Company, Camaraderie and A Clean Game!

Published: 14 June 2022

Bowling Goldies aims to provide an informal and friendly bowling session for older adults in Andover to counter loneliness.

Opening The Door for Others

Published: 7 June 2022

After being diagnosed with hypermobility, Nik had to find a way to be physically active that better suited her needs. Now, at 48-years-old, she is inspiring others to take their first step into their fitness journey.

A Journey To Health

Published: 1 June 2022

Emma, Programme Manager - Children and Young People, shares the story of a recent project she assisted in and explores her favourite parts of the role.

On Diversity and Inclusivity

Published: 25 May 2022

Helen takes us on her journey of self-reflection and realisation as she creates a new outline for our diversity and inclusivity plan.

I Might Fall Down But I Can Get Back Up!

Published: 23 May 2022

It is not the fear of falling, but the fear of not being able to get back up that prevents some from an active lifestyle. That’s why Valley Leisure developed Steady and Strong exercise classes. They wanted to share techniques to standing back up.

Energise Me partners with Sport England to level up access to physical activity and sport

Published: 13 May 2022

Energise Me is among over 120 organisations working in partnership with Sport England to tackle inequalities in physical activity and sport.

Building a healthy relationship with exercise after developing an autoimmune disease

Published: 4 May 2022

Jenny shares how she rebuilt her relationship with exercise after years of hammering her body with little rest. Now she’s helping others to look after themselves.

This Girl Can Classes – Where getting it wrong is totally alright!

Published: 25 April 2022

This Girl Can exercise classes have launched in multiple locations across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to help women move more.

Lifting more than weights: Finding a lifeline in weightlifting

Published: 8 April 2022

For Jared, what started as an experiment to find a hobby where he didn’t have to hide that he was trans, turned into a lifeline for looking after his mental wellbeing. Weightlifting has helped him through depression and PTSD.

More than a game

Published: 5 April 2022

Julie shares how for her, Squash is about so much more than activity. Playing the sport, she has met a group of friends who are always there to support each other through the ups and downs of life.