WHAT IS HAPPENING AT BARNES ACTIVE?
NEWS
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MAY 2026
Barnes Active have officially launched their CIC (Community Interest Company).
Barnes Active Community Interest Company is our charitable branch. The CIC is dedicated to providing accessible and affordable physical activity for individuals with additional needs and disabilities through a variety of community projects.
Any profits generated by the CIC are reinvested into supporting our community and expanding our services.
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AUGUST 2025
Coaches at Barnes Active have recently upskilled themselves by attending The Oliver McGowan Training, deepening their knowledge of learning difficulties and autism.
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JUNE 2025
Our sister company MOVE has officially opened. MOVE is a gym located around the corner from Barnes Active and is a space for those happy to share the gym with others. MOVE run daily group classes designed for people who like to train within a community.
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DECEMBER 2024
We are really proud to announce that Harrison won the Community Person Award at this year's Bedford Borough Sport and Physical Activity Awards.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Walk and Talk
For parents and carers of neurodivergent children. A space to be in like minded company, celebrating the joys, combat loneliness, rant about frustrations and cheer each other on.
Family Yoga
Yoga for all the family
Join us for a neurodivergent friendly yoga class run in collaboration with First Light Wellbeing.
Book your place here.
Bedford Yoga and Wellbeing Festival - Sensory regulation Hub
Join us at Bedford Yoga and Wellbeing Festival
Find out more here
Bring your dad to Sports Day
Bring your dad to Sports Day ⚽🏃♂️ is a fun, active meet‑up for dads and kids to play, connect, and have a laugh together. Featuring sports and games from some amazing local businesses including Barnes Active, Mini Athletics, Little Crickets and Bright Emotions. This isn't about standing on the side lines, this is all about getting involved.
Hosted by The Nomad Dads Society, this event supports our mission to help dads stay present, adventurous, and involved.
This is a fully inclusive event that welcomes all local dads and their children to come and get active together.
Sign up here
Walk and Talk
For parents and carers of neurodivergent children. A space to be in like minded company, celebrating the joys, combat loneliness, rant about frustrations and cheer each other on.
Yoga for girls
Barnes Active and First Light Wellbeing present Yoga for Girls! 🧘♀️☀️❤️
A 45 minute yoga session, led by Julie of First Light Wellbeing, focusing on relaxation, emotional regulation, building resilience and confidence.
10-17 years
A brilliant way to relax and switch off for teenage girls, during what is often one of the most stressful times of the year 📝📖
We are hoping that this will be the first of many yoga sessions for teen girls at Barnes Active delivered via the CIC.
Book your place here
Walk and talk
Walk and Talk
A space for parents/carers of neurodivergent children to come together, walk and talk🚶♂️🗣
A whole hour to be amongst like minded company, to celebrate the joys, to combat the loneliness, to rant about the frustration and to cheer each other on👏🙌
A leisurely walk followed by optional tea/coffee ☕️Dogs on leads welcome 🐕🦺
No children please - this is time for you ❤️
Send us a message to register your interest or if you have any questions ☺️ We are excited to hopefully see some new and familiar faces!
Bright Emotions Family Fun Day
Barnes Active will be joining Bright Emotions at their family fun day. Come along to join in with some inclusive sports activities. There will be loads of fun activities going on to take part in for the whole family, plus, it’s all free.
Neurodiverse Universe
Barnes Active will be at this year’s Neurodiverse Universe, an event supporting autism & neurodiversity inclusion in Middleton Hall, Milton Keynes. Come along and say hello!
Let's Talk Nutrition
FREE WORKSHOP
Via Zoom
Join us with qualified nutritionist Kelli to learn about creating a positive relationship with food.
Suitable for anyone who wants to increase their knowledge in this area, including parents of teenagers struggling with body image (teenagers welcome to join too).
Family Services and Support Showcase Event
Have a child with SEND? Want to learn more about resources and facilities available in the area for your child? Come and join Barnes Active and others at Wilstead Primary to see what may support your child’s learning and growth.
Let's Talk PDA
You asked, we listened! Our next PDA training session hosted by Libby Hill @libby_hill_slt is now available to book!
Professionals and parents are welcome to this online training.
If you can't make the date you can still purchase a ticket and we will send the recording to you to watch whenever you wish!
Get in touch via email at hello@barnesactive or drop us a message on social media for a booking link.