Link4Life In The Community Guide: October 2019 - March 2020

LINK4LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY

GUIDE OCTOBER 2019 - MARCH 2020

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

A B OUT 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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WELCOME

CONTENTS

WELCOME

ABOUT LINK4LIFE

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

Young People’s Activities

pp 4-15

Go4it

pg 4

Doorstep Sports

pg 15

Adult Activities

pp 16-23

Activ8teme

pg 16

Fit4Life

pg 19

Activ8teme Class Description

pg 20

Active Living

pg 21

Weekly Timetable

pg 23

Training and Workforce

pp 24-25

Skills4Sport and Leisure

pg 24

Skills4Art

pg 25

link4life.org

Link4Life is a charity based at the heart of Rochdale committed to helping local residents 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.

This brochure highlights all of the great programmes and activities that Link4Life delivers in the heart of local communities within Rochdale.

Our extended Children and Young Peoples Programme continues to flourish and expand. Our play schemes, which offer a lower cost alternative to holiday childcare, continue to successfully grow with Go4it Holiday Club being offered during every school holiday at both Middleton Arena and Heywood Sports Village. More details can be found on pages 4-11.

Heading into 2020, we have an exciting year ahead with the world famous Diplodocus dinosaur cast from the Natural History Museum coming to Rochdale as part of his UK tour.

You will meet Dippy himself at Number One Riverside and enjoy a natural history themed exhibition at Touchstones Rochdale. Here, Rochdale’s scientists of tomorrow will be able to explore all aspects of the natural world, from the dark swamplands of millions of years ago to our future planet and what it might look like.

Your whole Dippy experience in Rochdale is free of charge. Dippy will be in Rochdale from 10 February to 28 June 2020.

There will also be a complete schedule of exciting dinosaur themed activities to choose from across all Link4Life venues. Full details of all dinosaur themed activities will be available on our website, www.link4life.org, soon.

Healthy Workforce

pg 25

Health and Wellbeing

pp 26

Link4LifeTrust

Healthy Lifestyles

pg 26

If you’re looking for a first step into employment or a change of career into the leisure and culture industry, our Skills4Sport and Skills4Art qualifications provides excellent opportunities for people offering qualifications, advice, training and volunteer opportunities to ensure you gain new skills and experience. Together with our support, we hope it will lead you to find future employment opportunities. Please see pages 24 and 25 for more information.

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Exercise Referral

pg 26

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

Link4Life Directory

pg 27

@link4life /yourlink4life Link4Life_cultural_trust

yourlink4life

We look forward to seeing you soon

Andy King CEO Link4Life

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Y OU N G P EOP LE’S ACTIVITIES

YOUNG PEOP LE’S A C TI VI TI ES

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

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

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

Age

Time

Day

Cost

Climbing

7-14 years

4pm-5pm

Monday

Adult £4.85 Junior £4.15

Family Climbing

7-14 years

5pm-6pm

Monday

Adult £4.85 Junior £4.15

Junior Archery

7+ years

5pm-6pm

Tuesday

Adult £4.85 Junior £4.15

Junior Archery

7+ years

7pm-8pm

Tuesday

Adult £4.85 Junior £4.15

Active Kids

5-7 years

3.45pm-4.45pm

Thursday (Multisport sessions)

£2.40

** Link4Life Card £4.40, Link4Life Extra £2.65 plus 1 child +To book visit: www.bethtweddlegymnastics.co.uk/find_a_class/ * Free to members and under 5’s

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Go4it at ROCHDALE LEISURE CENTRE To book please call 01706 926 000

