Activities for older people

The sports development team provide a wide range of activities, which are popular with older people.

The district has a number of parks and open spaces, along with a wide range of activities at our two Leisure Centres.

The service offers specific sporting events which aim to promote social and personal development, and physical interaction particularly with regard to health issues and improvement of quality life for local residents.

About this service

Short mat bowls leagues

The short mat bowls league was formed in 1991, the league has proved to be extremely popular with the more mature residents of the district. Running through the months of March to December the league is played on a format of:

• two divisions
• twenty three teams
• rinks format (4 players)
• games played on fridays at Macrae House, Murton              

As well as the league format the sports development team organise four annual open competitions played in Singles, Pairs, Triples and Rinks.

If you are interested in joining the bowls league or require more information regarding this subject please feel free to contact the Sports development team on the contact shown.

Easington Primary Care Trust

Easington primary care trust 'Get Active Scheme' provide opportunities for local residents to access leisure activities including:

• cycle tours
• health walks             

For more information regarding the 'Get Active Scheme' see the web links

Leisure Centres

The two leisure centres in the district also provide activities that are aimed specifically at residents over 50 years old.

Peterlee Leisure Centre provides:

• indoor bowls leagues
• over 50 aerobics
• aqua aerobics
• yoga  

Seaham Leisure Centres