Scroll down to see the latest Get Active timetable from re:fresh.
Blackburn with Darwen’s RE:FRESH team is dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of people living and working in our Borough.
If you would like any further information about these sessions please contact The Wellbeing Service on 01254 682037.
FREE LEISURE
Sessions delivered in partnership with BwD Leisure require booking and payment through their Leisure App. This can be found in the app store.
The Council is offering a 12 month programme of free leisure sessions across the borough. This will start with the inclusion of a variety of activities including gym-based, swimming and cycling sessions. Click here to view the BwD Leisure website for more information and how to apply.
Please note: To attend all the sessions below you will need your own Leisure Card. Applications for a Leisure Card are available at the sessions. All sessions which include Free Leisure will run up until the end of March 2023.
Below is the timetable running from Tuesday 20th September to Friday 16th December:
- Green – Sessions aimed at beginners or those returning to exercise after some time.
- Purple – Ante and post natal sessions aimed at new mums and mums to be.
- Yellow – Learning through play sessions aimed at children aged 4 and under.
- Orange – Sessions aimed at people (16+) with a Learning Disability and Autism.
Monday
Session/Time | Description | £ | Discount Available | Location | Further Information |
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Brew and Chat 9.45am – 10.30am | Join the team for a brew and meet other new mums and mums to be. Suitable for babies 0-12 months. | FREE | New Methodist Church, Bright Street, Darwen, BB3 1QL | ||
Learning Disability Archery 10am – 11.30am | Archery is good for balance, hand eye co-ordination and upper body strength. The rules of archery keep it safe. Refresh have a qualified instructor and trained volunteers to help or advise you. All equipment is provided. | £1 | FREE LEISURE | Witton Park Arena, Preston Old Road, Blackburn, BB2 2TP | Leisure Card needed for refresh membership. Carers free of charge. |
Walking Workout 10.30am – 11.15am | Join us for a low level walk in the great outdoors. Feel stronger and more energised as you challenge your balance and improve your strength with simple exercises to work your tummy muscles, lower back, and legs. | £2 | refreshBwD reduced to £1 for adults who live, work, have a GP or are in full time education in BwD | Corporation Park, Blackburn, BB2 6AY Meet at the entrance to East Park Lodge, East Road.
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Baby Movers 10.45am – 11.30am | A noisy and interactive session for babies, toddlers and their parents or carers. Move, touch, feel and listen through this fun session. Suitable for babies and toddlers age 0 – 18 months. Please bring a mat and few blankets for baby. | 50p | New Methodist Church, Bright St, Darwen, BB3 1QL | ||
Shorey Bank Health Walk 11am – 11.30am | An easy paced 30 minute health walk suitable for beginners. | FREE | Darwen Resource Centre, Near the footbridge, Edward St, Darwen, BB3 1AY | ||
Learning Disability Cycling 1.30pm – 3pm | Cycling is low impact and easy on your joints but still helps you get in shape. Refresh has a good selection of specialised cycles to suit a wide range of abilities. | £1 | FREE LEISURE | Witton Park, meet at the Cycle Centre next to the Pavilion, Blackburn, BB2 5LE | Leisure Card needed for refresh membership. Carers free of charge. |
Tuesday
Session/Time | Description | £ | Discount Available | Location | Further Information |
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Mini Movers 9.45am – 10.30am | Music and movement session for children who have just started to walk and up to 4 years old. Helps children to develop movement skills that will serve as the building blocks for future motor skills, ensuring they are school ready. Children must be supervised by a parent or carer at all times at a maximum ratio of two children per adult. | 50p | FREE LEISURE | Darwen Leisure Centre, The Green, Darwen, BB3 1PW | SESSION STARTS: OCTOBER 2022 |
