Walk and Talk Romsey launched to support new mums

Published: 10 March 2021

Being a new mum can be a challenging and sometimes lonely time.  This has been made worse for many by COVID-19 and the three lockdowns. We've partnered with local GP's and NCT to launch Walk and Talk Romsey to help support new mums.

Hampshire schools adapt PE during COVID-19

Published: 4 March 2021

When schools returned in September 2020, many wondered how PE, Physical Activity and School Sport would be able to continue. Changing, shared equipment, pupils’ loss of fitness and maintaining social distance were all challenges that needed facing.

Taking on Couch to 5k with my daughter

Published: 3 March 2021

After struggling to keep up their usual active routines in lockdown, Helen and her daughter decided to take on a challenge together. They shared how they found supporting each other through the Couch to 5k.

Choose to Challenge this International Women’s Day 2021

Published: 23 February 2021

This International Women’s Day we #ChooseToChallenge the gender gap in physical activity.

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.

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.

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.

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.