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No matter how much you do, physical activity is good for your body and mind. Adults should aim to be active every day. Some is good - more is better still. Search your area below, there's something for all abilities.

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Great Lever - 18 activities

Heywood Young People's Centre

Where: Heywood Park Young People's Centre, High Street, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 6SR

Price: £8.00

Age group: 4-12s

Intensity: Medium

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

When: 3.00pm

Contact: Joanne King

Telephone: 01204 334332

Email: joanne.king@bolton.gov.uk

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

We offer after school pick ups from St Peter and Pauls, Clarendon and Bishop Bridgeman Primary Schools. We provide fun activities for children aged 4 (in reception) to 12 years old in a safe, friendly environment.
Get directions to After School Club

Bolton Mark accredited

Bolton Gymnastics Ltd

Where: Bolton gymnastics club, Unit2 new mill, Summer field rd, Bolton, Bl3 2nq

Price: £42

Age group: 5-16

Intensity: High

Days: Saturday

When: 1-5

Contact: Victoria Walsh

Telephone: 07783617252

Email: boltongymnastics@gmail.com

Website: https://www.boltongymnastics.co.uk

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

Stunt and tumble cheer sessions  5-9years Saturday 1.30-3pm 10-16 years Saturday 3-5pm  pay monthly subs 
Get directions to Cheerleading

Transforming Lives Group

Where: Burnden Park Sports Facility, Croft Lane, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 2RS

Price: FREE

Intensity: Medium

Days: Thursday

When: 10am

Contact: Andy Farnworth

Telephone: 07413526088

Email: andyfarny1@gmail.com

Open age football session. All abilities are welcome down at the session and we play in all weather. We specifically welcome down people who are in recovery or struggling in life in any way + we have mentors on site if anyone needs a chat or has any issues they need advice with. It's a not for profit organisation and we encourage a small donation towards the session if you are able to. Free tea + coffee after the session and chance for a chat with everyone!
Other activities from this provider:
Mental Wellbeing
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Belford Drive Residents Association

Where: Belford Drive Area, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 2TG

Price: FREE

Age group: all ages are welcome

Intensity: Low

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

Contact: Shaun Matthews

Telephone: +447583269921

Email: bdara.sm@gmail.com

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

We are planting and then maintaining gardens across the whole estate. These are mainly small individual gardens located arond the base of established trees. We are also creating a larger community garden to include wild meadow flowers, shrubs bushes and trees. it is our hope to create a bee corridor and a secluded space for the community.  We have been given young fruit trees amd sbrubs which we are cultivating on the nearby allotment managed by Great Lever Connected.
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Be The Change Youth Project

Where: Lever Edge Primary Academy, Lever Edge Lane, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 3HP

Price: FREE

Age group: 11-16

Intensity: Low

When: 5pm to 6pm

Contact: Admin Team

Telephone: 01204 561652

Email: Info.bethechangeyp@gmail.com

Football for the girls run by the girls. This is a fun football session run by qualified FA coaches. During the session young people will learn the basic skills of football, improve on fitness, build confidence and make new friends in a safe environment.
Get directions to Girls Only Football

Bolton Mark accredited

Bolton Gymnastics Ltd

Where: Bolton gymnastics club, unit 2 new mill, Summerfield rd, Bolton, BL3 2NQ

Price: £4

Age group: 8 weeks -2 years

Intensity: Low

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

When: 10-10.45

Contact: Victoria Walsh

Telephone: 07783617252

Email: boltongymnastics@gmail.com

Website: https://boltongymnastics.co.uk/what-we-offer/preschool/

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltongymnastics/

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

Baby Gym Non-Structured Play Suitable for ages 8 weeks to walking Builds motor skills through crawling, cruising and sensory play No membership required
Get directions to gymnasics baby gym

Heywood Young People's Centre

Where: Heywood Young People's Centre, High Street, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 6SR

Price: FREE

Age group: 4-12

Intensity: Medium

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

When: 10.00am

Contact: Joanne King

Telephone: 01204 334332

Email: joanne.king@bolton.gov.uk

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

We off free, fun play activities in a safe environment for children aged 4 (in reception) to 12 years old.  These are free to access and run in the school, holidays. We offer 2 sessions: 10.00am-12.00pm 1.00pm-3.00pm
Get directions to Holiday Fun Free Play

