Volunteers wanted to support programme of free and low-cost social and fitness sessions for all in Fenland

Volunteers are being sought to help lead a new free sports reminiscence-based group for older people - the latest addition to a programme of free and low-cost exercise and wellbeing classes for all in Fenland.

A specialist exercise group for people with diabetes has also been added to Fenland District Council's Active Fenland programme, which includes everything from kickboxing to dementia-friendly seated exercise.

Active Fenland secures grant funding to provide opportunities for people to live more active lives, especially where they might face additional barriers to do so.

Activities are offered at venues across the district.

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Volunteers sought for new 'sporting memories' group

Volunteers are being sought to help run a free social sports reminiscence-based group for older people in Whittlesey.

The group will allow older people with an interest in sport to come together weekly for two hours. The session will include an hour of relaxed chat, which can include quizzes and fun activities such as 'spot the ball', free refreshments and an hour of light physical exercise such as kurling, chair-based exercise or boccia.

The group is for anyone aged 50-plus, including those living with dementia, depression or other long-term health conditions. Active Fenland is supporting the project which is led by the Sporting Memories charity.

Volunteers are sought to support or run the session, which is expected to be held 1pm to 3pm Wednesdays. Volunteers do not need to be available to attend every week. Training and support is provided.

Volunteers who lead wellbeing walks in Fenland and Love to Move dementia friendly seated exercise have previously told us how rewarding they find volunteering.

Volunteer: "This is the best thing I have ever done."

Julia Mallet, a volunteer dementia friendly exercise class leader, said last year: "This is the best thing I have ever done. I wish I had found it years ago. When in life do you get to do something you really enjoy and everybody is telling you 'thank you'?

"I would recommend to anybody to do the training and get a group going because it is fantastic."

Dee Ucuncu told us in 2023 how she gets as much out of leading a wellbeing walk as those who attend and the pride she feels when people tell her how much the walk means to them.

To find out more about volunteering with Sporting Memories email kelly.hart@sportingmemories.uk or contact Active Fenland.
There are lots of opportunities for older people to take part in exercise and wellbeing classes across Fenland. Take a look at the full programme below.

Diabetes exercise sessions

An exercise class specifically for people with diabetes is being held 12.30pm to 1.30pm, Tuesdays, £3 per session, at Hudson Leisure Centre, Harecroft Road, Wisbech, PE13 1RL. Book and pay at leisure centre.

Tea dance

A tea dance, costing £3 per person, including dance tuition takes place Friday, February 28, at March Braza Club, Elm Road, March PE15 8NZ. Tuition is 1.30pm to 2pm and the main event is 2pm to 4pm

How to sign up for Active Fenland sessions

Except where stated, sign up for Active Fenland sessions via: Active Fenland session booking page.

Full Active Fenland programme - Feburary 2025:

Except where stated, sign up for Active Fenland sessions via: Active Fenland session booking page.

In the event of cancellations of sessions every attempt is made to contact those signed up and notify people via: Active Fenland's Facebook page

Chatteris

Free Chatteris Wellbeing Walk, Tuesdays, 1.45pm, from Chatteris Library, Furrowfields Road, PE16 6DY. Walk of around 45 minutes, variable but usually slower pace. Tea/coffee available afterwards in the library. Registering in advance for Ramblers Wellbeing Walks is preferred but you can just turn up. Register at Sign up for Ramblers wellbeing walk
Free Chatteris Pocket Park Wellbeing Walk, first Sunday of the month, 10am, from the bandstand, at the East Park Street/Church Lane junction. Walk of around an hour. Registering in advance for Ramblers Wellbeing Walks is preferred but you can just turn up. Register at Sign up for Ramblers wellbeing walk
Free dementia friendly 'Love to Move' class Thursdays, 12.15pm to 1.45pm, at Bricstan Hall, Market Hill, Chatteris PE16 6BA. No need to book.
Free 'couch to 5k', 6.15pm to 7.15pm, Wednesdays to March 19, meeting at the bandstand, Market Hill, Chatteris, PE16 6BA. Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings

March

Free 'couch to 5k', 6.30pm to 7.30pm, Wednesdays to March 19, meeting at the Elm Road Sports Field, March, PE15 0BH . Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings
Cardiac rehab sessions for people with a Phase 3 cardiac rehab team or medical professional referral. Mondays, 1.45pm to 3.30pm, £3 per session, at George Campbell Leisure Centre, City Road, March, PE15 9LT. Book and pay at leisure centre.
Free dementia friendly 'Love to Move' class Tuesdays, 11am to 12.30pm, at March Braza Club, Elm Road, PE15 8NZ. No need to book.
Free March Riverside Wellbeing Walk, Tuesdays, 1.30pm from March Library, City Road, March, PE15 9LT. Around an hour, variable yet usually moderate pace. Tea/coffee available afterwards in the library. Registering in advance for Ramblers Wellbeing Walks is preferred but you can just turn up. Register at Sign up for Ramblers wellbeing walk
Adults 'Wellbeing Dance and Stretch' fun choreographed dance and wellness stretching for beginners, Tuesdays, to March 11, 7pm to 8pm, from £2.50 per session (early bird offer), at Neale Wade Sports Centre, Wimblington Road, March, PE15 9PX. Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings
'Pre-fit' activity sessions for people who have noticed they are limiting their activity or have stopped doing the things because they are getting more challenging. Wednesdays, 1pm to 2.30pm. £3 per session, at George Campbell Leisure Centre, City Road, PE15 9LT. Book and pay at leisure centre.
Kickboxing For Beginners, Saturdays, to March 15, 9.30am to 10.30am, at RKA Kickboxing Academy, Unit C4, Enterprise Park, March, PE15 0BD. For people aged 16 plus. from £2.50 per session (early bird offer). Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings
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Whittlesey

