Exercise and Activity Directory
County: Durham
Age UK County Durham
A local independent charity, working towards improving the wellbeing of all older people living in County Durham and to make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Offering activities and events including information and advice and befriending, they also deliver a variety of exercise classes such as Tai Chi, Exercise to Music and Gentle Seated Exercise among others. To find out more, please visit their website.
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Age UK Darlington
Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington
Part of Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington, Age UK Darlington strives to enhance the health and well-being of individuals over the age of 50 by offering quality-assured activities, information and advice services, day-care services, and befriending, as well as ensuring that individuals have the opportunity for choice and continued independence. Classes and activities specially developed for older participants are now beginning to re-open with the safety of clients, staff and volunteers in mind. To find out more, please visit their website.
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Cycle Durham
Durham County Council
Looking to be more physically active? Ready to take the first steps towards a healthier you? If so, Cycle Durham maybe the right programme for you. Cycle Durham offers a range of ‘entry level’ cycling activities alongside opportunities to maintain and progress your physical activity levels. Activities are suitable for cyclists who can ride a bike. Cycling can be cheap fun and easy to do so why not give it a go?
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Run Durham
Durham County Council
Looking to improve your health and fitness levels? Ready to take the first steps towards a healthier you? If so, Run Durham maybe the right programme for you. They offer free Get run Ready and Couch to 5K running courses with safe risk assessed routes and provide information on recreational running opportunities across County Durham. Running is a low-cost activity and easier to do in a friendly group so why not give it a go?
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Tees Valley Sport
Active Partnership
One of 43 Active Partnerships operating across England, Tees Valley Sport prioritises tackling inactivity and inequality within the community. They aim to redefine what it means to be active through collaboration with partners and communities, achieving a shared ambition and positively impacting the health and wellbeing of people across the Tees Valley. They support active living, sport, and physical activity for all. Services include Falls Prevention and Live Longer, Live Better.
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Walk Durham
Durham County Council
Looking to be more active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle? Ready to take the first steps towards a healthier you? If so, Walk Durham might be the right programme for you. Whether you are recovering from illness or just want to be more active and enjoy walking outdoors in the company of others, Walk Durham can help you get started they offer a programme of short, guided walks across County Durham. More information can be found on the website.
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Ways to Wellbeing
Durham County Council
This programme aims to support adults over the age of 16 to improve their wellbeing by providing them access to opportunities that will allow them to meet new people, be more active and learn new skills. All of the activities are delivered by trained, experienced and friendly staff and volunteers.
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We Are Undefeatable: Durham
Durham County Council
If you have one or more long term health conditions We are Undefeatable aims to support and encourage you to be active through the ups and downs. Discover the many fun and accessible ways to fit more movement into your daily routines.
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