Based in Falkirk, Elite Evolution Cheer & Dance CIC is listed in our directory under gymnastics. As a community interest company, it operates with a focus on benefiting the local community rather than private profit.

Clubs in the gymnastics, cheer and dance space generally help participants build strength, flexibility, coordination and confidence, often through structured, coached sessions and teamwork. Anyone interested in joining is best advised to get in touch with the club directly to find out which sessions might suit them and how to get started.

Elite Evolution Cheer & Dance CIC is a gymnastics, cheer and dance club in Falkirk. Find out more and get in touch about joining.

Elite Evolution Cheer & Dance CIC

Based in Ferryhill, County Durham, Ferryhill Athletic Football Club is a football club serving the town and the surrounding area. It is listed here for anyone looking for a local side to follow, join or get involved with.

Football clubs like this are often a hub for the local community, offering a chance to play, support matchdays or help out behind the scenes. If you are thinking of getting involved, it is generally worth contacting the club directly to ask about teams, training and how to join.

Ferryhill Athletic Football Club is a local football club in Ferryhill, County Durham. Find out more and get in touch about getting involved.

Ferryhill Athletic Football Club

Based in Cannock, Staffordshire, Fletchers Dance Academy is a dance school with a clear focus on children. Its classes centre on street dance, and the academy aims to give young dancers a fun, safe and encouraging place to build confidence, make friends and develop their creativity. Dancers are also given chances to perform, including the academy's own dance show plus other performances and competitions through the year.

A children's dance class is generally a good way for young people to stay active, pick up rhythm and coordination, and enjoy being part of a group. Families interested in joining can get in touch with the academy to find out more about the classes available.

Classes for children

Street dance

Annual dance show

Performances and competitions

Supportive environment

Fletchers Dance Academy in Cannock runs street dance classes for children, with shows, performances and competitions through the year.

Fletchers Dance Academy

Based in Upton, Chester, Gymfinity Kids Upton is a children's gymnastics club that forms part of a wider network of Gymfinity Kids venues across England. Alongside gymnastics, the activity menu includes Ninja Knights, pre-school sessions, dance classes, one-to-one sessions and school holiday workshops, with a free taster available for families wanting to try it first.

Gymnastics is a popular choice for children because it builds strength, balance, coordination and confidence in a playful setting. Kids' clubs typically group young gymnasts by age and ability, so beginners can learn the basics while more experienced children work towards new skills. Birthday parties and holiday camps are also common ways for families to get involved beyond weekly classes.

Free taster session

Pre-school classes

Ninja Knights and dance

One-to-one sessions

Holiday workshops and camps

Birthday parties

Children's gymnastics club in Upton, Chester, offering gymnastics, pre-school, dance, Ninja Knights and holiday workshops, with a free taster.

Gymfinity Kids Upton

Hazel Wand Theatre School

Set in the Pennywell area of Sunderland, Honto Shin Karate Academy is a karate club that has been teaching in the area since 1983. Classes run throughout the week and welcome both children and adults, with anyone from age five able to join. Newcomers are encouraged to simply turn up in comfortable clothing, as no special kit is needed to begin.

A karate club like this is a good place to build fitness, learn a traditional martial art and grow in confidence. Beginners can expect a friendly welcome, with black belts on hand to answer questions and help you settle in.

Free first week

Kids and adults

Teaching since 1983

Beginner friendly

Based in Pennywell

Pay as you train

Honto Shin Karate Academy is a long-running karate club in Sunderland offering classes for kids and adults since 1983.

Honto Shin Karate Academy

Katsujinken Aikido Kan is a martial arts club based in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. As its name suggests, the club's focus is aikido, the Japanese martial art built around movement, timing and redirecting an opponent's energy rather than meeting force with force.

Aikido is often a good fit for people who want a martial art that develops balance, coordination and body awareness alongside practical self-defence skills. Training at an aikido club generally involves practising techniques with a partner, learning how to fall safely, and building up skill gradually through regular practice. If you are curious about getting started, it is worth contacting the club directly to ask about joining.

Katsujinken Aikido Kan is an aikido and martial arts club in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, for anyone interested in learning this Japanese art.

Katsujinken Aikido Kan

Krav Maga Training Centre

Neo Shoot Martial Arts & Fitness Academy, Castleford

Okinawa Karate Club of Dallas

Panther Warriors Karate Club

Peacocks Gymnastics Academy Ltd

Phillomena Dance School

Set in Derby, Rolls-Royce Tennis Club is a members' tennis club that stands out for having six grass courts, said to be the only club in Derbyshire with that many. Alongside membership, the club offers trial sessions and pay and play options, plus weekly sessions and events through the season, which runs from April.

There is plenty for competitive players too, with club championships, box leagues and entries into the Derby Area Tennis League. A tennis club like this is a good place to play regular matches, work on your game and be part of a local playing community, whether you are new to the sport or looking for competition.

Six grass courts

Trial and pay-and-play

Weekly sessions

Leagues and competitions

Open to all

Established in 1968

Rolls-Royce Tennis Club in Derby offers grass courts, membership, trial and pay-and-play sessions plus leagues and championships.

Rolls-Royce Tennis Club

Scooby Jiu Jitsu Academy

Shepton Mallet Gymnastics Club

Based in Craigavon, Splits & Flips Gymnastics is a gymnastics club serving the wider Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon area. If you are looking for somewhere local to try gymnastics, this listing is a good place to start your search.

Gymnastics in general is a great way to build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination, and many people find it boosts confidence too. Clubs of this kind often cater for a range of ages and abilities, from first cartwheels to more structured training. As details vary from club to club, it is worth getting in touch directly to ask about sessions, age groups and how to get started.

Splits & Flips Gymnastics is a gymnastics club in Craigavon, serving Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon. Get in touch to find out more.

Splits & Flips Gymnastics

Stirrup Cup Football Club plays its home matches at this pitch in Kettering, North Northamptonshire. It is listed here as a football venue for anyone in the area looking to find the club's base or get involved with local football.

Grassroots football clubs like this one generally offer a chance to play regular matches, keep active and be part of a local team. If you are interested in playing, watching or helping out, it is worth getting in touch with the club directly to ask about squads, fixtures and how new players can join in.

Stirrup Cup Football Club's home pitch in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, a local football venue for players and supporters.

Stirrup Cup Football Club's Home Pitch

T-UK Nuneaton - Robinson Tae Kwon-Do

VAULT Self Defence

Woodlands Park Crown Green Bowling Club

Alchemy Trampoline & DMT Club

Basketball Court

Based at Mersey Park in Birkenhead, this boxing and martial arts club serves people across this part of Merseyside who want to train in combat sports close to home. Its name points to a focus on boxing alongside wider martial arts training.

Clubs like this generally offer a mix of fitness work, technique drills and pad or partner training, which can suit anyone looking to get fitter, build confidence or learn a new skill. If you are thinking of going along, it is worth getting in touch first to ask about sessions, suitability for beginners and what to bring.

Boxing and martial arts club at Mersey Park in Birkenhead, Merseyside. Find out more about training in combat sports locally.

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