Phoenix Fire Amateur Boxing Club

Based in Hexham, Northumberland, Phoenix Martial Arts is a mixed martial arts club offering self defence and fitness training for adults and children. Adult classes take place at E.T Fitness & Therapy, while the children's class runs at Wentworth Leisure Centre. The syllabus follows Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do philosophy, drawing on Thai boxing, kickboxing, boxing, Jun Fan Gung Fu, Kali, Escrima and grappling.

A martial arts club like this can suit people looking to get fitter, build confidence and learn practical self defence skills. Blended styles generally give students a broad mix of striking, weapons and ground work, and newcomers can usually start with simple sportswear before deciding whether to train regularly.

Jeet Kune Do syllabus

Mix of disciplines

Kids classes

Adult sessions

Easy to get started

Self defence and fitness

Mixed martial arts club in Hexham, Northumberland, teaching Jeet Kune Do based self defence and fitness for adults and children.

Phoenix Martial Arts

PKA-Kickboxing

Based at Four Dwellings Academy in Quinton, west Birmingham, Player Plus Football Academy is a youth football academy that aims to bridge the gap between grassroots and professional football. Sessions are led by UEFA qualified coaches, with Monday masterclasses for players who already play for teams and want to push their game further, plus goalkeeper specific groups.

Wednesday evenings offer indoor technical sessions for beginner and intermediate players, split by age group. Academy style training like this generally suits young players looking to sharpen their technique, build confidence on the ball and get more structured coaching alongside their weekly team football.

UEFA qualified coaches

Goalkeeper specific training

Sessions for beginners

Advanced masterclasses

Indoor and 4G pitches

Camps and 1-2-1 coaching

Youth football academy in Quinton, Birmingham with UEFA qualified coaches, goalkeeper sessions and technical training for beginners to team players.

Player Plus Football Academy

Looking for a sports option in Aldershot, Hampshire? Play Netball Aldershot runs a Thursday netball league for adults in the town, part of the wider Play Netball network, which also offers weekend leagues, training sessions and junior programmes.

Adult netball leagues are generally a sociable way to stay active, with teams playing regular fixtures against others in the area. They tend to suit everyone from returning players to those who play every week, and many people enter as a group of friends or colleagues. If you fancy a weekly game with a competitive edge, a local league like this is worth a look.

Thursday adult league

Adult netball leagues

Junior programmes

Training sessions available

Qualified officials

Play Netball Aldershot runs a Thursday adult netball league in Aldershot, Hampshire, ideal for teams wanting a regular weekly game.

Play Netball Aldershot

Adult netball leagues in Andover, Hampshire, are what Play Netball is known for, with a focus on welcoming women of all ages and abilities. The wider organisation also lists weekend leagues, training sessions and junior programmes. Please note that the club's website currently indicates the Andover league page is no longer active, so it is worth checking for your nearest running league before turning up.

Recreational netball leagues are generally a good way to get active, meet new people and enjoy regular competitive games without needing a high level of experience. Many players join with friends or colleagues as a team, while others sign up individually and are placed with a side.

Women's adult leagues

All abilities welcome

Check league status

Play Netball Andover offers adult netball leagues for women of all ages and abilities in Andover, Hampshire. Check league availability before joining.

Play Netball Andover

This Wednesday netball league in Burnley, Lancashire, is part of the Play Netball network of adult leagues, which welcomes women of all ages and abilities. Please note that the league's own page currently says it is no longer active, so it is worth checking the Play Netball website for the nearest running league before making plans.

Adult netball leagues generally suit anyone looking for regular, sociable exercise in a team setting. Players often join with friends or as individuals, and leagues of this kind tend to offer a relaxed way to stay active, keep up skills and meet new people through weekly matches.

Women's adult netball

League currently inactive

Part of wider network

Wednesday adult netball league in Burnley, Lancashire, run by Play Netball for women of all abilities. Currently listed as inactive.

Play Netball Burnley Wednesday

Play Netball Fareham is a listing for adult netball league play in Fareham, Hampshire, run under the wider Play Netball banner. The organiser aims its leagues at women of all ages and abilities, with an emphasis on fun, fitness and meeting new people. Please note that the organiser's website currently indicates this particular league is no longer active, so it is worth checking for the nearest running alternative before planning to take part.

Adult netball leagues generally suit people who want regular, friendly competition without the commitment of a traditional club. Players often enter as a team of friends or colleagues, and many leagues welcome those returning to the sport after years away as well as more experienced players.