Cardiac rehab sessions for people with a Phase 4 cardiac rehab team or medical professional referral. Thursdays, 1.15pm to 3pm, £3 per session, at Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1UA. Book and pay at leisure centre.
Free Whittlesey Wellbeing Walk, every 2nd & 4th Monday of the month (excluding bank holidays), 10am from the Buttercross, Market Street, around an hour at variable but usually slower pace. Tea/coffee available afterwards in the library. Registering in advance for Ramblers Wellbeing Walks is preferred but you can just turn up. Register at Sign up for Ramblers wellbeing walk
Forever Fit - an hour of circulating around different sports such as new age kurling, table tennis, skittles and boccia have an included drink and a chat too. At St Andrew's Parish Hall, 5 Parkinson's Lane, Whittlesey PE7 1BZ. Tuesdays, 12.30pm to 1.30pm, from £2 per person (early bird offer). Sign up via Active Fenland Bookings.
Strength and Balance classes for people who have or are losing confidence in their balance or fear falling. Fridays, 11.30am to 12.30pm, £2.50 per session, at Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey PE7 1UA. Book and pay at the leisure centre.
'Pre-fit' activity sessions for people who have noticed they are limiting their activity or have stopped doing things because they are getting more challenging. Tuesdays, 10am to 11.30am, £3 per session at Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey PE7 1UA. Book and pay at leisure centre.
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Wisbech

Diabetes exercise class, 12.30pm to 1.30pm, Tuesdays, £3 per session, at Hudson Leisure Centre, Harecroft Road, Wisbech, PE13 1RL. Book and pay at leisure centre.
Free 'couch to 5k', 9.30am to 10.30am, Tuesdays to April 1, meeting near the pavilion at Wisbech Park, Lynn Road, Wisbech PE13 3AB. Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings
Free walking hockey for all abilities, Wednesdays, 6.30pm to 7.30pm, at Wisbech Hockey Club, Harecroft Road, PE13 1RR. Just turn up.
Free Wisbech Mindful Wellbeing Walk, Fridays, 10am from Wisbech Park Bandstand, around an hour at a variable but usually moderate pace. Registering in advance for Ramblers Wellbeing Walks is preferred but you can just turn up. Register at Sign up for Ramblers wellbeing walk
Free Wisbech Wellbeing Walk - Harecroft, every first and third Tuesday of the month, 10.30am, from Chapel Road car park, walking for around an hour. Registering in advance for Ramblers Wellbeing Walks is preferred but you can just turn up. Register at Sign up for Ramblers wellbeing walk
Strength and Balance classes for people who have or are losing confidence in their balance or fear falling, Tuesdays, 12.15pm to 1.15pm, £3 per session, at Wisbech Oasis Centre, St Michaels Avenue, PE13 3NR. Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings
'Pre-fit' activity sessions for people who have noticed they are limiting their activity or have stopped doing the things because they are getting more challenging. Wednesdays, 2pm to 3.30pm, £3 per session, at Hudson Leisure Centre, Harecroft Road, Wisbech, PE13 1RL. Book and pay at leisure centre.
General yoga, Tuesdays, 1.15pm to 2.15pm, from £3 per session, at Wisbech Oasis Centre, St Michaels Avenue, PE13 3NR. Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings
Gentle yoga, Tuesdays, 2.15pm to 3.15pm, £3 per session, at Wisbech Oasis Centre, St Michaels Avenue, PE13 3NR. Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings
Turn-up and play mixed beginners badminton for everyone aged 16 plus, £2, Mondays, 6pm to 7pm, at Hudson Leisure Centre, Harecroft Road, Wisbech. Pay at the leisure centre.
Turn-up and play walking football, Fridays, 7pm to 8pm, £2, at Hudson Leisure Centre, Harecroft Road, Wisbech. Pay at the leisure centre.
Forever Fit - a chance to enjoy a variety of activities in one session in a social group and have an included drink and a chat too. Activities might include things like new age kurling, table tennis and badminton. Tuesdays, 11.30am to 12.30pm, £2, at Hudson Leisure Centre, Harecroft Road, Wisbech, PE13 1RL. Pay at the leisure centre.
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Active Fenland in wider Fenland and at home

Doddington

At Doddington Court, Benwick Road, Doddington, PE15 0UG

Free dementia friendly 'Love to Move' class Thursdays, 11am to 12.30pm, at the Benwick Room. No need to book.
'Pre-fit' activity sessions for people who have noticed they are limiting their activity or have stopped doing the things because they are getting more challenging. Wednesdays, 12.30pm to 2pm until March 26, £3.50 per session.
Strength and Balance classes for people who have or are losing confidence in their balance or fear falling, Wednesdays, 11.15am to 12.15pm, and Thursdays, 12.45pm to 1.45pm, £3 per session.

Fenland

Fenland Leisure Centres managed for Fenland District Council by Freedom Leisure provide packed events programmes in Chatteris, March, Whittlesey and Wisbech. Sign up via: Freedom Leisure

Wimblington

Beginners' yoga, Wednesdays, 5pm to 6pm, £3 per session, at the Parish Hall, Addison Road, Wimblington, March, PE15 0QT. Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings
Intermediate yoga, Wednesdays, 6pm to 7pm, £3 per session, at the Parish Hall, Addison Road, Wimblington, March, PE15 0QT. Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings

Free 'at home' sessions and fun Fenland treasure hunts

Find the Active Fenland timetable, 'active at home' booklets, family treasure hunt sheets, YouTube virtual sessions and more at: Active Fenland

Timetable

View the Active Fenland Active Fenland Timetable at Active Fenland

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February 2025

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