Bedford - Clubs, Groups and Societies in the Area

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Kickboxercise lessons with World Kickboxing Silver medallist Jo Redman and current England Team Fighter.
Qualified and Insured Instructor.
A great, fun way to get fit, relieve stress, increase muscle tone and improve flexibility and confidence.

Yelden Village Hall
Every Wednesday 8:30 - 9:30pm
£4.00 per person

We are a local Karate club, with our HQ in Bierton although we have clubs in Fairford Leys, Aston Clinton, Winslow, Buckingham, Milton Keynes and Waddesdon as well. Affiliated to the reknown Japan Karate Association, we are the only recognised Official JKA Club. We teach Traditional Shotokan JKA Karate. We hope to provide students with the additional life skills of self control, discipline and build self confidence as well as providing the opportunity of getting fitter!

Classes in Milton Keynes are held at
Medbourne Pavilion
Pascal Drive
MK5 6LS

We are a family orientated club with many social events for everone throughout the year. Everyone from 5yrs upwards, whether novice or experienced, are welcome. Suitable for men and women alike. Training is available on Saturdays 12.30 - 13.30pm and on Wednesday evenings, 7-8pm. Check the website for details of location and training times.

First lesson is FREE. For more information either go to our website, phone or email.

The Community Weight Loss Challenge is a 12 week course, once a week for 1 1/2 hours.

Our club runs on Thursday evenings in Newport Pagnell at the Portfield Community Centre at 5:45 - 7:15. The clubs are designed to give you the knowledge and support you need to get to where you want to be.

Arriba! Wellness Clubs are much more than a 'pay-weigh-and go' weight loss class. Over the 12 weeks we will educate you on key information that will help you lose weight the right way and keep it off for good. You will also receive education on nutrition, exercise and wellness. You can join the full 12 week course for just £39 (£2.91 per week).

At the end of the 12 weeks the biggest loser wins £300, 2nd = £200, 3rd = £100. (Based on 30 participants) You are free to follow whichever diet plan you choose.
The club is a non-profit making organisation dedicated to improving the health of the community, all monies collected are used for prize money and to cover the costs of running the course. Each participant is assigned a Personal Wellness Coach who is available at all times for guidance and advice.

Come and join like minded people and let us all lose weight and feel great together.

Limited Spaces - Call the booking line on - 01908 322555
Contact: Danielle Saunders

what is ZUMBA?
Zumba is the fun and dynamic dance fitness craze, as seen on T.V.
Inspired by Latin & international music, Zumba incorporates many styles of dance & music, effectively toning & sculpting the body through cardio & interval training.
Come on give it a go!!!
…Ditch the workout
….Join the party!!!!
classes start 9th may
at
Giffard Park Community centre
8.15pm til 9.15pm
Classes cost £5

Please arrive 15mins early to allow time to pay & please bring a towel & plenty of water
BOOKING IS ADVISABLE!!

Crossroads Family Fun Church. Crafts, Storytime, Songs, Refreshments. Crafts and creative activities for accompanied children of all ages.

Takes place on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 3.30 to 5.30pm at Stotfold Methodist Church, High Street/Hitchin Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, Herts, SG5 4LL.

For more details and to register call 01462 730948/730373

we are a small group of volunteers catering for children from 5yrs to 13yrs doing activities during the holidays and after school. All our members are crb checked, have first aid, food hygiene certificates and have safeguarding children knowledge.

Fun Non Contact Rugby based classes for Girls and Boys aged 2 to 6 years. We hope that their time with Little Ruggers will give them both personal and rugby skills they need to have a happy and life long love and enjoyment of rugby and other sports as confident children to confident adults.

The goal of Little Ruggers is to draw more children into rugby and encourage healthy lifestyles, which we believe should ideally be instilled at a young age. Our secondary aim is to strengthen local Rugby Clubs with a supply of under 7s that are highly confident and skilled in the basics of rugby.

Little Ruggers is a non contact play programme. Specifically designed using the transferable skills of Rugby to create a fun and enjoyable environment whilst developing basic core motor skills and confidence.

Little Ruggers classes are fully insured and will be run by an experienced RFU qualified coaches and assistant coaches depending on numbers in a class. Coaches are trained in paediatric first aid and enhanced CRB checked.

Some of our coaches have played and coached rugby and some at a high level who will ensure a fun and caring environment.

Our aim is to provide a fun, sociable, sporting atmosphere for all members and parents.

As children move from being infants to toddlers they become more self sufficient, wanting to explore and affirm their independence. We encourage this by the way our sessions are structured so they are stimulating and exciting. The formats are changed on a regular basis to maintain their interest. Through a range of fun activities using child friendly equipment the children will develop better hand to eye co-ordination, balance and agility and that in turn helps social development through the promotion of self esteem. The classes are held indoors in a safe and suitable environments such as sports halls and where suitable in Rugby Clubs themselves.

Hitchin classes are held on Thursday mornings.

Dinky Dancers classes are for boys and girls aged rising 2-4 years old.

Exciting, fun-packed, creative classes combining P.E. skills, action activities, dance, singing, multi-sensory equipment and musical percussion to form an exciting developmental weekly class that both you and your child will love.

The programme has been developed by Dance, P.E. and Music graduates, specialists and consultants to provide a fantastic addition to your child’s week.

Classes are held throughout Hertfordshire so please do visit our website for details of a class near you.

Dinky Dancers also provide party entertainment for children aged 2-8 years. Further details can be found on our website.