Cycle Back to Fitness 10am- 10.45am | An opportunity to cycle on the athletics track in a controlled hazard free area away from general park users and traffic. Build up your fitness and cycling confidence at your own pace. All equipment provided and trikes available for those who need that extra stability. Please book a space via the BwD Leisure app. | £2 | FREE LEISURE | Witton Park, Blackburn, BB2 5LE Meet at the Cycle Centre next to the Pavilion | Leisure card needed with refresh membership |
Light Exercise 10am – 11am | A light exercise to music class to support people become more active. | £2 | re:freshBwD reduced to £1 for adults who live, work, have a GP or are in full time education in BwD | Wesley Hall Methodist Church, Blackburn, BB2 1LQ | |
Learning Disability Health Walk 10.30am – 11.30am | A short wheelchair accessible walk around the local area, a low impact and sociable way to exercise. | £1 | Albion Mill, Albion St, Blackburn, BB2 4LX | Leisure Card needed with refresh membership Carers free of charge | |
Pedal Round the Park 11am – 11.45am
| A progression from our Track session; this guided ride follows the mile loop around the park and is designed for those who feel comfortable cycling but not quite ready to venture outside the park. All equipment will be provided. | £2 | FREE LEISURE | Witton Park, Blackburn, BB2 5LE Meet at the Cycle Centre next to the Pavilion. | Leisure Card needed with refresh membership. |
Biker Tots 12.30pm – 1.15pm | Biker tots for children aged 2 – 4 years with a selection of balance bikes. Give your child the best start to life on two wheels by encouraging balance, mobility, coordination, and avoid using stabilisers. Our expert Activators will guide the session, offer support and help you to educate your child on the best practice when it comes to balancing and cycling. | 50p | Darwen Valley Community Centre, The Green, Darwen, BB3 1PW | Leisure Card needed with refresh membership | |
Brew and Chat 6.30pm – 7pm | Join one of the team for a brew and a chat and meet other mums to be. | FREE | Darwen Leisure Centre, The Green, Darwen, BB3 1PW | ||
Aqua Natal 7.15pm – 8pm | Aqua Natal classes are water-based exercise classes especially designed for pregnant women in their second and third trimesters. They aim to help you keep gently fit without damaging any joints or ligaments. This session is delivered in partnership with BwD Leisure and booking is required. Suitable from 12 weeks of pregnancy. | £2 | FREE LEISURE | Darwen Leisure Centre, The Green, Darwen, BB3 1PW
| Book using the ‘BwD Leisure’ app or online at www.bwdleisure.com Leisure Card needed for refresh membership. |
Wednesday
Session/Time | Description | £ | Discount Available | Location | Further Information |
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Walking Workout 9.45am – 10.30am | Join us for a low level walk in the great outdoors. Feel stronger and more energised as you challenge your balance and improve your strength with simple exercises to work your tummy muscles, lower back, and legs. | £2 | re:freshBwD reduced to £1 for adults who live, work, have a GP or are in full time education in BwD | Ashton Park, Darwen, BB3 2PN Meet at the bottom of Cross Street, Bolton Road. | |
Bangor Street Walk 10am – 11am | This ladies only, volunteer led walk takes in the local community and lasts up to one hour. | FREE |
| Bangor Street Community Centre, Blackburn, BB1 6NZ | |
Learning Disability Multi Sports Session 10am – 11.30am | Develop your hand eye co-ordination and team spirit. This session is fun and for all abilities. | £1 | FREE LEISURE
| Darwen Leisure Centre, The Green, Darwen, BB3 1PW | Leisure Card needed with refresh membership. Carers free of charge. |
Learning Disability Cycling 12.30pm – 2.30pm | Cycling is low impact and easy on your joints but still helps you get in shape. Refresh has a good selection of specialised cycles to suit a wide range of abilities. | £1 | FREE LEISURE | Witton Park, Blackburn, BB2 5LE Meet at the Cycle Centre next to the Pavilion. | Leisure Card needed with refresh membership. Carers free of charge. |
