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Thursday14:0016:00KempstonPark IndoorBowls Club 22Indoor BowlsIB2Monday10:3012:30BedfordBoroughBowling Club,GoldingtonRoad 22Date - Session 8IB124/02/2022Date - Session 7Indoor Bowls21/02/2022Date - Session 6Cost17/02/2022Date - Session 5Venue14/02/2022Date - Session 4Time10/02/2022Date - Session 3Day07/02/2022No SessionCode03/02/2022Date - Session 2Course31/01/2022Date - Session 1INDOOR BOWLSSummary of programme:The course is a fun introduction to the enjoyable sport of indoor bowls. The objective of the gameis to get a round bowl as near to a little yellow ball, some distance away, as you can! During thecourse you will be taught the skills needed to enable you to play a game of indoor bowls. This willinclude technique, tactics and rules. Indoor bowls can be a fun, relaxing and sociable recreationalactivity, which provides you with some exercise at the same time. Please come and give it a try.Do I need to bring anything?All participants need to wear socks and non-marking shoes. All other equipment will be providedif required. This session will be inside, to help ventilation and reduce the spread of COVID we will behaving the windows and doors open during the sessions. We strongly advise that you wear layers.To book the course please visit: www.bedford.gov.uk/activeadultsPlease be aware that these course will involve physical activity and will check with your doctor beforeparticipating if you have any concerns about your ability to take part in the programme.

Tuesday09:3010:30Bedford Parkand BedfordLocations 35VENUE TBC - 01/03/2022VENUE TBC - 08/03/2022VENUE TBC - 15/03/2022VENUE TBC - 22/03/2022VENUE TBC - 11:00MowsburyPark andBedfordLocations 45VENUE TBC - 28/02/2022VENUE TBC - 07/03/2022VENUE TBC - 14/03/2022VENUE TBC - 21/03/2022VENUE TBC - 28/03/2022Date - Session 8NW1VENUE TBC - 22/02/2022Date - Session 7NordicWalkingBeginnersVENUE TBC - 21/02/2022Date - Session 6Cost15/02/2022Date - Session 5Venue14/02/2022Date - Session 4TimeVENUE TBC - 08/02/2022Date - Session 3DayVENUE TBC - 07/02/2022No SessionCodeBedford Pk - 01/02/2022Date - Session 2CourseMowsbury Pk - 31/01/2022Date - Session 1NORDIC WALKINGSummary of programme:Beginners: Do you enjoy walking? Would you like to develop this simple, yet effective activityby adding a different technique which incorporates the upper body? These sessions will be forthose who can Nordic walk and are looking for a regular, moderate sessions from various Bedfordlocations. These will include parks and local countryside, which is within a 3 mile (5 kilometres)radius of the town centre. The focus of these sessions is health and wellbeing. These sessions willbe sociable and a great way to meet new, like-minded friends. These walks will continue after the8-week course allowing you to keep on track.Intermediates: This course is aimed at experienced Nordic Walkers. Sessions will start from Bedfordlocations and will be two hours long and will cover around 6 miles, these will include parks and localcountryside. The focus of these sessions is health and wellbeing. These sessions will be sociable anda great way to meet new, like-minded friends. These walks will continue after the 8-week courseallowing you to keep on track.Do I need to bring anything?Take note of the weather as sessions are outside; be prepared for wet, cold or hot weather.Footwear should be comfortable and not heavy walking boots if possible, things like runningtrainers are ideal. Bring something to drink. Nordic walking poles will be provided (plus wipes toclean the poles with).To book the course please visit: www.bedford.gov.uk/activeadultsPlease be aware that these course will involve physical activity and will check with your doctor beforeparticipating if you have any concerns about your ability to take part in the programme.

Date - Session 7Date - Session 816/03/202223/03/2022 40Date - Session 6ShortstownVillage Hall09/03/202219:1520:05Date - Session 5Wednesday02/03/2022SD1Date - Session 4Swing Dancefor Beginners23/02/2022CostDate - Session 3Venue16/02/2022TimeDate - Session 2Day09/02/2022CodeDate - Session 1Course02/02/2022SWING DANCINGSummary of programme:Swing Dance Beginners – partner not required.Swingsters will teach you the foundation steps of Swing Dancing, you will be able to dance throughthe ages from the roaring 20’s through to the big band swing, through R’n’B to Rock’n’Roll. Justbring comfy shoes and a smile. The course is relaxed and friendly allowing you to have a good time,keep fit, make new friends and learn to dance. We would prefer you to bring a partner so we cankeep it gender balanced, if you don’t have a partner then let us know and we can try to partner youup with someone. If you sign up to the course, you are invited at the end of the course as our guestto a live band swing night where you can show off your new skills and dance the night away!!Please be aware this session does not stop for half term.Do I need to bring anything?All participants should be double jabbed and we request you do a lateral flow test before eachsession as you will be in close proximity to people who you do not live with.Comfy shoes. Bring water, sanitiser and a cardigan as we keep the hall ventilated.To book the course please visit: www.bedford.gov.uk/activeadultsPlease be aware that these course will involve physical activity and will check with your doctor beforeparticipating if you have any concerns about your ability to take part in the programme.

