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Free low impact activity and movement sessions

One-hour guided sessions in Taunton, Bridgwater and Glastonbury libraries to support a range of health and mobility conditions

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One-hour guided sessions in Taunton, Bridgwater and Glastonbury libraries to support a range of health and mobility conditions

About the guided activity sessions

About the guided activity sessions

Fun and free one-hour low impact activity, movement and coordination sessions in Taunton, Bridgwater and Glastonbury libraries. This is to support people who may have a health condition, anyone who would like some help to get moving or improve their balance and co-ordination. All sessions will be guided by a professional coach and will be tailor-made for attendees.

  • Gentle stretching and flexibility activities
  • ‘Taster’ opportunities for activities including tai-chi, yoga, boccia, new age curling, indoor archery plus more to be announced
  • Have a go with Virtual Reality (VR)
  • Have fun with our interactive projector
  • Sport games on the Nintendo Switch
  • Try using an activity tracker watch and loan one for free
  • Explore our health and wellbeing collections for books to support healthy living, healthy eating and positive mental health
  • Support to find reliable health information.
Bridgwater Library

Every Monday, 2pm to 3pm.

Read more about our planned activity programme for Bridgwater. Please note that the activity programme may be subject to change.

Taunton Library

Every Wednesday, 2pm to 3pm.

Read more about our planned activity programme for Taunton. Please note that the activity programme may be subject to change.

Glastonbury Library

Every Friday, 3pm to 4pm.

Read more about our planned activity programme for Glastonbury. Please note that the activity programme may be subject to change.

Yeovil Library

Every Thursday 11am to midday.

Read more about our planned activity programme for Yeovil. Please note that the activity programme may be subject to change.

Register your interest

Please use the form below to book a place or email librariesmail@somerset.gov.uk. Or you can ask in your local participating library.

Last updated: November 1, 2024

Next review due: May 1, 2025

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