Our Let's Get Moving Champions keep us up-to-date by sharing updates on how they are staying active and looking after their wellbeing.
We are advocates for being active in a way that works for you, so we hope that the personal stories of our Champions, and some of their top tips, might inspire you to try something new. Follow along on their journey to hear about their successes, challenges, and what they enjoy most about being active.
Posted: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:30 by Heidi Elliott
Same exercise, different location.
Recently, I had the opportunity to explore Exeter. I attended a 4 mile guided walk on their Green Circle walk. Seeing a city from its green space was a... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:43 by Miss Chloe Beniston
One Step at a Time
Starting a women's only walking group was a scary opportunity, but one that I'm glad I said yes to!
Suffering with your mental health is never an easy battle,... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:47 by Heidi Elliott
Getting outside in Charnwood
Seagrave Challenge is a 16 mile run/walk around the Charnwood area - this year the course covered Hoby, Thrussington, Shoby and Ratcliffe along roads and... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:54 by Mark Ingham
I really want to cycle, are the roads too busy?
You want to cycle but are worried about the roads? A fair question that can be answered and get you out there with confidence.
We can all be off road, perhaps... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:05 by Miss Jasmine Bannister
Keeping fitness fun!
A huge part of my life is now my community fitness classes (I almost can't remember life without them!) and I believe attending group fitness classes are... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 28 Oct 2023 16:53 by Andrew Harris
Sence (ing) a change
Thirteen years ago i was given the opportunity by my then employer, North West Leicestershire District Council, to set up the area's first parkrun. At... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:13 by Miss Demelza Hall
Enjoying autumn
I love the great outdoors and my children (ages 17 and 25) have also grown to do so too. Two weeks ago, we went to North Wales for the weekend.
We explored... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:28 by Mrs Claire Potter
New toy to be seen on night runs
Running at night- need to light up Read More »
Posted: Thu, 5 Oct 2023 19:01 by Miss Jasmine Bannister
Finding my fitness routine as a first time Mum!
I have always exercised and love to work out! When I had my daughter back in April, I wondered how I would fit it into my schedule. To my surprise, it... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:07 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
My first England Cap
My first England Cap v Scotland in Ayr Read More »
Posted: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:57 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
My First England Cap
My first England Cap v Scotland in Ayr playing for the Bob Love test match trophy Read More »
Posted: Sun, 9 Jul 2023 19:56 by Mrs Claire Potter
Don’t be afraid to make a splash
Have a go at an activity even if your brain tells you that you can't do it - what's the worse that can happen Read More »
Posted: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:26 by Mrs Claire Potter
Make a pledge to yourself
Make a pledge to do something weekly for yourself over the summer Read More »
Posted: Sun, 16 Apr 2023 16:24 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
What a great feeling, makes you want to win more.
Since qualifying for the EIBA National Finals held at Nottingham Indoor Bowls Club in the Disability Bowls England National Pairs Competition I've been looking forward to this day. Read More »
Posted: Sun, 5 Mar 2023 19:17 by Mrs Claire Potter
Trying something I’ve not done for years
I had an opportunity to join a new class- something I'd not done since my late 20's at nearly 50! Read More »
Posted: Mon, 6 Feb 2023 16:44 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
Tomorrow's another day with new opportunities so never give up.
From the big disappointment of not being selected for the England high performance squad to qualifying for the National England Indoor Bowls Association held at Nottingham IBC. Read More »
Posted: Fri, 23 Dec 2022 12:27 by Mrs Claire Potter
Taking a dip to support a friend
My friend signed up to do a dip for cancer research in cold water, I wanted to support her Read More »
Posted: Thu, 8 Dec 2022 17:43 by Katie Ricketts
Anything is possible
I can't believe how excited I am! I've got a place to run in the 2023 London Marathon in April. Read More »
Posted: Sun, 4 Dec 2022 20:22 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
The highs and lows playing in a bowls competition. Part 2
Playing in the DBE Maiden Singles Competition at Gedling and District indoor bowls club Nottingham. Read More »
Posted: Sun, 4 Dec 2022 18:44 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
The highs and lows in bowls competition. Part 1
Saturday 3rd December I played in the Disability Bowls England Maiden Singles Competition at Gedling and District indoor bowls club Nottingham. Read More »
Posted: Wed, 16 Nov 2022 21:21 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
It's a funny life
It's a funny life and how quickly it can change my life was going along not really anything special then 8 years ago it changed in a remarkably painful way. Read More »
Posted: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:52 by Mrs Claire Potter
Night 10km walk
Did something a bit different and enjoyed the challenge Read More »
Posted: Thu, 3 Nov 2022 21:28 by Katie Ricketts
Run Leicester 10k
I am feeling good this week! Since I started being active at the age of 41, I've tried to enter some local runs to have a goal to aim for. Read More »
Posted: Sun, 25 Sep 2022 20:17 by Katie Ricketts
A day volunteering at the Nottingham Robin Hood half marathon and mini marathon
I've run in both these events before, but this year I decided it was time to give something back and volunteered to help marshal the race. Read More »
Posted: Sun, 4 Sep 2022 22:58 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
The highs and lows of playing in a sport you love.
