News

The latest news related to sport and physical activity in Wiltshire and Swindon.

New Football Taster Sessions for Women in Chippenham

Tags: She Can Be Active, This Girl Can

New Football Taster Sessions for Women in Chippenham

She Can Be Active are launching a football taster session in partnership with Stanley Park on the 22nd of May. Read More »

Posted: Tue, 16 May 2023 11:25

Give To Be Well with Parkrun

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Give To Be Well with Parkrun

In this guest blog post for our '5 ways to be well' campaign, we discuss the benefits of giving back to your community through volunteering, and hear directly from a regular volunteer at Lydiard Parkrun about their experience. Read More »

Posted: Sat, 22 Apr 2023 15:32

Learn To Be Well with Apple A Day

Tags: Active Schools, Campaigns, Wellbeing

Learn To Be Well with Apple A Day

In this guest blog post for our '5 ways to be well' campaign, Apple A Day talk about the importance of teaching wellbeing in schools, the ways learning can improve wellbeing, and share their top tips for integrating learning into everyday life. Read More »

Posted: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:00

Take Notice To Be Well

Tags: Campaigns, Mental Health, Wellbeing

Take Notice To Be Well

In an increasingly digital society, it's no wonder that we are spending so much time on our phones. But what are the implications of this for our mental wellbeing? Read More »

Posted: Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:15

Connect To Be Well with Age UK Wiltshire

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Connect To Be Well with Age UK Wiltshire

In this guest blog post for our '5 ways to be well' campaign, Age UK Wiltshire share the importance of connecting with others in later life, and tell us about their Fitness and Friendship Clubs, which provide a lifeline for older people to connect with their local communities. Read More »

Posted: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:00

Senior Games launches to Get Care Homes Moving!

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Senior Games launches to Get Care Homes Moving!

Residents at Wiltshire Heights Care Home were first to experience the exciting Senior Games Programme, which is delivered by Wiltshire Council and WASP. Read More »

Posted: Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:14

She Can Be Active Wiltshire Launches on International Women's Day

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She Can Be Active Wiltshire Launches on International Women's Day

New county wide network launching on International Women's Day to support women in Wiltshire to be physically active, after Sport England reveals 2.4 million fewer women enjoy physical activity than men. Read More »

Posted: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 09:15

This Girl Can... With You

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This Girl Can... With You

This Girl Can is back to close the enjoyment gap and help even more women be active. Read More »

Posted: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:02

New Fitness and Friendship Club in Marlborough

Tags: Ageing Well, Get Active, Marlborough

New Fitness and Friendship Club in Marlborough

Age UK launch new Fitness and Friendship Club in Marlborough with the support of WASP. Read More »

Posted: Tue, 24 Jan 2023 14:27

Latest Active Lives Survey shows Recovery Children's Activity Levels to Pre-Pandemic Levels

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Latest Active Lives Survey shows Recovery Children's Activity Levels to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Activity levels among children are heading in the right direction, but there are still persistent inequalities which need to be addressed. Read More »

Posted: Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:07