Senior Activities
55+ active social
Our friendly coach will take you through two activities per week with a tea and coffee break half way through.
Activities include; Boccia, Short Mat Bowls, walking football, Tennis, Athletics & Badminton
All abilities are catered for.
Thursdays
2.00-3.30pm Age 55+
Cost £3.00
Please contact HPADownham@1Life.co.uk for more information.
Tea Dance
Join us for a social dance class suitable for all abilities. We will work on styles such as waltz, tango, rhumba, foxtrot and quick step. Firstly the steps will be broken down for individuals to learn and then can be tried with a partner later on. Of course, as the name suggests we will also have a break for tea and coffee.
Thursdays
12.30-2.00pm
Cost £2.00
Please contact HPADownham@1Life.co.uk for more information.
Falls prevention
The Falls Prevention class to help anyone who has had a fall or who is at risk of falling. The exercises are both seated and standing, and can be adapted for wheelchair users
Tuesdays
1.00-2.00pm
Cost £2.00
Please contact HPADownham@1Life.co.uk for more information.
Line Dancing
Learn line dancing routines with fellow dancers instructed by a qualified, friendly coach.
Tuesdays
10.45-11.45am Age 50+
Cost £2.70
Please contact HPADownham@1Life.co.uk for more information.
Healthy Walk
Meet on Saturdays at 2pm in the cafe. Walk for up to an hour on a circular route. There is a variety of routes – it may be muddy and rough under foot in the woods. The route may include long slopes and /or steps.
Saturdays
2.00-3.00pm Open to all ages
Cost FREE
Please contact HPADownham@1Life.co.uk for more information.
Fit Bus
If you feel isolated, want to improve your well-being and are 55+ then this service has been designed especially for YOU.
Our Fit Bus, with friendly driver, can pick you up from Downham Health & Leisure Centre, WG Grace, Downham Playing Fields, South Lewisham Group Practice, St Lawrence Centre and Grove Park Community Centre to take you to Tea Dance, Zumba, Gym, swim, multi sport, falls prevention, and walks.
Register for a 12 week programme, there’s no membership needed, only some small session costs to pay.