All ages and abilities

League may be inactive

Adult netball league in Fareham, Hampshire, aimed at women of all abilities. The website suggests this league may no longer be active.

Play Netball Fareham

Based in Grantham, Lincolnshire, Play Netball Grantham is a sports listing for anyone interested in getting involved with netball locally. It has its own website, which is the best place to check current details before going along.

Netball sessions of this kind generally suit a wide mix of people, from those returning to the sport after time away to regular players looking for a game. Netball is a fast, sociable team sport that builds fitness, coordination and teamwork, and local groups are often a friendly way to meet new people while staying active.

Play Netball Grantham is a netball sports listing in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Find out more about getting involved in local netball.

Play Netball Grantham

Social netball comes to High Wycombe each Thursday evening, when Play Netball runs its adult league in the indoor sports hall at Handy Cross. The league is part of the wider Play Netball network, which also organises weekend leagues, training sessions and junior programmes across other areas.

Social netball leagues are generally a relaxed way to get back into the sport or keep playing after school or university. Teams usually enter together, matches are run by officials, and the focus tends to be on regular games, friendly competition and meeting other players, making them a popular choice for groups of friends and colleagues in and around Buckinghamshire.

Thursday evening league

Indoor sports hall

Social adult netball

Adult social netball league in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, playing indoors at Handy Cross every Thursday evening.

Play Netball High Wycombe

Netball players in Norwich, Norfolk can find regular competitive games through Play Netball's Thursday league in the city. It forms part of a wider network of adult netball leagues, with teams entering to play matches against others on a Thursday.

Adult netball leagues like this are generally a sociable way to stay active, whether you are returning to the sport after a break or have played for years. Teams often form among friends or colleagues, and league play typically offers regular fixtures, refereed matches and a friendly sense of competition across a season.

Thursday league

Play Netball Norwich runs a Thursday adult netball league in Norwich, Norfolk, offering regular team fixtures for players returning to or enjoying the sport.

Play Netball Norwich

Netball players in Oxford, Oxfordshire can find adult league netball through Play Netball, a sports organiser that runs leagues for women of all ages and abilities. The organisation's wider programme also includes weekend leagues, training sessions and junior netball, though the Oxford league page currently indicates it is no longer active, so it is worth checking the website for the latest status or a nearby alternative.

Adult netball leagues generally suit people looking to get back into a team sport, stay active and meet new people. Teams usually play regular fixtures under qualified officials, and many players join with friends or colleagues, while others sign up individually and are placed in a team.

Junior netball academy

Qualified match officials

Play Netball Oxford: adult netball leagues for women of all ages and abilities in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Check the website for current league status.

Play Netball Oxford

Adult netball comes to Shrewsbury, Shropshire through Play Netball, a sports organiser that runs leagues for women of all ages and abilities. The emphasis is on enjoying the game, getting fitter and meeting new people. Please note that the club's website currently lists the Shrewsbury league as no longer active, so it is worth checking with Play Netball directly before planning to take part.

Netball leagues of this kind generally suit people who want regular, organised matches without the commitment of a competitive club. They can be a sociable way to return to a sport you played at school, or to try it for the first time alongside friends or colleagues.

Open to all abilities

Play Netball Shrewsbury organises adult netball leagues for women of all ages and abilities in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Check current league status.

Play Netball Shrewsbury

Social netball comes to Southampton every Thursday through this Play Netball league. It is set up for women of all abilities who want to get some exercise, join a team and enjoy a bit of friendly competition alongside meeting new people.

Social netball leagues like this one are generally a relaxed way back into the sport, whether you played at school years ago or are new to the game. Teams typically play regular matches across a season, and many players join with friends or colleagues, while others sign up on their own and are placed into a side. It is a sociable option for staying active in the city without the commitment of a competitive club.

Women's social league

Thursday matches

Exercise and socialising

Women's social netball league in Southampton on Thursdays, open to all abilities. Join a team, get active and make new friends.

Play Netball Southampton Thursday

Social netball comes to Westcliff-on-Sea through Play Netball's Southend-On-Sea Monday league. It is aimed at women who want to get fit and meet people, and the league welcomes beginners as well as players of any ability, so you don't need a long netball background to take part.

Adult social leagues like this are generally a relaxed way back into team sport. Players usually join as a ready-made team or sign up individually, then play regular matches against other local sides across a season. It is a good option if you enjoy competition but care just as much about the social side, staying active and having a weekly fixture to look forward to in Southend-on-Sea.

Monday league

Beginner friendly

Women's social netball

Fitness and friends

Social women's netball league in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend, playing on Mondays and open to beginners and players of any ability.

