Chorley has a wide range of opportunities to get active and stay active, from leisure centres, fantastic parks and open spaces on our doorstep.

Our pro-active teams are out and about in the community across the Borough helping to deliver, develop and sustain sporting and play activity along with encouraging the district to adopt a healthy and positive lifestyle.

We develop and work with all levels of ability and all ages by using a diverse range of sport and play methods to engage the community as a whole.

The teams work on specific projects and events, working alongside many partners both locally and nationally, to support clubs, groups and organisations to enhance what they offer in the community.

Three of our projects Get up and Go, Raising the Bar and Active Generation were recognised by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games as outstanding and innovative projects and have been awarded the Inspire Mark.
Check the What's Happening magazine and the events page for the latest activities.

• Activity programmes for adults and older people

  Active Generation
  This is our superb project aimed at older people aged from 40 to 50 plus, helping people get active, stay active and stay healthy. The project delivers lots of activities and sports and work with many local providers and volunteers. Over the last three years the project has seen new volunteers recruited, and more coaches gaining qualifications. Also more people have been taking part in sport and physical activity and trying new activities or re-visiting sports they once played. For the latest news on Active Generation, have a look at the What s Happening magazine
  
  
  Active Nation
  Active Nation is a national sport and exercise charity their message is important, since sport and exercise is proven to reduce the risk of serious illnesses such as Cancer, Osteoporosis, Type II Diabetes and Heart Disease. The purpose is to persuade the nation to be active. For more information on activity classes and programmes visit the Active Nation website.

  ?Recreational jogging and running groups(non athletic club) You can download a list of the current clubs that are up and running in Chorley organised by several partners including Chorley Council. For more information contact the specific leader of the group you want to take part in, from pram pushes to beginner and the more serious there are lots of low cost options, to get fit, meet people and enjoy the superb outdoors Chorley has to offer. See the recreational jogging and running groups download for the most up to date sessions available. Recreational walking groups These groups are led by a range of people and partners, from health walks, family trails and guided walks. The tiny trekkers are open to parents with their small children as well. These will be advertised in our What's Happening magazine. Workplace activity programme Are you interested in developing physical activity and sport related opportunities for your employees? Then contact us as we can help you develop more activity for your workforce and make you aware of the many voluntary and private sector opportunities in Chorley.

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• Activity programmes for children and young people upto 25 years

  Get up and Go
  Get Up and Go (GUAG) is our activity programme that targets young people up to the age of 25. Get Up and Go offers a wide range of focused and quality programmes, from holiday camps, schools programmes, play programmes, education courses and workshops to supporting many young people organisations etc.
  
  Many of the community sessions are bookable and are FREE or low cost, and the menu of activity’s is well worth checking out!
  To book an activity please use our Get Up and Go online booking system. For regular non-bookable activity view our events pages and the What's Happening magazine or contact the team for further info.
   
  Streetgames
  Now part of the Get Up and Go programme, Chorley is proud to have the Streetmark award to deliver Streetgames-style activity, offering up to 20 different sports with an urban style. The project works closely with Streetgames, the national charity and is one of the few being delivered in Lancashire. It has gone from strength to strength, delivering doorstep sport right to the heart of the community, utilising community open spaces, recreation zones, local community buildings and changing the way sport is delivered and taught.
  
  The project targets all young people with a key emphasis on 8-24 years.
  
  Part of this ground-breaking project is our Co-operative Streetgames Young Volunteer Programme. This works with 16-25 year old young people aiming to give them the skills, confidence and positive responsibility to then re–invest their ability back into the community. For more information visit the Streetgames website or get in touch with us if you would like to join the programme (Minimum age 16 maximum age 25).
  
  
  
  Sportivate
  Sportivate in Chorley is part of a national project aimed at getting more 14-25 year olds back into sport, or to keep those taking part involved. Unique sports, over 6-8 session blocks, take place at a range of venues over the year.
  
  From scuba diving to modern pentathlon, boxing to dance, we have it all on offer for teenagers and young men and women. The sports offered are different to your run-of-the-mill activities and well worth a look keep an eye out for brand new projects in 2013/14 . For more information contact us or use the link to Sports England - sportivate. 
  
