ABILITY Blues:

ABILITY Blues is an inclusive multisport programme delivered by Blues Foundation, offering an opportunity for all to experience the benefits of being physically active. Launched in 2020, the programme is supported by The National Lottery’s Million Hour Fund.

Saturday details:

  • When: Every Saturday Morning

  • Where: Bunyan Sports Centre, Mile Road, Bedford

  • Cost: £3 per session, first session FREE!

  • Timings: 9am - 10am - 5 - 10 years, 10am - 11am - 11 - 18 years.

  • Who: children with learning difficulties and mild physical disabilities.

Tuesday details:

  • When: Every Tuesday Evening

  • Where: Bunyan Sports Centre, Mile Road, Bedford

  • Cost: £3 per session, first session FREE!

  • Timings: 4pm - 5pm

  • Who: children aged 10 - 18 years with learning difficulties and mild physical disabilities.

For more information about the programme, please contact Lilly Staniford via lilly@bluesfoundartion.org.uk .

The programme has been designed for those with learning disabilities or mild physical disabilities, using a variety of sports and activities to develop fundamental movements such as agility, balance and co-ordination, as well as giving participants a safe, fun environment to get healthy.

As well as fundamental skills, ABILITY Blues provides an environment to develop social skills with peers, as well as supporting and promoting teamwork, discipline and resilience.

The programme is delivered by highly motivated and skilled coaches to provide the best opportunity for each participant to learn and develop.

“The health and wellbeing of our learners is so important, working in partnership with the Blues Foundation is a great opportunity to introduce our learners into another active sport.” - Angie Novell, Former MK Snap CEO.


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ABILITY Blues develops:

-        Fundamental movement skills.

-        Communication and social skills.

-        Healthy lifestyles.

-        An opportunity to have fun!

Ability Blues Can offer:

  • bespoke projects for targeted audiences.

  • Lunchtime or afterschool multisport clubs.

  • PE and multisport sessions termly.

Get in touch now to find out how your school or organisation can get involved!

For more information, please contact our ABILITY Blues Lead, Lilly Staniford, via lilly@bluesfoundation.org.uk.