Grewelthorpe - 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

Ultra modern gym with sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room, and swimming just 5 minutes from Darlington

If you are serious about improving your health and losing weight then come and join the 12 week Community Weight Loss Challenge in Darlington, Co Durham.

You will learn about nutrition, healthy eating, how to lose weight and keep it off. Each week you will be weighed, measured and have a body fat test. Each participant will be assigned their own personal weight loss coach who will give free help and advice for the duration of the course. There will be a small prize for the person who has lost the most weight each week (based on a percentage of their initial weight) - and at the end of the 12 weeks the BIGGEST LOSER wins £300! - there is a 2nd prize of £200 and a 3rd prize of £100, prizes based on 30 participants.
Places are limited to 30 per class so please call to reserve your place as soon as possible. The classes are just £39 for the whole 12 weeks.

To book your place or for more information call NOW!

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!!