Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Active Communities programme delivers a range of activities or clubs which will encourage you to be more active, meet new people, do something new and have fun. Classes start from £2.00.
To book a space on any of the classes below please contact Active.Communities@dumgal.gov.uk
Active Communities Classes
| Activity | Venue | Time |
| Aerobics | Kirkpatrick Fleming Village Hall | Mon 6.00pm |
| Easiobics | Church Hall, Lochmaben | Mon 9.30am |
| Easiobics | Springfield Stormont Hall | Thur 6.30pm |
| Gentle Movement | Ecclefechan Village Hall | Mon 10.30-11.30am |
| Gentle Movement | Dryfesdale Church Hall, Lockerbie | Fri 1.30-2.30pm |
| Strength & Balance | Richard Greenhow Centre, Gretna | Tue 11.00am |
| Strength & Balance | Upper Annandale Parish Church, Moffat | Tue 12.30-1.15pm |
| Strength & Balance | Newington Leisure Centre, Annan | Tue 1.30-2.15pm (Starting 27 August) |
| Strength & Balance | Newington Leisure Centre, Annan | Tue 2.30-3.15pm **FULLY BOOKED** |
| Strength & Balance | Johnstonebridge Village Hall | Tue 2.30-3.15pm |
| Strength & Balance | Eaglesfield Village Hall | Wed 10.30am |
| Strength & Balance | Kirkpatrick Fleming Village Hall | Wed 12 noon-12.45pm |
| Aerobics | David Keswick Athletic Centre | Wed 6-7pm |
| Bridging Plus | DG1 Leisure Centre – Games Hall | Wed 12.30pm **FULLY BOOKED** |
| Chair Based Yoga | Aberlour, North West Resource Centre | Fri 10.00-10.45am CLASS IS NOW FULL |
| Circuits | St Joseph’s College Games Hall | Mon 6.30-7.15 |
| Community Activator | St Georges Church Hall, George St, Dumfries | Sat 10.30am-11.30am |
| Easiobics | Kingholm Quay Community Centre | Wed 10.30-11.30am |
| Easiobics | The Bridge, Dumfries | Wed 6.00pm |
| Easiobics | The Bridge, Dumfries | Fri 10.00am |
| Easiobics | The Bridge, Dumfries | Fri 11.30am |
| Gentle Movement | Gracefield Arts Centre | Fri 1.15-2.15pm (doors open at 1pm) **FULLY BOOKED** |
| Gentle Movement | Bethany Hall, Buccleuch St, Dumfries | Fri 2.30pm (Starting 30 August) |
| Of a Certain Age | David Keswick Athletic Centre | Sat 10-11am |
| Strength & Balance | DG1 Leisure Centre – Training Room | Mon 11.30am |
| Strength & Balance | DG1 Leisure Centre – Training Room | Mon 1.30pm |
| Strength & Balance | DG1 Leisure Centre – Training Room | Fri 11.00am |
| Strength & Balance | DG1 Leisure Centre – Training Room | Fri 1.00pm |
| Tai Chi & Chair Yoga | Lochside Community Centre | Tue 6.00-7.00pm **FULLY BOOKED** |
| Walking Netball | Dumfries Baptist Church Centre | Tue 1.30pm |
| Community Activator | St Andrew’s & St Cuthbert’s RC Church, High St, Kirkcudbright | Mon 1.45-2.45pm |
| Gentle Movement | Castle Douglas Community Centre | Tue 10.00am |
| Strength & Balance | Castle Douglas Community Centre | Mon 10.30am |
| Strength & Balance | Gatehouse Community Centre | Tue 12noon-12.45pm |
| Strength & Balance | Dalbeattie Town Hall | Tue 2.15pm |
| Strength & Balance | The Johnson, Kirkcudbright | Wed 11.15am |
| Strength & Balance | Springholm Memorial Hall | Wed 2.30pm |
| NEW Tai Chi, Chair Yoga (incorporating Mindful Movement) | Crocketford Village Hall | Mondays 10.00-11.00am (Monthly – 2 Sept, 7 Oct, 4 Nov, 2 Dec) |
| Aerobics | St Ninian’s Hall, Isle of Whithorn | Mon 6.00pm |
| Cardio Class (NEW) | Maxwell Hall, Port William | Tue 6.00pm |
| Circuits | Leswalt Village Hall | Mon 6.00pm |
| Easiobics | Sorbie Hall | Mon 10.00am |
| Easiobics | Wigtown County Buildings | Wed 4.00-5.00pm |
| Gentle Movement | Stranraer Millennium Centre | Tue 11.00am |
| Gentle Movement | Maxwell Hall, Port William | Wed 11.30am-12.30pm |
| Gentle Movement | St Ninian’s Hall, Isle of Whithorn | Wed 12.15pm (NEW TIME) |
| Gentle Movement | The Hive, Glentrool | Thu 10.30am |
| Strength & Balance | Auchenmalg Village Hall | Wed 10.00am |
| Strength & Balance (NEW) | Wigtown County Buildings | Wed 2.45pm (Starts 9 Oct) |
| Strength & Balance (NEW) | Maxwell Hall, Port William | Wed 5.45pm |
| Tai Chi (Move More) | Stranraer Library | Mon 6.00pm |
(Updated 7 October 2024)
Active Communities Walking Programmes
Walking groups are a supportive and welcoming way for you to start to enjoy the many benefits of being physically active. We have a range of weekly walks available across Dumfries & Galloway and they are FREE to attend.
