Good Reads

Hampshire School Games Autumn Virtual Competition Results

Published: 5 February 2021

During the Autumn Term Hampshire & IOW SGO’s ran a series of Virtual Competitions, allowing every school across the county to take part in as many or as few sports as they liked. 170 schools took part, here are the results.

Enham Trust members playing parachute games

Investment supports people with disabilities to be active

Published: 3 February 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on everyone. But especially for people with disabilities. Here’s the story of how our Investing in Communities project has helped Enham Trust support some of the most vulnerable people to stay active this year.

Jocelyn teaching yoga to people using a low-income class pass

Offering a low-income class pass to support people through COVID-19

Published: 27 January 2021

When Jocelyn faced the shock of redundancy in her 50s yoga helped her to move forward in a positive way. So, during COVID she has used her new role as a yoga instructor to ensure people who've lost work can access yoga without worrying about money.

Luke dancing during virtual dance classes

Keeping others connected through dance

Published: 25 January 2021

The Lockdowns have had a massive impact on people's work. For those in the arts, there have been many challenges to face. With the help of our Investing in Communities fund, Dance teacher Luke was able to support fellow dancers through online classes

Staying active carefully

Published: 14 January 2021

Many people with long-term health conditions have struggled to stay active during the pandemic and have felt isolated. 75-year-old Rosalind wants to stay active as long as possible!

Finding activity in everyday tasks

Published: 11 January 2021

Throughout the first lockdown, Eleanor* knew she needed to find a way to keep herself moving and add structure to her days. She decided to find activity in the everyday tasks she loved doing normally.  

Carole at a boot-camp

Joining a boot-camp: taking the leap in lockdown

Published: 6 January 2021

Carole had always had her reasons for not joining a fitness class. She had preconceived ideas of what it would be like. But when lockdown forced providers to go virtual Carole saw an opportunity to take the leap from home.

16-year-old coach rallies the girls

Published: 18 December 2020

Isla fell in love with tennis when she was five years old. Since then, her passion for the sport has grown and grown. Now 16, she’s training to be a coach so she can share her love of the sport and inspire other girls.

Abri deliver virtual Good Grub Club with help from Energise Me

Published: 2 December 2020

This summer we worked with Abri (formally known as Radian) to deliver their Good Grub Club to families across Southampton. We worked with them to adapt the offer to something virtual so that families didn’t miss out because of COVID.

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