Beckwith - Clubs, Groups and Societies in the Area

Taekwondo is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts, that teaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and mind. Today, it has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation, and stands among the official games in the Olympics.

Let's take a closer look at the meaning of the word "Tae" "Kwon" "Do." It is composed of three parts as shown in the English spelling, though it is one word in Korean. "Tae" means "foot," "leg," or "to step on"; "Kwon" means "fist," or "fight"; and "Do" means the "way" or "discipline." If we put these three parts together, we can see two important concepts behind "Tae Kwon Do".

Akashi Shotokan Karate Club is based at Stainbeck Church Hall opposite Sainsburys Local(Stainbeck Road) we are affiliated to the JKS (Japan Karate Shotorenmei) Club Instructor is Sensei Glenn Riley 5th Dan who is a former British Karate Champion.Please visit our website for more information,students from other Associations and Clubs are always welcome to train.

The Weetwood walking group- providing enjoyable experiences in your area! Come along and start walking to a healthier life!

Walking can help contribute to increased health benefits such as: lowering blood pressure, reduce high cholesterol, enhance mental wellbeing, help control body weight, improve flexibility and coordination, reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and reduce the risk of stroke.

Walking for a Purpose is different than any other walking group becuase the walks will be different everytime you walk! Taking part in different activities!

Launch - 35 – 45 Minute Health Walk
Sunday 4th July 2pm
Meeting Point: The Hollies Car Park

The Meanwood Valley Partnership is a group made up of local Meanwood residents who volunteer their time and effort to help protect, conserve, enhance, maintain and use the Meanwood Valley.

Meanwood is a local village suburb of Leeds that has a varied and colourful history and we hope to maintain it's great heritage and local spirit through ongoing work with the community and by hosting annual events such as the Meanwood funday

Enjoyed playing Netball at school? Stopped playing and would love to start again? Looking for a new, fun activity?

My name is Emily Hearle and I am the Netball Development Community Coach for England Netball. My aim is to develop back to netball sessions in Leeds to women aged 16+ years.

What is back to netball? ‘Back to netball’ sessions are fun and enjoyable netball re-introductory sessions for women aged 16+ years. The netball sessions are aimed at women who want to try their hand at netball but have never played it before, for women who want to gain fitness or for women who want to purely attend for the social aspect of the game.

What does a B2N session entail? B2N sessions are a basic level netball session teaching you skills and techniques you need to play a game of netball. The sessions will help you to develop a netball team, join a social league or just provide you with an opportunity to enjoy a game of netball in a fun and social environment. Sessions can also just be about playing netball for an hour, with me on hand to umpire the games and offer feedback during match play if this is of more interest.

Where can I find 'back to netball' sessions?

Morley leisure centre, circuitNET, Tuesdays, 12.30-1.30pm, £2.80 for first 6 weeks, £4.80 thereafter
Carr Manor high school, back to netball, Wednesdays, 6.00-7.00pm, £1
Thomas Danby sports centre, back to netball –NHS employees only, Wednesday 6.00-7.00pm, starts 27th July, £2.
Rothwell leisure centre, Back to netball, Thursdays, 7.00-8.00pm, £2.80 for the first six weeks and £4.80 thereafter.
Armley leisure centre, Fridays, back to netball, 6.00-7.00pm, £2.80 for first 6 weeks, £4.80 thereafter.
Morley leisure centre, back to netball, Fridays, 7.30-8.30pm, £2.80 for first 6 weeks, £4.80 thereafter.
Rothwell leisure centre, back to netball, Sundays 7.00-9.00pm, £4.50

What happens if I can’t make every session and what age do I need to be? If you can’t make every session this is not a problem due to the informal nature of the sessions.

So what are you waiting for?? Come and join myself and the ladies at 'back to netball' sessions, see you there!!

Would you like to meet other women from your local area and take part in sport and physical activity?

An exciting opportunity through the Active Women project is being held at Fearnville Leisure Centre. The project allows you to meet other women from the local area and exercise in a fun and supportive environment. The 10 week project running from 19th September - 21st November, allows you to receive 10 weeks of off peak bodyline membership, which allows you access to the swimming pool, fitness classes and the gym any time before 4pm during the week and all day on a weekend.

This project is aimed at 25 - 45 year olds, however there will be more projects in the future for both younger and older age groups.

To be allocated a place on the project, you must be able to attend the majority of the sessions from 19th September - 21st November.

If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me on 07891 275376 or via email on Laura.Smales@leeds.gov.uk

I look forward to hearing from you!

We offer training in Shotokan Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Okinawan Kobudo, Kung Fu, Aikido,Kickboxing and Pilates. There is a strong family friendly culture within the Academy.
The first lesson is free.

