Link4Life In The Community October 2018 - March 2019

LINK4LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY

GUIDE OCTOBER 2018 - MARCH 2019

Link4Life is the trading name of Rochdale Boroughwide Cultural Trust. Registered Charity No: 1118610

ABOUT LINK4LIFE

Link4Life is a charity that works in the heart of the Rochdale Borough community, inspiring people to live more active, creative and healthy lifestyles.

We connect people with their cultural heritage, encourage creativity and foster wellbeing for each and every member of our diverse community.

Our vision is for communities that are active, creative and healthy and we work towards this through delivery of three complimentary areas of work: • Active: Management of high quality sport and leisure facilities including fitness, swimming, team sports, outdoor and adventure activities.

• Culture: Curating an ambitious arts, heritage and entertainment offer including exhibitions, outdoor events, live shows, education and projects.

• Wellbeing: Delivering targeted community programmes which aim to improve people’s health, enjoyment and wellbeing.

Please note that all details of sessions listed in this brochure are correct at the time of printing but could be subject to change. It is advisable to check with the venue or activity co-ordinator before setting off.

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CONTENTS

WELCOME

Young People’s Activities

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Go4it

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Doorstep Sports Clubs

pg 11

Inclusive Activities for Young People

pg 12

Adult Activities

pp 16-26

activ8teme

pg 16

Fit4Life

pg 19

Active Living

pg 20

Inclusive Adult Activities

pg 24

Health and Wellbeing

pg 27

Healthy Lifestyles

pg 27

Exercise Referral

pg 27

link4life.org @link4life /yourlink4life

Training and Workforce

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Skills 4 Sport and Leisure

pg 28

Healthy Workforce

pg 29

Class Description

pg 30

Link4Life Directory

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Welcome to the winter edition of our Link4Life in the Community Guide.

Link4Life is a local charity committed to helping residents in the borough of Rochdale to be more active, creative and healthy. There is a stream of help on hand to offer support and for you to get involved; whatever your circumstances.

Contact us and we will take it from there, ensuring we look after you and your individual needs.

WELCOME

ABOUT LINK4LIFE

Our brochure highlights all the great programmes and activities Link4Life deliver in the heart of the local communities within Rochdale.

We would like to inform you of our new programme which is focused activities for those aged 50 or over with caring responsibilities. If you need a break, would like to meet new people and try new activities then this programme could suit you! Details can be found on page fifteen.

We also support employees from local businesses who may be struggling with new caring responsibilities or with ill health and work. If you require assistance and advice to help you manage these more effectively, contact our Community Team for more information.

Our Skills4Sport qualification provides excellent opportunities for people looking for a first step into employment or a change of career into the leisure industry.

Further, we offer other qualifications, advice, training and volunteer opportunities to ensure you gain new skills and experience. This together with our support we hope will lead you to find future employment opportunities.

If you have any queries or require some general advice about our full range of programmes, please contact us on the numbers found inside this brochure or email us: getactive@link4life.org

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YOUNG PEOPLE’S ACTIVITIES

YOUNG PEOPLE’S ACTIVITIES

GO4IT

Link4Life has a wide range of Go4it activities for children and young people which are spread across our centres in the borough of Rochdale. Theses sessions run after school and during the school holidays.

There is something for everyone with activities available to children of all ages from 0-15 years. Children can take part in lots of sports, fitness, swimming, fun and play activities each week.

New for 2018: Go4it Holiday Clubs Spend a full day or week at one of our holiday clubs taking place at Middleton Arena, Heywood Sports Village and Rochdale Leisure Centre. We aim to keep your children active and ensure that they enjoy a comprehensive programme of activities in a safe environment with our fantastic qualified sports coaches. We pride ourself, offering a cost effective holiday club for parents.

To ensure that you receive all the latest information visit your local Link4Life centre or visit our website for full information where you can also sign up to our Link4Life newsletter at: www.link4life.org/go4it Follow us on Twitter: @go4it_link4life

NEW at Middleton Arena Learn to Ride 2.5-4 years Tuesday 12pm-12.45pm £30 for 6 weeks

Learn to Ride Taster session 4-6 years Wednesday 4.45pm - 5.30pm £3.50 per session

Go4it at KINGSWAY SPORTS CENTRE - To book please call 01706 750894 Name of Session

Age

Time

Day

Cost

Athletics

8-11 years

6.30pm-7.30pm

Monday

£1.50

Go4it at LITTLEBOROUGH SPORTS CENTRE - To book please call 01706 927560 Name of Session

Age

Time

Day

Cost

Toddler Time

Under 5’s

10am-11am

Monday

£2.20

Climbing

7-14 years

3.30pm-4.30pm

Monday

Adult £4.50 Junior £3.75

Climbing

7-14 years

5pm-6pm

Monday

Adult £4.50 Junior £3.75

6.30pm-7.30pm

Monday

Adult £4.50 Junior £3.75

Family Climbing

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Junior Archery

7+ years

3.45pm-4.45pm

Tuesday

Junior £3.75

Junior Archery

7+ years

5pm-6pm

Tuesday

Junior £3.75

Active Kids

5-7 years

3.45pm-4.45pm

Thursday (Multisport sessions)