Name of Session

Age

Time

Day

Cost

Name of Session

Age

Time

Day

Cost

Aqua Tots*

Under 5’s

10am-11am

Monday

Adult £4.80 Link4Life card £2.40

Multi Sports

5-12 years

10am-11am

Monday

Home Educated Children session

Teen Gym

12+

5pm-6pm

Monday

£3 or free to members

Aqua Tots**

Under 5’s

3pm-4pm

Monday

Adult £4.90

Aqua Tots*

Under 5’s

11.45am-12.45pm

Tuesday

Adult £4.80 Link4Life card £2.40

Aqua Tots**

Under 5’s

12.15pm-1pm

Tuesday

Adult £4.90

Soft Play

Under 5’s

1pm-2.30pm

Tuesday

£1

Soft Play

Under 5’s

1.30pm-2.30pm

Tuesday

£1 Under 5’s

3pm-4pm

Tuesday

Adult £4.90

12+

4pm-5pm

Tuesday

£3 or free to members

Aqua Tots**

Teen Gym

Youth Gym

12+

5pm-7pm

Tuesday

£3.20 or free to Junior Members

Gymnastics+

4-12 years

4pm-7pm

Tuesday

Aqua Tots**

Under 5’s

12.15pm-1pm

Wednesday

Junior Skills

5-11 years

4.30 – 5.30pm

Wednesday

Aqua Tots**

Under 5’s

12.15pm-1pm

Thursday

Adult £4.90

Aqua Tots**

Under 5’s

3pm-4pm

Thursday

Adult £4.90

Youth Gym

12+

5pm-6pm

Thursday

£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+

4pm-6pm

Friday

£3.20 or free to Junior Members

Youth Gym

12+

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

Gymnastics +

4-12 years

4.15pm-7.30pm

Tuesday

Aqua Tots*

Under 5’s

11.45am-12.45pm

Wednesday

Gymnastics +

4-12 years

4.15pm-7.30pm

Wednesday

Teen Gym

12+

5pm-6pm

Wednesday

£3 or free to members

Learn to Ride

4-6 years

5pm-5.45pm

Wednesday

6 week course - £30.

Places must be pre-booked

Adult £4.80 Link4Life card £2.40

Mini Movers

Under 5’s

10.30am-11.15am

Thursday

£3

Buggy Boot Camp

0-crawling

11.30am-12.15pm

Thursday

£4

Aqua Tots*

Under 5’s

11.45am-12.45pm

Thursday

Adult £4.80 Link4Life card £2.40 £3 or free to members

Teen Gym

12+

4pm-5pm

Thursday

Gymnastics+

4-12 years

4pm-7pm

Friday

Teen Gym

12+

4pm-5pm

Friday

Gymnastics+

2-12 years

9am-12.30pm

Saturday

Aqua Tots*

Under 5’s

10.30am-11.30am

Saturday

Adult £4.80 Link4Life card £2.40

2pm-3pm

Saturday

£2.50 £3 or free to members

Aqua Fun Teen Gym

12+

2pm-3pm

Saturday

Gymnastics+

4-12 years

9am-12pm

Sunday

£3 or free to members

YOUNG PEOP LE’S A C TI VI TI ES

Go4it at MIDDLETON ARENA To book please call 0161 662 4000

Adult £4.90

* Free to members and under 5’s ** Link4Life Card £4.40, Link4Life Extra £2.65 plus 1 child +To book visit: www.bethtweddlegymnastics.co.uk/find_a_class/

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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+