22TennisBeginners /NovicesT3Tuesday14:4516:00RiversideTennis Club 22Date - Session 8RiversideTennis Club30/03/202220:3021:3022/02/2022Date - Session 7Tuesday23/03/2022T222/02/2022Date - Session 6TennisBeginners /Intermediates16/03/2022 6015/02/2022Date - Session 5RiversideTennis Club09/03/202210:4512:0015/02/2022Date - Session 4Wednesday02/03/2022T108/02/2022Date - Session 3TennisBeginners23/02/2022Cost08/02/2022No SessionVenue16/02/2022Time01/02/2022Date - Session 2Day09/02/2022Code02/02/2022Course01/02/2022Date - Session 1TENNISSummary of programme:The session is aimed at beginners and covers all aspects of the game from basic technique tomatch tactics, singles and doubles. We teach all the different swing patterns, grips and courtpositions which are involved in tennis, but most importantly we have FUN! Please be aware that allthe sessions will be outside and will continue whatever the weather.Do I need to bring anything?We highly recommend bringing your own tennis racket however if you do not own one this will beprovided by the Tennis Club. Wear comfortable clothing, training shoes and bring a drink.This session will be outside so please be mindful about the weather.To book the course please visit: www.bedford.gov.uk/activeadultsPlease be aware that these course will involve physical activity and will check with your doctor beforeparticipating if you have any concerns about your ability to take part in the programme.

35WalkingFootballWF3Wednesday20:0021:00University ofBedfordshire,PolhillCampus niversity ofBedfordshire,PolhillCampus 22Date - Session te - Session 7Monday21/03/2022WF223/02/2022Date - Session 6WalkingFootball14/03/2022 3516/02/2022Date - Session /02/2022Date - Session 4Monday28/02/2022WF109/02/2022Date - Session 3WalkingFootball21/02/2022Cost09/02/2022No SessionVenue14/02/2022Time02/02/2022Date - Session 2Day07/02/2022Code31/01/2022Course02/02/2022Date - Session 1WALKING FOOTBALLSummary of programme:Walking football is the next big thing and become increasingly popular over the past couple ofyears! Walking Football was initially designed to help get the over 50’s back into football andexercise. However, we welcome all ages to our sessions. The main differences between standardfootball and walking football are two rules of no running and no slide tackles. Play the game youlove but reduce the chances of injury. It’s a great way to keep fit, learn skills, have fun and socialiseall at the same time!Do I need to bring anything?Wear trainers and bring a drink. The session will be outside and continue no matter the weather soplease wear appropriate clothing.To book the course please visit: www.bedford.gov.uk/activeadultsPlease be aware that these course will involve physical activity and will check with your doctor beforeparticipating if you have any concerns about your ability to take part in the programme.

Thursday10:0011:00WoottonVillage Hall 22YogaImprovers)Y3Thursday11:1512:15WoottonVillage Hall 22Date - Session 8Y224/02/2022Date - Session 7YogaBeginners24/02/2022Date - Session 6Cost17/02/2022Date - Session 5Venue17/02/2022Date - Session 4Time10/02/2022Date - Session 3Day10/02/2022No SessionCode03/02/2022Date - Session 2Course03/02/2022Date - Session 1YOGASummary of programme:Beginners: Get fit, improve flexibility and develop an amazing sense of well-being. Simplemovements, aimed at those who are new to yoga or total beginners. The course aims to increaseflexibility, suppleness, strength and stamina. The coach, with over 20 years’ experience, will coverbreathing and relaxation leading to clarity and stillness of mind.Improvers: Get fit, improve flexibility and develop an amazing sense of well-being. Simplemovements, aimed at those who are have done Yoga in the past. The course aims to increaseflexibility, suppleness, strength and stamina. The coach, with over 20 years’ experience, will coverbreathing and relaxation leading to clarity and stillness of mind.Do I need to bring anything?Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring something warm for relaxation at the end.Bring a drink and a yoga mat if you wish, however there will be mats available for you to use.This session will be inside, to help ventilation and reduce the spread of COVID we will be havingthe windows open during the sessions. We strongly advise that you wear layers.To book the course please visit: www.bedford.gov.uk/activeadultsPlease be aware that these course will involve physical activity and will check with your doctor beforeparticipating if you have any concerns about your ability to take part in the programme.

EXTRA INFOHow to BookBookings open from 9:30am on Wednesday 5th January 2022 and can be made by:Booking and paying online at: www.bedford.gov.uk/activeadultsDue to COVID-19 we are unable to take cash or cheque for any courses this time.All course bookings are on a first come first served basis.If the bookings are very low on specific courses we may need to cancel them at short notice (oneweek before the start of the programme).If this is necessary, we will contact all those enrolled on the cancelled course to offer a full refund ora place on another course.Please try and make your bookings early to avoid disappointment and help us to manage theorganisation of the courses.Thank you.COVID-19The main symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are: A high temperature – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need tomeasure your temperature). A new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or morecoughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual). A loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this means you’ve noticed you cannot smell ortaste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal.Please do not attend the sessions and notify the coach or the organiser and get a COVID-19 test.https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test.If the test is positive you must let Amy Stevens know via amy.stevens@bedford.gov.uk please writeyour name, your course and when you started having symptoms and had a positive test so we canlet the rest of the course know if and how long they have to isolate.If you do receive a positive test the Council will refund the missed sessions.Please arrive on time and leave directly after the sessions have finished. Please wear a maskinside any buildings or pinch points. If your session is based at a venue, please scan the QR codeprovided at the venue at the beginning of each session. If you use the bathroom or congregateoutside a venue for more than 10 minutes, please scan their QR code.We also strongly advised you to comply with the public health restrictions and avoid high riskbehaviour outside the sports setting to reduce the risk to your fellow participants.To book the course please visit: www.bedford.gov.uk/activeadultsPlease be aware that these course will involve physical activity and will check with your doctor beforeparticipating if you have any concerns about your ability to take part in the programme.

coaching courses are for people who would like to participate in a relaxed, informal . Walking Football. Monday. 31/01/2022. 19:00-20:00. Gordon Fields, Brickhill Drive. 35. WF2. Walking Football. Monday. . The session is aimed at beginners and covers all aspects of the game from bas