£2.40

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YOUNG PEOPLE’S ACTIVITIES

Age

Time

Day

Cost

NEW Learn to Ride

2.5-4 years

12pm-12.45pm

Tuesday

£30 for 6 weeks

Aqua Tots*

Under 5’s

10am-11 am

Monday

Name of Session

Age

Time

Day

Cost

Multi Sports

5-12 years

10am-11am

Monday

Adult £4.80 Link4Life card £2.40

Home Educated Children session

Aqua Tots**

Under 5’s

3pm-4pm

Monday

Adult £4.90

Under 5’s

12.15pm-1pm

Tuesday

Adult £4.90

Soft Play

Under 5’s

11am-12noon

Monday

£1

Aqua Tots**

Teen Gym

12+ years

4pm-5pm

Monday

£3 or free to members

Soft Play

Under 5’s

1pm-2.30pm

Tuesday

£1

Aqua Tots**

Under 5’s

3pm-4pm

Tuesday

Adult £4.90

Youth Gym

12+ years

5pm-7pm

Tuesday

£3.20 or free to Junior Members

Aqua Tots*

Under 5’s

11.45am-12.45pm

Tuesday

Adult £4.80 Link4Life card £2.40

Soft Play

Under 5’s

1.30pm-2.30pm

Tuesday

£1

Teen Gym

12+ years

4pm-5pm

Tuesday

£3 or free to members

Total Gymnastics

4-12 years

5pm-7pm

Tuesday

Contact: info@ totalgymnastics. co.uk to book.

Gymnastics

4-12 years

4pm-7.30pm

Tuesday

Contact: info@ totalgymnastics.co.uk to book.

Aqua Tots**

Under 5’s

12.15pm-1pm

Wednesday

Adult £4.90

Aqua Tots**

Under 5’s

12.15pm-1pm

Thursday

Adult £4.90

Aqua Tots*

Under 5’s

11.45am-12.45pm

Wednesday

Adult £4.80 Link4Life card £2.40

Aqua Tots**

Under 5’s

3pm-4pm

Thursday

Adult £4.90

Youth Gym

12 + years

5pm-6pm

Thursday

Wednesday

£3 or free to members

£3.20 or free to Junior Members

Aqua Tots**

Under 5’s

12.15pm-1pm

Friday

Adult £4.90

Aqua Tots**

Under 5’s

3pm-4pm

Friday

Adult £4.90

Youth Gym

12 + years

4pm-6pm

Friday

£3.20 or free to Junior Members

Youth Gym

12 + years

10.30am-11.30am

Saturday

£3.20 or free to Junior Members

Aqua Fun**

*

1.30pm-2.30pm

Saturday

Adult £4.90

Splash

*

3pm-4pm

Sunday

£2.50

Teen Gym New Learn to Ride Taster session

12+ years 4-6 years

4pm-5pm 4.45pm - 5.30pm

Wednesday

£3.50 per session

Aqua Tots*

Under 5’s

11.45am-12.45pm

Thursday

Adult £4.80 Link4Life card £2.40

Buggy Boot Camp

0-Crawling

11.30am-12.15pm

Thursday

£4

Teen Gym

12+ years

4pm-5pm

Thursday

£3 or free to members

Gymnastics

4-12 years

4pm-12noon

Friday

Contact: info@ totalgymnastics.co.uk to book.

Teen Gym

12+ years

4pm-5pm

Friday

£3 or free to members

Gymnastics

4-12 years

9am-12.15pm

Saturday

Contact: info@ totalgymnastics.co.uk to book.

Aqua Tots*

Under 5’s

10.30am-11.30am

Saturday

Adult £4.80 Link4Life card £2.40

Family Gym

12 + years

1pm-2pm

Saturday

£3 or free to members

2pm-3pm

Saturday

£2.50

Aqua Fun

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Go4it at ROCHDALE LEISURE CENTRE - To book please call 01706 926000

Name of Session

Teen Gym

12+ years

2pm-3pm

Saturday

£3 or free to members

Family Gym

12+ years

1pm-2pm

Sunday

£3 or free to members

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YOUNG PEOPLE’S ACTIVITIES

Go4it at MIDDLETON ARENA - To book please call 0161 662400

* Free to members and under 5’s

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Go4it at HEYWOOD SPORTS VILLAGE - To book please call 01706 924000

Name of Session

Age

Time

Day

Cost

Name of Session

Age

Time

Day

Cost

Youth Gym

8+ years

4.30pm-7pm

Monday

£2.10

Aqua Tots**

Under 5’s

11.45pm-12.45pm

Monday

Adult £4.90

Youth Gym

8+ years

4.30pm-7pm

Tuesday

£2.10

Aqua Fun

*

4pm-4.45pm

Monday

£2.50

Youth Gym

8+ years

5pm-6pm

Monday

£3.20 or £2.90 with YourLink4Life Junior Card

Junior Circuit

8+ years

6pm-7pm

Monday

£3.20 or £2.90 with YourLink4Life Junior Card

Soft Play

Under 5’s

9.30am-12noon

Tuesday

£2.00

Go4it at HEYWOOD CIVIC CENTRE - To book please call 01706 924000

Youth Gym

8+ years

5pm-7pm

Tuesday

Name of Session

£3.20 or £2.90 with YourLink4Life Junior Card

Age

Time

Day

Cost

Aqua Tots**

Under 5’s

11.30am-12.30pm

Wednesday

Adult £4.90

Fit Mums

Mums & Babies

9.15am-10.15am

Tuesday

£3.00

Total Gymnastics

4-12 years

4pm-4.45pm

Wednesday

Contact: info@ totalgymnastics. co.uk to book.

