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Farnworth - 21 activities

Bike With Emma

Where: Bradford Street (tennis courts), Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9JY

Price: £40

Age group: 3-6

Intensity: Medium

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

When: From 9am

Contact: Emma Rose

Telephone: 07886644623

Email: hello@bikewithemma.co.uk

Website: https://bikewithemma.co.uk

Facebook: https://facebook.com/bikewithemma

Instagram: https://instagram.com/bikewithemma

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bikewithemma

BALANCE BIKE - Learn how to glide, turn, stop & play some fun games! Bikes are available to borrow. Emma is a qualified Cycle Instructor. Bike with Emma is registered with the Department for Transport (DfT) to deliver Bikeability and Bikeability Plus.

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Bike With Emma

Where: Bradford Street (tennis courts), Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9JY

Price: £40

Age group: 9-Adult

Intensity: Medium

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

When: From 9am

Contact: Emma Rose

Telephone: 07886644623

Email: hello@bikewithemma.co.uk

Website: https://bikewithemma.co.uk

Facebook: https://facebook.com/bikewithemma

Instagram: https://instagram.com/bikewithemma

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bikewithemma

BIKE FIX - Learn about parts of the bike & how they work, How to do a basic bike check, Spot faults and make adjustments with tools & Repair a puncture. Bikes are available to borrow. Emma is a qualified Cycle Instructor. Bike with Emma is registered with the Department for Transport (DfT) to deliver Bikeability and Bikeability Plus.

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Bike With Emma

Where: Bradford Street (tennis courts), Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9JY

Price: £40

Age group: 4-Adult

Intensity: Medium

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

When: From 9am

Contact: Emma Rose

Telephone: 07886644623

Email: hello@bikewithemma.co.uk

Website: https://bikewithemma.co.uk

Facebook: https://facebook.com/bikewithemma

Instagram: https://instagram.com/bikewithemma

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bikewithemma

BIKE SKILLS - Build up confidence & control with learning how to turn, control speed & be spatial aware while riding a bike. Bikes & helmets are available to borrow. Emma is a qualified Cycle Instructor. Bike with Emma is registered with the Department for Transport (DfT) to deliver Bikeability and Bikeability Plus.

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Bike With Emma

Where: Bradford Street (tennis courts), Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9JY

Price: £40

Age group: 5-Adult

Intensity: Medium

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

When: From 9am

Contact: Emma Rose

Telephone: 07886644623

Email: hello@bikewithemma.co.uk

Website: https://bikewithemma.co.uk

Facebook: https://facebook.com/bikewithemma

Instagram: https://instagram.com/bikewithemma

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bikewithemma

BIKEABILITY LEVEL 1 - The Bikeability Level 1 course aims to develop mastery in cycle handling in an off-road environment and prepare riders for cycling on the road. Riders must be able to cycle (i.e. pedal and glide) to participate in Bikeability Level 1. Prepare themselves for a journey. Check the cycle is ready for a journey. Set off, pedal, slow down and stop. Pedal (including looking behind, cycling one handed, turning and controlling speed). Bikeability trainees will receive a certificate, handbook & badge. Bikes & helmets are available to borrow. Emma is a qualified Cycle Instructor. Bike with Emma is registered with the Department for Transport (DfT) to deliver Bikeability and Bikeability Plus.

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Bike With Emma

Where: Bradford Street (tennis courts), Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9JY

