Gemini Gymnastics Club

Netball is the focus at Leyland Sports Association, a privately run sports complex in Leyland, Lancashire. Its league has been going since 1977, growing from around four teams to more than 100, and all matches take place on one site with five resurfaced, floodlit all weather courts. Games run across four nights, with players ranging from under 9s juniors right through to over 60s, and the venue also hosts tournaments and offers court hire.

Joining a netball league is generally a good way to stay active, play regular competitive matches and get to know people locally. Leagues like this tend to welcome teams of mixed experience, and court hire can suit groups who simply want space to train.

Netball league since 1977

Five floodlit courts

Juniors to over 60s

Four league nights

Tournaments and court hire

Umpires and coaches

Leyland Sports Association in Lancashire runs netball leagues since 1977 on five floodlit outdoor courts, from under 9s to over 60s.

Leyland Sports Association

Based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SAHA Football Club is a football club serving players in the town and the surrounding area. The club keeps an active online presence, which is a handy way to follow its news and get in touch about playing.

Joining a local football club is generally a good way to stay fit, enjoy regular matches and become part of a team. Clubs like this often welcome players of different abilities, and getting involved usually means training alongside others who share a love of the game. If you're looking to play football in Shrewsbury, it's worth contacting the club directly to find out what it currently offers.

SAHA Football Club is a football club in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Find out more about playing football locally with SAHA FC.

SAHA Football Club

Based in the St Peter's area of Ashton-under-Lyne, Samson Boxing Gym offers boxing training for a wide range of people in Greater Manchester. Sessions cater to everyone from complete beginners taking their first steps in the ring to amateurs and professional contenders, with training planned around each person's individual goals.

A boxing gym like this is a good fit whether you want to learn the fundamentals, build fitness or work towards competing. Coaching is tailored to different skill levels, so newcomers and more experienced boxers alike can find sessions suited to where they are.

All levels welcome

Tailored sessions

Coached training

Ashton location

Samson Boxing Gym in Ashton-under-Lyne offers boxing training for beginners, amateurs and professionals of all levels.

Samson Boxing Gym

Based in Hartlepool, Seaton Carew FC is a local football club serving players in and around the town. The club takes its name from Seaton Carew, the seaside area on the south side of Hartlepool, and has its own website where visitors can look for further details.

Football clubs like this generally offer a chance to play regular, competitive matches alongside a settled group of teammates, with training sessions in between to build fitness and skills. They can also be a good way to meet people locally and stay active through the season. Anyone interested in getting involved is best advised to contact the club directly to ask about teams and availability.

Seaton Carew FC is a local football club in Hartlepool. Find out more about playing football in the area and how to get in touch.

Seaton Carew FC

Based in Coventry, Ultimate Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts club serving the West Midlands. It offers a place to train and develop skills in a structured setting for those looking to take up martial arts locally.

Martial arts training generally suits people of all experience levels, from complete beginners finding their feet to those wanting to build fitness, discipline and confidence. Sessions are typically coached, with a focus on technique and steady progress over time.

Ultimate Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts club in Coventry, West Midlands, offering coached training for all levels.

Ultimate Martial Arts Academy

Aberdeen University Boat Club

Dynamite Gym Ltd

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Mount Batten Outdoor Climbing Wall

Based in Reading, Berkshire, The Lodge School of Theatre Dance offers a broad range of dance, drama and singing classes for students of all ages. Formerly known as the Beryl Jarvis School of Theatre Dance, it teaches ballet, tap and other styles, along with performing arts qualifications that can help students gain entry to colleges of further education.

A theatre and dance school like this is a good fit for anyone wanting structured, coached training across several disciplines, whether they are just starting out or working towards recognised qualifications. Classes are taught by qualified, DBS checked teachers in small groups.

Range of disciplines

Qualified teachers

Small classes

Performing arts qualifications

All ages welcome

The Lodge School of Theatre Dance in Reading, Berkshire, offering ballet, tap, dance, drama and singing classes for all ages.