Youth Gym

8+ years

5pm-7pm

Wednesday

£3.20 or £2.90 with YourLink4Life Junior Card

Aqua Fun

*

4pm-4.45pm

Thursday

£2.50

Junior Fitness Class

8-15 years

5pm-6pm

Thursdays

£3.20 or £2.90 with YourLink4Life Junior Card

Youth Gym

8+ years

6pm-7pm

Thursday

£3.20 or £2.90 with YourLink4Life Junior Card

Youth Gym

8+ years

6pm-7pm

Friday

£3.20 or £2.90 with YourLink4Life Junior Card

Youth Gym

8+ years

10am-12noon

Saturday

£3.20 or £2.90 with YourLink4Life Junior Card

Aqua Fun

*

10.45am-11.30am

Saturday

£2.50

Youth Gym

8+ years

10am-12noon

Sunday

£3.20 or £2.90 with YourLink4Life Junior Card

Boxer Circuit

5-15 years

4.45pm-5.45pm

Tuesday

£3.40 or £2.90 with Link4Life card

Youth Gym

8+ years

4.30pm-6.30pm

Wednesday

£2.10

Youth Gym

8+ years

4.30pm-6.30pm

Thursday

£2.10

Youth Gym

8+ years

4.30pm-6.30pm

Friday

£2.10

YOUNG PEOPLE’S ACTIVITIES

Go4it at BOWLEE SPORTS CENTRE - To book please call 0161 643 4907

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Just £1 per session

Early Help Early help is for everybody, for families with children and young people of any age. It is about helping as early as possible; from pregnancy to your child being 18.

It is about looking at what help you need as a family before you start to struggle.

The earlier we can get the support, the better the outcome.

We can help with…

• • • •

Housing, finance or benefits Parenting and childcare support Mental health or counselling support Health support and school nursing

• • • •

Special educational needs support Help managing child’s behaviour Youth service support Employment support

Contact your Early Help Locality Team; Rochdale Locality rochdale.earlyhelplocalityteam@rochdale.gov.uk 01706 925200 Pennines Locality pennine.earlyhelplocalityteam@rochdale.gov.uk 01706 922600 Heywood Locality heywood.earlyhelplocalityteam@rochdale.gov.uk 01706 927500

No need to book, just turn up

Doorstep Sport Clubs are informal sport sessions that anyone aged 11-19 years living in the borough of Rochdale can attend. The sessions are delivered by Link4Life community coaches, leisure centre staff and Rochdale Youth Service. There are a variety of sports and activities on offer each week. The sessions are low cost and a fun way of keeping active without having to commit to any long term leisure or sports club membership.

Heywood Sports Village Doorstep Sport Club

Rochdale Leisure Centre Doorstep Sport Club

Location: Heywood Sports Village, West Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4TW

Location: Rochdale Leisure Centre, Entwisle Road, Rochdale, OL16 2HZ

Activities: Football, tennis, gym plus other activities with youth workers to discuss any issues you may have, get advice and information.

Age range: Anyone aged 11-19 years When: Wednesdays and Fridays 6pm-9pm Club organiser: john.kennedy@rochdale.gov.uk / For more information: 07971 467702 Kingsway Park Doorstep Sport Club Location: Kingsway Park Sports Centre, Turf Hill Road, OL16 4XA Activities: Football, cricket, Basketball plus other activities with youth workers to discuss issues, get advice and information.

Age range: Anyone aged 11-19 years When: Fridays 6pm-9pm Club organiser: saqub.hussain@rochdale.gov.uk / For more information: 07527 385758

Activities: Football, gym plus other activities with youth workers to discuss issues, get advice and information.

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DOORSTEP SPORTS CLUBS

Age range: Anyone aged 11-19 years When: Fridays 6.30pm-9.30pm Club organiser: mohammed.zarafat@rochdale.gov.uk / For more information: 07527 385749 Rochdale Leisure Centre Us Girls Doorstep Sport Club Location: Rochdale Leisure Centre, Entwisle Road, Rochdale, OL16 2HZ Activities: Dance, gym, sports hall games plus activities with youth workers to discuss issues, get advice and information.

Age range: Females only aged 11-19 years When: Saturdays 12.30pm-3.30pm Club organiser: Jasmin.akhtar@rochdale.gov.uk For more information: 07975 231631

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If you are interested in any of these activities or would like more information please contact Gemma Hird on 01706 924234 or email on sunsportbookings@link4life.org or gemma.hird@link4life.org

 www.facebook.com/link4life.disability  @Link4Lifedisability Because You Can In Sport (BYCS) Go4it and Link4Life’s Inclusive holiday programme Sunsport have joined forces over the holidays and will be putting on sessions for disabled and non-disabled young people for two days a week. With fully qualified sports coaches and support workers delivering the programme, this is a unique opportunity for children of all abilities to come together and have fun. On offer is a variety of sports activities that run throughout the day.

Suitable for children of all abilities aged 8-19 years.

Sunsport

Bridgeability

Sunsport provides sport and leisure activities for young disabled people during every school holiday. Sunsport runs every day in the school holidays: Mondays-Fridays, 10am-3.30pm, excluding Bank Holidays.

Football training for all!

We offer a wide range of activities in various facilities across the borough including: Dance, Cricket, Rock Climbing, Canoeing, Fishing, Golf, Dodge Ball, Cheerleading and lots more.

All sessions are delivered by qualified coaches and supported by a team of support staff.

Packed lunch should be provided.

Age range: 8-19 years Venue: Various locations within Rochdale Cost: £5 per day

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INCLUSIVE ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

All abilities welcome - we’ll be playing matches against other clubs.

BridgeAbility is a football club linked to Bridge Junior Football Club & Link4Life.

It is open to all pupils with SEND in the area. Staff are fully trained Football coaches and have great experience in teaching pupils with a range of SEN. It’s all about getting out and enjoying playing football with other young footballers. There is the opportunity to play just for fun or play at a range of levels in competitive leagues.

Age range: 10-16 years Venue: Soccer Factory Time: Training Thursday evenings 5pm-6pm For further details contact: Garry Smith - BridgeAbility Team Manager. gazzasmiff@btinternet.com 07918 176917 (Texts only please)

Packed lunch should be provided.

