In 2015 the ground-breaking This Girl Can campaign was launched to celebrate a realistic vision of women and exercise in England and to tackle the gender activity gap. This Girl Can aims to change how women think and feel about exercise - and encourage women to be active in ways that work for them, regardless of age, background or ability.
At a local level, it encourages organisations and communities to come together to create physical activity and exercise opportunities that work for women and girls.
On 5 January 2026, ‘This Girl Can in North Herts’ will bring together local opportunities for women and girls. More information will be added to this web page as opportunities are confirmed so keep popping back when you can.
Why not join thousands of women who want to become more active by taking small steps whenever you want, in ways that work for you?
Are you an organisation already providing women and girls physical activity and exercise, or looking to? Contact communitywellbeing@north-herts.gov.uk to join us.
| Session | Cost & how to book | Contact | Date & time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength and conditioning | Free No need to book just turn up |
Email us or call 07779 095923 |
Every Tuesday, 1.30pm - 2.30pm | Baldock Community Centre, SG7 6DH |
| Description: | Build strength and improve mobility with a low-impact, chair-based workout. This class focuses on muscle conditioning and uses light weights and resistance bands, with exercises adaptable for all fitness levels. | |||
| Seated exercise to music | Free No need to book just turn up |
Email us or call 07779 095923 |
Every Thursday, 2pm - 3pm | Baldock Community Centre, SG7 6DH |
| Description: | A fun, low-impact workout designed for all abilities. Enjoy gentle movements to music while improving flexibility, strength, and coordination—all from the comfort of a chair. Perfect for those looking to stay active in a relaxed and social setting. | |||
| Seated exercise to music | Free No need to book just turn up |
Email us or call 07779 095923 |
Every Monday, 2pm - 3pm | St Martin's Parish Centre, St Martin's Road, Knebworth, SG3 6ER |
| Description: | A fun, low-impact workout designed for all abilities. Enjoy gentle movements to music while improving flexibility, strength, and coordination—all from the comfort of a chair. Perfect for those looking to stay active in a relaxed and social setting. | |||
| Seated exercise to music | Free No need to book just turn up |
Email us or call 07779 095923 |
Every Wednesday, 2pm - 3pm |
St Thomas of Canterbury Church Hall, Melbourn Road, Royston, SG8 7DB |
| Description: | A fun, low-impact workout designed for all abilities. Enjoy gentle movements to music while improving flexibility, strength, and coordination—all from the comfort of a chair. Perfect for those looking to stay active in a relaxed and social setting. | |||
| Strength and balance | Free No need to book just turn up |
Email us or call 01438 222222 |
Every Monday, 9.30am - 10.30am & 11am - 12pm |
The Old Schoolhouse, Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JL |
| Description: | The classes are suitable for older adults who haven't exercised before or who have started to experience a decline in their physical ability, You will be able to exercise at your own pace in a positive environment and meet others in your local community. | |||
| Menopause support group | Free Book via the Everyone Active app or website, or call 01763 255190 |
Email Everyone Active or call 01763 255190 |
Saturday 31 January 2026, 1pm - 3.30pm | Fortescue Hall, Letchworth, SG6 3TP |
| Description: | This workshop provides a safe, confidential environment for women to discover what the three stages of the menopause, and how nutrition, exercise and lifestyle change can help you cope better. | |||
| Health Walk | Free You can register for a Hertfordshire Health Walk by either registering online at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/healthwalks or by arriving 10–15 minutes early for your first walk to complete a paper form |
Email Hertfordshire Health Walks or call 01992 555888 |
Every Monday 10.30am start |
Three Magnets, Leys Avenue, Letchworth, SG6 1EW |
| Description: | Grade 2 - Up to 45 minutes, faster pace, moderate hills, possible stiles (2 miles or less). | |||
| Health Walk | As above | Email Hertfordshire Health Walks or call 01992 555888 |
Every Wednesday, 10am start | St Georges Church, Common View, Letchworth, SG6 1DA |
| Description: | Grade 1 - 30 to 40 minutes - suitable for people who can comfortably walk and talk with few breaks. Steady pace, gentle hills, no stiles (1.5 miles or less). | |||
| Health Walk | As above | Email Hertfordshire Health Walks or call 01992 555888 |
Every Friday, 10.30am start | Oughtonhead Common, The Angels Pub Bedford Rd, SG5 2NG |
| Description: | Grade 4 - Up to 90 minutes, faster pace, possible steep inclines, stiles (5 miles or less). | |||
| Back to netball | £3 per session No need to book just turn |
Email us or call 01462 474111 |
Every Wednesdays, 10am - 11am Thursdays, 7.30pm - 8.30pm Fridays, 9.30am - 10.30am |
Avenue Park, West Avenue, Baldock, SG7 5AY |
| Description: | "Back to Netball" is a program developed by England Netball that provides a gentle, fun, and social reintroduction to netball for women over 16. It's designed for those who are returning to the sport after a break, as well as beginners, and focuses on building skills through basic drills before a friendly game. | |||