Health, fitness & dance A-Z

As well as the below listings, Rushcliffe Country Park hosts a wide range of health and fitness activities. Please visit the Park’s website for the latest information, dates and times. See also our Kids & Young People’s Activities and Sports pages.

  • Adele Louise Dance Academy

Children’s freestyle and street dance classes. Thursdays from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the Village Hall.  Contact Adele Edge on 07519 557 763 or visit www.adelelouisedanceacademy.com for full details.

  • Belly Dancing

Mondays 7.30pm at Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum. Also Sundays once a month, 12noon to 1pm. Contact Jo on 07813 183 520.

  • Body Buddha

Rachel Charlesworth runs Body Buddha, which offers run club and personal training throughout the week and Kettlercise on Sunday mornings. Visit the Body Buddha Facebook page for details.

  • Buggyfit Postnatal Fitness

Buggyfit is the original and largest buggy workout network in the UK. We offer the ultimate fitness class for new mums wanting to get back into shape after their new arrival. This powerwalking and resistance training class is brilliant for shifting postnatal weight and strengthening your body after giving birth. Wednesdays 10.20 – 11.30am during term time – meet at Rushcliffe Country Park car park NG11 6JS. Visit www.thismummycan.co.uk for further details

  • Dance Fit Class

Dancing and fitness for adults. You don’t need a partner! 7.30pm to 8.30pm in the Methodist Church Hall. Contact Julie 07977 298 559 or Lauren 07891 973 324.

  • The Dance Ranch

Tuesdays from 1:30pm to 2:30pm at the Village Hall. Contact Kim Alcock for details on 07809 548 366 or at thedanceranch@hotmail.co.uk.

  • Emma Cain School of Dance

Children’s dance class. Wednesdays from 4pm to 4.35pm (ages 2-4) and 4:35pm to 5:35pm (ages 5-12) at St. Peter’s Rooms. Contact Emma Cain on 07779 875 604 or visit the School’s website for details.

  • ENGAGE Group Exercise Classes

ENGAGE is a Notts County Council initiative that’s aimed at people aged over 55 who have mobility and stability challenges. Sessions take place at Keyworth Village Hall (chair-based exercise) on Mondays at 12:30pm, whilst Otago (strength and balance-based exercise) classes are held at All Hallows Church Hall in West Bridgford on Wednesdays at 1pm. For full details, view or download the ENGAGE flyer.

  • K2 Dance Academy

A range of ballet, dance and theatre classes for children aged 3+. Classes take place in the Chapel at the Framework Knitters Museum and the Village Hall in Ruddington, or in Cotgrave. Visit www.k2danceacademy.co.uk for details of classes, timetables and locations. See Silver Swans below also.

  • Kettlercise

See Body Buddha above.

  • Lockton School of Dance

Ballroom & Latin dance classes for adults and children, plus Dance Fit and Tea Dances for adults. Classes are held at the Village Hall or Methodist Church Hall. Visit www.locktondanceschool.co.uk or call 0115 846 5891 for details.

  • Martial Arts

See Sports page.

  • Move & Mingle Health Walks

See Footpaths & Walks page.

  • Mindfulness

8 week courses in the Chapel at the Framework Knitters Museum on Chapel Street. Mindfulness courses use meditation to train our “awareness” of our thoughts, feelings and body sensations. For bookings or more information, please visit www.exercisemindfulness.co.uk.

  • Personal Training

See Body Buddha above.

  • Pilates

Use Pilates to get your body back in balance. Intermediate classes are held at 8pm on Wednesday evenings during term-time at the Village Hall. Mats and equipment provided. Please contact Jade or Nolan on 07543 248 116 or email info@stretchfityoga.co.uk if you would like to attend.

  • Pilates by Jodi

Improve your posture, flexibility, tone and strength in core. Beginners to intermediate level. Tuesdays from 10:30am to 11:30 at the Village Hall. Call Jodi on 07725 696 137 or email pilatesbyjodi@yahoo.com for information or to confirm your place.

  • Pilates, Fitness

Alexandria-Lilliman Barker offers Fitness Pilates at the Hermitage in Ruddington on Monday nights, 7.15pm to 8pm and 8.15pm to 9pm. Call 07900 402 766 to book your place.

  • Pilates & Relaxation

Pilates & relaxation to help backs and other injuries, stress and anxiety. Good for all ages & abilities. Helps joints and encourages inner healing and posture. Tuesdays 10am to 11am at St. Peter’s Rooms. £5 pay as you go (bring a mat and towel). Contact Debs on 0776 855 4848 for details.

