Activities | Swindon Diabetes

Swindon’s Borough Council’s Community Health and Wellbeing team run a variety of activity sessions from Gentle Sessions to Cycling for Health.

Download the outreach activities timetable (Word document)

Please contact Ros Hughes (Health Improvement Programme Coordinator – Physical Activity Development) on 01793 464907 for further information.

Session Name	Day	Time	Venue	Fee	Description
Cardio Care(gentle circuits)	Monday	9.00am – 10.00am	Haydon Centre, Thames Avenue	£3.15	Suitable for all ability levels. Mainly older adults who have had a cardiac event but open to all. Each exercise can be adapted to suit participant. Very friendly group
Cycling for Health	Monday	10.00am – 11.00am	County Ground Athletics Track	£3.15	Bikes provided. Suitable for all abilities/disabilities. Friendly, safe environment – cycle around the Athletics track. No need to book. Adults 16+ but younger children can access if supervised and by prior arrangement.
Up ‘n’ Walking	Monday	11.00am – 12.00pm	County Ground Athletics Track	£2.00	Suitable for beginners to exercise. Walk around the Athletics track at own pace under supervision. Other gentle and fun activities may be included. Refreshments available.
Exercise to Music	Monday	11.00am – 12.00pm	Western Community Centre, Somerset Road, Cheney Manor	£3.15	Move to music – easy to follow – suitable for older adults. No floor exercises. Fun and gentle exercise.
Supervised Gym Session (referral’s only – induction required)	Monday	1.30pm – 2.30pm	Broome Manor Golf and Gym Complex	£3.15	Not suitable for the Lycra brigade! Sociable, safe environment. Quiet music and friendly instructors – exercises prescribed to suit individual needs.
Exercise To Music	Tuesday	9.45am – 10.45am	Ellendune Community Centre	£3.15	Move to music – easy to follow – suitable for older adults. No floor exercises. Fun and gentle exercise.
Chair based Exercise	Tuesday	11.00am – 12.00pm	Ellendune Community Centre	£3.15	All exercises performed from a chair – may include some standing exercises if appropriate. Mainly older adults (65+) Fun, gentle session.
Exercise To Music	Tuesday	1.45pm – 2.45pm	Wanborough Village Hall	£3.15	Move to music – easy to follow – suitable for older adults. No floor exercises. Fun and gentle exercise.
Balance and Safety	Tuesday	2.00pm – 3.00pm	Croft Sports Centre	£3.15	Suitable for those who have balance problems but are mobile. Older adults. Exercises include standing and seated.
Supervised Gym Session (referral’s only – induction required)	Tuesday	1.00pm – 3.30pm	Link Centre	£3.15	Not suitable for the Lycra brigade! Sociable, safe environment. Quiet music and friendly instructors – exercises prescribed to suit individual needs.
COPD/Chair Based Exercise	Tuesday	2.00pm – 3.00pm	Haydon Centre, Thames Avenue	£3.15	Suitable for those with lung conditions/breathing difficulties. Can include both seated and standing exercises but adapted to suit all abilities.
Cardio Care(gentle circuits)	Wednesday	10.30am – 11.30am	Grange Leisure Centre	£3.15	Suitable for all ability levels. Mainly older adults who have had a cardiac event but open to all. Each exercise can be adapted to suit participant. Very friendly group
Supervised Gym Session (referral only – induction required)	Wednesday	1.30pm – 3.00pm	Broome Manor Golf and Gym Complex	£3.15	Not suitable for the Lycra brigade! Sociable, safe environment. Quiet music and friendly instructors – exercises prescribed to suit individual needs.
Supervised Gym Session (referral s only – induction required)	Wednesday	6.30pm – 8.30pm	Link Centre	£3.15	Not suitable for the Lycra brigade! Sociable, safe environment. Quiet music and friendly instructors – exercises prescribed to suit individual needs.
Exercise To Music	Thursday	11.00am – 12.00pm	Walcot Dome	£3.15	Move to music – easy to follow – suitable for older adults. No floor exercises. Fun and gentle exercise.
Chair based exercise	Thursday	11.30am – 12.30pm	John Moulton Hall Penhill	£3.15	All exercises performed from a chair – may include some standing exercises if appropriate. Mainly older adults (65+) Fun, gentle session.
Cycling for Health	Thursday	1.00pm – 2.00pm	County Ground Athletics Track	£3.15	Bikes provided. Suitable for all abilities/disabilities. Friendly, safe environment – cycle around the Athletics track. No need to book. Adults 16+ but younger children can access if supervised and by prior arrangement.
Supervised Gym Session (referral’s only – induction required)	Thursday	9.45am – 11.15am	Broome Manor Golf and Gym Complex	£3.15	Not suitable for the Lycra brigade! Sociable, safe environment. Quiet music and friendly instructors – exercises prescribed to suit individual needs.
Supervised Gym Session (referral’s only – induction required)	Thursday	9.45am – 11.15am	Broome Manor Golf and Gym Complex	£3.15	Not suitable for the Lycra brigade! Sociable, safe environment. Quiet music and friendly instructors – exercises prescribed to suit individual needs.
Supervised Gym Session (referral’s only – induction required)	Thursday	10.30am – 12.30pm	Link Centre	£3.15	Not suitable for the Lycra brigade! Sociable, safe environment. Quiet music and friendly instructors – exercises prescribed to suit individual needs.
COPD/Chair Based Exercise	Thursday	2.00pm – 3.00pm	Haydon Centre, Thames Avenue	£3.15	Suitable for those with lung conditions/breathing difficulties. Can include both seated and standing exercises but adapted to suit all abilities.
Supervised Gym Session (referral’s only – induction required)	Friday	9.30am – 10.30am	Broome Manor Golf and Gym Complex	£3.15	Not suitable for the Lycra brigade! Sociable, safe environment. Quiet music and friendly instructors – exercises prescribed to suit individual needs.
Gentle Circuits	Friday	11.30am- 12.30pm	Pinetrees Community Centre, The Circle, Pinehurst	£3.15	Suitable for all ability levels. Each exercise can be adapted to suit individual needs and ability. Fun and friendly session.