Price: £40

Age group: 9-Adult

Intensity: Medium

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

When: From 9am

Contact: Emma Rose

Telephone: 07886644623

Email: hello@bikewithemma.co.uk

Website: https://bikewithemma.co.uk

Facebook: https://facebook.com/bikewithemma

Instagram: https://instagram.com/bikewithemma

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bikewithemma

BIKEABILITY LEVEL 2 - The Bikeability Level 2 course aims to develop riders’ skills and confidence for cycling on single-lane roads and simple junctions with mostly moderate motor traffic flows (where riders encounter vehicles with progressively greater frequency in each module), and prepares riders for cycling on more complex, often busier or faster roads and junctions. Riders must have fully demonstrated Bikeability Level 1 National Standard assessment criteria before they start Bikeability Level 2 training. Cycle safely and responsibly. Identify and respond to hazards. Start and stop on-road journeys. Maintain suitable riding positions. Share the road with others and communicate with other road users. Comply with signals, signs and road markings. Manage risk when cycling. Negotiate junctions (pass side roads, turn at T junctions, and crossroads and roundabouts if present). Bikes & helmets are available to borrow. Bikes are available to borrow. Bikeability trainees will receive a certificate, handbook & badge. Emma is a qualified Cycle Instructor. Bike with Emma is registered with the Department for Transport (DfT) to deliver Bikeability and Bikeability Plus.

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Bike With Emma

Where: Bradford Street (tennis courts), Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9JY

Price: £40

Age group: 9-Adult

Intensity: Medium

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

When: From 9am

Contact: Emma Rose

Telephone: 07886644623

Email: hello@bikewithemma.co.uk

Website: https://bikewithemma.co.uk

Facebook: https://facebook.com/bikewithemma

Instagram: https://instagram.com/bikewithemma

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bikewithemma

BIKEABILITY LEVEL 3 - The Bikeability Level 3 course aims to develop riders’ skills and confidence so they can ride in diverse road environments, including complex, often busy roads and junctions, sometimes with speed limits above 30 mph. Successful demonstration of National Standard assessment criteria in Bikeability Level 2 is a prerequisite for participation in Bikeability Level 3. Plan a journey Plan to and ride assertively everywhere cycling is permitted. Maintain suitable riding positions. Cooperate with and respect other road users (including avoiding driver blind spots and riding with others) Pass queuing traffic and use junctions controlled by traffic lights (if present). Use cycle infrastructure and multi lane roads (if present). Ride on roads with speeds above 30 mph (if present). Bikes & helmets are available to borrow. Bikeability trainees will receive a certificate, handbook & badge. Emma is a qualified Cycle Instructor. Bike with Emma is registered with the Department for Transport (DfT) to deliver Bikeability and Bikeability Plus.

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Farnworth Runners

Where: De Havilland Club car park, Gladstone Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7EL

Price: FREE

Age group: any

Intensity: Low

Days: Monday, Thursday

When: 18h30

Contact: Grant Robbins

Telephone: 07867802217

Email: farnworthrunners@gmail.com

Facebook: https://facebook.com/FarnworthRunners

Want to help out? Volunteers are welcome, get in touch to find out more

The Couch to 5K is a 9-week running plan for beginners. Couch to 5K works because it starts with a mix of running and walking to gradually build up your fitness and stamina

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Bike With Emma

Where: Bradford Street (tennis courts), Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9JY

Price: £40

Age group: 5-Adult

Intensity: Medium

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

When: From 9am

Contact: Emma Rose

Telephone: 07886644623

Email: hello@bikewithemma.co.uk

Website: https://bikewithemma.co.uk

Facebook: https://facebook.com/bikewithemma

Instagram: https://instagram.com/bikewithemma

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bikewithemma

FAMILY RIDING- Learn how to plan a cycle route & know what to bring, How to ride with others & assist at junctions, Simple instructions for younger riders & how to communicate with other road users. Bikes & helmets are available to borrow. Emma is a qualified Cycle Instructor. Bike with Emma is registered with the Department for Transport (DfT) to deliver Bikeability and Bikeability Plus.