St Johns Church Hall, Thursdays 5.30pm and 7.30pm.
Save money! 5 join together - join with 4 friends, family members, neighbours or colleagues and you'll all get your FIRST WEEK FREE!
Just £4.12 a week* when you buy a 6- or 12- week Countdown course (*weekly equivalent)

come and join us mondays 7pm and see how easy and supportive loosing weight is if five friends join the first week is free!!

Swinnow Community Centre Mondays at 7pm
Save money! 5 join together - join with 4 friends, family members, neighbours or colleagues and you'll all get your FIRST WEEK FREE!
Just £4.12 a week* when you buy a 6- or 12- week Countdown course (*weekly equivalent)

Cottingley Slimming World Group gets a brand new consultant from Wednesday 6 January 2010. Slimming World holds classes all over the UK and is based on food optimising - the diet where you should never feel hungry! A weekly fee of £4.95 per session is payable, with a reduced fee for Seniors and our Junior members come free (with a fee paying member). Whether you have 7 pounds or 17 stones to lose, everyone is welcome. Free tea and coffee for members, so come and join in the fun! The group takes place every Wednesday at 7pm at Cottingley Village Primary School. New members are asked to arrive at the venue promptly for the start time and if you give me a call, I can meet you at the door! There is no age limit, we only ask that young members need to be aged 11 or over and must be accompanied by a fee paying parent/guardian. For more information about the group, please contact Carla on 01274 401339. New Consultant, New Year, New You!

Fairweather Green/Girlington Slimming World Group gets a brand new consultant from Thursday 14 January 2010. Slimming World holds classes all over the UK and is based on food optimising - the diet where you should never feel hungry! A weekly fee of £4.95 per session is payable, with a reduced fee for Seniors and our Junior members come free (with a fee paying member). Whether you have 7 pounds or 17 stones to lose, everyone is welcome. Free tea and coffee for members, so come and join in the fun! The group takes place every Thursday at either 5.15pm or 7pm at Girlington & District Conservative Club (Private Room). New members are asked to arrive at the venue promptly for the start time and if you give me a call, I can meet you at the door! There is no age limit, we only ask that young members need to be aged 11 or over and must be accompanied by a fee paying parent/guardian. For more information about the group, please contact Carla on 01274 401339. New Consultant, New Year, New You!

The army cadet force is non-profit military style youth organisation for young people aged between 13-18 years which take part in military style adventurous and community activities and training, such as target shooting, map and compass, first aid and many more.
We also offer the Duke of Edinburgh’s award and BTEC.

We are a local Majorettes Dance Troupe based in Wrenthorpe, who are always looking for new dancers. Aged 4 upwards.
We dance at St Annes Church Hall, Wrenthorpe on a Monday and Friday 6 - 7.30 and Newton Hill School, Newton Hill on a Wednesday 6 - 8( night of dancing would depend on age). First class free.
We are a small friendly troupe who enjoy dancing in both competitions and Galas in the local area. For further information for either joining the Troupe or for the Troupe to dance at your Gala please contact Suzanne.

Yorkshire Martial Arts Academy is open to children, teenagers and adults. We teach Karate & Kickboxing at York, Harrogate & Leeds there are many different styles and the one taught in this school is wado-ryu (way of peace), sport karate not only uses techniques from wado-ryu but also incorporates other styles. If you are interested in joining any of our courses, classes or programs, please have a look around our site. Whether you are just looking to improve your fitness/flexibility, finding another way of losing a few unwanted pounds, or you see yourself training all the way to the coveted Black Belt, Yorkshire Martial Arts Academy most definitely has something to offer you.

Rothwell Shotokan Karate Club is based in Rothwell, Leeds and East Ardsley, wakefield. Our club teaches traditional Shotokan Karate and is directly affiliated to the Karate union of Great Britain. We offer classes for new starters and advanced black belt students. We have over fifty years of combined karate and teaching experience.

York City Dog Club is Kennel Club registered and helps dog owners in and around York make their dogs well behaved family pets. Our training HQ is at Rawcliffe Recreation Hall.

Wednesdays at 7pm,
Northowram Community Centre,
Bradford Road,
Northowram

Every Tuesday evening York Jugglers meet to practise and share juggling and other circus skills. If you have ever fancied learning to juggle, just come along, everyone is welcome. More details on website; www.yorkjugglers.org .

Haxby Shotokan Karate Club is a JKS associated club with a proud 30 year history. We are a friendly club and welcome members of all ages and abilities.

Our priority is, and always has been our members which is why we are proud that we have always been, and will always be a totally non-profit club. No member of our club, including instructors and committee members receive any payment. This means that we are one of the best value karate clubs in the York area.

We train at Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Haxby, York, YO32 2PL

Our training sessions are on Monday and Thursday from 7pm - 9pm.

To find out more pop along to one of our training sessions or contact Ian on 0790 999 1541 or email info@haxbykarate.co.uk

Visit our website: www.haxbykarate.co.uk
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