The Lodge School of Theatre Dance - Reading

Based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, The Loughborough Academy of Dance is a dance school teaching tap, ballet, modern, lyrical, jazz, acrobatic and musical theatre. Pupils can dance purely for enjoyment or work towards examinations, medal tests, displays, shows and festivals. Children can start from two and a half years old, and there are classes for adults as well.

A dance school like this generally suits anyone looking to build confidence, coordination and fitness while learning a range of styles. Graded exams and performance opportunities can give dancers clear goals, while recreational classes offer a relaxed way to enjoy music and movement.

Seven dance styles

Starts from age 2½

Adult classes

Exams and medal tests

Shows and festivals

Dance school in Loughborough teaching ballet, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, acro and musical theatre for children from 2.5 years and adults.

The Loughborough Academy of Dance

WCI Oxford

West Derby Recreation & Bowling Club

Based in Oldham, Greater Manchester, AFC Oldham is an amateur football club that describes itself as inclusive and community-focused. It holds FA Charter Standard status and is affiliated with the Manchester FA. The club fields several sides, including a men's first team, reserves and a Sunday team, a women's first team, and a junior section, and it actively welcomes new players and volunteers.

Community football clubs like this generally offer a route into regular, organised matches for players of different ages and abilities. They can also be a good way to stay active, meet people locally and get involved off the pitch through volunteering or supporting match days.

FA Charter Standard

Men's teams

Women's football

Junior section

New players wanted

Volunteer opportunities

AFC Oldham is an inclusive FA Charter Standard amateur football club in Oldham, with men's, women's and junior teams.

AFC Oldham

Founded in 1897, Ewyas Harold Football Club is a long-established football club serving the Hereford area of Herefordshire. With well over a century of history behind it, the club has deep roots in its local community and keeps an active presence online, where supporters and players follow its news.

Football clubs like this generally offer a chance to play competitive matches, train regularly with teammates and enjoy the social side of the game. Whether you are looking to pull on a pair of boots yourself or simply support a local side on matchday, a community football club is usually a welcoming place to get involved.

Founded in 1897

Active local following

Ewyas Harold Football Club, a community football club near Hereford, Herefordshire, with a history stretching back to 1897.

Ewyas Harold Football Club

Based in Selby, North Yorkshire, Selby Olympia Football Club is a local football club listed in our directory for anyone in the area looking to get involved in the game. If you're keen to play, train or support a team close to home, it's worth getting in touch with the club directly to find out more.

Football clubs generally offer a chance to stay active, improve your skills and enjoy being part of a team. Many local clubs welcome players of different abilities, and joining one can be a good way to meet people in your community while enjoying regular matches and training.

Selby Olympia Football Club is a local football club in Selby, North Yorkshire. Find out more about playing football in the area.

Selby Olympia Football Club

Set in Liverpool, Merseyside, Trinity Tennis Club is a local sports club for tennis players in the area. It offers a place for people across the city to get on court and enjoy the game.

A tennis club can suit a range of players, from those picking up a racket for the first time to more experienced members looking for regular matches. Many clubs welcome all ages and abilities, making them a friendly way to stay active and meet others who share an interest in the sport.

Trinity Tennis Club is a local tennis club in Liverpool, Merseyside, welcoming players of different ages and abilities.

Trinity Tennis Club, Liverpool

ABCD School of Dance and Drama

Burgess Park Community Sports Centre

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The Rock Boxing Academy

Based in Selby, North Yorkshire, Boxing Academy is listed in our directory under martial arts. It offers a local option for anyone in the area looking to take up boxing or combat sports training closer to home.

Generally speaking, boxing and martial arts clubs suit a wide range of people, from complete beginners wanting to improve fitness and confidence to more experienced athletes sharpening technique. Sessions at this type of venue typically combine conditioning, skill drills and partner work. As details for this club are limited, it is worth getting in touch directly to ask about sessions and what to expect on a first visit.

Boxing Academy is a martial arts and boxing club in Selby, North Yorkshire. Find location details and get in touch about training.

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