Please contact Active.Communities@dumgal.gov.uk to book a place on Stroll in the Park Easterbrook (Tues).
| Walking Group | Venue | Day / Time |
| Community Walk | Kate’s Kitchen, Annan | Thurs 10.30am |
| Health Walk | Station Car Park (meet at 10.30am at the War Memorial on 1st Wed of the month only) | Wed 10.00am |
| Health Walk | Lochmaben Centre | Fri 10.00am |
| Health Walk | North Gateway Overflow Car park, Gretna | Mon 10.00am |
| Pole Walk | Kiln Green bandstand, Langholm | Sat 10.00am |
| Stroll in the Park | Moffat War Memorial | Wed 10.30am |
| Stroll in the Park | Springfield Primary School, Springfield | Wed 1.15pm |
| Parkinson’s Pole Walk | Galloway House, Crichton, Dumfries | Fri 11.00am-12.00pm |
| Stroll in the Park | Easterbrook Car Park, Crichton, Dumfries | Tues 1.30pm |
| NEW Stroll in the Park | Penpont KPT Office | Wed 11.00am |
| Stroll in the Park | Cupcake Café, Dock Park, Dumfries | Thurs 11.00am |
| Wednesday Evening Walks | Suspension Bridge Car Park, Dumfries | Wed 6.00pm |
| Health Walk | Town Hall Car Park, Dalbeattie | Sat 10.00am |
| Parkinson’s Stroll in the Park | Tourist Information Centre, Kirkcudbright | Mon 11.00am |
| Community Walk | High Kirk, Leswalt High Road, Stranraer | Fri 11.30am |
| Stroll in the Park | Victoria Memorial Entrance, Agnew Park, Stranraer | Thurs 1.30pm |
(Updated 13 September 2024)
Stroll in the Park
Low level walks aimed at anyone who is living with or recovering from a long-term condition, or who may have limited mobility. Ideal for anyone wishing to continue their recovery or maintain a level of fitness by means of developing strength and balance, confidence and enjoying being part of a group of like-minded people in the beautiful surroundings.
Health Walks
Walks aimed at inactive people who would benefit from doing more physical activity. Ideal for people who haven’t been active in a while and would like to start again. Walkers will be able to walk at a pace and length that suits their ability.
Pole Walking
Easy to moderate paced walks. Walking with poles can provide stability and can reduce the strain on the lower body joints by sharing both the effort and body weight with the upper body muscles. Pole walking can improve cardio-respiratory fitness, core strength, improve balance and assist breast cancer recovery. The walks will be easy to moderate paced. NOTE: Poles are not provided on the walks.
Community ‘Fitness’ Walks
Moderate to brisk paced walks which will allow the participants to benefit from a slightly increased pulse rate, faster breathing but still be able to maintain a conversation with others. Ideal for anyone wishing to increase their overall fitness.
Power Walks
Faster paced walks which emphasis speed and arm motion as a means of increasing health benefits.
There is no need to book a place on the walks, participants can just turn up although some paperwork will be required to be completed if attending for the first time. For more information on our walking programme, contact Active.Communities@dumgal.gov.uk
Let’s get walking leaflet
Paths for All have some great tips to help you get walking. Click here to view.
You can also search for local health walks on the Paths for All map.
