Winter Warm Ups
We’re running two free activity days this October packed full of sports taster sessions, arts and crafts workshops, health and wellbeing checks, free lunch and more. Aimed at the over 50s, this is your chance to warm up ahead of winter: get yourself prepared by prioritising your health and activity levels.
The events will be at The Bridge Leisure Centre in Broadbridge Heath and Chanctonbury Leisure Centre in Storrington.
We’ve got a few free transport options running as part of the day: please find more details at the bottom of the page if this would help you attend.
No need to book, just turn up! Find the activity schedule for each event below.
The Bridge Leisure Centre: Tuesday 21 October
Our first Winter Warm-Up will be 10am-3.30pm at The Bridge Leisure Centre, Wickhurst Lane, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham RH12 3YS.
A light lunch of soup and a roll will be served 12-2pm and cake will be on offer throughout the day.
Strength classes
Strength classes will take place in Studio 1.
- Ballet Stretch: 10-10.45am
- Pilates: 11-11.45am
- Aerobics: 12-12.45pm
- Strong and Steady: 1-1.45pm
- Yoga: 2-2.45pm
Cycle classes
There are two Cycle classes taking place in the Spin Studio.
- Cycle class: 10.30-11am
- Cycle class: 1-1.30pm
Wellbeing MOTs and NHS health checks
Our Health and Wellbeing team will be running free Wellbeing MOTs and NHS Health Checks in the Meeting Room.
Flu and COVID vaccinations
We will be offering flu and COVID vaccination drop-ins all day at The Bridge.
COVID vaccinations are for anyone over the age of 75 and for those who are immune suppressed.
Flu jabs for 65s and over or anyone with long term health conditions. To get a flu jab at our event you must be patients of a GP surgery in the Horsham Collaborative Primary Care Network: Courtyard, Village Southwater, Cowfold & Rudgwick. These will be offered all day.
Bowls and kurling
Bowls and kurling classes will take place in the Main Hall on Court 1.
- Short mat bowls: 9am-3.30pm
- Kurling: 9am-3.30pm
Racquet sports
- Table tennis: 10am-12pm on Courts 2 and 3
- Pickleball: 12.30-3.30pm on Courts 2 and 3
- Badminton: 12-4pm on Courts 4, 5 and 6
- Tennis: 10am-3.30pm on Multi Court 2
Clip n Climb
There will be two climbing taster sessions in the Clip n Climb area. Each includes a 10-minute briefing.
- 10.30-11.30
- 11.30-12.30
Walking football
Give walking football a try on Multi Court 1.
- 11-12pm
- 1.30-2.30pm
Archery
Archery drop-in sessions will be held at The Tube (indoor).
- 10.30-11.30am
- 1-2pm
Sensory room
The Bridge's sensory room will be open all day to visit. Suitable for under 5s and disabled children and adults, it provides a relaxing environment that can both calm and stimulate the senses.
Chanctonbury Leisure Centre: Thursday 23 October
Our second Winter Warm-Up will be 10am-4pm at Chanctonbury Leisure Centre, Spierbridge Rd, Storrington, Pulborough RH20 4BG.
A light lunch of soup and a roll will be served 12-2pm and cake will be on offer throughout the day.
All attendees will also benefit from free use of the gym, and steam and sauna rooms all day. All gym instructors will be on standby to help people with the equipment.
Visit Chanctonbury Leisure Centre
Strength classes
Strength classes will take place in the Studio.
- Yoga: 10-10.45am
- Ballet for beginners: 11-11.45am
- Gentle fit: 12-12.45pm
Relaxation and mindfulness
A Relaxation, Mindfulness and Breathing class will be in the Studio from 2pm-2.45pm.
Arts, crafts and music
Join one of the free crafts sessions or give singing a try in the Studio.
- ZEN doodling and LEGO club: 10-11.15am and 2-2.45pm in the Cafe
- Autumn wreath making: 11.30-12.45 and 3-4pm in the Cafe
- Singing for beginners: 3-4pm in the Studio
Racquet sports
There are a range of racquet sports sessions taking place in the Main Hall throughout the day.
- Table tennis: 10am-11am on Court 1 and 3-4pm on all courts.
- Pickleball: 11.15am-12pm on Courts 3 and 4 and 3-4pm on all courts.
- Short tennis: 12.15-1pm on Court 2
- Badminton: 12.15-1pm on Courts 3 and 4
Bowls, boccia and kurling
- Boccia: 10am-11am on Court 3 and 3-4pm on all courts
- Short mat bowls: 11.15am-12pm on Courts 1 and 2
- New age kurling: 12.15pm-1pm on Court 1
Ball sports
- Walking football: 10-10.45am on the 3G pitch
- Walking netball: 2-2.45pm in the Main Hall on Court 1
- Walking cricket: 3-4pm on the 3G pitch
Golf
- Disc golf: 2-3pm on the 3G pitch
- Tri golf: 10-11am in the Main Hall on Court 3
Healthy village walk
Start your day with a guided walk around Storrington: 9.30-9.55am, register at reception.
Wellbeing MOTs and NHS Health Checks
Our Health and Wellbeing team will be running free Wellbeing MOTs and NHS Health Checks in the Meeting Room.
Free transport to the events
We are running free transport to and from both of our Winter Warm Ups events to help make it easier for those without cars to attend.
Free transport to The Bridge on Tuesday 21 October
Residents should call CT Sussex Horsham Depot on 01403 754206 to arrange free transport to and from the event.
Free transport to Chanctonbury Leisure Centre on Thursday 23 October
There will be 2 free minibus routes run by CT Sussex:
- Route 1: Washington, Ashington, Thakeham and Storrington
- Route 2: Amberley, Pulborough, West Chiltington
Find the departure and return journey timings below or to find out more about the free shuttle service, telephone CT Sussex Worthing Depot on 01903 530053.
Route 1 timetable: Washington, Ashington, Thakeham and Storrington
There will be a morning journey and a lunchtime journey from Washington to Chanctonbury Leisure Centre.
| Stop location | Morning pick-up time | Lunchtime pick-up time |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Village Hall car park, RH20 4AP | 9:30 | 13:00 |
| Ashington Community Centre car park, RH20 3PG | 9:40 | 13:10 |
| Thakeham Village Hall car park, RH20 3GW | 10:00 | 13:30 |
| Sullington Parish Hall car park, RH20 3PP | 10:10 | 13:40 |
| Corner of Hanover Walk and Meadowside, Storrington RH20 4EX | 10:20 | 13:50 |
The morning journey will arrive at Chanctonbury Leisure Centre at 10:30. The lunchtime journey will arrive at 13:55.
There will be return journeys leaving at 12.40 and 16.15 from Chanctonbury Leisure Centre.
Route 2 timetable: Amberley, Pulborough and West Chiltington
There will be one morning journey and one return journey from Amberley to Chanctonbury Leisure Centre.
The morning journey will arrive at the leisure centre at 11:55 and the return journey will leave the leisure centre at 15:00.
| Stop location | Morning pick-up time | Afternoon drop-off time |
|---|---|---|
| Amberley - Corner of East Street and Arun Close, BN18 9NN | 10:55 | 15:10 |
| Pulborough Tesco car park, RH20 1AS | 11:15 | 15:30 |
| Pulborough Sainsbury's disabled parking bay, RH20 1BQ | 11:25 | 15:40 |
| West Chiltington Nisa Local, RH20 2QR | 11:40 | 15:55 |