New July timetable launched for Sport in Mind's free wellbeing activities across Surrey
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People across Surrey are being encouraged to discover the benefits of physical activity for mental wellbeing, as Sport in Mind has launched its latest programme of free activities for July 2026.
Sport in Mind is the UK's leading mental health sports charity, using sport and physical activity to improve the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges. Through a wide range of welcoming and inclusive sessions, the charity supports people to become more active, improve their wellbeing, build confidence and reduce social isolation.
The charity works in partnership with Surrey Heartlands, Surrey County Council and Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to deliver free activities across the county, making it easier for residents to access support in their local communities.
Supporting mental wellbeing through movement
Regular physical activity is known to have a positive impact on both physical and mental health. It can help to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve mood, increase confidence, reduce stress and create opportunities to connect with others.
Sport in Mind's sessions are designed to be friendly, supportive and suitable for people of all abilities. Whether someone is returning to exercise after a long break, managing their mental health, looking to meet new people or simply wanting to become more active, the sessions provide a safe and welcoming environment.
Participants do not need to be sporty or have previous experience. The focus is on improving wellbeing through enjoyable, accessible activities rather than competition.
A wide range of free activities
This month's programme includes activities such as:
Yoga
Chair & Mat Yoga
Tai Chi
Football
Badminton
Pickleball
Table Tennis
Bowling
Mum & Baby Yoga
Sessions take place across Surrey, including Guildford, Godalming, Farnham, Woking, Camberley, Staines, Redhill, Leatherhead and Walton-on-Thames.
Activities across Guildford & Waverley
Residents in Guildford and Waverley have access to several weekly sessions throughout July.
Guildford
Football – Thursdays, 2pm–3pm at Surrey Sports Park
Bowling – Fridays, 11am–12pm at Guildford Spectrum
Tai Chi – Fridays, 2pm–3pm at Dapdune Wharf (please note there will be no sessions on 17 and 24 July)
Godalming
Chair & Mat Yoga – Mondays, 1pm–2pm at Wilfrid Noyce Community Centre
Farnham
Badminton, Pickleball and Table Tennis – Mondays, 1:30pm–2:30pm at Farnham Leisure Centre
Yoga – Thursdays, 2pm–3pm at The Spire Church
Residents living elsewhere in Surrey can also access sessions in Woking, Camberley, Staines, Redhill, Leatherhead and Walton-on-Thames. An online activity map makes it easy to find the nearest session.
Supporting new mums
Sport in Mind also delivers a specialist Mum & Baby Yoga programme at the Waverley Family Centre in Godalming.
The sessions are open to women with babies up to one year old and aim to support both physical and mental wellbeing while creating opportunities for new mums to meet others and build supportive social connections.
Sessions run every Thursday from 10am–11am during Surrey term time, with the final session before the summer break taking place on Thursday 16 July. Sessions will resume after the school holidays.
July updates
There are a few updates to this month's timetable:
Woking Badminton now takes place Wednesdays from 4pm–5pm.
There will be no Guildford Tai Chi sessions on Friday 17 or Friday 24 July.
The Staines Badminton session can now be found on the West Surrey timetable.
Mum & Baby sessions pause during the summer holidays after 16 July.
Looking ahead
Sport in Mind has also announced its upcoming 100KM Challenge, which begins on World Mental Health Day (10 October 2026). Participants will be able to complete 100 kilometres in their own way, either individually or as part of a team, helping to raise awareness of the positive connection between physical activity and mental wellbeing.
Further information on how to take part will be released in the coming months.
Find out more
People can self-refer or professionals can refer someone into Sport in Mind using the charity's online sign-up form. An interactive activity map is also available to help people find sessions taking place across Surrey.
If you're supporting someone whose mental wellbeing could benefit from becoming more active, reducing isolation or building confidence, Sport in Mind offers an excellent range of free opportunities throughout the county.
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