Learning Disability Gym 1.15pm – 2.15pm | Gym exercise is great to get in shape. It can get your heart pumping, build muscle and increase your metabolism. | £1 | FREE LEISURE | Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre, Feilden St, Blackburn, BB2 1LQ | Leisure card needed for refresh membership. Carers free of charge. |
Pregnancy Pilates 8pm – 8.45pm | Connect and bond with your growing baby whilst strengthening your tummy, back and pelvic floor muscles in preparation for labour and birth. Suitable from 12 weeks of pregnancy. | £2.50 for anyone that does not qualify | re:freshBwD reduced to £1 for adults who live, work, have a GP or are in full time education in BwD. | Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre, Feilden St, Blackburn, BB2 1LQ | SESSION STARTS 19th October |
Thursday
Session/Time | Description | £ | Discount Available | Location | Further Information |
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Learning Disability Multi Sports Session 10am – 11.30am | Develop your hand eye co-ordination and team spirit. This session is fun and for all abilities. | £1 | FREE LEISURE | Witton Park Arena, Preston Old Rd, Blackburn, BB2 2TP | Leisure card needed for refresh membership. Carers free of charge. |
LADIES ONLY Pilates for Beginners 11am – 12pm | An introduction to Pilates. Suitable for beginners. Please bring your own mat and a bottle of water. | £2 | refreshBwD reduced to £1 for adults who live, work, have a GP or are in full time education in BwD | Wesley Hall Methodist Church, Blackburn, BB2 1LQ | |
Cycle Back to Fitness 1pm – 2pm | An opportunity to cycle on the athletics track in a controlled hazard free area away from general park users and traffic. Build up your fitness and cycling confidence at your own pace. All equipment provided and trikes available for those who need that extra stability. Please book a space via the BwD Leisure app. | £2 | FREE LEISURE
| Witton Park, Blackburn, BB2 5LE Meet at the Cycle Centre next to the Pavilion | Leisure Card needed with refresh membership |
Witton Park Walk 2pm – 3pm | An easy paced health walk along the canal. Suitable for beginners. | FREE | Witton Park, outside the Arena, Blackburn, BB2 5LE |
Friday
Session/Time | Description | £ | Discount Available | Location | Further Information |
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Biker Tots 10.15am – 11am | Biker tots for children aged 2 – 4 years with a selection of balance bikes. Give your child the best start to life on two wheels by encouraging balance, mobility, coordination, and avoid using stabilisers. Our expert Activators will guide the session, offer support and help you to educate your child on the best practice when it comes to balancing and cycling. | 50p | FREE LEISURE | Corporation Park, Blackburn BB2 6AY Meet at the Learn To Ride Track, Revidge Road. | |
Led Walks 10.30am Start | These volunteer led walks which may involve hills, rough ground and stiles, set off from a variety of different locations and last between one hour and 90 minutes. | FREE | Various | ||
Learning Disability Gym 10.30am – 11am | Gym exercise is great to get in shape. It can get your heart pumping, build muscle and increase your metabolism. | £1 | Audley Sports Centre, Chester St, Blackburn, BB1 1DW | Leisure Card needed. Carers free of charge. | |
Learning Disability Dancing 10.30am – 11.30am | Dancing can reduce stress, tension and make you feel good. The routines also aid memory and co-ordination, plus it’s great fun. | £1 | Audley Sports Centre, Chester St, Blackburn, BB1 1DW | Leisure Card needed. Carers free of charge. | |
Learning Disability Football 11am – 11.30am | Football improves fitness and being part of a team can be lots of fun. It gives your heart and muscles a good workout. | £1 | Audley Sports Centre, Chester St, Blackburn, BB1 1Dw | Leisure Card needed. Carers free of charge. | |
Learning Disability Dodgeball 1.30pm – 2.30pm | Dodgeball can be fun, energetic and promotes team spirit. This session works well for all abilities. | £1 | FREE LEISURE | Witton Park Arena, Blackburn, BB2 5LE | Leisure card needed for refresh membership. Carers free of charge. |
Bookwhen Sessions
Most of our sessions are just turn up, but to book on any sessions on bookwhen: