Friendship and exercise clubs are for older people who like gentle but challenging exercise and games as well as socialising with a cup of tea or coffee.

All the clubs are managed by local community groups and coached by a friendly, approachable instructor with a specialist qualification in exercise and health for older people.

For more information, or if you would like to start a club in your area, please contact us:

• Phone: 01454 865337
• Email: oneyou@southglos.gov.uk

Friendship and Exercise Club sessions

This page is for information purposes only.  Please note that all providers listed are independent of the Council and the Council takes no responsibility for their ability to provide the services they offer.  Please ensure that you use the provider best suited to your needs and contact them if you require further information about their services.

The first session is free (a small fee per session after that). Click on the location headings below to expand the list.

Staying Steady strength and balance classes

Staying Steady is a programme of strength and balance classes in Bristol to help build strength, walk steadily and lower your risk of falling.

Staying Steady

Useful resources and information

• Supporting Communities | St. Monica Trust – helps older people form treasured relationships and make the most of their lives. Local community worker, Sato, would like to hear your stories. If you have interests and skills to share or are re-starting a group, call 07971 670880 or email satoblack@southernbrooks.org.uk.
• UK Chief Medical Officers’ guidelines – physical activity for adults and older adults – The guidelines emphasise the importance of building strength and balance for adults as well as 150 minutes per week of moderate physical activity and, for older adults, activities to improve balance.
• The National Centre for Exercise and Sports Medicine has produced this guide to staying active at home during the coronavirus outbreak.
• Benefits of exercise – Exercise is free, easy to take, has an immediate effect. It can also reduce your risk of major illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer by up to 50%.
• “We Are Undefeatable” – this new campaign aims to help people with long-term health conditions to get more active. Visit the campaign website for more information.
• Physical activity and mental health -Sport and physical activity has a powerful and positive effect on mental health. Visit the Sport England website to find out more.
• See our top 10 tips for motivation and change.
• One You national website
• Download the Active 10, Easy Meals and a range of other One You apps – on the Apple store or Google Play