Local activities

These programmes were set up to help improve the mental health of young people within the UK.

Find out more on the Nature-based wellbeing page.

Women Try Netball

Women Try Netball is for all women who:

• want to meet others in a fun and sociable environment
• enjoy team sports
• fancy trying something new
• love being outside in the fresh air

There have been a variety of "women try" groups that have been set up. These group run for 5 weeks at first with the opportunity of a further five sessions to support the long-term development of the group.

A qualified netball coach runs the 1.5 hour sessions – this involves coaching, helping members develop skills and teaching the rules through fun activities. Sessions are designed to suit all abilities - no previous netball experience or knowledge required.

Adult Friendly Netball League

The successful ‘try sessions’ have led to an adult-friendly netball league to take place.

This league has been organised by those that play in it. They always welcome new teams and people looking to play more social netball that fits in around family and other commitments.

How to get involved

If you're looking for a club environment with a higher competitive opportunity, go to CDNL

If you and your friends are interested in starting a netball group, would like contact details for a group near you, or wish to join in the league, contact: Helen.stepney@scambs.gov.uk.

Return to fitness through netball

These sessions are aimed at women of any age with a BMI of 26 or higher to help improve their fitness, mobility, strength and balance, in a fun and relaxed social environment. This means games will be played at a slower pace.

If you have any medical conditions and have not exercised for quite some time, you should get approval from your GP to exercise.

We offer all the fitness equipment you’ll need in the session. We advise wearing clothing that is easy to move around in and footwear that is well fitting and non slip. Rubber soled lace up/trainers are ideal. Bring a bottle of water and be prepared for any weather.

• where: Cambourne Outside netball court
• when: Starting 21 September - 12:15 pm to 1pm on Tuesdays
• number of sessions: 6 (1 session a week for 6 weeks)
• price: £12 (50% off thanks to Healthy You)

Sign up to return to fitness through netball

Love cycling but tired of your usual routes or want new ones? Or maybe you're just getting back into cycling. Whatever your situation, we've provided links below to help you find what you need.

Cambridgeshire and surrounding area routes

Cambridgeshire County Council Cycle routes and maps

The national cycle network - Sustrans

All ability cycling

If you haven't ridden for a while, are nervous, have a disability, or would like your child to learn to ride in a relaxed and fun environment, there is a bike for you at You Can Bike Too. Sessions are run by a trained instructor and supported by volunteers.

If you haven't ridden a bike in a while, feel nervous, have a disability, or want your child to learn in a relaxed, fun place, You Can Bike Too is for you. The trained instructor leads sessions with volunteers' help. 

Cycle training

Bike ability

Outspoken training

British Cycling

Cycling in the local area

Taking the family out on a bike ride is a great way to get some fresh air, exercise and a dose of feel good! HSBC UK Let's Ride Local gives ideas and inspiration to help keep everyone motivated and safe whilst cycling in your local area. 

Love to Ride

Love to Ride is an online platform that gets more people cycling and promoting active travel. They run quarterly events to encourage, incentivise and reward riding. 

The next event is coming up in May - The Bike Month Challenge. They have engaged over 415,000 people and 25,000 workplaces worldwide, helping 73,000 people to get back on their bikes. Everyone is invited, whether you ride every day or haven't been on a bike in years.

To find out more and to register quickly go to Love to Ride.

What is the Bike Month Challenge?

It’s a fun, friendly bike challenge with a bit of friendly competition for workplaces. Participation is key - the workplaces that get the highest percentage of their staff riding bikes will top the leaderboards. There are lots of prizes up for grabs for individual riders, from new bike gear to £2,000 cash. Click the link below to get registered:

Sign up for the Bike Month Challenge

Take the first step to a more active lifestyle

There are a number of walking sessions that take place in South Cambridgeshire. They are friendly groups, lead by volunteers, allowing for all speeds of walkers. It’s a great way to meet people and get fit, while enjoying the outdoors.

Routes

1. Cambourne [PDF, 1MB] [PDF, 1MB]
2. Fen Drayton [PDF]
3. Longstanton 5K [PDF, 0.4MB] [PDF, 0.4MB]
4. Milton Country Park
5. Trumpington Meadows [PDF]
6. Wandlebury Park
7. Wimpole (winter) [PDF]/Wimpole (summer) [PDF]

Walking groups

Ramblers

Wellbeing walks

Join one of our free group walks in a safe, friendly environment. Our group walks are led by specially trained leaders who are on hand to provide encouragement and support, and make sure no one gets left behind. Our walks are short and over easy terrain. They are open to everyone, but are especially aimed at those who are least active.

Walking Sports

Walking sports are an adapted version of sports that usually include running. They’re a great way to keep active and aimed at adults over the age of 50. 

Walking Football

We are working with football clubs and volunteers to develop low-cost walking football sessions in South Cambridgeshire. Sessions that are currently running are listed below. 

Walking Rugby

Sessions that are currently running are listed below.

If you do join, we would value you completing the HealthyYou Baseline questionnaire. This would help us understand how walking sports are benefitting your health.

Run For Your Life offers free, beginner, running sessions in South Cambridgeshire every week. Offering an easy way to get into, or back into, running. The groups are not only about fitness but about helping to build confidence, a sense of community and connections with other members. New members are always warmly welcomed and there is no minimum commitment. Over 400 people across Cambridgeshire have run with us over the last ten years. All session leaders are qualified through England Athletics and DBS checked.

Let’s Run Girls is dedicated to inspiring women to lead healthier, happier and more connected lives. They currently have running groups in 12 different locations across Cambridgeshire and are always looking to expand into new areas.

If you do join, they would like for you to complete the HealthyYou Baseline questionnaire to help them understand how it is benefitting your health.

'Parkrun'

Parkruns are a free, weekly running event. It is a positive and inclusive event, where everyone is welcome. You don't have to run -  you could walk, jog, volunteer, or simply view others taking part. To join, follow these registration instructions.

Pickleball is an enjoyable sport blending badminton, tennis, and table tennis. It's played indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court with an adjusted tennis net. 2 or 4 players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, over a net. 

Pickleball is like tennis in many ways but is more accessible for children and seniors. 

Where can I do this?

At Cambourne Everyone Active, from 1 pm to 3 pm every Friday. The cost is £5.

New Age Kurling is an adapted version of curling that's played indoors on flat surfaces. You can play it standing up or sitting down. 

Where can I do this?

We have 6 New Age Kurling sessions taking place in South Cambridgeshire. It's an ongoing programme.

Get Moving Cambridge have an online library of exercise sessions and healthy eating programmes.

Access free content like home workouts, yoga, and recipe cards, relaxation tips, return to fitness course, walk-before-you-run courses and many more. Enjoy these resources anytime, all year round, for free. Start moving with Get Moving Cambridge.