Sports and fitness

Want to keep fit or just enjoy being a spectator? Check these out and click on the name to find more details

Badby and Farthingstone Cricket Club

Play at Long Roods, off Chapel Lane, Badby
The club welcomes anyone in the area – young, old, male, female – who want to enjoy a game of cricket or simply support the family friendly club. Matches usually take place on a Sunday afternoon with the occasional midweek feature.
Contact : Chairman – Paul Justice pauljustice549@btinternet.com or Secretary -Peter Collins petercollins12311@yahoo.co.uk

Badby Playing Field

Situated off Chapel Lane, Badby
A full size football pitch with two metal goalposts, not currently used by any team, but there for anyone to use for practice or training, and also available for hire via Parish Council if any local club or team is interested.
A BMX mountain bike track on earth and grass, due for some renovation work , but still in use.
Vehicular access is via a gate from off Chapel Lane. Please contact the  Badby Parish Council for access.

Walking at Badby

There are many walks around Badby listed in this section of the site.

Hatha Yoga

Small group hatha yoga classes, suitable for beginners and experienced yogis are held on Thursday evenings, either in Badby Village Hall or Badby School.
Ruth also runs morning yoga retreats on weekend dates throughout the year. You will find all the details you need on https://bookwhen.com/kindheartyogawith ruth#focus  or contact Ruth on 07591 166551

Bellringing at Badby

Bellringing is:
a fascinating exercise
a wonderful blend of sport, music, exercise and friendship
a challenge to your wits and skill
change ringing attracts people of all ages (10-90), from all walks of life.

BadbySings

Singing facilitates social bonding, so is a good way to make friends. It reduces blood
pressure, heart rate and stress hormones. People who are more engaged in singing
have lower rates of depression and higher levels of wellbeing and life satisfaction. It
is important for dementia patients to remember the songs that they love.

BadbySings group get together every Tuesday 7:30-9:00pm in Badby Village Hall . Sessions are £1.50 to cover the cost of the hall and equipment.
Contact Maxine on Badbysings@gmail.com if you would like to know more, or you would like to be added to our email circulation list

18 December 2024