Folk Dancing is great fun, a good way to exercise and to meet new friends. No experience or partner necessary. Staplers meet every Monday from 8pm to 10pm in the Community Centre, St John's Road, Hitchin SG4 9JP. For further details call 01582 881966 or visit www.staplers.org.uk

Crossroads Family Fun Church at the Methodist Church, High Street/Hitchin Road, Stotfold, Hitchin SG5 4LL. Crafts, Storytime, Songs, Refreshments. Crafts and creative activities for accompanied children of all ages. Takes place on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 3.30 to 5.30pm. For more details and to register call 01462 730948/730373.

SINGING STARLETS PROVIDE MUSIC, MOVEMENT & DRAMA SESSIONS AT DAY CARE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AGED 0-5 YEARS OLD. WE ALSO RUN OPEN CLASSES IN STEVENAGE, HITCHIN & LETCHWORTH.

SESSIONS ARE LEAD BY AN EXPERIENCED SINGER/ACTRESS WHO USES THEIR PERFORMANCE SKILLS TO MAKE EACH CLASS A FOCUSED, YET FUN EXPERIENCE. THE CHILDREN ARE ENTERTAINED WITH 30-45 MINUTES OF INTERACTIVE SONGS, WHICH THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN IN WITH AT THEIR OWN PACE AND LEVEL.

UNDER 2’S SESSIONS:
WE USE A MIXTURE OF OUR FAVOURITE TRADITIONAL NURSERY RHYMES, AS WELL AS ORIGINAL SONGS TO HELP CHILDREN LEARN AND DEVELOP COORDINATION. THE SONGS ARE BROUGHT TO LIFE USING PROPS AND PUPPETS, WHICH CAPTIVATE THE CHILDREN. THEY ENJOY GUESSING, ‘WHO IS GOING TO COME OUT AND SEE THEM TODAY?” ALTHOUGH THEY MAY BE SHY DURING THE FIRST COUPLE OF SESSIONS, SINGING STARLETS IS ALWAYS VERY POPULAR WITH UNDER 2’S. WE ALSO TEACH SONGS THAT INCLUDE BABY SIGNING, WHICH YOU CAN PRACTICE WITH YOUR CHILD DURING THE WEEK.
3-5’S SESSIONS:
AT THIS AGE WE LIKE TO GET THE CHILDREN UP AND DANCING. WE WILL TEACH THEM SOME FUNKY DANCE ROUTINES TO SOME 'POP SOUNDING' CHILDRENS SONGS, AS WELL AS SEASONAL AND EDUCATIONAL THEMED DANCES AND ACTION SONGS. THESE HELP THE CHILDREN NOT ONLY LEARN ABOUT COORDINATION, BUT THE CONTENT IN THE SONGS HELPS THEM TO LEARN IN A FUN AND STRESS FREE WAY. 2-5’S ARE ALSO OFTEN INVITED TO ACT OUT CHARACTERS IN WELL-KNOWN NURSERY RHYMES, WHICH THEY REALLY LOVE. NURSERIES OFTEN COMMENT HOW SURPRISED THEY ARE THAT THE SHYEST CHILD WANTED TO STAND UP AND DO SOME ACTING IN FRONT OF HIS/HER PEERS.

COMMON FEATURES IN ALL SESSIONS INCLUDE:
· MUSIC AND MOVEMENT
· ACTION SONGS
· PROPS AND PUPPETRY
· MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
. PARACHUTE
· BUBBLES

Love singing? Then you'll love Shock-o-la! This friendly local acapella group based in St. Ippolyts is run by professional singer & teacher Nicky Clark and we sing acapella arranegments o many styles of song including pop, folk, gospel and world music. All songs learnt by ear and no musical experience required, just a love of singing and lots of enthusiasm. If a large franchise type choir is not for you and you want your voice to make a difference, then come along, make friends and have fun on thursday eves at St. Ippolyts Village Hall from 8-10pm, term starts thurs 8th Sept 2011. See you there!

Circuit class to improve fitness, tone up and aid weight loss. Come and work out in a fun and friendly atmosphere and get motivated with not only one trainer but TWO!!! Please check out the website for more information.

Do you race Scalextric, Ninco or SCX at home? Do you want to race Slot Cars on a weekly basis with other like minded people? If you do then we race Slot Cars every Monday evening from 7.30pm at the Vauxhall Recreation Centre, Gipsy Lane LU1 3JH (Opposite Toys 'R' Us). Give us a ring and ask us about our special junior championship on Saturday mornings.

We are a small friendly club affiliated to the National Smallbore rifle Association offering prone smallbore rifle shooting in the Northampton area. Our Club was started by members of the Hardingstone Home Guard (11th (Hardingstone District) Battalion NN11) who as part of their training ran a miniature rifle club until the Home Guard was stood down in December 1944. The group that wished to continue shooting after that date was responsible for the forming of our club which continues to this day.

Friendly Social group meeting monthly (First Tuesday of the month in the Village Hall at 8:00pm) speakers on variety of topics, occasional outing, visitors welcome – no expertise in the enjoyment of wine required.

We are a small, friendly karate and kickboxing club based in Drayton Parslow on the outskirts of Milton Keynes and Bletchley.

Lessons are on Tuesday evenings kids 6-7 adults 7-8:30, and Thursday evenings kids 5:45-6:45 adults 6:45 8pm.

Lessons take place at:
Greenacre Hall,
Main Road,
Drayton Parslow,
Milton Keynes,
MK17 0JR

http://dpkarate.ecka.co.uk

Call or email for a free trial lesson.

Baby Sensory provides hundreds of sensory development activities that are great fun for parents and babies to share in the vital first year. The classes include fibre optic light shows, bubbles, bells, musical fun, baby signing, puppet shows, amazing light balls and so much more. Once you have experienced our parent and baby activities you will want to come back the next week for more captivating experiences.

Classes to be held at Moulton Village Hall on Tuesdays.