Venue: Various locations within Rochdale Time: 10am-3.30pm Cost: £5

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Shone Productions Presents

GoAbility This session runs on a Saturday 11am-2pm and includes climbing at Rock Over Climbing centre every week and mountain biking. These sessions have qualified instructors that deliver and run the sessions. Being part of this activity will lead to attending BMC Paraclimbing competitions and learning about the parts of bikes and basic maintenance of a bike. You do not need any special equipment for these activities but if you have your own bike we are happy for you to use it, however we will provide access to mountain bikes.

Comedy Star

Emmerdale’s Scarlett Nicholls & The Voice’s

KELSEY BETH CROSSLEY

BEN COLES

As Princess Jasmine

As Wishee Washee

Ackley Bridge’s Cory Wilson

SAM RETFORD As Aladdin

The Hilarious

RUBY MURRY

As Widow Twankey

There will be another group running alongside this that will be accessing clubs across the borough of Rochdale like: fishing, boxing, water activities, fishing on the lake, Morris dancing, horse riding and lots more. For full details visit link4life.org or our Facebook page.

Snack or lunch should be provided.

Age range: 8-19 years Venue: Climbing drop off at Gateway Centre, 2 Kenion St, Rochdale OL16 1SN Mountain Biking drop off at Hollingworth Lake water Activity centre, Lake Bank, Littleborough, OL15 0DQ Time: 11am-2pm Cost: £3

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Mon 3rd - Sun 30th December 2018 Box Office: 0300 303 8633 Book Online:

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activ8teme is a low cost, ‘pay-as-you-go’ programme for adults which has over 60 weekly fitness and sports sessions to choose from which are fun, friendly and sociable in the heart of the community. Most classes cost £1-£2.50 and welcome all ages and abilities.

To book, please contact our Co-ordinator, Sarah Shard on 01706 926239 / 07976 498629 or email sarah.shard@link4life.org

*Pre-booking recommended. **This venue has one flight of stairs and no lift. ***For Link4Life centre addresses, please see the Link4Life Directory on page 31.

Session

Day

Time

Venue

Cost

EXERCISE AND FITNESS Zumba Basic®

10.30am-11.30am

St Martin’s Church, Vicarage Road North, Rochdale, OL11 2TE**

£2.50

£2.50

Zumba Basic®

Monday

10.30am-11.30am

Christ Church Healey, Gandy Lane, Healey, Rochdale, OL12 6EF

Gentle Keep Fit*

Monday

11am-12noon

Littleborough Sports Centre***

£2.50

Cardio Club

Monday

6pm-7pm

Bowlee Park Sports Centre***

£2.50

Zumba®

Monday

6.30pm-7.30pm

Milnrow Working Mens Club**

£2.50

Yoga

Monday

7pm-7.45pm

Bowlee Park Sports Centre***

Indoor Cycling*

Tuesday

6.45am-7.30am

Middleton Arena***

St Aidan’s Church, Manchester Road, Castleton, OL11 3EL

£2.50

Fun Dance*

Wednesday

12.15pm-1.15pm

Heywood Civic Centre***

£2

Tai Chi*

Wednesday

12.30pm-1.15pm

Heywood Sports Village***

£2.50 £2.50

Yoga*

Wednesday

5.45pm-6.45pm

Milnrow Working Men’s Club** 131 Dale Street, Milnrow, OL16 3NW

Cardio Country*

Wednesday

6pm-7pm

Heywood Civic Centre***

£2

Zumba®

Wednesday

6.30pm-7.30pm

Bowlee Park Sports Centre***

£2.50 £2.50

Zumba®

Wednesday

7pm-8pm

Milnrow Working Men’s Club** 131 Dale Street, Milnrow, OL16 3NW

Pilates*

Wednesday

7pm-8pm

Heywood Civic Centre***

£2 £2.50

Yoga

Wednesday

7.15pm-8.15pm

Middleton Popstars Academy, Unit 2, Pioneer Mill, Morton St, Middleton, M24 6AN

Zumba Basic*

Thursday

10am-11am

Littleborough Sports Centre***

£2.50

Zumba Basic*

Thursday

10.30am-11.30am

Heywood Civic Centre***

£1.50 £2.50

Thursday

11am-12noon

Fun Dance

Thursday

1.30pm-2.30pm

Kirkholt Community Church, Daventry Road, Kirkholt, OL11 2LW

£2.50

£2

Pilates*

Thursday

2pm-2.45pm

Rochdale Leisure Centre***

£2.55

£2.50

Body Combat

Thursday

5.45pm-6.45pm

Bowlee Park Sports Centre***

£2.50 £2.50

Legs, Bums & Tums

Tuesday

10am-11am

Littleborough Sports Centre***

£2.50

Zumba Basic®*

Tuesday

10.30am-11.30am

Heywood Civic Centre***

£1.50

Zumba Basic®

Tuesday

10.30am-11.30am

St Luke’s Church, Salkeld Street, Deeplish, Rochdale, OL11 1QF

£2.50

The Best of the 50’s & 60’s

Tuesday

12noon-1pm

Rochdale Unitarian Church, Clover Street, Spotland, Rochdale, OL12 6TP

£2.50

Legs, Bums, Tums

Tuesday

6pm-7pm

Bowlee Park Sports Centre***

£2.50

Cardio Club*

Tuesday

6pm-7pm

Heywood Civic Centre***

£2

Rochdale Leisure Centre***

10.30am-11.30am

Zumba Basic

Tuesday

9am-12noon

Wednesday

Rochdale Unitarian Church, Clover Street, Spotland, Rochdale, OL12 6TP

Over 50’s Sport & Fun (includes tea & coffee)

