Rivermead Senior Activities
Rivermead Leisure Centre boasts an established senior programme, offering a welcoming environment for you to keep active and socialise.
Whether you bring a friend or come individually, Rivermead is the heart of a social senior network which welcomes everyone.
Senior memberships are available, enabling us to make fitness more accessible for everyone.
Senior Social Club
Our Senior multi-activity sessions take place on a Monday and Friday 09:00 - 13:00.
These sessions include a mix of racket sports; short tennis, badminton and table tennis as well as board games! Rivermead Leisure Centre boasts a great cafe, so join in and socialise over a cup of tea or coffee whilst you're here!
All our senior activity sessions are included in the Senior Membership so you dont have to worry. You can either take out a Centre Only Senior Membership or a Multi-Centre Senior Membership which gives access to all four of the leisure centres within Reading.
All our senior activity sessions are also all available through pay and play if you'd rather pick and choose your activities! Don't forget to check out whether you're eligible for a free Resident's Card or Concessionary Card to receive up to 50% off pay and play activities.
Racquets & Social Badminton
If you want to use the centre outside of our senior sessions, then our multi-use sports hall can be set up multiple different racket courts, including badminton, table tennis, short tennis and pickleball.
We have enough equipment available for you to borrow for singles or doubles matches, or you're welcome to bring your own.
Social Badminton provides the perfect opportunity for you to turn up and play against a mixed ability group of players - Social Badminton takes place every Wednesday from 10am - Midday. This popular sessions gets booked up quickly, so we recommend booking in advance to secure your space.
Easy Line Equipment / Stay Active
Rivermead Leisure centre has a section within its gym dedicated for Easyline equipment. This specialised equipment is build for comfort and ease using hydraulic resistance piston technology. Ideal for those who want simple equipment to target the main muscles of the body with no complicating set up. The Easyline equipment is available to use at anytime, by accessing the gym.
The Easyline equipment is also used in our dedicated Stay Active sessions, which we recommend to book in advance. These sessions take place on a Tuesday 12-1pm and Friday 10.30-11.30 / 11.30-12.30.
Senior Lead - Jill Goodall
After having her two Children, Jill trained as a swimming teacher, lifeguard asessor, first aid instructor and a fitness and aquatics coach.
In 1988 when Rivermead opened Jill set up the Senior Club activities, running twice a week. Jill coordinates a range of activities, including racquet sports, aerobics and swimming. This friendly group now organise regular outings, holidays, racket competitions, friendly sessions with other clubs, quizzes, barn dances and an annual New Year Lunch.
Jill says: "I enjoy my job so much I'm still doing it to this day! I particularly enjoy meeting new people and helping them integrate into our club."
Come along to a Senior Club session to meet Jill and the rest of the group!
Reading and Oxfordshire Club Games
Reading and Oxfordshire Senior Club Games took place for the first time since the pandemic at White Horse Leisure Centre in October 2025.
The competition saw Reading compete against West Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire and The Vale of White Horse in Pickleball, Badminton, Short Tennis and Table Tennis. All participants are aged over 60 and take part in two activities.
Although this is a competition, there is a large emphasis on the social aspect with refreshments provided and a lunch break to encourage socialising.
2025 Results
1st Place: Reading
2nd Place: South Oxfordshire and The Vale of White Horse
3rd Place: West Oxfordshire