An active class for everybody

Edition: March 2024

Have you checked out our sport and leisure activities recently? There is a great range of sports sessions for adults and children throughout the year

A milestone year for the Forever Active group

Forever Active at The Bridge Leisure Centre, which is a multi-activity group for over 50s, was set up with the support of our Sports Development team in 1994. Now in its thirtieth year it continues to provide valuable opportunities for people to stay active, socialise and have fun.

The class has become a pillar of the social calendar for the fantastic regular attendees. Jean and Averil have been attending different classes regularly since it began 30 years ago.

Monica, the Forever Active Yoga teacher, has also been teaching her classes since the group started.

New Walking Tennis sessions

From the long established to the brand new, our Sports Development team recently helped launch a walking tennis class, following a referral from the Horsham District Wellbeing team for a client with Multiple Sclerosis.

Cassie, Paul and walking tennis coach, Mike

Meet Cassie

Cassie attended from the very first session and borrowed a sports wheelchair from our Sports Development team which meant she was able to play alongside her mother and other participants.

“The wheelchair worked really well, the session was really good fun and good exercise too. I really enjoyed it!”

Cassie

Walking tennis is a version of the game that's designed to be accessible for all. The group welcomes any adult wanting to give a low impact accessible sport a try. The group runs term-time on Thursdays at the Holbrook Club in Horsham, under the guidance of coach Mike Costa. Sessions cost just £5 and are pay-as-you-go.

Redstars Volleyball

Another great group that our Sports Development team has helped to establish recently is for volleyball. Following some taster coaching sessions and having attracted enough members, Redstars Horsham Volleyball Club joined a league for their first volleyball season which started in October 2023.

The Redstars are a friendly group and welcome all players at any level aged 16 and over. Sessions cost £8 and are on Tuesdays at The Forest School in Horsham.

Inclusive activities

We also support a range of groups and organisations to ensure there are varied opportunities available and accessible to everyone.

We have inclusive cycling sessions with Horsham Wheels for ALL, a whole range of sports including athletics, cricket, football, rebound trampoline therapy and swimming, as well as karaoke, DJ’ing and video production with our Reaching Higher Project. The team are always willing to work with you to make sure that there is something for everyone.

“it’s wonderful that siblings can join in”.

Users value that the whole family can enjoy and participate in many of the activities

We have excellent feedback about the sessions. Participants report the sessions offer “good value, good quality equipment” along with “very helpful and friendly volunteers and staff”.

“The Reaching Higher Project activities have allowed us to have a short break, and also make us feel good that there are activities our son can take part in that he couldn’t do otherwise”.

One family comment

Ready and Able

The Ready and Able Club is an inclusive sports club that has been running at Bluecoat Sports Centre for over 30 years. Weekly sessions take place on a Monday evening with a range of different sports as well as swimming, for disabled adults aged 16 and over. These fun sessions are a great way for adults with additional needs to be active and socialise and carers can attend for free.

Find out about all our accessible and inclusive activities