Play Netball Southend-On-Sea

Social netball comes to Gorseinon in Swansea every Thursday through this Play Netball league. It is a sports league aimed at women who want to get fit, meet new people and enjoy a regular game, and it welcomes players of any ability, including complete beginners.

Adult netball leagues like this generally suit people looking for a relaxed but competitive outlet each week. Teams usually enter together, though leagues of this kind often help individuals find a side, and they can be a friendly way to return to a sport you played at school or to try it for the first time.

Based in Gorseinon

Social women's netball league in Gorseinon, Swansea, playing on Thursdays and open to beginners and players of any ability.

Play Netball Swansea Thursday

Netball players in Wigan, Greater Manchester, may come across Play Netball Wigan, part of a wider network of adult netball leagues aimed at women of all ages and abilities. The organisation's website notes that this particular Wigan league is currently listed as no longer active, so it is worth checking for other nearby leagues before planning to take part.

Adult netball leagues generally offer a sociable way to stay active, with teams playing regular fixtures in a friendly, competitive setting. They can suit returning players as well as those who simply want to get fitter and meet new people.

Training sessions offered

Play Netball Wigan, an adult women's netball league in Wigan, Greater Manchester. The league is currently listed as inactive on its website.

Play Netball Wigan

Social netball for women in Wolverhampton is the focus of this Play Netball league, which runs on Monday evenings in the West Midlands. Teams come together to play competitive but friendly matches, and the league is also a way to meet new people and socialise through sport.

Netball leagues like this generally suit a wide range of players, from those returning to the game after years away to regulars who want a weekly fixture. Players typically join as part of a team, and many leagues also welcome individuals looking to be placed with a side. It is a sociable way to stay active, improve your skills and enjoy some team spirit.

Women's netball league

Social atmosphere

Play Netball's Monday league in Wolverhampton offers social netball for women looking to play, meet new people and keep active.

Play Netball Wolverhampton

Based at the Plymouth Life Centre, Plymouth Pisces Swimming Club runs regular private swimming sessions for people of all ages with any type of disability. The club's aim is a friendly, safe setting where members can swim in comfort and privacy, with families and carers welcome to join them in the water. It is a registered charity and will mark 40 years in 2027.

A dedicated disability swimming club in Plymouth can suit anyone who finds busy public sessions difficult. Generally, swimming offers low-impact exercise, relaxation and confidence in the water, and private sessions give people space to move at their own pace. The club has a range of facilities aimed at keeping each session safe and comfortable.

For all disabilities

Private swimming sessions

Families and carers welcome

Plymouth Life Centre

Supportive facilities

Nearly 40 years

Disabled swimming club at the Plymouth Life Centre offering private sessions for all ages and abilities, with families and carers welcome.

Plymouth Pisces Swimming Club for the Handicapped

Plympton Bowls Club

Founded in 1976, this Kyokushin karate club in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, has a long history in Welsh martial arts and runs alongside a sister club in Llantrisant. Its instructors are qualified, insured and DBS checked at both venues, and the club welcomes children as well as adults working through the belt grades.

Kyokushin is a full-contact style of karate practised around the world, known for its demanding training and emphasis on discipline. Martial arts clubs like this generally offer a structured path through belt rankings, with the option of entering tournaments and competitions for those who want a goal to aim for, alongside improvements in fitness, confidence and self-control.

Established in 1976

Kyokushin karate

Qualified, DBS-checked instructors

Two club locations

Classes for children

Gradings and competitions

Kyokushin karate club in Pontypridd, founded in 1976, with qualified DBS-checked instructors and a sister club in Llantrisant.

Pontypridd Kyokushin Karate Club

Portadown Dance College

Portland Judo Club

Founded in 1994 as a non-profit community club, Powerhouse Taekwondo teaches traditional taekwondo in a welcoming, family-friendly setting. Listed under martial arts in Southampton, Hampshire, the club runs classes at Swanmore and Havant, with mixed-ability sessions that bring together students of different ages so families can train side by side.

Taekwondo is generally known for its kicks, blocks and strikes, and training tends to build fitness, flexibility and practical self-defence skills. Many people also find that regular practice helps with confidence and stress relief. Mixed classes can suit newcomers well, since beginners often pick things up faster when learning alongside more experienced students.

Established in 1994

Family friendly

Mixed ability classes

Two Hampshire venues

Children from age 8

Traditional taekwondo

Powerhouse Taekwondo is a non-profit, family-friendly taekwondo club in Hampshire, with mixed-ability classes at Swanmore and Havant since 1994.

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