  • Pilates

Pilates is a fitness system designed to work the body in an even way to improve stability, flexibility, good breathing technique, and overall fitness and well-being. Pilates is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels and abilities. All the exercises can be modified to suit individual needs. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel to work on. Tuesdays 9:30am to 10:30am in the Framework Knitters Museum Chapel on Chapel Street. £7 per class. Email Jo at body.align@outlook.com or call 07715 141 587 to book a place. Find out more at www.facebook.com/BodyAlignNotts.

  • The Postnatal Plan

Mondays from 11am to 12:30pm at The Ruddington Arms on Wilford Road. Professional, affordable and friendly support and education from Olivia, a former midwife. From infant support and baby care to individual breastfeeding support, all your parenting needs will be covered. A great way to meet other mums and share experiences in a cosy and sociable setting. For more info and to book your free introductory session, contact Olivia on 07722 921 660 or email enquiries@lotusmaternity,co.uk.

  • Renew 24

Every Wednesday from 2.30 to 4.30pm, The Black Cat Café on the High Street becomes a community space for a variety of hobbies and activities. Anyone is welcome to share a hobby or skill, join an activity, come and relax, chat or just enjoy some peace and quiet. Renew 24 is hosted by Ruddington Baptist Church. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Rev Sam Hackett on 07403 519 704, email at sam.hackett@ruddingtonbaptist.org.uk or visit www.ruddingtonbaptist.org.uk/whats-on/renew-ruddington/.

  • Silver Swans

Ballet dancing lessons for the over 55s (although everyone is welcome). Come along to help you keep fit and active. Fridays at 2pm at the Village Hall. Run by Silver Swans licensed teacher Kara Shelley from K2 Dance Academy. Email kara@k2danceacademy.co.uk or call 07939 435 839 for details.

  • Slimming World

Healthy eating slimming club. All welcome. Come along to lose weight, get fit and eat healthily for life. Every Monday at 5pm and 7pm at the Jubilee Clubhouse, also Tuesdays at 9:30am. Contact Yvonne on 07717 307 007 or visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk for details.

  • Swing Into Shape

50 plus Fitness Class. Safe effective exercise to music, no floor work, no jogging. Tuesdays 11am to 11.45am Framework Knitters Chapel. £3.50 including tea and coffee. Pay as you go. Friends & laughter guaranteed. Phone Teresa Thompson 0115 921 6056. 24 Years teaching experience.

  • Tonic Fitness

Fitness bootcamp outdoors. Saturdays 8:30am to 9:30am Vicarage Lane Playing Fields. Pay as you go Phone Jude Freeman 07979 246164 or email jude@tonicfit.co.uk

  • Tea Dance

£2.50 to include tea and biscuits. New dances taught and new members welcome. Every Thursday from 2pm to 4pm in the Village Hall. Call Mrs Marlene Limer on 01949 875 621, or email johnlimer@virginmedia.com for further details.

  • WeightWatchers

WeightWatchers meet at The Chapel Gallery of the Framework Knitters Museum on Wednesdays at 5.30pm. Come along to reach your goal weight in a friendly, relaxed and welcoming environment. Your leader and other members will share tips and techniques on how they are successfully following a plan that is designed to suit your lifestyle. For more information visit the WeightWatchers website.

  • Yoga

Tuesdays at the Methodist Church Hall from 7pm to 8.15pm. Contact Debbie on 0115 933 4852 or 07941 526 136 for details.

  • Yoga with Sarah

Suitable for all levels, beginners very welcome.  Build strength, increase flexibility and balance, as well as helping to relax and de-stress the mind. At Compound Strength & Conditioning gym in Ruddington.  9.30am until 10.30am, every Sunday morning.  £5 a class and the first one is free.  I have mats available to borrow. To book, contact me via facebook www.facebook.com/sarahhateleyyoga or email sarahhateleyyoga@gmail.com or mobile 07793 402 535.

  • Zumba

Wednesdays at St Peter’s Junior School from 7:15pm to 8pm. Your first class is FREE. Contact Rosalie Nisan for details via her website.

  • Zumba Gold 50+ Fun Fitness

A gentle dance-based fitness class using uplifting music of varying rhythms. The movements used are suitable for the mature participant; there is no floor work and verbal instructions are given. As this is so popular, there are two classes running on Mondays at the Village Hall: 10am which is a pre-booked class and 11am ‘pay as you go’. Please call or text Erika on 07967 190 442 or visit www.50plusfunfitness.co.uk for details.


Disclaimer: Please remember that the Parish Council can’t be responsible for events, activities or classes which don’t take place as advertised. This information is provided to you in good faith and we can’t be held responsible for changes to any of the activities listed. Ruddington Parish Council does not endorse any service, business or organisation mentioned on this site.