New Year Boost
Better Health for 2024
New Year Boost is our annual programme to help residents in the Borough boost their health at the start of the year.
Sometimes, it can be difficult to know where to look or what is on offer, so this campaign provides a one-stop shop of different activities - showcasing the variety and quality of activity providers and venues in the local area.
January/February is a great time to kick-start healthy habits, so take a look at these local activities to see which might be the New Year boosting one you need. Some are free with others providing an entry discount.
Activities are split into three categories depending on your potential needs and starting point.
New Year Boost activities are aimed at Eastleigh resident adults (most from 16 years+, unless specified) who are currently doing little to no exercise.
Please wear appropriate clothing to your sessions and bring water to keep hydrated. Some activities have additional joining information and guidance.
Getting started
If you're looking for activities to help you get moving , whether it's with support or self-led.
HealthWorks Referral Scheme
This physical activity scheme (often initially 12 weeks) is designed to assist residents with an existing medical condition, or who lead an inactive lifestyle or are at risk of Coronary Heart Disease.
The first appointment is free, after which the use of leisure facilities incur a charge with a discounted rate for activities that fall under the scheme.
Learn more about the scheme
parkwalk
parkrun courses also provide parkwalks. Walking is a great way of soaking up the parkrun atmosphere, getting the opportunity to chat to people, being active and is something that whole families or friendship groups can do together. You can walk at any pace, alone or with others. You can bring a dog or a buggy and even use walking poles if you have them.
When: every Saturday, 9am
Location: Itchen Valley Country Park, Fleming Park, Royal Victoria Country Park
Cost: free
Health Walks
Organised walks led by a qualified Walk Leader. Walks take place every week throughout the year and across the Borough come rain or shine.
Locations/when: weekly timetable
Cost: free
Walk & Talk
Join a wellbeing walk around Lakeside or Itchen Valley Country Parks or in Netley, Bursledon and Hamble areas to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
Locations/when: Dates to book
Cost: free
NHS Better Health
Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, get active, quit smoking or drink less.
Better Health is here with lots of free tools (even self-led apps) for the small things to make a real difference.
There has never been a better time to kickstart your health. Let's do this!
NHS Every Mind Matters
Find your little big thing for your mental health. There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us.
This could be as simple as taking a walk in nature, prioritising our sleep or opening up to a friend. Our little thing, if we keep doing it, will make a big difference to how we feel.
Access tools, advice, support, and complete the Mind Plan quiz
Kick-start activities
You're ready to get going, but your body isn't ready to go full throttle or needs something at a more leisurely pace.
Couch to 5k
Eastleigh Running Club is back to hold the highly successful NYBoost programme to progress an individual gradually from walking to jogging five kilometres for 18 years +.
When: Mondays and Thursdays, 7pm, for eight weeks (16 sessions), from 8 January 2024
Location: Places Leisure Eastleigh
Cost: £40.00 for the full 16 session course, £30.00 if in receipt of income support (proof required).
To book or discuss hardship fund options, please email the Eastleigh Running Club Secretary
Table Tennis
New Community Table Tennis Club invite you to either just come and play (with no coaching) or following an introductory session participate in a five-week 'Beginners Course' which will introduce the basic strokes used in Table Tennis.
When: Sundays from 14 January 2024, 6pm - 7.30pm
Location: The Hub, Bishopstoke
Cost: Taster session £3.00 (first week), five-week beginner course £20.00 or PAYG £4 per session.
Golf lessons with Gary Mills
Gary is a PGA professional at East Horton Golf Club who will tailor your one-to-one lessons and improve your golf technique.
When: Offer available between 1 and 31 January 2024
Location: East Horton Golf Club, nr Fair Oak/Horton Heath
Cost: Discounted for NYBoost 20% - 25% off
£20.00 30-minute lesson, £35.00 one hour lesson, Block three 30-minute sessions £55.00
To book, contact Gary on 07801577431 or email.
Walking Netball
England Netball brings to you a slower version of the game we all love; it is netball, but at a walking pace. There are a few rule adaptations which help take the impact out of the activity but fundamentally it is “Walking Netball” – and it does what it says on the tin!
The sessions are specially designed by our Walking Netball hosts to be super welcoming and largely follow the same formats as any other netball session – including a warm-up, mini-games, followed by a friendly game.
Mixed gender:
When: Wednesdays from 3 January 2024, 10am-11am
Location: Hiltingbury Sports, Chandler's Ford
When: Thursdays from 4 January 2024, 1pm-2pm
Location: Places Leisure Eastleigh
Cost: £5.00 per session
Book now
Back to Netball - women only
England Netball brings to you a series of sessions that introduces people back to the sport of netball. It’s primarily for women who haven’t played for a long time or have never played at all and are complete beginners!
We understand you’re juggling work, kids and everything in between and know it’s hard to take the first shot at the goal. But with the support of your Back to Netball Coach and fellow netball returnees/newbies, we’re here to help you get back out on court and playing the sport you love.
When: Thursdays from 4 January 2024, 8pm-9pm
Location: Places Leisure Eastleigh
Cost: £6.00 per session
Book now
When: Mondays from 8 January 2024, 7.30pm-8.30pm
Location: Hamble Sports Complex
Cost: £5.00 per person
Book now
parkrun
You can run at your own pace at parkrun courses. See below for more details.
Push yourself
You want to throw yourself into something to get your heart pumping and start 2024 with a bang!
BOUNCE Chandler's Ford
((BOUNCE)) mini trampoline-based exercise classes. High cardio workouts, but low impact on the body, so suitable for all fitness types with a fun and friendly outlook for exercise.
When: Monday and Tuesday from 8 and 9 January 2024, 7.05pm-7.50pm
Location: Hiltingbury Sports, Chandler's Ford
Cost: £6.95 per session
Martial Arts Kick Start!
This martial arts and fitness programme is brought to you by Aspire UMA Academy. No prior experience is needed. Learn new drills and practical self defence skills while building your fitness with our explosive 'MRT programme' (Metabolic Resistance Training).
When: Tuesdays from 9 January 2023, 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Location: YMCA Eastleigh, North Stoneham
Cost: 8 weeks for £69.00 (10% discount if ordered online with 'KICK24' if used before 9 January 2024)
Participants should arrive 5 minutes early with a towel, water and wearing loose fitting comfortable clothing.
Introduction to racketball for ladies
Group coached sessions by Fair Oak Squash and Racketball Club, providing introduction to rules, playing and general mobility and fitness. Beginners and those returning to racquet sports over the age of 18. They are a small friendly community club which offers rackets facilities as well as a gym and social events.
When: Tuesdays from 2 January 2024, 6pm - 7pm
Location: Fair Oak Squash Club
Cost: £24.00 six-week course (equiv. of only £4 per session)
Rackets and equipment supplied.
parkrun
Learn new skills and enhance your health and happiness in the great outdoors whilst making new friends, feeling part of your local community and improving your fitness. Your run will be timed, so you can build on your PBs or even aim for that course record!
When: every Saturday, 9am
Location: Itchen Valley Country Park, Fleming Park, Royal Victoria Country Park
Cost: free