  Us Girls
  Chorley is the only area in Lancashire to deliver this unique project aimed at getting young women, aged 16-25 years old, active and healthy.
  
  Working alongside the national ‘Us Girls Team’ at Streetgames, we provide an opportunity for any young woman to get into sport or physical activity. It’s all about fun, fitness and friends.
  
  If you’re a young woman, aged 16-25, we would love to hear from you, come and join our group. We have also just started our brand new Us Girls Alive Clubs for 16-25 years old young women, these unique lifestyle clubs cover anything from fashion, sport, arts, travel, you name it and it will be there. Chorley is proud to be one of the few areas in the country to run the clubs which are led by “Your Amazing CiC” our local delivery partner. If this project appeals to you, get in touch!
  
  
  
  
  
  Holiday Programmes
  You can find all you need to know for the holiday periods in our What's Happening magazine or the online booking system. Places are limited and will be updated prior to each holiday period.
  
  Schools Events and projects
  2012 saw the biggest primary schools programme in sport with “Chorley 2012” this year we are back with our “One Step Beyond” programme to celebrate the legacy of London 2012 and look forward to next years Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. This years sports in the programme include BMX, Handball, Table Tennis, Fencing and many more diverse offers even including poetry! Staff regularly visit primary and secondary schools to deliver short courses in many sports and to provide links to many local clubs in Chorley.
  
  
  
  Reach up and Go
  This is our unique programme funded by and working in partnership with Lancashire County Council, to provide activities for children and young people with disabilities. The project delivers specific programmes in arts and sport and also helps with assistance for young people to access regular activity.

• Facilities and venues

  Duxbury Park Golf Course
  Our golf course is managed by Glendale Golf. For more information on the golf facility, on-site restaurant, opening times, and to book a tee time contact the golf course directly.
  
  Leisure Centre’s
  All our leisure centres are managed by Active Nation, currently these are:
  • All Seasons Leisure Centre
  • Clayton Green Sports Centre
  • Brinscall Swimming Pool

   For more information about our three centres go to the Active Nation website.

  
  Play Areas
  There are around 49 play areas in Chorley.
  
  We are responsible for regular inspection and maintenance of play equipment. All facilities are provided for young people and designed for use by children with adult supervision.
  
  Sports Pitches (Artificial and grass)
  We own and manage the following bowling greens, tennis courts and football pitches.
  
  To hire a football pitch or bowling green for your team please contact us.
  
  Bowling Greens
  • Astley Park
  • Coronation Recreation Ground
  • Tatton Recreation Ground
  • Harper's Lane Recreation Ground
  
  Equipment is available for use at Astley Park. Bowling Clubs can hire the greens by agreement for which a hire fee is applicable. For more information contact us.
  
  April to October - Bowling greens are available free of charge for casual use.
  
  November to March - A Winter Green is made available. In 2012 it is Coronation Recreation Ground, Devonshire Road, Chorley.
  
  Tennis Courts
  • Astley Park
  • Coronation Recreation Ground
  
  Tennis courts are available all-year round (subject to ground conditions) free of charge.
  
  Football Pitches
  • King George's Fields, Adlington
  • Jubilee Playing Fields, Adlington
  • Wigan Lane, Duxbury
  • Astley Park
  • Westway Playing Fields, Astley Village
  • Clayton Brook Village Green
  • Limbrick, Chorley
  
  Football pitches are hired on a seasonal basis to both adult and junior local teams (Aug-May).
  
  During the season we will update the football pitch status prior to the weekend on Twitter to let people know whether the pitches are fit for play.
  
  All pitches are closed to formal usage during the closed season.
  
  
  Community centres
  We provide a number of community facilities and also work in partnership with voluntary and residents groups to run facilities in their area. We are responsible for three community centres and you can hire these centres for meetings or activities at very competitive rates seven days a week between the hours of 8.30am and 10.45pm.
  
  The three centres are:
  • Astley Village Community Centre
  • Clayton Brook Village Hall
  • Eaves Green Community Centre
  
  To make a booking enquiry or for more information on any of these centres please contact us. For details of regular activities at each of the centres please download the centres 'what's on' guide. Directions, opening times and location details of all of the centres, full conditions of hiring them and fire evacuation procedures are available to download.
  