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MhIST

Where: The Well, Trafford Street, Bolton, BL4 7PQ

Price: FREE

Age group: 18+

Intensity: Low

Days: Monday

When: 11:00

Contact: Christine Makinson

Telephone: 07538831442

Email: christine.makinson@mhist.co.uk

Website: https://mhist.co.uk/support-group/farnworth-wellbeing-support/

Want to help out? Volunteers are welcome, get in touch to find out more

Struggling with mental health issues? Feeling low, worthless, and/or hopeless? Want to improve your mental health and wellbeing but find it hard to get into Bolton Town Centre? Then why not come and join an afternoon Wellbeing Support group being run in Farnworth.

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Third Space Bolton

Where: Bolton Wide Service, 130a Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, bl40aj

Price: FREE

Age group: 17+

Intensity: Medium

Days: Monday, Wednesday

When: 10am

Contact: Guy Hampson

Telephone: 07518551817

Email: guy.thirdspacebolton@gmail.com

Want to help out? Volunteers are welcome, get in touch to find out more

Thirdspace Bolton are offering a FREE gardening service throughout Bolton. We are looking for volunteers to join our team, no experience needed. We are also looking for gardens and projects to do accross Bolton. come and join our team our take advantage of the service we offer.......

Other activities from this provider:
Well being sessions, community interactive experience, foodbank, employment advice.

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Bike With Emma

Where: Bradford Street (tennis courts), Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9JY

Price: £40

Age group: 4-Adult

Intensity: Medium

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

When: From 9am

Contact: Emma Rose

Telephone: 07886644623

Email: hello@bikewithemma.co.uk

Website: https://bikewithemma.co.uk

Facebook: https://facebook.com/bikewithemma

Instagram: https://instagram.com/bikewithemma

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bikewithemma

LEARN TO RIDE - Learn how to ride independently on a pedal bike without stabilisers. I teach in little steps so its not scary! Bikes & helmets are available to borrow. Emma is a qualified Cycle Instructor. Bike with Emma is registered with the Department for Transport (DfT) to deliver Bikeability and Bikeability Plus.

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Transforming Lives Group

Where: The Well, The Well, Farnworth Baptist Church, Trafford St, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7PQ

Price: FREE

Age group: Open Age

Intensity: Low

Days: Tuesday

When: 6pm

Contact: Andy Farnworth

Telephone: 07413526088

Email: andyfarny1@gmail.com

This is a monthly inclusion get together event that takes place every last Tuesday evening of each month. It is free to attend and runs from 6-8pm at The Well (located behind Farnworth Library). Each month we have a different themed dish!

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Elite Boxing Community Hub

Where: New Bury Community Learning Centre, Buckley Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9PR

Price: £2

Age group: 12-18

Intensity: High

Days: Wednesday

When: 6pm

Contact: Chantelle Nice

Telephone: 01204493563

Email: info@eliteboxing.co.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewBuryBoxing

New Bury Boxing runs every Wednesday. Beginners are welcome and all sessions are led by a fully qualified coach or professional boxer. The first session is free but after that it is £2 and this includes a drink + snack.

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Elite Boxing Community Hub

Where: New Bury Community Learning Centre, Buckley Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9PR

Price: £2

Age group: 8-12

Intensity: High

Days: Wednesday

When: 5:15

Contact: Chantelle Nice

Telephone: 01204493563

Email: info@eliteboxing.co.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewBuryBoxing

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The Well

Where: The Well, Trafford Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7PQ

Price: FREE

Age group: Adults 19+

Intensity: Low

Days: Thursday

When: 2.30pm to 4.30pm

Contact: Sandra Baker

Telephone: 01204 861671

Email: sandrabaker@farnworthbaptist.org.uk

A wellbeing session where it is ok not to be ok. The session includes a craft, games or drawing. Also just a chance to sit and chat to people. The session is open to everyone and anyone. This runs every Thursday at 2.30pm until 4.30pm. Just come along and see for yourself.

