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Being Open To Learning In New Ways

Published: 22 November 2024

“Start anywhere and be willing to follow it everywhere” is something our Children and Young People Officer, Kelly Bailey, has been living by. She’s been exploring the learning journey happening at Energise Me and how we live up to our values.

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Ways To Be Active With Arthritis

Published: 12 October 2024

Physical activity looks different for everyone. For those with a health condition, starting small and building movement into your day is a great place to start. If you have arthritis, here’s some ways to be active that may work for you.

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Fall Proof with Live Longer Better

Published: 18 September 2024

The latest campaign from Live Longer Better Hampshire launches on 23rd September. The Fall Proof plan encourages older adults that are doing little to no physical activity to begin by making small changes in their every-day lives. Professionals tha

Get Involved With National Fitness Day 2024

Published: 21 August 2024

National Fitness Day is an annual celebration of health and fitness taking place on Wednesday 18th of September. It’s dedicated to encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to embrace a more active lifestyle.

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Step Up The Fun: 13 Ways to Make Walking More Exciting

Published: 31 May 2024

Walking is a free way to look after your physical and mental health that is ready and waiting at your doorstep. Round the cul-de-sac, to the park or over the hills, there are routes for everyone. 

Creating Inclusive Spaces For Women To Be Physically Active

Published: 8 March 2024

According to Active Lives data, a quarter of the UK’s female population were classified as ‘inactive’ in 2021/22. Creating inclusive spaces is essential in ensuring women and girls feel comfortable participating in any form of physical activity.

Investing in The Female Physical Activity Workforce

Published: 8 March 2024

According to YouGov, only 12% of women in physical activity settings completed a coaching or instructor qualification in 2022. You can help to close the gap in gender inequality. This is the time to invest in the female workforce.

Empowering Teenage Girls To Advocate For Change

Published: 8 March 2024

How can adults support young people to use their voices to effect change? The recent Play Their Way campaign focuses on voice, choice and journey. Combined, these influenced the Change Champions programme.

A group of 25 people from Dementia Friendly Alton, smiling at he camera at Lepe Beach, New Forest.

Over 4800 people take part in ‘Life Changing’ Physical Activity

Published: 10 January 2024

“…I have met new friends, learned new skills and I get out of my house a lot more now and that has made me a lot more physically active.” Local people have been telling us how they’ve benefitted through Investing in Communities projects….

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