News

Jun 29, 2010

Basildon Council will be running free activities for over-50's at the BasFest this weekend, and are encouraging residents to come along to give it a go and get active.

Following the success of the Active Plus event at the Towngate Theatre in January when 200 over-50's attended, the scheme supported by Sport Essex is back at Gloucester Park as part of Basfest 2010.

Cllr Kevin Blake, Cabinet Member for Arts and Leisure said "Basfest is renowned for its wide variety of entertainment and activities on offer and this year will be no different as Active Plus for the over 50's joins the fun. We have everything ranging from belly dancing to cycle rides so there really is something for everyone. I hope that residents will come along and give it a go".

Open to all residents over the age of 50, there will be a range of activities on offer including; free health checks, hula hooping, table tennis , pilates, belly dancing and Wii Fit. There will also be the opportunity to go cycling or take free swims at Gloucester Park Swimming Pool.

Saturday

10am - 4pm Beginners Cycling session (free cycle hire, Gloucester Park)
12.30 - 1.15pm Pilates
1.30pm - 2.15pm Seated exercise
2.45pm - 3.30pm Fighting fit
3.45pm - 4.30pm Belly dancing
4.45pm - 5.30pm Hula hooping
All day Healthy Food Demonstrations
All day Wii Fit games
All day Free Health checks (Vitality)

Sunday

11am - 5pm Table tennis
12pm - 4pm Green bowls and short mat bowls
10.30am - 12.30pm Beginners Cycling session (free cycle hire, Gloucester Park)
11am - 5pm Wii Fit games
10am - 5pm Free swim
All day Free Health checks (Vitality)

For more information contact either Wayne Davies or Sue Hayes on 01268 465443. Booking on to the sessions is recommended.