4.30pm-6.30pm

Monday

£2.20

Aqua Tots**

Under 5’s

11.45pm-12.45pm

Monday

Adult £5.10

Youth Gym

8+

4.30pm-6.30pm

Tuesday

£2.20

Aqua Fun

*

4pm-4.45pm

Monday

£2.50

Youth Gym

8+

5pm-6pm

Monday

£3.20 or £2.90 with YourLink4Life Junior Card

Junior Circuit

8+

6pm-7pm

Monday

£3.20 or £2.90 with YourLink4Life Junior Card

Soft Play

Under 5’s

9.30am-12noon

Tuesday

£2

Youth Gym

8+

5pm-7pm

Tuesday

£3.20 or £2.90 with YourLink4Life Junior Card

Aqua Tots**

Under 5’s

11.30am-12.30pm

Wednesday

Adult £4.90

Youth Gym

8+

5pm-7pm

Wednesday

£3.20 or £2.90 with YourLink4Life Junior Card

Learn to Ride

4-6 years

5pm - 5.45pm

Wednesday

6 week course £30. Places must be pre-booked

Aqua Fun

*

4pm-4.45pm

Thursday

£2.50

Junior Fitness Class

8-15 years

5pm-6pm

Thursday

£3.20 or £2.90 with YourLink4Life Junior Card

Youth Gym

8+

6pm-7pm

Thursday

£3.20 or £2.90 with YourLink4Life Junior Card

Youth Gym

8+

6pm-7pm

Friday

£3.20 or £2.90 with YourLink4Life Junior Card

Youth Gym

8+

10am-12noon

Saturday

£3.20 or £2.90 with YourLink4Life Junior Card

Aqua Fun

*

10.45am-11.30am

Saturday

£2.50

Sunday

£3.20 or £2.90 with YourLink4Life Junior Card

Boxer Circuit

5-15 years

4.45pm-5.45pm

Tuesday

£3.60 or £3 with Link4Life card

Junior Football

5-7 years

4pm-5pm

Wednesday

10 weeks for £35

Junior Football

8-12 years

5pm-6pm

Wednesday

10 weeks for £35

Youth Gym

8+

4.30pm-6.30pm

Wednesday

£2.20

Youth Gym

8+

4.30pm-6.30pm

Thursday

£2.20

Youth Gym

8+

4.30pm-6.30pm

Friday

£2.20

Active Saturday

5-15 years

10am-1pm

Saturday

£6.20 or £5.60 with Link4Life card

Go4it at HEYWOOD CIVIC CENTRE To book please call 0300 303 8633 Name of Session

Age

Time

Day

Cost

Fit Mums

Babies & Parents

9.30am-10.15am

Tuesday

£3

Yoginis

2½ – 5 years

9.30am-10.15am

Wednesday

£3

Mini Movers

Under 5’s

9.30am-10.15am

Thursday

£3

Youth Gym

8+

10am-12noon

YOUNG PEOP LE’S A C TI VI TI ES

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

** Link4Life Card £4.40, Link4Life Extra £2.65 plus 1 child +To book visit: www.bethtweddlegymnastics.co.uk/find_a_class/ * Free to members and under 5’s

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MIDDLETON ARENA 0161 662 4000

MINI MOVERS S Thursdays | 10.30am - 11.15am 5am

HOLIDAY CLUB

LITTLEBOROUGH SPORTS CENTRE 01706 927 560

£3

per child

An energetic dance classs for parents and toddlers set to Brazilian style music with scarves and tap sticks.

TODDLER TIME Every Monday

LEARN TO RIDE DE Mondays | 10am - 10.45am

£5

per child

Using our balance bikes, helmets ets and fully qualified instructors. A proven way to learn to ride a bike withoutt stabilisers. stabilisers.'

HEYWOOD CIVIC CENTRE 0300 303 8633

FIT MUM

Tuesdays | 9.30am - 10.15am am

£3

per child

A chance for mums to get fit whilst their th babies roam, play or nap.

YOGINIS

£3

Wednesdays | 9.30am - 10.15am am

per child

A relaxing session for toddlers dl tto move and stretch using fun children’s characters and songs. Great for balance and co-ordination.

Price includes entrance to soft play.

Booking is recommended.

MINI MOVERS S Thursdays | 9.30am - 10.15am am

£3

per child

Price includes FREE tea and nd coffee from 9am-9.30am.

YOGINIS S

£3

per child

Mondays | 11am – 11.30am & 11.

11.30am – 12pm

A relaxing session for toddlers to move and stretch using fun children’s characters and songs. Great for balance and co-ordination.

Price includes entrance to soft play.

Booking is recommended.

SOFT PLAY Y Mondays | 11am – 12.30pm pm

per child

(Just ( ust turn up) (J p p)

Run, roam and be free. Come and enjoy our soft play session with tonnes of space to explore and make new friends.

