Active Ageing | AND Leisure

As part of the Active Ageing Programme, our centres in Ards, Comber and Portaferry have a wide range of activities suitable for those over 60.

The Active Ageing Programme is part funded by South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and Public Health Agency.

Gym

Gym exercise is for all ages and levels of fitness.
Our gyms at Ards, Comber and Portaferry have equipment suitable for gentle exercise, particularly the BIOCIRCUITS at Ards and qualified instructors are always on hand to give help and advice.

Active Ageing members pay the reduced price of £3.30 to use the gyms at:

Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
Comber Leisure Centre
Portaferry Sports Centre

Exercise Classes

Why exercise alone when you join a fitness class? All you have to do is turn up, follow the routine and enjoy the craic! Plus you'll have a fitness coach on hand throughout, offering encouragement and keeping an eye on everyone's technique, helping to avoid any injuries.

Some classes are better suited to Active Ageing such as:

Tai Chi
Armchair Yoga
Chi Me
Pilates
Water Aerobics

Ards runs an Active Ageing and Armchair Yoga class and Comber a Chair Aerobics class, which are chair based, limited movement exercise classes.

View our Exercise Class timetable.

Bowls and Pickleball

Pickleball
Ards - during normal centre opening hours
Comber - Monday 11am to 1pm

Bowls
Comber - Wednesday 10am to 12 noon

Swimming

Swimming is a great way to exercise as water supports the joints, and is kind to the body whilst increasing cardiovascular fitness and strength.

Active Ageing Prices and Membership

Active Ageing Prices at Ards, Comber and Portaferry

To be part of the Active Ageing Programme you must have an Active Ageing membership.

You can join online.

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Or you can apply at a centre, you will need proof or your date of birth the first time you apply. You will be issued with an Active Ageing membership card entitling you to Active Ageing and concession prices as applicable.