Physical Activities

  • Badminton

    Badminton

    We’re a friendly group of both male and female players, who play for fun and general fitness. We have the use of at least three courts, depending on numbers, and play mainly doubles, providing over the hour a good range of games…

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  • Ballroom, Latin & Sequence Dance

    Ballroom, Latin & Sequence Dance

    Dancing Group Leaders About the Group Some of our members have danced for many years while others are relative beginners so you if you are thinking of joining us you are bound to fit somewhere in our group. We dance the…

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  • Chair Pilates

    Chair Pilates

    The exercises whilst seated on a chair are aimed at improving mobility, strength, balance and co-ordination with some relaxation at the end of each session. Everyone is encouraged to ‘work’ at their own pace and rest or adjust the exercise…

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  • Cycling

    Cycling

    We ride a wide variety of bikes and enjoy social cycling. Our monthly rides are usually between 25 and 35 miles, mainly on quiet country lanes or cycle paths. Rides are weather dependent and are led by one of our…

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  • Cycling Easy Riders

    Cycling Easy Riders

    Our rides are usually between 20 and 25 miles on cycle paths and quiet country lanes avoiding steep hills if possible. We ride at a steady pace with stops for coffee and lunch at suitable locations. Sometimes we stop at a…

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  • Dance In Line-Latin & Ballroom

    Dance In Line-Latin & Ballroom

    Our group members love dancing the traditional figures of Ballroom and Latin, to a wide range of music, with like-minded friends. The activity ticks all the right boxes. Enjoyment is the key word but our sessions are also a great…

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  • Folk Dance

    Folk Dance

    We perform traditional dances which originate from the 17th century onwards in England, Wales and Scotland as well as many new ones composed more recently. We are used to catering for all levels of ability and cover the basics as…

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  • Pickleball

    Pickleball

    Have you thought about taking up Pickleball? Pickleball is a new(ish) sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It is played on a court similar in size and markings to a badminton court. Players hit a light…

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  • Table Tennis

    Table Tennis

    We have three groups playing on three different days. Table tennis is well known for being beneficial for body and mental fitness, so why not join one of our friendly groups. Between us we are open to new members of…

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  • Tai Chi

    Tai Chi

    Tai Chi Chuan, or simply Tai Chi, is sometimes described as meditation through movement. In our ten week beginners course we aim to cover the first seventeen moves of the set of one hundred and eight, developed by Moy Lin-Shin…

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  • Walking: Dog Walkers

    Walking: Dog Walkers

    Group leader:     Andy Silk We are a friendly and sociable group and new members and their pets are made very welcome. Group members are encouraged to lead walks. Please try to car share where possible as parking is…

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  • Walking: Hill Ramblers

    Walking: Hill Ramblers

    Weather permitting, we usually walk in the Black Mountains or Brecon Beacons.  Our walks can be strenuous but at a slower pace than Hillwalkers and usually with less ascent.  Any reasonably strong walker will comfortably have time to catch their…

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  • Walking: Hillwalkers

    Walking: Hillwalkers

    We walk every Wednesday, usually in the Brecon Beacons or the Black Mountains, but may venture further afield, e.g. to the Carmarthen Fan, the Gower, the Malverns, the Cotswolds or the North Devon/Somerset coast. The walks are not usually recce’d in advance and…

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  • Walking: Striders 1

    Walking: Striders 1

    The walks are generally between 8 and 10 miles with significant climbs. We make full use of Chepstow’s superb location and walk in the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean, the Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons, and Cotswolds. Walks last most of…

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  • Walking: Striders 2

    Walking: Striders 2

    Our walks vary in length from 5 miles to 6.5 miles are less strenuous than those arranged by Striders 1. Most of our walks are described as moderate, with an occasional moderate plus allowing for the number of stiles or…

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  • Walking: Strollers

    Walking: Strollers

    We are a friendly and welcoming walking group open to new members at any time. We offer a wide range of moderate, but sometimes challenging walks, usually between 4 and 6 miles as well as the occasional shorter and easier…

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