Helping you live well
Tel: 01237 476363
Healthy Lifestyle
GYM Membership
Active Health - With Active Torridge
Active Devon -
Directory that has been created for people living in Bideford, Torrington and the surrounding areas who are looking to move more, returning to activity after a break, or simply looking to build healthier habits and lifestyles.
Active Seniors Class
Active Seniors Class at the Atlantic Racquet Centre: Thursdays 12:30-1:30 Call: 01237 879688
Activity Alliance
Helping disabled people to be active and be involved in sport and activity more
Addicts to Athletes
Better Health Let's Do This App
NHS Weight Loss plan - App downloads available via website below.
Better Health - NHS Better Health website
Weight loss, diabetes prevention, getting active.
NHS Active 10: Track and build up your daily walks – start with 10 minutes every day!
NHS Couch to 5K app: A running app for absolute beginners
Bideford Friday Afternoon TableTennis
The Pill, Bideford
Tel: Jan 01746 221199
Bingo
Saturdays 6 - 9.30pm Kingsley Hall
Burlesque classes
Mondays 8pm-9pm, Northam Hall, £7pp.
Tel: Claire Harris 07793 317847
Chair based - Chair exercise Torrington Methodist Church Hall
Tuesdays 2:00-3:00pm Small friendly class ending with relaxed guided visualisation
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Chair based - Exercise and Relaxation
Westleigh Village Hall, term time only, Mondays 2-3pm. £5 a class. restarting 8/9/25.
Tel: Sara Cheesman 07483 801402
Chair based - Face to Face Chair Based Exercise in Torrington Renate
Mondays 2pm Castle Centre
Tel: 01237 0474689 or 07815 304332
Chair based - Very Gentle Chair Moves Class
Tuesdays 10.00am to 10.45am, Hartland Parish Hall.
First class free then £4 drop in.
Tel: Rebecca Jeffery 07788 475173
Chair based - Vm Chair fitness & Social at Castle Hill Centre
Fridays 1:30-3pm for limited mobility, injury recovery, disability and seniors.
email: Hello@wellbeingmethods.co.uk
Chair based - Seated yoga
Active Seniors Class at the Atlantic Racquet Centre: Thursdays 12:30-1:30 Call: 01237 879688
Coast Path Connectors
Running walks locally. Coordinating walker volunteers to lead walks. Email for most up to date list of upcoming routes/dates.
Devon Bootlegs
Longer walks across Devon - many further afield.
Emma Austin Fitness
New fun way of exercising - Feel Good Fit Club and Mummy Fit Club in local village halls.
Fencing
Fencing club at new Tarka Leisure Centre in Barnstaple - all abilities.
Club for those who want to play socially or competitively. Runs Monday evenings 6pm-9pm, Saturday midday to 3pm. Fridays 1:1 coaching £10 per session. For more info text Ralph.
Tel: 07791 930296 Ralph Mills Chairman - text Ralph he will then reply with a good time to call.
Fit for life (Over 55's) G4 gym, Bideford
Every Thursday, 10.30-11.15am, £8 per session
Gutless
Free online Men's weight loss programme for residents in Devon
Keep fit / Zumba
Tuesday 9.30 - 10.30 Kingsley Hall, Westward HO!
Ladies Club
Thursdays 7-9pm Kingsley Hall
Tel: Thelma 01237476340
Line Dancing
Wednesday 7.30-9.00pm Kingsley Hall
Tel: 01271 860926
Pickleball
Atlantic Racquet Centre
Ramblers (North Devon branch)
North Devon branch of The Ramblers - need to book if you want to join a group walk.
Tel: 07599 093973, Martin 07935 907954
Run - Park run
(lots of our patients walk Park Run too)
Short Mat Bowls
Mondays 7 - 9:30pm Kingsley Hall, Westward HO!
Sea Swimming Club
Active Seniors Class at the Atlantic Racquet Centre: Thursdays 12:30-1:30 Call: 01237 879688
Tai Chi
Northam Community Centre. Tuesdays 11.45-12.45. This traditional form of gentle exercise supports older people in the community by helping to improve their core strength, balance and movement. The group also provides a good opportunity to meet new people. cost per session £5.00
Tel: 01237 420130 Ian
Vista Wellbeing
Vista Wellbeing is Devon-based community interest company offering specialist and tailored activity programmes for those living with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or who struggle to access mainstream activities and services.
Walk, Exercise, Dance and Stretch
'Chair Moves to Music' at Hartland Parish Hall - Thursdays , 11-11.45. Starting 'Lets Dance-Fit for Adults and Over 50's' at Hartland Parish Hall, Tuesdays, 11-12noon.
Tel: Rebecca Jeffery 07788 475173
We are Undefeatable
Ideas, advice and other support for ways to get active if you are managing a long-term health condition or have a disability.
Yoga
Westleigh Village Hall, Thursdays 10-11.15am. NOT seated yoga, but still gentle.
Tel: Sara Cheesman 07483801402
Yoga - Bideford Yoga
Mondays - Northam Hall 9.30 - 10.30/zoom
Mondays - Northam Hall 11am - 12pm Gentle/slower class
Tuesdays - Victoria Park 9.15-10am Standing Yoga
Tuesdays - Northam Hall 10.30-11.30
Wednesdays - Lavington Hall 9.30-10.45
Fridays - Lavington Hall 9.30-10.45
The usual cost is £5.00 for hour classes and £6.00 for hour and a quarter classes. Payment can be made with cash/bank transfer/cheque.
Tel: Nicola MacDonald 07968 898847
Yoga - Elska Yoga
Various classes in Bideford and Torrington
Tel: 07870 998839 - Helen Amey
Yoga - Park Yoga
Yoga in Nature Wednesday at 11:30 am at Torrington Rugby Club with Elska Yoga
Yoga - Yoga in nature
Yoga in Nature Wednesday at 11:30 am at Torrington Rugby Club with Elska Yoga
Youth Theatre
Saturday 1.30-4.00pm Kingsley Hall
Tel: Lucy 07815005179