Improve wellbeing, make friends and head outside! Crewe Town Council is leading a three year partnership with Everybody Health & Leisure to deliver a series of FREE activities within Crewe parks as part of the “Pop Up in the Parks” project. The third year of activities will run on a weekly basis between 17th June and 12th September.
The project uses green spaces in our local parks in Crewe to hold FREE outdoor and indoor activities for Crewe residents to help improve physical and mental wellbeing and increase social interaction.
During 2024, the Pop Up in the Parks programme delivered 44 activity sessions in 4 Crewe parks, with 350 attendees coming along to the classes.
The schedule for 2025 has now been announced – take part in family fun activities, early morning Pilates and board game sessions across Crewe! The physical activity classes are delivered by experienced Everybody Health & Leisure coaches, with all required safeguarding checks in place. The Board Game Café will be led by Everybody Health & Leisure staff.
For full details, see the session breakdowns below.
Where will the health and wellbeing activities take place?
The activities will take place in the following local parks in Crewe:
- Westminster Street Park, CW2 7LQ
- Lansdowne Road Park, CW1 5LW
- Queens Park, CW2 7SE
How can people take part?
The drop-in sessions are FREE for Crewe residents, please see the Pop Up in the Parks webpage for more details: www.everybody.org.uk/pop-up-in-the-parks/
Family Fun Zone sessions
Prepare to be active with this range of multi-sport activities, from kwik cricket, football, dodgeball and tennis!
No need to book just turn up.
Who classes are for: Open to families in Crewe, aged 5+ years (children aged 5-8 years need to be accompanied by an adult.) Attendees with a pre-existing medical condition must have been signed off by a medical professional for exercise.
What to bring and wear: Comfortable clothing and footwear and a drink ready to participate in a variety of sports and activities.
Days/ Times/ Locations:
Dates: 17th June 2025 – 9th September 2025
Tuesdays 4.00pm – 4:45pm, Westminster Street Park, Crewe
Tuesdays 5.15pm – 6.00pm, Lansdowne Road Park, Crewe
Board Games Café
Make some new friends at the lovely Taste for Life café in Queens Park Crewe, whilst playing a selection of board games, from scrabble, catchphrase, snakes and ladders, Who Wants to be a Millionaire and more!
No need to book, or bring anything with you, just turn up on the day.
Who sessions are for: For Crewe residents, adults aged 18 years and above, wanting to socialise and meet new people whilst playing some of your favourite childhood games.
What to bring: Nothing, just yourselves!
Day/ Time /Location:
Dates: 19th June 2025 – 11th September 2025
Thursdays 11.00am -12.00pm, Queens Park Café, Crewe
Morning Rise Pilates
Revitalise your body with a gentle morning Pilates workout, improving core strength, posture and overall flexibility, in the outdoors and a relaxed atmosphere!
No need to book, you can just turn up.
Who classes are for: Crewe residents, 11 years +. Attendees with a pre-existing medical condition must have been signed off by a medical professional for exercise.
What to bring: Water and a towel! Mats will be provided, however, you are welcome to bring your own mat if you prefer.
What to wear: Comfortable clothing and trainers or you can do the session in bare feet.
Days/ Times/ Locations:
Dates: 20th June 2025 – 12th September 2025
Fridays 7.00am – 8.00am, Queens Park Crewe (meet at the clock)
A Crewe Town Council spokesperson said:
“We are committed to funding projects within our community that help to improve wellbeing and reduce social isolation. By using green spaces in Crewe parks, we are encouraging people to get outside, try something different and make new friends!”
Donna Williamson, Senior Manager – Health Innovation at Everybody Health & Leisure commented:
“It is great to be working in partnership with Crewe Town Council to deliver these sessions in local parks during the summer for Crewe residents. From Morning Rise Pilates, Family Fun Zone activities and new to this year is our Board Games Café sessions. These sessions are a great way to have fun, socialise, meet new people and depending on the session you attend, a great way to be active in the open air.”