All under 5’s. No need to book.

Book the three activities for £8 per child.

Childminder friendly.

LEARN TO RIDE DE 01706 927 987

£30

per c fo hild weerk6 s

A 6 week course to help children learn s and to ride a bike using balance bikes fun games. Sessions available for 2½-3 years and 4-6 years.

For more information contact Aimee at: aimee.gilder@link4life.org or call 01706 927 987 to find out details about all of the courses.

5 -7 & 8 -12yrs A lower cost alternative to expensive childcare. Go4it Holiday Club is packed with sports, games, arts and crafts, swimming and so much more. We aim to keep children active, creative, social and most importantly… keep them having fun!

Middleton Arena and Heywood Sports Village List of dates for 2019/2020 (excludes bank holidays):

Monday 21 October – Friday 25 October 2019 Monday 24 February - Friday 28 February 2020 Monday 6 April - Friday 17 April 2020 How to book:

£2

Wednesdays - Heywood Sports Village and Middleton Arena 5pm-5.45pm.

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UNDER 5's S N O SSIO FOR 2019

DROP OFF AT 8AM AND COLLECT AT 5PM £16.50 PER DAY OR £75 FOR THE WEEK (MONDAY - FRIDAY)

Middleton Arena Pop into Middleton Arena or call 0161 662 4000 and book with Middleton Arena reception team.

Middleton Arena LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton M24 1AG Heywood Sports Village Pop in or call 01706 924000 and book with Heywood Sports Village reception team. Heywood Sports Village, West Starkey Street, Heywood OL10 4TW Bring with you: packed lunch, snacks, drinks, swimming kit and wear comfortable clothes.

Booking required in advance Parent/guardian consent form must be completed before session starts All children under 8 years of age must be dropped off and collected by an adult Sign up to our go4it e-newsletter by visiting our website www.link4life.org/go4it Follow us on twitter @go4it_link4life and Facebook @go4itlink4life 11

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Fun Relax Enjoy Social Hours of Fun = FRESH

Smart Arts

The Fresh programme is funded by Rochdale Borough Council and as part of the local offer is a great opportunity for children and young people who have a mild to moderate disability to take part in a wide variety of activities.

#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 for over 8 years of age on Tuesdays and Thursdays 4pm-8pm. Our under 8 years of age sessions are every Thursday from 9.30am-12 midday.

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.

Rochdale Leisure Centre - 5pm-6pm Thursdays Free Heywood Sports Centre - 5pm-6pm Wednesdays Free

Touchstones - Wednesday 4.30pm-6pm £1 per session Rochdale Leisure Centre - Tuesdays 4pm-5pm £1 per session Littleborough Sports Centre - 5pm-6pm Tuesday Free

To find out more or to make an appointment contact: 0161 716 2844 Or visit: www.healthyyoungmindspennine.nhs.uk/Thrive

Sessions are for those individuals with mild to moderate disability at a cost of £5 per session and are aimed at 3 age groups: • 4-7 years • 8-12 years • 13-18 years Our programme will develop each individual, improve their health and wellbeing and enable them to thrive. Fresh will be delivered during each school holiday period across Rochdale, Middleton, Heywood and Pennines.

The activities vary each school holiday and are located in different Link4Life venues across the borough.

FRESH is a great opportunity to try something new and meet new friends.

Contact gemma.hird@link4life.org For further details: www.ourrochdale.org.uk/localoffer

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 ppossible; 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.

No need to book, just turn up Doorstep Sport Clubs are informal sport sessions for young people that anyone living in the borough of Rochdale can attend. The sessions are delivered by Link4Life community coaches, leisure centre staff and Rochdale Youth Workers. 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 Location: Heywood Sports Village, West Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4TW Age range: 11-19 years

We can help with…

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HHousing, finance or benefits PParenting and childcare support M Mental health or counselling support HHealth support aand school nursing

When: Fridays 6.15pm – 8.30pm

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SSpecial educational needs support HHelp managing child’s behaviour YYouth service support EEmployment support

Contact: john.kennedy@rochdale.gov.uk.

