Active Dales

Active Dales Keeping the Derbyshire Dales active. Our aim is to create a more vibrant and healthy place to live and work.

This is achieved by providing local opportunities for people to get active, get healthy and get involved thus increasing participation in getting started, staying and succeeding in sport, and physical activity. The provision of a diverse range of accessible sport, health and recreational activities and services helps to achieve this. Our aims are to :

- Increase participation in sport and physical activity for children, young people, adults and older people to create safer, stronger, healthier communities
- Develop a club / group network which provides quality and accessible sport and physical activity
- To promote / develop and sustain a quality, enthusiastic workforce
- To manage and develop existing and new or improved facilities

We work with a wide range of partners from the voluntary, public and private and community sector to provide a broad and diverse range of services. The aim is to widen opportunities for people living and working in the Derbyshire Dales to become more active, and by doing so, to improve their health, well-being and quality of life.

🏓 Final Call - Last Chance to Join Junior Pickleball! 🏓Our 6-week Junior Pickleball Programme starts this Thursday, and ...
13/09/2026

🏓 Final Call - Last Chance to Join Junior Pickleball! 🏓

Our 6-week Junior Pickleball Programme starts this Thursday, and there are still a few spaces available!

Whether you're looking to try something new, improve your racket skills, or simply have fun and stay active, pickleball is the perfect sport for young people to get involved in.

📅 Starts Thursday 17th September
🕓 4:00pm - 5:00pm
📍 Arc Leisure Centre
⏳ 6-week programme
💷 £24
🏓 All equipment provided

Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this exciting programme!

📞 Book now at reception or call 01629 581 322.

On Thursday this week we introduce our new Junior Pickleball 6 session block for ages 9 - 12 years in Matlock. 😀
13/09/2026

On Thursday this week we introduce our new Junior Pickleball 6 session block for ages 9 - 12 years in Matlock. 😀

🏓 Junior Pickleball - Spaces Still Available! 🏓There's still time to join our Junior Pickleball Programme at Arc Leisure...
11/09/2026

🏓 Junior Pickleball - Spaces Still Available! 🏓

There's still time to join our Junior Pickleball Programme at Arc Leisure Centre!

📅 Starts Thursday 17th September
🕓 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
📍 Location: Arc Leisure Centre
⏳ Duration: 6 weeks
💷 Cost: £24
✅ All equipment provided

Whether you're new to pickleball or looking to improve your skills, this is a great opportunity to get active, make friends and have fun!

⏰ Bookings can be made at reception or by calling 01629 581 322.

There is still time to apply - Closing date: 13th September! We are recruiting a Move More Coordinator to join our Acti...
10/09/2026

There is still time to apply - Closing date: 13th September!

We are recruiting a Move More Coordinator to join our Active Dales team. This role will be out in the community delivering sports and activities to all ages and abilities. Working with different groups from the inactive, people with long term conditions or disabilities, women and girls, youth diversionary, events and festivals, and sports specific programmes e.g. Tennis & Pickleball.

Salary: Grade 5 £25,989 - £27,254pa (pro rata £15,593.40 to £16,352.40)
Part Time - 22.2 hrs per week (3 days) Tuesday - Thursday
Permanent
Closing Date: 13th September

https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisuretourismcommunity-move-more-coordinator/51895.job

09/09/2026

The Darley Dale Youth Club restarts on Wednesday 23rd September at the Whitworth Park 5pm - 6pm. This is a free activity for 11-16yrs (secondary school aged) young people.

Here is what is happening this week with the Active Dales Team...😀🎾🥎
06/09/2026

Here is what is happening this week with the Active Dales Team...😀🎾🥎

We are recruiting a Move More Coordinator to join our Active Dales team. This role will be out in the community deliv...
05/09/2026

We are recruiting a Move More Coordinator to join our Active Dales team. This role will be out in the community delivering sports and activities to all ages and abilities. Working with different groups from the inactive, people with long term conditions or disabilities, women and girls, youth diversionary, events and festivals, and sports specific programmes e.g. Tennis & Pickleball.

Salary: Grade 5 £25,989 - £27,254pa (pro rata £15,593.40 to £16,352.40)
Part Time - 22.2 hrs per week (3 days) Tuesday - Thursday
Permanent
Closing Date: 13th September

https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisuretourismcommunity-move-more-coordinator/51895.job

Junior Pickleball Beginner Course starts 17th September at ARC Leisure Centre Matlock. Pickleball is a mash up of tennis...
04/09/2026

Junior Pickleball Beginner Course starts 17th September at ARC Leisure Centre Matlock. Pickleball is a mash up of tennis, table tennis and badminton. It is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and is played on a badminton sized court.
⏰Bookings can be made at reception or by calling 01629 581 322.

We also have an adult beginner course starting on 8th September! Check out all our Pickleball information on our website: https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/leisure/sports-and-health-activities/pickleball

Congratulations to our HAF holiday programme attendees this summer. It has been a blast. Now onto our Random Prize Draw ...
03/09/2026

Congratulations to our HAF holiday programme attendees this summer. It has been a blast. Now onto our Random Prize Draw winners..........🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁
🥇The winner of our prize draw competition is Joey. You will be receiving a Family pass to the Heights of Abrahams!

🥈Our second prize winner is Reuben who has won a Family Ticket to the Illuminations in Matlock Bath.

Your Prizes have been posted out to you!

Walk Confident Class - every Thursday 11.15-12.30 at The Whitworth Centre Darley Dale. A FREE class designed to help imp...
02/09/2026

Walk Confident Class - every Thursday 11.15-12.30 at The Whitworth Centre Darley Dale.

A FREE class designed to help improve your balance, strength, stamina and walking confidence in a friendly, supportive environment .

If you would like to join us or would like more information then please email Sam ([email protected]) or phone 01629 761194

Address

Bank Road
Matlock
DE43NN

Telephone

+441629761225

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