£3.85 / £4.25

Zumba®*

Thursday

6pm-7pm

Middleton Cricket Club, Towncroft Avenue, Middleton, M24 5DA

Zumba®*

Thursday

6pm-7pm

Heywood Civic Centre***

£2

Fun Dance

Thursday

6.30pm-7.30pm

Alkrington Community Centre, Hardfield Road, Middleton, M24 1TQ

£2.50

Bowlee Circuit Training

Thursday

7pm-8pm

Bowlee Park Sports Centre***

£2.50

Yoga*

Thursday

7pm-8pm

Heywood Civic Centre***

£2

Ab Attack*

Friday

11.15am-12noon

Rochdale Leisure Centre***

£2.55

Pilates*

Friday

5.15pm-6pm

Rochdale Leisure Centre***

£2.55

BADMINTON No Strings

Monday

7.30pm-9pm

Littleborough Sports Centre***

£3.00

No Strings

Tuesday

5.30pm-7pm

Heywood Sports Village***

£2.50

No Strings

Tuesday

7pm-8pm

Kingsway Park Sports Centre***

£2.50

Legs Bums Tums (Beginners)

Tuesday

7pm-8pm

Bowlee Park Sports Centre***

£2.50

Salsacise*

Wednesday

10am-10.45am

Rochdale Leisure Centre***

£2.55

No Strings

Wednesday

6.30pm-7.30pm

Rochdale Leisure Centre***

£3.05

Wednesday

10.30am-11.30am

Heywood Civic Centre***

£1.50

No Strings

Thursday

8pm-9pm

Kingsway Park Sports Centre***

£2.50

Zumba Basic * ®

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Friday (monthly)

FIT4LIFE

10.30am

Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Rakewood Road, Littleborough, £1 OL15 0AQ FREE

Fit4Life is a brand new programme for over 50’s who have caring responsibilities for either an adult or a child. We have a number of community activities which you can attend and you might be legible for vouchers towards physical activities. The focus of this programme is fun, friendly and social.

For more information please contact Sarah Shard on: 07976 498629

Watergrove Parkrun

Saturday

9am

Watergrove Reservoir, Wardle Road, Wardle, OL12 9NJ Pre-register online at: www.parkrun.org.uk/watergrove

Beginners Running 5-10k & Couch 2 5k*

Wednesday

6pm

Kingsway Park Sports Centre***

£1

Our activities include: Swimming, Nature Walks, Walking Netball, Fun Dance and The Best of the 50’s and 60’s. We encourage and welcome participation from all abilities.

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WALKING/RUNNING Nature Walks (includes tea & coffee)*

FOOTBALL Walking Football

Tuesday

10am-11.30am

Littleborough Sports Centre *** Includes tea and coffee

£2

Walking Football

Thursday

9am-10am

Rochdale Leisure Centre***

£1.65

Walking Football

Thursday

10am-11am

Rochdale Leisure Centre***

£1.65

Rochdale Leisure Centre***

£2.50

SWIMMING Adult Swim session

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

9pm-10pm

Back 2 Netball

Monday

6.30pm-7.30pm

Bowlee Park Sports Centre***

£2.50

Walking Netball

Monday

12pm - 1pm

Heywood Sports Village***

£2.50

NETBALL

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CONGA

Functional Fitness MOT Courses

We offer a wide range of classes and courses designed for people with long term conditions and those who just want to improve their overall health and wellbeing.

The classes are centred on individuals needs to help improve their overall health and quality of life.

All classes have qualified instructors who are there to help and support you every step of the way. If you have any further questions or to book one of the limited spaces on the courses please contact:

A weekly sports based fun session, playing a selection sports at a suitable level for all abilities, such as short tennis, badminton, boccia, table tennis, basketball. Aimed at improving fitness levels and regaining confidence.

Coaches to help you throughout, all abilities welcome!

This 10 week course is free thanks to funding from Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Clinical Commissioning Group. The class will provide activities which promote postural stability and balance to assist greater independence and reduce the risk of falls in the future.

Paul Gardner, Programme Manager Health & Wellbeing

Venue: Rochdale Leisure Centre

Tel: 01706 926235 | Mobile: 07890 250655 | Email: paul.gardner@link4life.org

Day/Time: Friday 3pm-4pm

Condition out now get active!

Back Care Yoga

Balance Ball

Link4Life offer a weekly specialist Back Care Yoga session at Rochdale Leisure Centre to assist you in managing your condition on an everyday basis.

A seated exercise class performed whist sat on an oversized gym ball while performing functional resistance exercises, excellent for strengthening the core muscle areas (abdominal, back, trunk) and for improving posture, balance, coordination, and flexibility.

Venue: Rochdale Leisure Centre Day/Time: Tuesday 4pm-4.45pm Cost: £3 (£2.50 with Link4Life Extra Card) Booking: No booking required

Cost: £3 (£2.50 with Link4Life Extra Card)

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ACTIVE LIVING

If you have any further questions and to book one of the limited spaces on the class please contact Paul by email: paul.gardner@link4life.org or call 01706 926235 / 07890 250655

Booking: Pre booking required, please contact Paul by email: paul.gardner@link4life.org or call 01706 926235 / 07890 250655

Venue: Rochdale Leisure Centre Day/Time: Monday 2.30pm-3.30pm & Thursday 3pm-4pm Cost: £3 (£2.50 with Link4Life Extra Card) Booking: No booking required

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Class Descriptions

All ages and abilities welcome with our friendly qualified coaches. Sessions cover skills and games in a social, friendly environment. It`s just football at a slower pace!

Gentle Exercise Designed to help people with a variety of long term conditions strengthen joints and muscles and improve balance and stability.

The class will provide activities which promote postural stability and balance to assist greater independence and improve both mental and physical wellbeing. Classes to suit all levels of fitness from starter level 1 and 2 to the more advanced level 3 classes.