For more information: 07971 467702 Rochdale Leisure Centre Us Girls Location: Rochdale Leisure Centre, Entwisle Road, Rochdale, OL16 2HZ Age range: Females only aged 6-10 years

Contact your Early Help Locality Team;

When: Saturdays 12.30pm – 2.30pm

Rochdale Locality rochdale.earlyhelplocalityteam@rochdale.gov.uk 01706 925200

Club organiser: Aysha.Quigley@link4life.org For more information: 07812 223270

Pennines Locality pennine.earlyhelplocalityteam@rochdale.gov.uk 01706 922600

Age range: Females only aged 11-19 years

Heywood Locality heywood.earlyhelplocalityteam@rochdale.gov.uk 01706 927500

Club organiser: Jasmin.akhtar@rochdale.gov.uk For more information: 07975 231631

Middleton Locality middleton.earlyhelplocalityteam@rochdale.gov.uk 0161 662 5100

Activities include: Dance, gym, sports hall games plus activities with youth workers to discuss issues, get advice and information.

When: Saturdays 12.30pm – 3.30pm

DOORSTEP SP ORTS C LU B

DOORSTEP SPORTS CLUBS

Rochdale Leisure Centre Location: Rochdale Leisure Centre, Entwisle Road, Rochdale, OL16 2HZ Age range: 11-19 years When: Fridays 6.15pm – 8.45pm Contact: mohammed.zarafat@rochdale.gov.uk. m For more information: 07527 385749 Tennis For Free FREE coach lead sessions and free access to tennis courts & equipment.

Open to any age.

Every Saturday 9am – 10.30am at Queens Park.

Register at: www.tennisforfree.com Chance to Shine Cricket FREE indoor cricket sessions open to young people aged 8-15 years. All equipment provided just turn up and join in.

Every Sunday | 10am – 12noon at Rochdale Leisure Centre.

Contact Sheraz for more details – sheraz@empoweringminds.co.uk

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Activ8teme is a low cost, ‘pay-as-you-go’ programme for adults with over 60 weekly

Tuesday

6pm-7pm

Heywood Civic Centre***

£2.50

Legs Bums Tums (Beginners)

Tuesday

7pm-8pm

Bowlee Park Sports Centre***

£2.50

the heart of the community. Most classes cost £1-£2.50 and welcome all ages and abilities. No membership or joining fee.

Salsacise*

Wednesday

10am-10.45am

Rochdale Leisure Centre***

£2.55

Zumba Basic®*

Wednesday

10.30am-11.30am

Heywood Civic Centre***

£2.00

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

Zumba Basic®

Wednesday

10.30am-11.30am

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

£2.50

Sessions are correct at time of printing and may occasionally change.

Fun Dance*

Wednesday

12.15pm-1.15pm

Heywood Civic Centre***

£2.00

Tai Chi*

Wednesday

12.30pm-1.15pm

Heywood Sports Village***

£2.50

Yoga*

Wednesday

5.45pm-6.45pm

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

£2.50

For class descriptions, please see page 20. *Pre-booking recommended. **This venue has one flight of stairs and no lift. ***For Link4Life centre addresses, please see the Link4Life Directory on page 27.

