Active Charnwood

23/01/2025

Rise of the Phoenix returns! 🔥

This is a beautifully scenic undulating 5 mile trail race within the boundaries of Beacon Hill Country Park.

Also including: Canicross and a 1 mile Fun Run 🐾 🏃🏻‍♂️

Whether you run, jog, or walk, you are guaranteed a wonderful time! 🏅

Find out more: https://poplar-rc.co.uk/pops/phoenix

The event also requires a team of volunteers so if you would like to offer to help out on the day, please email [email protected] 👈

22/01/2025

Are you looking for a new way to get active in 2025? 📢

Are you unable to run and/or do you use a wheelchair?

This amazing group might be for you! 👏

Leicestershire Disability Athletics are excited to be able to highlight the work of Coach, Phil Fleetwood and the Wheelchair Athletics Group that he leads in Loughborough.

Whether you are looking to get involved in Wheelchair Athletics for fun and fitness or you are looking to progress to Regional, National or International Competition, this group provides it all!

▪️ Who: Open to those aged 8 – adult
▪️ Location: Loughborough
▪️ When: Monday & Wednesday evenings

Contact the Coach, Phil Fleetwood: [email protected]

21/01/2025

Young People Physical Activity & Sport Hardship Fund 2024/25 ⚠

Active Together is looking to support young people from Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland, in the greatest financial need, to access physical activity and sport. 🏀🏸🏑

The Young People Physical Activity & Sport Hardship Fund is aimed at helping young people overcome financial constraints affecting their continued involvement in physical activity and sport as a:

✅ Participant
✅ Official
✅ Coach
✅ Volunteer
✅ Talented sportsperson

Further information and the application form can be found at:
www.active-together.org/fundingfinder/1812 👈

20/01/2025

We are committed to supporting The Joe Humphries Memorial Trust in their mission to create Heart Safe Communities. ❤️

We have facilitated another CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training for 15 Active Charnwood Walk Leaders and participants at the Shepshed Wellbeing Walking Group, so that they now know how to respond to a sudden cardiac arrest.

⚠️Every minute lost without CPR reduces the survival rate by 10%.
⚠️ Only 7% of UK people have first aid skills.
⚠️There are 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the UK each year and 27,000 do not survive the event (10% survival).

To find out more about the work of the Trust, apply for training and support, or to help out with the charity's work, visit the website at www.jhmt.org.uk.

You can also follow the Trust on Facebook at The Joe Humphries Memorial Trust and Twitter .

17/01/2025

Transform your approach to childhood development with the Project Play Workshop! Perfect for parents and carers of children under 5, this course shares essential tips on play to help your little one’s flourish 🤗🧠💡

Click the to secure your spot for FREE 👀

17/01/2025

Last week the team presented a Let's Get Moving in Charnwood presentation to the Loughborough University (U3A) of the 3rd Age Group.🗣

We talked about the importance of physical activity and the local active lifestyle and health improvement intervention opportunities that we offer in Charnwood.

Despite the wet and cold weather over 100 members attended the afternoon! 👏

U3A is a UK-wide collection of 1000+ charities that provide the opportunity for those no longer in work to come together and learn for fun. Find out more about them here: www.u3a.org.uk 👈

University of the Third Age (U3A)

15/01/2025

"This Girl Can. Well, why am I not?"

Sport England are celebrating 10 years of the revolutionary This Girl Can campaign. This Girl Can has inspired three million women to become more physically active!

We are delighted two fabulous Charnwood groups are featured in this national campaign 👏

Loughborough Female Fitness, now Aminah Active, offer female only fitness opportunities which include hikes in the Peak District, nature walks in Loughborough and surrounding villages, beginners and advanced running sessions, and cardio fitness classes.

Pauline Young, Lead Coach for Charnwood Squash and Racquetball Club, delivers women and girls Squash sessions and Walking Netball at Loughborough Leisure Centre.

Well done to both for the work that you do for women and girls in Charnwood! 👏

Sport England
This Girl Can
Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland Girls Can
Active Together - Let's Get Moving

13/01/2025

Do you want to move more in 2025? 🏃‍♀️

We know cost can be a barrier to becoming more physically active which is why we have compiled a list of activities in Charnwood that are free or less than £5!

These include:

✅Walking groups
✅Boxercise
✅Seated activity
✅Yoga
✅Social Sport
✅And more!

If you would like any more information about these sessions, please reach out to us on 01509 643 673 or drop us an email at active.charnwood.gov.uk 👈

IT'S HERE! 📢🌟

Start 2025 strong without spending a fortune!