Venue: Littleborough Sports Centre, Calderbrook Road, Littleborough, Rochdale, OL15 9JQ Day/ Time: Tuesday 10am-11.30am Cost: £2.40 (includes tea and coffee) Venue: Rochdale Leisure Centre Entwisle Road, Rochdale, OL16 2HZ Day/Time: Thursday 9am-10am & 10am-11am Cost: £1.65 Booking: For further information please contact Paul on 01706 926235 / 07890 250655 or email: paul.gardner@link4life.org

Balance Ball A seated exercise class performed sat on an oversized gym ball while performing functional resistance exercises, excellent for strengthening the core muscle areas (abdominal, back, trunk) and for improving posture, balance, coordination and flexibility.

Walking Football All ages and abilities welcome with our friendly qualified coaches. Sessions cover skills and games in a social environment.

Aqua Relax Supported session to promote confidence and wellbeing. Come and join us to relax whilst improving your general health, followed by a cup of tea and a chat.

Back Care Yoga Specialist back care session to assist you manage your condition on an everyday basis.

A basic yoga class focusing only on poses that strengthen back muscles, improve flexibility and ease muscle tension in both the upper and lower back.

LEEP (COPD) Designed for those suffering with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and other breathing problems. The classes offer easy exercises to meet individuals needs in a relaxed and supportive group environment.

CONGA - Condition out now get active!

A weekly sports based fun session, playing a selection sports at a suitable level for all abilities, such as short tennis, badminton, boccia, table tennis, basketball. Aimed at improving fitness levels and regaining confidence. Coaches to help you throughout, all abilities welcome!

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WEEKLY TIMETABLE Classes available to suit all levels of fitness from starter level 1 and 2 to the more advanced level 3 classes.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Gentle Exercise (3) 11am-12pm Rochdale Leisure Centre

Walking Football 10am-11.30am Littleborough Sports Centre

Gentle Exercise (2) 10am-11am Heywood Sports Village

Walking Football 9am-10am Rochdale Leisure Centre

Walking Football 10am-11.30am Littleborough Sports Centre

Gentle Exercise (2) 1.30pm-2.30pm Middleton Arena

LEEP (COPD) Class 10.30am-11.30am (Full) Castleton Community Centre

Gentle Exercise (1) 2pm-3pm Heywood Sports Village

Walking Football 10am-11am Rochdale Leisure Centre

Gentle Exercise (3) 11am-12pm Rochdale Leisure Centre

Gentle Exercise (2) 2pm-3pm (Full) Heywood Sports Village

Gentle Exercise (3) 11am-12pm Heywood Sports Village

Gentle Exercise (2) 2.30pm-3.30pm (Full) Rochdale Leisure Centre

Gentle Exercise (3) 10.15am-11.15am Middleton Arena

Gentle Exercise (2) 1pm-2pm Middleton Arena

Balance Ball 2.30pm-3.30pm Rochdale Leisure Centre

Gentle Exercise (2) 2pm-3pm Middleton Arena

Gentle Exercise (3) 10.30am-11.30am Heywood Sports Village

Gentle Exercise (2) 2pm-3pm Rochdale Leisure Centre

Gentle Exercise (2) 2.30pm-3.30pm Rochdale Leisure Centre

Gentle Exercise (2) 1pm-2pm (Full) Littleborough Sports Centre

CONGA 3pm-4pm Rochdale Leisure Centre

Gentle Exercise (2) 2.30pm-3.30pm Heywood Sports Village

Gentle Exercise (2) 1.30pm-2.30pm Rochdale Leisure Centre

Aqua Relax 3pm-3.45pm Heywood Sports Village

Gentle Exercise (1) 3pm-4pm (Full) Rochdale Leisure Centre

Gentle Exercise (1) 3.30pm-4.30pm (Full) Middleton Arena

Balance Ball 3pm-4pm Rochdale Leisure Centre

Back Care Yoga 4pm-4.45pm Rochdale Leisure Centre

Gentle Exercise

Balance Ball

Walking Football

Aqua Relax

Back Care Yoga

LEEP (COPD)

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Walking Football

CONGA

Check the website for updates.

Please contact Paul Gardner, Programme Manager Health & Wellbeing 01706 926235/ 07890 250655

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Cycling Accessible Cycling has been running for over 6 years and is a very successful activity. We have a broad range of bikes including 3 wheelers, wheelchair accessible bikes, company bikes and side by side bikes. The session is delivered by trained instructors in both a sports hall and outside.

There is also a café serving tea, coffee and snacks. Hoist and accessible changing room available No booking required Day: Wednesday & Friday Time: 10am-2.30pm Age range: 19+ years Venue: Bowlee Park Sports Centre, Windermere Road, Middleton M24 4LA Cost: £3 (support free) Contact: Graeme Hill on 01706 926203 or email: graeme.hill@link4life.org

Wheelchair Rugby League Delivered by Rochdale Hornets Wheelchair Rugby League Club. A competitive and great fun sport. The team started April 2016. This session is accessible to anybody 18+. The idea is to build a team but also to provide an opportunity for people of all abilities to share a sporting environment and to build and strengthen relationships in the community. Wheelchairs are supplied and it doesn’t matter if you haven’t played before.

Rebound Trampoline and Multi Sports An open and informal session which provides a mixture of organised and non-organised activities enabling people to participate at a level that they feel comfortable with, for example sessions include basketball, football, boccia and cricket.

The trampoline is available every week and is accessible by steps or mobility hoist.

The sessions are led by qualified coaches and instructors.

Dance A dance session run by professional dance teachers which is delivered in the social lounge at Cherwell, provides a very relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

This provides a mixture of top level teaching and a chance to spend good quality time with friends.