Session

Day

Time

Venue

Cost

EXERCISE AND FITNESS

Cardio Combat

Wednesday

6pm-7pm

Heywood Civic Centre***

£2.50

Zumba®

Wednesday

6.30pm-7.30pm

Bowlee Park Sports Centre***

£2.50

Zumba Basic®

Monday

10.30am-11.30am

St Martin’s Church, Vicarage Road £2.50 North, Castleton, OL11 2TE**

Zumba®

Wednesday

7pm-8pm

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

£2.50

Zumba Basic®

Monday

10.30am-11.30am

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

£2.50

Pilates*

Wednesday

7pm-8pm

Heywood Civic Centre***

£2.50

Gentle Keep Fit*

Monday

11am-12noon

Littleborough Sports Centre***

£2.50

Pilates*

Wednesday

7.15pm-8.15pm

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

£2.50

Zumba/Cardio Club

Monday

6pm-7pm

Bowlee Park Sports Centre***

£2.50

The Best of the 50’s & 60’s

Monday

6.30pm-7.30pm

Stanycliffe Lane, Middleton, M24 2PB

£2.50

Zumba®

Monday

6.30pm-7.30pm

Yoga

Monday

7pm-7.45pm

Bowlee Park Sports Centre***

£2.00

Cardio Combat

Monday

7.30pm-8.30pm

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

£2.50

Indoor Cycling*

Tuesday

6.45am-7.30am

Middleton Arena***

£2.50

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

Tuesday

9am-12noon

Rochdale Leisure Centre***

£3.85 / £4.25

Zumba Basic®*

Tuesday

10.30am-11.30am

Heywood Civic Centre***

£2.00

Zumba Basic® Ladies Only

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

1.30pm-2.30pm

St Martin’s Church, Vicarage Road £2.50 North, Castleton, OL11 2TE**

Short Tennis/Table Tennis

Tuesday

12noon-1pm

Heywood Sports Village

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Tuesday

6pm-7pm

Bowlee Park Sports Centre***

Zumba Basic*

Thursday

10am-11am

Littleborough Sports Centre***

£2.50

Zumba Basic*

Thursday

10.30am-11.30am

Heywood Civic Centre***

£2.00

Zumba Basic

Thursday

11am-12noon

Rochdale Unitarian Church, Clover Street, Spotland, Rochdale, £2.50 OL12 6TP

Gentle Exercise

Thursday

12noon-1pm

Smallbridge Library, Stevenson Square Rochdale OL12 9SA

FREE

Fun Dance

Thursday

1.30pm-2.30pm

The Strand Hub, 17 The Strand, Kirkholt, OL11 2JG

£2.50

Pilates*

Thursday

1.30pm-2.15pm

Rochdale Leisure Centre***

£2.55

Cardio Combat

Thursday

5.45pm-6.45pm

Bowlee Park Sports Centre***

£2.50 £2.50

£2.50

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

Legs, Bums, Tums

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Cardio Club*

£2.50 £2.50

Zumba®*

Thursday

6pm-7pm

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

Zumba®*

Thursday

6pm-7pm

Heywood Civic Centre***

£2.50

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***

£2.50

Ab Attack*

Friday

11.15am-12noon

Rochdale Leisure Centre***

£2.55

Pilates*

Friday

5.15pm-6pm

Rochdale Leisure Centre***

£2.55

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A D U LT ACTIVITIES

Monday

7.30pm-9pm

Littleborough Sports Centre***

£3.00

No Strings

Tuesday

5.30pm-7pm

Heywood Sports Village***

£2.50

No Strings

Wednesday

6.30pm-7.30pm

Rochdale Leisure Centre***

£3.05

No Strings

Thursday

7.30pm-9pm

Littleborough Sports Centre***

£3.00

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

Friday (fortnightly)

10.30am

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

Watergrove Parkrun

Saturday

9am

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

FREE

Fit4Life is a programme for over 50’s who have caring responsibilities for either an adult or child with a disability. We have a number of community activities which you can attend and you may be eligible for vouchers towards physical activity.

The focus of this programme is fun, friendly and social.

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.