Other activities from this provider:
We also have a Toddler Time on Wednesday 9.30-11am. We have Jeremiah Advice and Guidance which helps with benefits, housing issues, debt etc. Our community coffee shop The Well Café is open Tues-Fri 9.30-2pm. CAP Job Club, this runs Tuesday 10 till 12pm and Friday 10am till 12pm. Three times a year we run an 8 week employability course. ESOL is on Wednesday 9.30 until 11 face to face and then 11.30 till 1pm online. If you require any further information please call on our main number.

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Farnworth Runners

Where: De Havilland Club parking area, Gladstone Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7EL

Price: FREE

Age group: any age

Intensity: Low

Days: Monday, Thursday

When: 18h45

Contact: Grant Robbins

Telephone: 07867802217

Email: farnworthrunners@gmail.com

Facebook: https://facebook.com/FarnworthRunners

Want to help out? Volunteers are welcome, get in touch to find out more

A local running group for runners of all abilties meeting on on Monday and Thursday evening to run a range of distances

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Bolton Trampoline Club

Where: Bolton Trampoline Club, Egerton Works, Egerton Street, Moses Gate, BL4 7ER

Price: £23

Age group: 3 to adult

Intensity: Medium

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

When: 4pm

Contact: Justine Leader

Telephone: 01204 890705

Email: info@boltontrampolineclub.co.uk

Want to help out? Volunteers are welcome, get in touch to find out more

We offer trampoline lessons for all ages and abilities. We provide lessons based on the British Gymnastics Trampoline proficiency awards. Recreational lessons are offered Monday to Saturday and are 45 minutes long. They are mixed ability and mixed age lessons.. The cost of lessons are £23 per month. There are also two membership fees which are £19 British Gymnastics membership and £15 Bolton Trampoline club membership, these are annual fees. We also have a competition squad which is by invitation only. The squad members have the opportunity to train more than once a week and also compete all over the country.

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Farnworth Runners

Where: D Havilland Club car park, Gladstone Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7EL

Price: FREE

Age group: any

Intensity: Low

Days: Monday, Thursday

When: 18h30

Contact: Grant Robbins

Telephone: 07867802217

Email: farnworthrunners@gmail.com

Facebook: https://facebook.com/FarnworthRunners

Want to help out? Volunteers are welcome, get in touch to find out more

Farnworth Runners are offering a summer walking option. If you fancy a lighter activity once or twice a week. The plan is to meet on Mondays and Thursdays for a walk around Farnworth for 45 minutes or so. Please message us if you are interested in being part of this group

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Bolton Council

Where: Meet: Outside Rock Hall Visitors Centre, Moses Gate Country Park, Hall Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7QS

Price: FREE

Intensity: High

Days: Tuesday

When: 10am

Contact: Yusuf Atcha

Telephone: 07741006411

Email: yusuf.atcha@bolton.gov.uk

3 miles fast pace, varied but accessible terrain, some hills occasional steps and/or stiles.

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Bolton Council

Where: Meet: Outside Rock Hall Visitors Centre, Moses Gate Country Park, Hall Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7QS

Price: FREE

Intensity: Medium

Days: Tuesday

When: 10:30

Contact: Yusuf Atcha

Telephone: 07741006411

Email: yusuf.atcha@bolton.gov.uk

3 miles gentle pace, varied but accessible terrain, some hills occasional steps and/or stiles.

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Bolton Council

Where: Meet: Outside Rock Hall Visitors Centre, Moses Gate Country Park, Hall Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7QS

Price: FREE

Intensity: Medium

Days: Thursday

When: 10:30

Contact: Yusuf Atcha

Telephone: 07741006411

Email: yusuf.atcha@bolton.gov.uk

3 miles medium pace, varied but accessible terrain, some hills occasional steps and/or stiles.

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Disclaimer

The purpose of this online directory is to provide information about the wide range of physical activity opportunities that are offered for adults by many different organisations across the Bolton area.

The information is up to date at the best of our knowledge. Please contact the activity provider before you attend any activities, to make sure that the activity details are correct.

It is your responsibility to make sure you feel comfortable and safe at the venues, and with the activities you take part in.