No booking required Day: Wednesday Time: 6pm-8pm Age range: 19+ years

Day: Thursday

Venue: Cherwell Health and Well Being Hub, Cherwell Centre, Cherwell Avenue, Heywood OL10 4SY

No booking required

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INCLUSIVE ADULT ACTIVITIES

Time: 10am-12noon

Cost: £1 (support free)

No booking required

Age range: 19+ years

Day: Monday Time: 7pm-8pm

Venue: Heywood Sports Village, West Starkey Street, Heywood OL10 4TW

Contact: Graeme Hill on 01706 926203 or email: graeme.hill@link4life.org

Age range: 19+ years

Cost: £2 (support free)

Venue: Rochdale Leisure Centre , Entwisle Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester OL16 2HZ

Contact: Graeme Hill on 01706 926203 or email: graeme.hill@link4life.org

Cost: £1 (support free) Contact: Graeme Hill on 01706 926203 or email: graeme.hill@link4life.org

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Drumming

The swimming pools have sessions specifically for accessible swimming called Swimability. The pool is laned off and will support more flexibility for example swimming in the deep end with assistance or floats, carer support access and assistance with accessing the pool. Session details are as follows:

A very active drumming session run

by Paul Stokes with a large variety of drums and other percussion instruments. Paul provides lessons which then culminates in a big group performance at the end.

Venue: Rochdale Leisure Centre, Entwisle Rd, Rochdale OL16 2HZ

Time: 1pm-2pm

Day/Time: Thursday 5pm - 6pm

Venue: Rochdale Gateway Leisure, 2 Kenion Street, Rochdale OL16 1SN

Run by our Healthy Lifestyles Team, WISE Choices puts their wealth of expertise in nutrition and weight management in your hands.

Cost: £5

Don’t know your BMI?

Venue: Heywood Sports Village, West Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4TW Day/Time: Monday 7pm - 8pm and Friday 3pm -4pm Venue: Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton M24 1AG Day/Time: Monday 11 am - 12pm

Day: Wednesday Age range: 19+ years

Booking required Contact: 01706 515800 For further details visit: www.link4life.org/accessible-activities

Cost: Adult - £2.70 with Link4Life EXTRA card, £4.50 with Link4Life card, or £5.00 without card Carers Swim Free

#Thrive is for children and young people aged up to 19 years who are experiencing emotional health and wellbeing issues (e.g. feeling stressed, worried or not enjoying things).

Drop In sessions are available every week at the #Thrive café Around the Corner located on Drake Street, Rochdale, OL16 1NZ. Sessions run on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3pm-6pm and on Saturdays from 10am-12noon and 1pm-4pm.

You must live, or be registered with a GP practice (doctor) in the Rochdale borough (which includes Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale). #Thrive can also provide advice and support to parents, carers and anyone that works with a child or young person.

Healthy Lifestyles

Exercise Referral

Take the WISE Choices way to a lower BMI. In just 12 weekly sessions , WISE Choices gives anyone with a BMI of 25 35 the tools to build a healthier lifestyle.

The Exercise Referral Service provides an exercise plan for people with acute and long term health conditions in the community, at a reduced cost. Our team of friendly exercise professionals will provide on-going support and guidance to help all our clients to achieve a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Visit: www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/ Healthyweightcalculator.aspx

F.R.E.S.H. F.R.E.S.H. is a set of fun, informative and interactive session for the Key Stage 2 children in schools, run by Link4Life. The sessions will run for 10 weeks and the children will participate in a wide range of different health and fitness related activities in a fun and friendly environment.

Fun, educational and active session for families and children over 5

Health, exercise and nutrition support for families with children under 5

To find out more email: Emma Kershaw, Senior Community Development Officer at emma.kershaw@link4life.org or ring 01706 751190.

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Swimming

Opportunities include: Gym Available at all four of our leisure centres. Smaller, quieter areas, with equipment are also available.

Full inductions are provided and a personalised programme written on request.

Swimming Public swimming and water classes available at Heywood Sports Village, Rochdale Leisure Centre and Middleton Arena. Male, female and family changing areas available. 1-1 and group swimming lessons available if required (additional cost).

Activity classes A wide range of fitness classes suitable for beginners right up to high intensity, at all of our centres and community locations.

If you would like to join our exercise referral programme please call 01706 751190.

These programmes are delivered in partnership with Living Well, Rochdale

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Skills4Sport and Leisure Community Sports Leaders Awards Level 2 Are you aged 16 or over? Interested in a career in the sport and leisure industry?

This community sports coaching course is one of a range of pre-entry qualifications that Link4Life look for when recruiting, this is a great way to enhance your employability within the Sports and Leisure sector in general, and with Link4Life specifically.

Our one day a week Sports Leaders Awards courses run regularly throughout the year (normally at least 4 per annum). Each course runs for 8 weeks, plus additional volunteering, work experience and follow on qualifications for candidates who have completed the initial course satisfactorily. All courses are free to join, although there are some conditions that need to be met, each advertised course explains what these are.

If you are interested then just get in touch, and we will advise how it works and ensure that you are making an informed decision whether it is ‘right’ for you.

Course 1

Course 3

Targeted at those aged 16 years and over (no upper age limit) Can be in work or full time education (FTE)

Targeted at those aged 16 years and over (no upper age limit) Not in employment or full time education (FTE)

Consecutive Tuesdays - 8 weeks

Consecutive Tuesdays - 8 weeks

Starting: 18 September 2018

Starting: 23 April 2019

Ending: 6 November 2018

Ending: 11 June 2019

Time: 10am - 4pm

Time: 10am to 4pm

Venue: Rochdale Leisure Centre Entwisle Road, Rochdale OL16 2HZ

Venue: Rochdale Leisure Centre Entwisle Road, Rochdale OL16 2HZ

Deadline for applications: 14 September 2018.

