Barnability

Barnability We are a charitable organisation supporting people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, or ill health.

Through inclusive fitness, community connection, & personal development, we build confidence, wellbeing, & lasting opportunities for all. The fitness facility has a lovely coffee shop next door Kirkley Cafe.

Can’t wait to see lots of our athletes take part in this event on Sunday. See you all up there!
18/09/2026

Can’t wait to see lots of our athletes take part in this event on Sunday.

See you all up there!

17/09/2026

Last night we took the gym outside — literally! 🌳💪

All our athletes worked really hard through the circuits, which included a mix of strength, cardio and a wee bit of hand-eye coordination.

Great work from everyone! 👏💚

16/09/2026

Well, we didn’t realise we had a speedster in our midst! 🏃‍♂️💨

Great to have Lawson join us last night and WOW… what a runner! He absolutely flew up the hill — not once, not twice, but FOUR times, flying past everyone! 😂

So we decided to challenge him with a longer loop to the bridge. His mission? Get there before the entire group reached it by taking the shorter route!

Yup… he managed it! 👏👏👏
Brilliant running from Lawson — and a huge well done to everyone else who kept pushing and giving it their all! 💪🏃‍♂️

15/09/2026

We love it when Danny Adams pops in to see us! 🐷😂

He was dressed slightly unusually today though… 👀

Danny said he needed a little warm-up ahead of this weekend’s Reason To Disability Triathlon — so naturally, we put him through his paces! 💪🏃‍♂️

We can’t wait to see what the weekend brings! 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Congratulations to these two incredible coaches who both took part in Great North Run events at the weekend! 👏👏👏William ...
15/09/2026

Congratulations to these two incredible coaches who both took part in Great North Run events at the weekend! 👏👏👏

William took on the 5K on Friday night, while Thomas tackled the half marathon on Sunday.

Two very different challenges, but both absolutely smashed it! We were all very impressed. 💪🏃‍♂️

Well done, guys — you should both be very proud! ❤️

14/09/2026

Nice end to a gorgeous day! ☀️🚲

We are lucky enough to have another amazing charity right on our doorstep — WatBike, who do fantastic work supporting cycling in the community.

They kindly lend us some bikes from time to time, and what better evening to get outside and enjoy them!

After practising our skills through the woods, we finished with a bit of racing, chasing each other around our very own grassy track! 🚴‍♂️💨

Plenty of skills, plenty of laughter and, most importantly, everyone having a brilliant time outdoors. ❤️

A huge thank you to WATBike for helping us get out on two wheels! 🙌

14/09/2026

Friday coaching at Barnability 💪

We work hard to practise our skills, so when it comes to delivering a session, it can look easy — you know exactly what you’re meant to be doing.

But the hard part of coaching is often spotting when a movement isn’t quite right and helping your athlete correct it.

So proud of Coach Anna. 🥰

The sheer delight — and hand clapping! — when her client finally got it right says it all. You could see just how rewarding that moment was for her.

That’s what coaching is all about. ❤️

10/09/2026

Wednesday was a very special day as Rosie came to Barnability to say goodbye before heading off to university. ❤️

I have been coaching Rosie for many, many years and in that time we have had so many adventures together.

Rosie has always been part of our adventure days and is one of those people who is always keen to support everyone else, often putting other people’s needs before her own.

We took part in the wheelbarrow race together, which paved the way for the inclusive Ability Wave that now takes place yearly in Ponteland. 🌊

We raised money together for her youth club by taking on a tandem bike ride, I’ve watched her receive awards, and even seen her head into the radio studio to speak with Anna Foster. There have been so many brilliant moments along the way.

Now Rosie is off to Glasgow to start university, and I know she is going to have the most amazing time. I have no doubt she will create many more positive experiences—not only for herself, but for all those lucky enough to cross paths with her.

Keep smiling, Rosie, and have the best time! 💕
We can’t wait to see you when you’re home. 🥰

07/09/2026

What a special start to the week! 🛶💚

It was the turn of our Monday coaches to head out on their kayak trip up the river — but this time there was a little twist… we took the Barn Mobility crew with us too! 🙌

Our trainee coaches work hard and train hard so they can enjoy opportunities like these, so we thought… why not take their clients along and enjoy it together?

This was two communities coming together, getting outside, being active and having a brilliant time away from the gym. 🌊☀️

A huge thank you to the Coquet Shorebase Trust for accommodating all our needs and putting on such a fantastic outing. You made it possible for everyone to get involved — and, most importantly, everyone came away smiling! 😊

This is exactly what Barnability is all about. 💚

Thank you to Thriving Together Northumberland for helping to support our community 🫶

Yikes… this time tomorrow I’ll be absolutely kacking my pants! 😂Race start is 7.30am and I genuinely have no idea how lo...
04/09/2026

Yikes… this time tomorrow I’ll be absolutely kacking my pants! 😂

Race start is 7.30am and I genuinely have no idea how long it’s going to take. Tomorrow’s main focus is simply staying upright and protecting the ankle! 🤞

I discovered yesterday that I can’t actually bike in an ankle support, so that will be going on only for the mountain leg… which should be interesting! 😬

A huge thank you for all the donations so far for Barnability. 🥰

The last 18 months have been a whirlwind. I’ve worked incredibly hard to get the charity off the ground, but that has meant very little free time to train for the events I genuinely love doing.

So tomorrow is probably going to be a day of suffering… 😂

But if I’m going to suffer, I may as well turn that suffering into some much-needed funds for Barnability! ❤️

If you’ve been thinking about donating, now’s the time! Every pound will help support the work we’re doing and the people who make all this worthwhile. 🥰

Bring on the pain! 💪🏃‍♀️🚴‍♀️⛰️

https://www.gofundme.com/manage/two-mountains-two-races-one-slightly-mad-idea



Race day tracker : 🫤

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Barn Fitness, Thorneyford Farm, Kirkley
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE200AJ

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+447703499868

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