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.

Bushcraft and gardening brings new confidence to Hampshire pupils

Published: 30 March 2022

A bushcraft club and gardening activities brought new confidence and inspiration to The Chamberlayne Academy. The school shared what they've achieved with these initiatives through the Opening School Facilities project.

Active Partnerships: our collective response to the war in Ukraine

Published: 16 March 2022

Last week, Active Partnerships from across the country came together to discuss how we can play our part in responding to the horrific crisis unfolding in Ukraine.

Shuffling forward: Dance and my mental health

Published: 10 March 2022

When Jasmine found out she was Dyslexic and Dyspraxic as a child, dance was the one thing to lift her spirits. Throughout her life it has been the thing to support her through tough times with her mental health.