, with skills that carry over well beyond the pitch.

Youth football club

FA Charter Standard

Four corner development

Game-like training

Community focus

Volunteer coaching roles

Marldon FC is an FA Charter Standard youth football club in Paignton, Torbay, focused on rounded development for young players.

Marldon Football Club

Based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, Marlow Kites is a netball club catering for both adults and juniors. Adult and young adult players compete in several squads, while the junior section runs age-group teams from under 11 up to under 16, alongside training for primary-age children. The club also offers an eight-week Saturday skills course for under 11s, plus half term camps and trials for new players.

Netball clubs like this generally suit anyone wanting regular team sport, whether returning to the game as an adult or starting out as a youngster. Members can usually expect coached training, friendly competition and a chance to build fitness, teamwork and confidence on court.

Adult and junior teams

Primary age training

U11 skills course

Half term camps

Squad trials

Safeguarding in place

Marlow Kites is an adult and junior netball club in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, with age-group teams, skills sessions and holiday camps.

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