  How to book a room
  We require a minimum of two weeks’ notice to book a centre but would appreciate as much notice as possible. To book a room please contact us.
  
  You will be sent out a booking pack, which contains all conditions of hire, fire evacuation procedures, risk assessments, and booking form. Return your signed booking form (and any other documents requested) by the date confirmed in your pack. If you do not return all the documents by the requested date, then we cannot process your booking.
  When we confirm your booking we will send further information detailing the member of staff who will be on duty for your booking, they will be on site at the start and end of your event. Requests for staff to stay throughout your booking will be considered and should be discussed in advance. This will incur an additional charge. You will be invoiced once you confirm your hire.
  Payment is required 5 working days before the booking, or the booking will be cancelled.
  
  How to cancel a booking
  If you need to cancel, please contact us as soon as possible. If you cancel less than two working days before the event you will be held liable for the full cost. The charge may be waived in exceptional circumstances.
  
  Other community facilities
  There are many other community centres across the Borough and the contact details are below:
  • Buckshaw Village Community Centre
  • Chorley Community Centre, Railway Street, Neil, 01257 277703
  • Euxton Community Centre
  • Fairview Community Centre
  • Adlington Community Centre
  • Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Chorley, 01257 232079
  • Manor Road Clayton Le Woods Community Centre, 01772 451931
  • Croston Old School
  • Tatton Community Centre
  • St Georges Church Hall, Halliwell Street, Chorley, 01257 27590
  • St Laurence's Church Hall
  • Age Concern Chorley Lifestyle Centre
  • St Paul's Church, Adlington, 01257 480253
  • United Reformed and Methodist Church, Adlington, 01257 483181
  • St Joseph's, Chorley, 01257 26271
  • Mawdesley Village Hall
  • Heskin Village Hall 01257 452476
  
  
  The Lancastrian suite

  Chorley Town Hall's Lancastrian Suite offers great facilities for up to 400 people. The Lancastrian Suite is used for all major Council functions and is open for bookings from organisations, community groups and members of the public all year round. The Lancastrian Suite has a maximum capacity of 400 people concert style and the room can be set out in a variety of ways to suit the needs of your event. There is also disabled access, a stage and licensed bar. We also take bookings for private functions, including wedding receptions.
  
  
  
  
  How to book the Lancastrian Suite
  The Lancastrian is a popular venue so we urge people to book well in advance. To enquire about bookings contact us. Prices start from as little as £150 for a four-hour session. A full price list is available to download.
  
  Parks and Open Spaces
  There are many significant parks and open spaces in the Borough covering over 300 hectares, many of which have historical connections. These include river valleys, country parks and nature reserves. For more information please visit Parks and nature reserves in More information. 
• Community sports and activity club support programme

  Supporting clubs in the community
  One of our big areas of work is to support our growing and superb network of local clubs. Chorley has a wide range of choice for all ages and we support groups to improve their links, educate volunteers, raise funds, improve facilities, and increase their profile. One of the main areas of work is supporting clubs to achieve accreditation such as Clubmark and FA Charter Standard. Working close with many national governing body’s our aim is to help improve the offer and give support where it is needed. Our clubs cater for young and old for more information download the Chorley club directory 2013.
  
  Sport and play workforce education programme
  The continual professional development and training of your staff is more important than ever if you want to maintain the highest standards in Chorley as well as meeting the criteria and guidelines of the National Governing Body of Sport. We work with people such as Sports Leaders, Running Sport, Sports Coach UK, Lancashire County Council, Skills Active, Street Games and Lancashire Sport and national governing body's such as Lancashire Cricket Board, Lancashire Football Association, Golf Foundation and England Handball.
  This enables us to offer a variety of courses and workshops lead by quality trained leaders and partners to help local clubs,schools and non-sporting voluntary organisations deliver sporting and play activity.
  To do this clubs need to advise what training needs they have and what the community would benefit from. This helps us to get the right courses in the right place.
  If you have any specific needs for your organisation or if you are unsure on what qualifications you require or which is the most appropriate contact us and we will be happy to help.
  
  A list of the courses and workshops we offer is available to download.
  