Great Lever Connected

Where: Great Lever Hub, 98 Calvert Road, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 3BT

Price: FREE

Age group: all ages are welcome

Intensity: Low

Days: Tuesday, Thursday

When: 9am

Contact: Shaun Matthews

Telephone: 07583269921

Email: greatleverconnected98@gmail.com

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

Great Lever Connected are a group who want to crreate opportunities to widen community involvement using  volunteering actvities devised to meet the diverse needs of the community.  we are running a Job Club drop in session every Tuesday and Thursday morning between 9 and 1pm. appointments can be made fot times after 1pm. in addition we are also offering help and support to access the internet, understand computers and or in fact we can support you with any form of digital access. Digital Inclusion is available alogside the Job Club drop in sessionsor by appointment (For 1-1 we advise booking ahead as our volunteers can be busy helping several people at a time.  Why not drop in for a coffee (or Tea), biscuits and a chat we are happy to see you and everyone is welcome. we do not charge for our sevice and we are keen to listen to anyone with ideas to help the community, general feedback or people looking for a chance to help the community through volunteering at our centres.
Other activities from this provider:
We offer a range of activities including a Ladies Group (Weds Morn), Arts and Crafts, Gardening at our Eco Haven Allotment and soon to start a Memory Café. We are all about Community Inclusion..
Get directions to Job Club

Bolton Rebels

Where: Salvation Army Church Hall South, Aldred Street, Morris Green, Bolton, BL3 3QZ

Price: £3

Age group: 10-12

Intensity: Medium

Days: Thursday

When: 6.30pm

Contact: Joanne Gavin

Telephone: 07512223209

Email: rebelsbolton@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelsbolton/about/?ref=page_internal

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

We an award winning majorette troupe based in Bolton! We teach Cheer Pom and Baton Twirling incorporating both dance and military freestyle We compete in both competitions & community events Dancers compete in both team and occasional individual competitions. No Experience needed. Training is on Thursday nights. First 2 lessons are free.
Get directions to Majorettes - Age 10-12

Bolton Rebels

Where: Salvation Army Church Hall South, Aldred Street, Morris Green, Bolton, BL3 3QZ

Price: £3

Age group: 13 - Adults

Intensity: Medium

Days: Thursday

When: 7pm

Contact: Joanne Gavin

Telephone: 07512223209

Email: rebelsbolton@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelsbolton/about/?ref=page_internal

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

We an award winning majorette troupe based in Bolton! We teach Cheer Pom and Baton Twirling incorporating both dance and military freestyle We compete in both competitions & community events Dancers compete in both team and occasional individual competitions. No Experience needed. Training is on Thursday nights. First 2 lessons are free.
Get directions to Majorettes - Age 13 - Adults

Bolton Rebels

Where: Salvation Army Church Hall South, Aldred Street, Morris Green, Bolton, BL3 3QZ

Price: £3

Age group: 2-6

Intensity: Low

Days: Thursday

When: 5pm

Contact: Joanne Gavin

Telephone: 07512223209

Email: rebelsbolton@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelsbolton/about/?ref=page_internal

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

We an award winning majorette troupe based in Bolton! We teach Cheer Pom and Baton Twirling incorporating both dance and military freestyle We compete in both competitions & community events Dancers compete in both team and occasional individual competitions. No Experience needed. Training is on Thursday nights. First 2 lessons are free.
Get directions to Majorettes - Age 3-6

Bolton Rebels

Where: Salvation Army Church Hall South, Aldred Street, Morris Green, Bolton, BL3 3QZ

Price: £3

Age group: 7-9

Intensity: Low

Days: Thursday

When: 5.45pm

Contact: Joanne Gavin

Telephone: 07512223209

Email: rebelsbolton@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelsbolton/about/?ref=page_internal

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

We an award winning majorette troupe based in Bolton! We teach Cheer Pom and Baton Twirling incorporating both dance and military freestyle We compete in both competitions & community events Dancers compete in both team and occasional individual competitions. No Experience needed. Training is on Thursday nights. First 2 lessons are free.
Get directions to Majorettes - Age 7-9

Transforming Lives Group

Where: Burnden Park Sports Facility, Croft Lane, Burnden, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 2RS

