Group Category: Sport & Exercise

  • Pickleball

    Calendar CLOSED FOR THE SEASON Even though pickleball is played on a tennis court, pickleball is more accessible for both young and old. Pickleball is slower and the court is smaller. The paddle is more like a large table tennis bat. Serves are underhand, making it easier to play than tennis. It requires less exertion… Read more

  • Table tennis

    This is a really fun group and just gives us that little bit of exercise that many of us need. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 2.00 to 3.15pm at the Sherwood Methodist church hall. There is a limit on numbers because we need to ensure that everyone gets a fair… Read more

  • Walking

    This group is for those who like longer walks We are looking for a new convener but in the meantime as and when a member of the group volunteers to lead a walk we are arranging them. Generally on the 3rd Friday in the morning and usually between 5 and 8 miles. If you would… Read more

  • Walking – Walk in the park

    A Walk in the Park will take place on the second Friday of each month instead of Short Walks.. We are extremely fortunate to have several lovely parks that look quite different throughout the seasons.  The ones that we shall use most frequently are Gedling Country Park, Colwick Park, Bestwood Park, Rushcliffe Country Park, Corgrave… Read more

  • Walking – Strollers

    Stroller walks take place on the first Friday of each month, weather permitting. The Strollers are usually people who prefer to walk for up to one hour, at shorter distances and at a slower pace than the other groups. We try to use local parks where car parking is easy and there are well-defined footpaths.… Read more

  • Badminton

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  • Outdoor Activities

    This group has enjoyed a good selection of outdoor activities, including archery, croquet, segway, lawn bowls, and foot golf with pétanque to come later in the year.  It’s a very friendly group and we have a lot of fun. For more information, or to join, please send an email. Read more