The highs and lows of playing in a sport you love, 3 finals and a last away game of the outdoor season at a new club for me to visit. Read More »
Posted: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 20:27 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
My bowls life gets better and better
My bowls life gets better and better but not without alot of hard work and support. Read More »
Posted: Sun, 7 Aug 2022 22:59 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
A great weekend of bowls. Part 2.
Second day of the bowls tournament in Nottingham Read More »
Posted: Sun, 7 Aug 2022 22:35 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
What a great weekend of bowls. Part 1.
A wonderful weekend of bowls in Nottingham and I got my classification at last. Read More »
Posted: Tue, 2 Aug 2022 20:50 by Katie Ricketts
Out of my comfort zone!
I have always been a very anxious person and someone who finds it hard to try anything different, always thinking I will fail. Read More »
Posted: Fri, 29 Jul 2022 20:09 by Samantha Heap
Be More Diane
Over the past few weeks I have experienced so many physical and mental effects of grief that have affected my motivation to keep active. The tiredness, the sadness, the physical symptoms such as headaches, nausea, body aches. Read More »
Posted: Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:00 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
Disability Bowls England National Pairs Competition
Semi-final heartache in the DBE National Pairs Competition Read More »
Posted: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:34 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
Market Overton Outdoor Bowls Club Gala Day
A beautiful sunny day for the Market Overton Outdoor Bowls Club Gala Day, with 18 teams trying to win, it's going to be lots of fun. Read More »
Posted: Wed, 6 Jul 2022 21:54 by Katie Ricketts
Just keep on walking ….
In June I took part in two organised long distance walks, one with my daughter and one with my husband. Read More »
Posted: Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:50 by Mrs Claire Potter
Foxton Trot 2022
I have done something outside my comfort zone and with the support of my friends I have done it ! Read More »
Posted: Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:49 by Amelia Morris-Payne
Just pushed over 2000 miles this year
So last week I went over 2000 miles this year 
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Posted: Mon, 13 Jun 2022 23:31 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
Dreams do come true Part 2
Part 2 of the great 3 days when my bowling dream came true and I kept a promise to my Pairs partner and great friend. Read More »
Posted: Mon, 13 Jun 2022 20:21 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
Dreams do come true Part 1
A weekend my dream came true playing the sport I love .Part 1 Read More »
Posted: Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:32 by Samantha Heap
Fitness for All
So apparently June is going to go as quickly as the rest of the year! Read More »
Posted: Fri, 3 Jun 2022 16:54 by Katie Ricketts
Get yourself a goal
I've been enormously proud to go out and about in my Active Together Champion hoodie. It's a visible reminder of the fact in the last 15 years or so I have transformed my mental and physical health by getting active in ways that I can and in ways that I enjoy. Read More »
Posted: Wed, 4 May 2022 13:06 by Mrs Claire Potter
Exercising post covid
exercising again post having covid Read More »
Posted: Sat, 23 Apr 2022 20:46 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
My First game for my new club
On Wednesday the 20th April I played my first match for new club and started with a victory Read More »
Posted: Sun, 17 Apr 2022 21:47 by Katie Ricketts
Inspiration at home
Sometimes it's really hard to get motivated or inspired to exercise. It always helps me to have someone to exercise with. Whether it is meeting a friend for a walk, or going to the gym with my husband- not wanting to let the other person down means it is far more likely that I will go out and exercise. Read More »
Posted: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 20:42 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
My Coaching Course part 3
The Last Part of the journey PART 3. Read More »
Posted: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 20:25 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
My Coaching Course Part 2
The Coaching Course journey continues PART 2 Read More »
Posted: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:57 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
My Coaching Course Part 1
My journey to become a level 1 bowls coach, catching COVID and the road back .Part 1 Read More »
Posted: Thu, 7 Apr 2022 19:36 by Samantha Heap
All Together Now
Today us champions had the honour of attending the Active Together conference to talk about our journeys. It was amazing to meet all the other champions in person (I was buzzing because I bumped into Claire in the carpark as soon as I arrived so we could find our way into the venue together.) Read More »
Posted: Fri, 1 Apr 2022 10:52 by Mr Sam Killip
Open Mindedness holds the key to a healthier you
Open-mindedness. It's not always easy- but once you've found that extra inspiration to vary what you do in terms of movement and exercise, you'll truly thank yourself for it. Read More »
Posted: Fri, 25 Mar 2022 21:59 by Katie Ricketts
Trying something new!
I've been thinking about trying Pilates for ages having heard so many good things about the benefits of it. Read More »
Posted: Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:58 by Mrs Claire Potter
Set yourself a challenge
Setting myself a challenge Read More »
Posted: Sat, 5 Mar 2022 18:27 by Katie Ricketts
Self-care Saturday
I've just been ill with Covid for a fortnight and have been feeling totally wiped out and the temptation has been to have a sleep every afternoon. Read More »