Price: FREE

Age group: Open Age

Intensity: Medium

Days: Thursday

When: 10am

Contact: Andy Farnworth

Telephone: 07413526088

Email: andyfarny1@gmail.com

We play every Tuesday at 10am. Following the football we have free tea + coffee after each session as well as a chance to have a chat through any problems anyone might be going through. Tranforming Lives Group is a project which works with adults with mental health or any other underlying issues who want to use physical activities to maintain their recovery or stability with everyday tasks. We are a not for profit organisation and ask for a small donation for each session if you are able to do so.
Other activities from this provider:
Mental wellbeing
Get directions to Open Age Football

Bolton Mark accredited

Bolton Gymnastics Ltd

Where: Bolton gymnastics club, unit 2 new mill, Summerfield rd, Bolton, BL3 2NQ

Price: £4.50

Age group: crawling - 5 years

Intensity: Low

Days: Monday, Friday

When: 10.30-12.30 or 1.30-2.30

Contact: Victoria Walsh

Telephone: 07783617252

Email: boltongymnastics@gmail.com

Website: https://boltongymnastics.co.uk/what-we-offer/preschool/

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltongymnastics/

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

Playgym Non-Structured Play parent lead  Suitable for Crawling - 5 years old Free to explore equipment at your little ones pace No membership required Explore the soft play, Bars, Beams, trampette and foam pit
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Bolton Mark accredited

Bolton Gymnastics Ltd

Where: Bolton gymnastics club, unit 2 new mill, Summerfield rd, Bolton, BL3 2NQ

Price: £5.50

Age group: 2- 5 years

Intensity: Medium

Days: Wednesday, Thursday

When: 11.15am-12.15am

Contact: Victoria Walsh

Telephone: 07783617252

Email: boltongymnastics@gmail.com

Website: https://boltongymnastics.co.uk/what-we-offer/preschool/

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltongymnastics/

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

Structured Preschool Coach led sessions Suitable for children who are starting to follow instructions - 5 years old Parent-Accompanied session No membership required
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Heywood Young People's Centre

Where: Heywood Young People's Centre, High Street, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 6SR

Price: FREE

Age group: 4-12

Intensity: Medium

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

When: 3.30pm

Contact: Joanne King

Telephone: 01204 334332

Email: joanne.king@bolton.gov.uk

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

We offer free play activities for children aged 4 (in reception) to 12 years old in a fun, safe and friendly environment.
Get directions to Term Time Free Play

Transforming Lives Group

Where: Burnden Park Sports Facility, Croft Lane, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 2RS

Price: FREE

Age group: 50+

Intensity: Medium

Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

When: 10am

Contact: Andy Farnworth

Telephone: 07413526088

Email: andyfarny1@gmail.com

Walking Football session for over 50s. All abilities are welcome down at the session and we play in all weather. We specifically welcome down people who are in recovery or struggling in life in any way + we have mentors on site if anyone needs a chat or has any issues they need advice with. It's a not for profit organisation and we encourage a small donation towards the session if you are able to. Free tea + coffee after the session and chance for a chat with everyone!
Other activities from this provider:
Mental wellbeing
Get directions to Walking Football

Bolton Walking Group

Where: Southfields Car Park, 19 Green Lane, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 2EE

Price: FREE

Age group: Any

Intensity: Low

Days: Tuesday

When: 18.30

Contact: Yvonne Wood

Telephone: 07778410173

Email: yvonnewood@talktalk.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/424519454654873

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

Starting Tuesday, 7th June, 2022 from 6.30 pm.   A weekly health walk for the group, starting from Southfields on Lever Edge Lane, Great Lever, Bolton.   This venue caters for all diets, spending budgets and takes most forms of payment too.   There is ample car parking at the front and the health walk is for all fitness levels too.   Anyone walking from the town centre, it's around a 2 miles walk or the 22 or 36 bus from Bolton Bus Depot, ask the driver to drop you at the stop, before the junction with Bradford Road and Lever Edge Lane, take first right at the junction / traffic lights and Southfields is around 100 yards, on your right too.   It may be around an hour or a little over an hour.   If there is enough regular interest also, I will post a pre walk tea out social also, for us all inside the venue, prior to our health walk, from 5 pm first Tuesday of each month thereafter too..   Message me on the group's Whatsapp page, if you would like to come prior also, or require further details - 07778 410173.   Suitable for all fitness levels, wear comfortable footwear.  This is a scenic pavement only route.  
Get directions to Weekly Health Walk

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.