  For any other information please contact us.
  
  Raising the bar
  This gives free or subsidised support for elite national and international standard athletes from the age of 16, to access gym and fitness facilities in our leisure centres, operated and working in partnership with Active Nation. This helps them to train on their doorstep, saving time and money to help them progress. In return athletes agree to ambassadorial work in the community to inspire the next generation of athlete's, such as pole vaulter Holly Bleasdale and Paralympian Greame Ballard, two of our previous athletes. For more information or to apply please contact us.
  
  
  
  Chorley and District Sports Forum Small Grants
  Supported by Chorley Council, small grants are available for clubs to help with small development projects aimed at clubs, along with grants for talented athletes and raising stars who need finance to give them a helping hand.
  
  Over the years many athletes have benefited from this scheme and have progressed to a worldwide international stage. For more information please visit Chorley and District Sports Forum website.
  
  Chorley's Sporting Hall of Fame
  In 2012 as part of our celebration for the London Games, we created Chorley's Sporting Hall of Fame (part of Chorley's Sporting Life Exhibition, superbly developed with the Chorley Photographic Society). The Hall of Fame is widely supported and visited with England Rugby Union legend Bill Beaumont CBE (pictured) taking time to visit on the opening day. Chorley has a rich history in producing elite athletes, who have gone on to achieve great things in their field. The exhibition is now closed but watch this space for further news on the Hall of Fame and the next generation of elite athletes from Chorley who will one day join it.
  
  
  
  

• Passport to leisure

  How do I apply?
  You need to complete an application form and provide evidence of one of the following;
  
  

  Job Seeker	Award letter or form signed by Job Centre
  Seniors (60 and over and not in full time employment)	Bus pass or birth certificate
  A person with a disability in receipt of benefit	Award letter or form signed by benefits agency
  Students in full time education (16+)	Student union card or form signed by head teacher.
  Apprentice	Letter from employee or form signed by employee
  In receipt of Income support/income related employment & support allowance	Award letter or form signed by benefits agency
  In receipt of Working Tax Credit	Award letter or form signed by benefits office
  Unpaid carer	Register with www.carerscentral.org.uk who will provide a confirmation letter.

   
  How do I get a passport to leisure?
  You can download an application form and complete it or a copy of the form can be found at the All Seasons Leisure Centre or Clayton Green Sports Centre.
  
  Completed applications and any supporting documents including a utility bill or credit card or bank statement with your address need to be taken to All Seasons Leisure Centre or Clayton Green Sports Centre. The fee for a passport to leisure card is currently £7.75
  
  If you need any further information or help with your application please call Active Nation on 0300 0200 136.
  
  What facilities are available?
  Your passport to leisure card gives reduced price admission and membership packages to the Leisure Centres listed below as well as a 20% discount on pay and play at Duxbury Park Golf club during off peak hours. Off peak hours are Monday to Friday inclusive 8am to 4pm, excluding Bank Holidays. Passport to leisure cards cost £7.75 and are valid for a year.
  
  

  Activity	Passport to Leisure Price	Usual Price
  Use of Gym	£3.00	£6.50
  Swimming	£1.50	£3.75
  Hire of Court for Racquet Game i.e. squash, badminton	£1.00	£4.00
  Monthly Direct Debit Membership	£25.00	£33.00
  Pay and Play at Duxbury Park Golf course	20% discount off green fees if booked in person or over the ‘phone. Discount applies Monday to Friday from open to close of course, excluding Bank Holidays

   
  Prices correct as of June 2013, subject to change
  
  What is not included?
  Courses, exercise classes, special events and outdoor pitches. If playing with a person who does not qualify for a passport to leisure, they must pay their share of the standard charge.
  
  Participating facilities
  All Seasons Leisure Centre
  Water St
  Chorley
  PR7 1EX 0300
  0200136
  
  Brinscall Swimming Pool
  Lodge Bank
  Brinscall
  PR6 8QU
  0300 0200136
  
  Clayton Green Sports Centre
  Clayton Green Road
  Clayton le Woods
  PR6 7TL
  0300 0200136
  
  Duxbury Park Golf Course
  Duxbury Hall Road
  Chorley
  PR7 4AS
  01257 265380