Deadline for applications: 19 April 2019

Daytime Skills4Sport Course

Course 2

Daytime Skills4sport Course Targeted at those aged 16 years and over, and can be in work or full time education (FTE) Consecutive Tuesdays - 8 weeks Starting: 15 January 2019 Ending: 5 March 2019 Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: Rochdale Leisure Centre Entwisle Road, Rochdale OL16 2HZ Deadline for applications: 11 January 2019

Daytime Skills4Sport Course

Course 4

Healthy Workforce Our Healthy Workforce Team provide advice & support to local businesses and workplaces to help you to improve the health and wellbeing of your employees. Improving the health of your workforce has many economic benefits for your business, helping to reduce costs, improve productivity, reduce absences & increase retention. Contact us to speak to one of our experienced staff members who can arrange a free visit to assess your needs.

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TRAINING & WORKFORCE

Contact us by email at: healthy.workforce@link4life.org

Daytime Full Skills4sport Course Targeted at those aged 16 years and over (no upper age limit) Not in employment or full time education (FTE) Consecutive Tuesdays - 8 weeks Starting: 16 July 2019 Ending: 3 September 2019 Time: 10am to 4pm Venue: Rochdale Leisure Centre Entwisle Road, Rochdale OL16 2HZ Deadline for applications: 12 July 2019

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ACTIV8TEME CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Ab Attack A 45 minute conditioning class focusing on the core section of the body.

Legs Bums & Tums for Beginners A workout which works and tones these areas for beginners and older adults.

Back 2 Netball Re-live the memories of Netball and join in our friendly, sociable session.

Nature Walks Enjoy the outdoors and fresh air and join us on our Nature Walks around the scenic Hollingworth Lake Country Park.

Beginners Running 5-10k & Couch 2 5k A beginners group. You can either run 5-8k with our group or one of our Run Leaders will support you through the Couch 2 5k programme.

Body Combat Non-contact aerobics workout combining martial art style exercises to work all main areas.

Bowlee Circuit Training An all over body workout which is suitable for all levels of fitness.

Cardio Club A fitness session in a darkened room, using glow sticks to music from the 90’s to current chart anthems.

Cardio Country A cardio workout featuring easy to follow dance steps, similar to Country Dancing and Zumba combined.

Fun Dance A fun, low impact exercise class with music which you can sing along to, with easy to follow moves.

Gentle Keep Fit This class offers a low impact but lively class, finishing with mat work. Light weights are used.

Indoor Cycling A great cardiovascular workout. Our highintensity cycling class builds up endurance, strengthens the core and tones your muscles.

Indoor Hockey Small sided games of indoor hockey for all ages and ability.

Legs Bums & Tums A workout which works and tones these specific areas.

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No Strings Badminton Guaranteed playing partner, equipment provided. Co-ordinator available.

Over 50’s Sport & Fun Badminton, Short Tennis, Table Tennis, Swimming. Refreshments provided.

Pilates An exercise class to improve core strength, flexibility and posture.

Salsacise A ladies only Salsa class, created by ladies in a relaxed environment. No partner required.

Tai Chi A Chinese martial art, Tai Chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.

The Best of the 50’s & 60’s A new fitness class with your all-time favourite, classic songs to sing and dance along to.

Walking Football A fun Football session which is slowed down at a steady pace for everyone involved.

Walking Netball A fun Netball session which is slowed down at a steady pace for everyone involved.

Yoga Achieves balance between body and mind through physical poses, breathing techniques and meditation. Gains flexibility and strength.

Zumba® Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves create a one-of-a-kind fitness session that will blow you away.

LINK4LIFE DIRECTORY Arts & Heritage Resource Centre Tel: 01706 641085 Museum & Archives Store; Research Facility. By appointment only.

Bowlee Park Sports Centre Windermere Road, Langley, Middleton, M24 4LA Tel: 0161 643 4907 Sports Hall, Activity Studio, Gym, Youth Gym. Heywood Civic Centre LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood, OL10 1LW Tel: 0300 303 8633 Multi-purpose hall with stage facilities.

Community/Meeting Rooms.

Heywood Sports Village West Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4TW Tel: 01706 924000 Swimming Pools, Gym, Youth Gym, Exercise Studio, Youth & Community Rooms, Sports Hall, Artificial and Grass Pitches, Meeting Rooms.

Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre Lakebank, Littleborough, OL15 0DQ Tel: 01706 370499 Water Sports and Outdoor Adventure Activities. Indoor Teaching Room.

Kingsway Park Sports Centre & Athletics Arena Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, OL16 4XA Tel: 01706 750894 Sports Hall, Community/Meeting Room, Athletics Arena.

Littleborough Sports Centre Calderbrook Road, Littleborough, OL15 9JN Tel: 01706 927560 Gym, Youth Gym, Activity Studio, Sports Hall, Artificial and Grass Pitches. Meeting Room.

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Marland Golf Course Springfield Park, Bolton Road, Rochdale, OL11 4RE Tel: 01706 649801 18 Hole Pay&Play Parkland Golf Course.

Shop.

Middleton Arena LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG Tel: 0161 662 4000 Swimming Pools, Gym, Exercise Studio, Sports Hall, Squash Courts, Auditorium, Community/Meeting Rooms.

Rochdale Leisure Centre Entwisle Road, Rochdale, OL16 2HZ Tel: 01706 926000 Swimming Pools, 120 Station Gym, Sports Hall, Activity Gym, Exercise Studio, Thermal Suite, Meeting Rooms.

Touchstones Rochdale The Esplanade, Rochdale, OL16 1AQ Tel: 01706 924928 Art Gallery, Museum, Heritage Gallery, Education/Performance Studio, Local History Centre, Visitor Information Centre, Meeting Rooms, Shop and Cafe.

Zumba Basic® Low impact dance exercise for beginners.

Similar to Zumba but at a slower pace.

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Turn your children’s party into an exciting day to remember. There’s no mess, no fuss and we entertain your children and their friends to ensure they have a fun party!

For full details visit your nearest Link4Life Centre.