The "Let’s Get Moving for Less" page is packed with free and affordable ways to stay active. Whether you’re looking for community sports clubs, outdoor adventures, or fitness classes, you’ll find it all in Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland.

Explore your options here: https://ow.ly/yYC850UpJib

10/01/2025

Has your sports club or physical activity community organisation been affected by the recent floods?

Clubs are being encouraged to seek support from the Movement Fund to support the recovery process.

The Movement Fund can provide emergency relief support and help with costs due to a crisis, such as flood damage caused by extreme weather conditions.

You can find more information about the funding available here:

www.active-together.org/news/2025/01/funding-available-for-facilities-damaged-by-recent-floods

You can also find additional advice and information which may help your organisation deal with environmental factors here:

www.sportengland.org/guidance-and-support/facilities-and-planning/sustainable-facilities-and-planning?section=dealing_with_droughts_and_floods

Sports clubs and community organisations affected by the recent flooding across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, can apply to Sport England's Movement Fund to recover quickly.

10/01/2025

Join us for a Menopause Support in Charnwood evening on Thursday 30th January at Loughborough Wellbeing Centre!

Spaces are limited so please book your free place via: https://bitly.cx/CvLn 👈

Eating well, exercising and looking after your mental wellbeing can help with symptoms during perimenopause and menopause.

Join us and local partners to learn more about the menopause and further menopause support opportunities that will be starting 2025!

07/01/2025

Wellbeing Walks ⚠️

If you walk on one of your weekly wellbeing walks, please contact your walk leaders directly to find out if your walk is going ahead this week.

Please consider the following safety messages before attempting to travel:
- Plan your journey before travelling. Maps indicating slower travel time could be due to flood water blocking the road.
- If you see flood water blocking your route, do not drive through it, as this is often deeper than you think. Do not go around road closure signs, find an alternative route.
- If you get stuck and it’s an emergency, call 999 and contact your car insurance provider and recovery service if required.

06/01/2025

Loughborough Leisure Centre CLOSED due to flooding.

Please note that the leisure centre is currently closed due to flooding in the car park and the centre.

Active Charnwood sessions that will not go ahead include:

Steady Steps
Seated Exercise
Escape-Pain

Updates for the rest of the week will follow when we have further information.

Due to extreme flooding in the car park and parts of the centre, Loughborough Leisure Centre is currently closed.

We’ll be sure to update our social, website and app when we know more.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and thank you for your patience.

31/12/2024

As we say goodbye to 2024, we want to thank everyone who has engaged with us this year! 💙

There have been so many highs and to end our year celebrating the Charnwood community at the Sports Awards feels very fitting. 👏

There is so much talent and dedication to sport, physical activity, health and wellbeing in Charnwood, and we look forward to working with our partners, volunteers, instructors, and communities in 2025!

Happy New Year! 🎉

24/12/2024

That's a wrap! 🎉

Take a look at Active Charnwood's 2024 highlights 👀

It has been an incredible year and we cannot wait to see you all in 2025! 😄

We wish you all a fantastic Christmas and a happy new year! ❄️☃️

Please note that we are now out of office until January 2nd.

18/12/2024

🗨️ "I'm very overwhelmed, but I'm also very proud"

🏆 Dawn Tobin won The Joe Humphries Memorial Trust Special Recognition Award at the 2024 Charnwood Sports Awards.

🏃 Dawn has done so much to help others through running, while dealing with her own health issues. 👏

17/12/2024

🗨️ "I was shocked!"

🏆 Gillian Astle was surprised with the Mayor's Special Recognition Award at the 2024 Charnwood Sports Awards.

She found comfort in athletics after losing her husband and became a double British Masters champion this year, winning gold medals in the shot put and discus events. 🥇🥇

We spoke to Gillian about her impressive achievements and hopes for the future...

17/12/2024

Farewell Helen! 👋

Though Helen's time with us has been short, she has had a big impact on our programmes, supporting our Pre-Steady Steps classes, Escape Pain Programme, and championing the importance of physical activity during the menopause. 👏

It has been an absolutely pleasure having Helen in our team and we will miss her knowledge and passion for helping people to become more active.💙

While we are sad to see Helen go, we are delighted that she has been offered her dream job and we know she will be an unequivocal success! 😄

16/12/2024

🗨️ "I want to go to the Olympics in 2028..."

🏆 Shaikira King was crowned Junior Sports Person of the Year at the Charnwood Sports Awards this week.

🏃‍♀️ We spoke to the up-and-coming 800m runner from Loughborough about her impressive past 12 months and future ambitions.