Exercise and Activity Directory
County: Dorset
Active Dorset
Active Partnership
Supporting strategic leaders with high quality advice and advocacy, Active Dorset aims to establish Dorset as a place where people choose to enjoy an active lifestyle through participation in sport and physical activity to transform lives. A wide range of programmes are already running throughout the county which aim to increase participation and support is offered to help the work of clubs, coaches, volunteers, educators and facilities. Within the ‘Move More’ tab there is an Activity Finder, information to support ‘Your Health and Wellbeing’ and also many ideas and resources to support you to move more in a way that works for you in the ‘Support Being Active’ section.
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Age UK Bournemouth, Poole and East Dorset
A local not-for-profit organisation helping older people (55+) in Bournemouth, Poole and East Dorset to live happy, healthy, and independent lives. They provide services, activities, and events, including yoga classes, chair yoga and walking groups to name a few. Regular gentle exercise can make a big difference. To find out more, visit the Age UK Bournemouth, Poole and East Dorset homepage and select Activities and Events.
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Age UK North, West and South Dorset
Local not-for-profit organisation helping older people across rural Dorset to remain independent and maintain physical and mental wellbeing in later life. They provide services, organise activities and events including exercise classes designed to help reduce the risk of a fall which could lead to injury for older people. Regular gentle exercise can make a big difference. To find out more, visit the Age UK North, West and South Dorset homepage and select Our Services.
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Bhliveactive Exercise Referral
Bhliveactive
The aim of this scheme is to increase physical activity levels, improve physical and mental wellbeing as well as better manage living with a medical condition which can often make keeping active challenging. The Exercise Referral Scheme is a personalised 12-week programme offering discounted indoor and outdoor activities to help support individuals to slowly build up their movement and encourages simple, healthier lifestyle choices. The scheme is available at the Litteldown Centre, Pelhams, Corfe Mullen and Stokewood Bhliveactive sites. If you’d like to give it a go, ask your GP, Consultant or nurse for a referral form.
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Dorset Council
The Sport and Leisure category lists an array of activities including cycling, walking as well as getting active schemes and groups. The exercise referral scheme is also available via the Dorset Council website, to help encourage and support people become more active for health.
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Dorset Health Walks
Ramblers Wellbeing Walks
Led by Volunteer Walk Leaders throughout Dorset, Health Walks are free to attend (no need to book just turn up) and run weekly to help you establish a routine and are ideal for beginners. A great opportunity to get out in the fresh air and meet new people, so have a look to see if there is a walk near you!
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Live Well Dorset
Funded by Public Health Dorset, Live Well Dorset supports adults living in Dorset on their journey to become happier, healthier people by offering advice and coaching. The service is free at the point of delivery, so if you want to become more active, lose weight, quite smoking or drink less then contact Live Well Dorset today either by telephone, registering online or health professional referral.
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Younger 4 Longer
Younger 4 Longer
A community based programme which aims to help enrich the lives of older people by meeting social, physical and spiritual needs. Safe, simple and effective evidence-based exercise classes provide ample opportunities for a range of fun and exciting activities and events which facilitate social interaction.
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