Exercise

Women’s Cycling

Learn to ride or practice and improve your skills.

When: once per week, Fridays, 9.00 – 10.30am

Where: Abbeyfield Park

How to take part: Referral and open access

Cost: Free

Contact: Pedal Ready with queries on:

0114 241 2775 otherwise just turn up

Feeling Good on Verdon Street – Exercise for Women

Where: Verdon Recreation Centre, Verdon Street

When: every Wednesday, 10.30 – 11.30am (Closed for Easter on 16th and 23rd April and at Spring Bank on 28th May)

How to take part: Women only

Cost: Free

Contact: Aislinn Adams on 07939 394 037

or email: aislinn.adams@tiscali.co.uk

Zumba for women

When: Tuesdays, 6.30 – 7.30pm

Where: Verdon Recreation Centre, Verdon Street

How to take part: Just turn up. New participants welcome

Cost: £3

Contact: Shahina on 07909 598 018

Zumba for women

When: Thursdays, 6.00 – 7.00pm

Where: Shirecliffe Community Centre

How to take part: Just turn up. New participants welcome

Cost: £3

Contact: Shahina on 07909 598 018

Pitsmoor Health Walk

Walk starts at Pitsmoor Surgery, lasts no longer than one hour and is at your own pace, followed by refreshments at Abbeyfield Park House. This is a gentle way to improve your health, have fun and meet new people in your local environment.

When: every Tuesday, starting at 1.30pm

Where: Pitsmoor Surgery, 151 Burngreave Road

Cost: Free

Contact: Activity Sheffield on 0114 273 426 or email: activity.sheffield@sheffield.gov.uk

Women Only Walk

An open walk aimed at women of all ages to get out and get moving with the opportunity for a chat and a cup of tea at the end of each walk.

When: Mondays, 9.00 – 11.00am.

Where: Outside Byron Wood Primary School, Earldom Road

How to take part: No referral needed. Women only

Cost: Free

Contact: Activity Sheffield on 0114 273 4266

or email: activity.sheffield@sheffield.gov.uk

Pram Push Walk

An easy walk aimed at getting new parents out and about socialising with other parents while getting fit. Play area and refreshments at the end of the walk.

When: Mondays, 12.30 – 2.00pm.

Where: Outside Firs Hill Community Primary school

How to take part: No referral needed. Open to any parents (Children 0-5 years)

Cost: Free

Contact: Activity Sheffield on 0114 273 4266

or email: activity.sheffield@sheffield.gov.uk

Themed Walk: The views from Wincobank Hill

This linear walk is from Firth Park to Burngreave, climbing to the summit of Wincobank Hill for fantastic views of the entire city. Includes a number of different parks and Burngreave Cemetery.

When: Thursday 24th April, 1.00 – 4.00pm

Where: If you are joining us from Spital Hill take the number 75 or 76 bus and get off at Firth Park First Point (S5 6QQ)

How to take part: No referral process Open to anyone wanting to come along

Cost: Free

Contact: Activity Sheffield on 0114 273 4266

or email: activity.sheffield@sheffield.gov.uk

Themed Walk: ‘Life and Death in Burngreave’

A walk in Burngreave Cemetery with local history enthusiast Ron Clayton who will take you back in time to the pre Doctor Finlay days of Rickets, Diphtheria and TB, as well as the chilly days of outside privies.

When: Tuesday 6th May, 2.30 – 4.30pm

Where: The walk starts outside Abbeyfield House (S4 7AT)

How to take part: No referral process. Open to anyone wanting to come along

Cost: Free

Contact: Activity Sheffield on 0114 273 4266

or email: activity.sheffield@sheffield.gov.uk

Themed Walk: Urban Greens

Come along and explore Sheffield’s largest green space. As part of Walk Month join Friends of Parkwood Springs and Walk Boost who will be leading a walk of Parkwood Springs, the ancient Roe Woods and Crabtree Ponds Nature Reserve.

When: Monday 12th May, 6.30 – 8.30pm

Where: Meet outside Pitsmoor Post Office, Pitsmoor Road (S3 9AU)

How to take part: No referral process. Open to anyone wanting to come along

Cost: Free

Contact: Activity Sheffield on 0114 273 4266

or email: mailto: activity.sheffield@sheffield.gov.uk

Themed Walk: Parks and Woods of Pitsmoor

This walk starts outside Vestry Hall and sets off for Ellesmere Park, this is the first of four local parks we will be visiting, as well as a local nature reserve and ancient woodland.

When: Friday 30th May, 1.00 – 3.00pm

Where: Meet at Burngreave Vestry Hall (S3 9DD)

How to take part: No referral process. Open to anyone wanting to come along

Cost: Free

Contact: Activity Sheffield on 0114 273 4266

or email: activity.sheffield@sheffield.gov.uk

Themed Walk: Crabtree Ponds – from ornamental feature to nature reserve

Come for a walk with the Wildlife Trust and find out about the history and wonderful wildlife which depends on this local urban nature reserve.

When: Thursday 12th June, 6.00 – 8.00pm

Where: Meet at Burngreave Vestry Hall (S3 9DD)

How to take part: No referral process. Open to anyone wanting to come along

Cost: Free

Contact: Activity Sheffield on 0114 273 4266

or email: activity.sheffield@sheffield.gov.uk

Themed Walk: Five Weirs Wonder

The walk follows the Five Weirs Walk to Meadowhall Interchange. It is mostly off road on solid paths alongside the River Don but is often muddy so appropriate footwear may be necessary.

When: Thursday 26th June, 1.00 – 3.30pm

Where: Meet at Burngreave Vestry Hall (S3 9DD)

How to take part: No referral process. Open to anyone wanting to come along

Cost: Free

Contact: Activity Sheffield on 0114 273 4266

or email: activity.sheffield@sheffield.gov.uk

Plodding Pitsmoor

An easy walk for the whole community to enjoy.

When: Thursdays, 1.30 – 3.00pm. Until 1st May

Where: Outside Pure Gym, Carlisle Street

How to take part: No referral process. Open to anyone wanting to come along

Cost: Free

Contact: Activity Sheffield on 0114 273 4266

or email: activity.sheffield@sheffield.gov.uk

Themed Walk:The views from Wincobank Hill
1:00pm to 4:00pm Thursday 24 April 2014
Themed Walk: ‘Life and Death in Burngreave’
2:30pm to 4:30pm Tuesday 6 May 2014
Themed Walk: Urban Greens
6:30pm to 8:30pm Monday 12 May 2014
Themed Walk: Parks and Woods of Pitsmoor
1:00pm to 3:00pm Friday 30 May 2014
Themed Walk: Crabtree Ponds
6:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday 12 June 2014
Themed Walk: Five Weirs Wonder
1:00pm to 3:30pm Thursday 26 June 2014

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