ADULT ACTIVI TI ES

FIT4LIFE

BADMINTON No Strings

For more information and to find out what support is available, please contact Sarah Shard on: 07976 498629

FOOTBALL Walking Football

Tuesday

10am-11.30am

Littleborough Sports Centre ***

£2.50

Walking Football

Thursday

9am-10am

Rochdale Leisure Centre***

£1.70

Walking Football

Thursday

10am-11am

Rochdale Leisure Centre***

£1.70

Walking Football

Friday

10am-11.30am

Littleborough Sports Centre

£2.50

Adult Swim session

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

9pm-10pm

Rochdale Leisure Centre***

£2.50

Monday

3pm-3.45pm

Rochdale Leisure Centre***

£2.65

Tuesday

3pm-3.45pm

Heywood Sports Village***

£2.50

Thursday

3pm-3.45pm

Middleton Arena***

£2.50

Back 2 Netball

Monday

6.30pm-7.30pm

Bowlee Park Sports Centre***

£2.50

Walking Netball

Monday

12noon-1pm

Heywood Sports Village***

£2.50

SWIMMING

Aqua Relax (Dementia Friendly)

Aqua Relax (Dementia Friendly)

Aqua Relax (Dementia Friendly)

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A D U LT ACTIVITIES

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

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

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

Pilates An exercise class to improve core strength,

Bowlee Circuit Training An all over body workout which is suitable for

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

Cardio Club glow sticks to music from the 90’s to current chart anthems.

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

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, used.

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

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

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

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

Table Tennis/Short Tennis A chance to try out these two sports in a relaxed and friendly environment.

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 favourite, classic songs to sing and dance along to.

ACTIVE LIVING 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. of the way. If you have any further questions or to book one of the limited spaces on the courses please contact: Paul Gardner, Programme Manager Health & Wellbeing Tel: 01706 926235 | Mobile: 07890 250655 | Email: paul.gardner@link4life.org

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

Venue: Rochdale Leisure Centre

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

Day/Time: Tuesday 4pm-4.45pm

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

Booking: No booking required

Yoga Achieves balance between body and mind through physical poses, breathing techniques

Gentle Exercise

Zumba® Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves blow you away.

Zumba Basic® Low impact dance exercise for beginners.

Similar to Zumba but at a slower pace.

ADULT ACTIVI TI ES

ACTIV8TEME CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Cost: £3.45 (£3.10 with Link4Life card)

Designed to help people with a variety of long term conditions to 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. from starter level 1 and 2 to the more advanced level 3 classes.

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WEEKLY TIMETABLE

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

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

Cost: ÂŁ2.50 (includes tea and coffee)

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

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

Gentle Exercise (1) 12noon-1pm Rochdale Leisure Centre

Walking Football 10am-11am Rochdale Leisure Centre

Gentle Exercise (3) 10am-11am Rochdale Leisure Centre

Please note: It is advisable to contact Littleborough Sports Centre prior to attending to ensure places are available for the session.

Tel: 01706 927560

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

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

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

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

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

Aqua Relax 3pm-3.45pm Rochdale Leisure Centre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aqua Relax 3pm-3.45pm Heywood Sports Village

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

Gentle Exercise (2) 3pm-4pm Heywood Sports Village

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

Aqua Relax 3pm-3.45pm Middleton Arena

Competitive sessions Venue: Littleborough Sports Centre, Calderbrook Road, Littleborough, Rochdale, OL15 9JQ Days/ Times: Tuesday 10:00am - 11:30am Friday 10:00am - 11:30am

Beginner Sessions Rochdale Leisure Centre, Entwisle Road, Rochdale, OL16 2HZ Day/Time Thursday 9am - 10am & 10am - 11am Cost: ÂŁ1.70 It is advisable to contact Rochdale Leisure Centre prior to attending to ensure spaces available for the session. Tel: 01706 926000

Class Descriptions Aqua Relax improving your general health, followed by a cup of tea and a chat.

Back Care Yoga Specialist S back care session to assist you manage your condition on an everyday basis. A basic muscle tension in both the upper and lower back.

Gentle Exercise Courses The class will provide activities which promote postural stability and balance to assist greater independence and reduce the risk of falls in the future.

Walking Football games g in a social environment. The best sessions for beginners and those with long term conditions are the Rochdale leisure sessions on a Thursday 9am - 10am & 10am - 11am.

