Keeping Active
Keeping active is an important aspect of maintaining your Health & Wellbeing. There are numerous ways to keep active which can help with your physical, social and emotional wellbeing.
Below are just a few examples of the options available and there are also countless community groups throughout the county that also provide a range of activities to keep you active.
Physically Active
There are 5 Leisure Centres, 1 Wellbeing Centre and 3 Swimming Pools in Ceredigion operated by the Council and Community Leisure Trusts which offer a variety of activities and facilities for people of all ages.
- Aberaeron - Sir Geraint Evans Leisure Centre
- Aberystwyth - Plascrug Leisure Centre
- Cardigan - Teifi Leisure Centre
- Lampeter - Lampeter Leisure
- Calon Tysul Leisure Centre
- Caron Lesiure Centre
- Aberaeron Swimming Pool
Health Intervention Programmes
If you are not used to regular physical activity; and have a medical condition, you may be eligible for the National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) which is designed to provide opportunities to exercise that are fun, rewarding and can be used in everyday life. There are also a number of other lower intensity activities available throughout the county.
For further information on these activities, NERS how to access it, please visit the Ceredigion Actif - Health Intervention Programmes website.
Walking
Walking is the easiest way to become more active, healthier and even lose weight. You can find more information on the NHS Walking for Health site.
If you would prefer more social walking, the Ramblers Association have groups within Ceredigion – you can gather more information from the Ramblers website.
Connect Ceredigion - Boost your wellbeing
Connect Ceredigion has been created to bring communities and individuals together – a place where you can offer or request help to / from your neighbours and the wider community. There is no buying or selling here, just people helping people.
Libraries
Ceredigion Library Service consists of 4 libraries (Aberystwyth, Aberaeron, Cardigan & Lampeter), 2 community led libraries (Llandysul & New Quay), and 2 mobile libraries, as well as an extensive online library service. In partnership with Ceredigion Actif we loan out sports equipment free of charge to library members. Items include balance bikes, tennis racquets, footballs, basketballs and so on. We also have an extensive health and wellbeing book collection to look at keeping healthy and how to live with medical conditions.
Visit the Ceredigion Library website for further information.
Culture
Theatr Felinfach and Ceredigion Museum have a variety of activities available for people to take part in and enjoy.
The Theatr has a year-long programme of theatrical and musical events for all ages along with a calendar of weekly social groups for all ages from toddlers to the over 60’s.
Ceredigion Museum is open to visitors all year round where you wander around the collections or enjoy the regular programme of exhibitions. The Museum also offers workshops for families and individuals at different times of the year.
CERED organises Welsh medium and bilingual activities and workshops for all ages in communities across the county from guided walks and ukelele groups to lego clubs and coffee and chat sessions.
Volunteering
Volunteering can be a great way to keep active, meet new people and help others. You do not normally need any special skills to volunteer but the agency that you choose to register with will go through this with you.
Ceredigion Association of Voluntary Organisations (CAVO) can a service to those people who are interested in volunteering.
Address: Bryndulais, Bridge Street, Lampeter, SA48 7AB.
Telephone: 01570 423232.
Further information on volunteering and things to consider can be found on the WCVA website.
Age Friendly Ceredigion
Age Friendly Ceredigion is community led. This means that together we can help older adults stay healthy and active, strengthen community connections and involve older adults in various activities. To find out more, visit the Age-Friendly Ceredigion page.
Dysgu Bro Ceredigion - Adult Community Learning
Dysgu Bro Ceredigion Adult Community Learning is part of the Lifelong Learning service of Ceredigion County Council. We aim to provide learning opportunities for the people of Ceredigion in their community which will encourage them to develop new interests, work towards gaining a qualification or improve their skills for the workplace.