Active

Ways to get Active

There are many ways for all individuals to get Active and this section of the website looks in depth at schemes and ways to get involved.

The tags in this section give swimming, dancing and cycling a particular focus.

Get Active

Get Active is a link to find the nearest sports clubs to you and information on funding and club development.

The Active Ashford Brochure - the directory of leisure activities available in the Borough.

To find out what's hot and not, check out the new directory.

Disability Sport

There are many clubs run specifically for children and adults with a disability in the Borough, for further information click on this link.

Ashford Alligators run sessions for children with disabilities at the Julie Rose Stadium, further details can be found here

Get Active Walking/Running

Ashford Health Walk takes place every Thursday and meets at Unit 4, Park Mall at 10.15 for a 10.30 start. Contact Sam on 01304 367917 for more information or look at the latest walks.

LOCAL RUNNING GROUP IN ASHFORD FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS AND RECREATIONAL RUNNERS - Ashford has its very own Run in England running group. The group welcomes anybody looking to run themselves to fitness in a social, non competitive environment.

The ‘Run in England’ scheme is aimed at newcomers, or anyone who hasn’t put their tracksuit and trainers on for many years. This new group will give everyone the chance to take some regular exercise without feeling as if they’ve been left behind. Beginners will take things very much at their own pace.

Beginners can expect a 10 week programme with the aim of reaching a level of fitness that will enable new runners to jog for 30 minutes without stopping.

Group leader Lisa Whittingdon says of the new club night “Anyone can join, whatever age, size or ability they are. The best thing about us is that we don’t put any pressure on anybody and never judge anyone by their level of fitness. If we can get a few more men and women jogging than walking then the group will have been a success!”

“Sharon from Whitstable, had never run before. “I was extremely anxious about joining the group but the leaders immediately put me at ease and have been extremely supportive and encouraging. I went on to run the Race for Life last year and am now looking forward to the Race for Life this year.”

To join The Run in England Beginners Group in Ashford call Lisa on 07930 315813 or email . More details can also be found on the website .

Please visit the Kent Sports Development Unit website for other county, regional, and national healthy lifestyle initiatives.

Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford TN23 1PL
Telephone: 01233 330232 Email: activeashford@ashford.gov.uk