Here is a quick look at what activities are on this month for you to enjoy and to help you get active.
Health cycle rides
Free volunteer led rides to help improve your health and wellbeing. These are held at:
- Moors Valley Country Park every Wednesday 10am to 11am
- Ferndown Forest Golf Course every Tuesday 10am to 11am
- Kingston Lacy House every Thursday 10am to 11am
- The Palm Tree Cafe, Weymouth, every other Wednesday 10am to 11am
Dorset Health Walks
Free led walks throughout Dorset to help improve your health and wellbeing.
Nordic Walking workouts and Wellness walks
Suitable for people who have completed a "Get into Nordic walking course" to help maintain fitness and to enjoy being out in the fresh air.
Free Nordic Walking tasters
With the support from a qualified Nordic Walking Instructor this taster will give you an idea of what Nordic Walking involves and to see if this would be an activity for you. To book your place on one of these free sessions call 01425 480811. You can choose from the following:
- Monday 20 January 10am to 10:45am at Potterne Park, Verwood
- Thursday 23 January 10am to 10:45am at Moors Valley Country Park, Golf and Activity Centre
- Sunday 26 January 9:30am to 10:15am at Wareham Forest
- Tuesday 28 January 11:30am to 12:15pm at Kingston Lacy, Wimborne
Get into Nordic Walking courses
With the support from a qualified Nordic Walking Instructor these courses will help you master the basics and improve your Nordic Walking technique. £15 per person, poles are provided. To book call 01425 480811.
- Thursday 16 January 9:30am to 11am at Bridport Football Club car park, DT6 5LA
- Monday 27 January 10am to 11:30am at Moors Valley Country Park, Golf and Activity Centre
Fresh air fitness
Using natural outdoor spaces and features, Fresh air fitness is a fun session to help increase your heart rate and build strength. Each weekly session may use different areas and activities, so no week will be the same. Suitable for adults and perfect for beginners. £5 per person 10am to 11am.
Every Tuesday (excludes school holidays) at Moors Valley Country Park, Golf and Activity Centre.
Booking is essential by calling 01425 480811.
Couch to 5K
With the support of a volunteer run leader, this Couch to 5K programme will help you to develop your running fitness over 9 weeks following the Couch to 5K NHS app. A course is £10 per person. Booking is essential by calling 01425 480811.
Sunday 5 January through until Sunday 2 March 9:30am to 10:15am at Moors Valley Country Park, Golf and Activity Centre
or
Wednesday 8 January through until Wednesday 5 March 10am to 10:45am at Kingston Lacy, Wimborne.