The other sessions at Littleborough sports centre are more competitive.

ADULT ACTIVI TI ES

Walking Football

Back Care Yoga 4pm-4.45pm Rochdale Leisure Centre

Gentle Exercise

Aqua Relax

Walking Football

LEEP (COPD)

Back Care Yoga

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TR A I N I N G A N D WORKFORCE

Skills4Art

Skills4Sport and Leisure

Are you aged 16 or over? Gain valuable experience and knowledge of what is available in the borough across the Arts, Heritage, Culture and Entertainment community.

Community Sports Leaders Awards Level 2 Are you aged 19 or over? Interested in a career in the sport and leisure industry? 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 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 completed the initial course satisfactorily.

All courses are free to join, although there are some conditions that need to be met.

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.

TTRAINING AND W OR K FOR C E

TRAINING & WORKFORCE

The programme includes specially selected courses appropriate for working in the arts and culture industry such as Emergency First Aid. Further you will be given the opportunity to enhance your skills set through a work experience placement.

All courses are free to join, although some conditions will need to be met but we can talk you through these and ensure this course is right for you.

Contact us to arrange an informal drop in and we can go through the course detail with you.

Course 1

Course 2

Daytime Skills4Sport Course

Daytime Full Skills4sport Course

Targeted at those aged 19 years and over, (no upper age limit) not in employment or full time education (FTE).

Targeted at those aged 19 years and over, (no upper age limit) not in employment or full time education (FTE).

Consecutive Tuesdays - 8 weeks

Consecutive Tuesdays - 8 weeks

Starting: 8 October 2019

Starting: 21 January 2020

Ending: 26 November 2019

Ending: 10 March 2020

Time: 10am to 4pm

Time: 10am to 4pm

Venue: Rochdale Leisure Centre

Venue: Rochdale Leisure Centre

Entwisle Road, Rochdale OL16 2HZ

Entwisle Road, Rochdale OL16 2HZ

Deadline for applications: 1 October 2019

Deadline for applications: 14 January 2020

Course details: Starting: 15 January 2020 Ending: 19 February 2020 Time: 10am-4pm Venue: Touchstones Rochdale The Esplande Rochdale OL16 1AQ Deadline for applications 10 January 2020

Healthy Workforce Our Healthy Workforce Team provide advice and support to local businesses and workplaces to help you to improve the health and wellbeing of your employees.

Improving the health of your workforce business, helping to reduce costs, improve productivity, reduce absences & increase retention.

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Healthy Lifestyles

Exercise Referral

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

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.

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

Don’t know your BMI? Visit: www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/ Healthyweightcalculator.aspx

A fun, active and educational 10 week programme for the whole family with children 5 -12 years. Energy Club aims to help support families to improve their health and wellbeing & get active.

This free programme takes place at Rochdale Leisure Centre each week, 5pm – 6pm. To find out when the next club starts and register your name please contact: Emma.kerhsaw@link4life.org

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).

at emma.kershaw@link4life.org or ring 01706 751190.

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

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

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.

Activity classes f beginners right up to high intensity, for at all of our centres and community locations.

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

Bowlee Park Sports Centre Windermere Road, Langley, Middleton, M24 4LA Tel: 0161 643 4907 Sports Hall, Activity Studio, Gym, Youth Gym.

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LINK4LIFEDIR EC TORY

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

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

Rochdale Leisure Centre Entwisle Road, Rochdale, OL16 2HZ Tel: 01706 926000 Swimming Pools, Gym, Sports Hall, Activity Gym, Exercise Studio, TThermal 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.

These programmes are delivered in partnership with Living Well, Rochdale

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Visit Dippy at Number One Riverside and Touchstones Rochdale 10 February – 28 June 2020 Free entry visitrochdale.com/dippy nhm.ac.uk/dippyontour

In partnership with

Debbie Powell for NHM

Supported by

Regional sponsors

Regional supporters Mid Communications Manchester Airport Group