Resources and Classes
We have put together below a list of the exercise classes and resources we are aware of in the areas covered by PRIME. Some are for Parkinson’s, some are for other health problems and some are accessible classes. We’ve found them through word-of-mouth or research but haven’t attended any ourselves, so have tried to provide plenty of information so you can get in touch to see if the class(es) you are interested in are right for you and what the associated costs may be, if any. We would love to hear how you get on, and/or if you have any other recommendations we can add!
BANES
- Extend Exercise – Combe Down, Weston, Midsomer Norton, Paulton, Stanton Drew, Chew Magna
- Keynsham Leisure Centre - classes for older adults
- St John’s Foundation classes – BA1 Seated/gentle/standing (yoga, Pilates, ballet, Tai Chi)
- https://stjohnsbath.org.uk/what-we-do/supporting-older-adults/activities-programme/
- Activities Monday through Friday for the body and mind!
- Better Leisure Bath/Saltford – classes for older adults
- Boxing – Radstock
- Boxing sessions working on fitness, balance and cardio work led by a trained instructor. Open to all ability levels. Partners and Carers welcome!
- https://localsupport.parkinsons.org.uk/activity/boxing-radstock
- Bowling – Paulton
- Better movement and fitness – Bath
- Better movement and fitness – Bath | Parkinson’s local support finder (parkinsons.org.uk)
- Exercise class led by a senior exercise specialist with 28 years of instructing experience. The intensity levels vary, and it’s wise to phone first for further details for class suitability.
- Friday mornings
- Tel: 07971245221
- Email: arthur@conceptfitness65.co.uk
- Park Yoga – classes in Chippenham, Devizes, Salisbury, Swindon, Trowbridge
- 55 Silver Circuits
- Group sessions (amypattendenpt.com)
- Outdoor group exercise for all over the age of 55. The sessions focus on building your strength, fitness, mobility, balance and coordination.
- Tel: 07916030828
- Email: amy.pattenden5@gmail.com
- Walking Sports
- Just get active – Walking sports
- Website with links to different community websites for walking sports
- Walking Netball – groups available in Bath, Bristol and Corsham
- Bath City FC Walking Football
- Bath city FC Walking football
- General walking football group for O55s
Wiltshire
- PD-Warrior – Salisbury
- https://odstockmedical.com/patients/patients-classes/
- Tel. for Odstock Medical Centre: 01722 439555
- AGE-UK Classes – Fitness and Friendship Clubs
- Classes in: Amesbury, Calne, Chippenham, Corsham, Devizes, Malmesbury, Melksham, Mere, Royal Wootton Bassett, Salisbury, Swindon, Trowbridge, Warminster, Marlborough, Bradford On Avon, Tisbury
- Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wiltshire/activities-and-events/fitness-and-friendship/
- Email: fitnessandfriendship@ageukwiltshire.org.uk
- Tel: 07754612569
- Walking sports
- Netball, football, rugby https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/leisure-returning-to-sport
- Active Health Falls Prevention – Wiltshire Council (anyone can self-refer)
- Email: activehealthfallspreventionservice@wiltshire.gov.uk
- Tel: 07799074312.
- Just Be…Me! Dance Class – Corsham
- A social dance class for people living with Parkinson’s.
- https://adults.wiltshire.gov.uk/Services/673/Just-Be-Me-Cor
- Movement for Parkinson’s – Chippenham
- A weekly dance class for people living with Parkinson’s or other neurological conditions, and their partners or carers
- https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/movement-for-parkinsons/2023-02-13/
- Email: iidconsortium@gmail.com
Somerset
- AGE-UK classes – Frome, Wells, Cheddar, Bruton, Yeovil
- Parkinson’s Exercise Group – Yeovil
- Email: claire.gundry@freedom-leisure.co.uk
- Tel: 01935314652
- Over 60s exercise with Anne – Wellington
- https://www.sasp.co.uk/directory/over-60s-exercise-with-anne
- Email: anne.panesar@moveitorloseit.co.uk
- Tel: 07421 762 532
- Parkinson’s Pro Exercise Session – Frome
- Website: https://localsupport.parkinsons.org.uk/activity/parkinsons-pro-exercise-session
- Email: gina@fitnessatbodybasics.com
- Tel: 07968329411
- Taunton FC Walking Football
- Taunton walking football
- Specific walking football group for people with Parkinson’s in Taunton