Tags: Active
Posted: Tue, 7 May 2024 03:22 by Miss Demelza Hall
Let’s get walking
I've been so excited for National Walking Month and it hasn't disappointed. Active Together and all the councils are putting some great walks on through... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:19 by Andrew Harris
parkrun pilgrimage, half marathon hiccup and volunteer vibes
Winter has whizzed by in a flash and the Spring season is just around the corner bringing plenty of colour, optimism and opportunities for an active April, and more movement in May ! Read More »
Posted: Sun, 10 Mar 2024 14:35 by Miss Jasmine Bannister
Many opportunities for Mums to get active!
We are two months into 2024 and it has definitely been an amazing year of Mum meet ups for Moving Mums! Read More »
Posted: Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:02 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
A great start to what is going to be an exciting year
Disability Bowls England Ann Trotman Singles Competition at Gedling and District Indoor Bowls Club Nottingham. Read More »
Posted: Mon, 8 Jan 2024 12:11 by Miss Jasmine Bannister
Moving Mums
As a first time Mum, I fully understand the struggles of being able to exercise whilst looking after a baby. It's a challenge! As soon as I was pregnant,... 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: 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, 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: 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: 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, 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: 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: 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: 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: Sun, 13 Feb 2022 23:04 by Miss Zee Survay
Share the Love Of Being Active
I hope what you will take away from this week's blog is a real sense of hope and the focus we need to give to what's strong NOT what's wrong. Use this week to reconnect or connect for the first time. Whether it's Tai Chi, walking, Insanity, swimming, running, boxing, trampolining, or anything in between, I'll bet my last pound there will be a group you can connect to. Read More »
Posted: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:22 by Kevin Banton
Firewood to keep you warm - 4 times over
I spend a great deal of time managing the woods I work in. Part of this involves felling trees which I use for firewood. The work in the woods is quite physical and certainly warms me up, but that's not where the firewood story ends. Read More »
Posted: Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:59 by Mrs Sharon Reason
Off days
I don't want to only blog about activities I do, I want to also mention times when I don't do any activities, and today is one of them. Read More »
Posted: Mon, 10 Jan 2022 08:58 by Bryany Cornish
Introducing Zee
Hi my name is Zee, I was very honoured to be selected as an Active Together Champion late last year. I have been a fitness coach for 10 years. Here is the start of my story. Read More »
Posted: Mon, 3 Jan 2022 21:37 by Katie Ricketts
Happy New Year
Struggling to exercise over the winter- make a plan with friends or family and try and stick to it! Read More »
Posted: Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:36 by Mrs Sharon Reason
Storm David
So I decided to venture out on a cold, wet and very windy day, and so glad I did. Read More »
Posted: Sat, 11 Dec 2021 15:46 by Kevin Banton
Woodland Workout
Although we are a woodland management group at heart, the benefits of a day in the woods with Heartwood Community Woodfuel Group go far beyond a boot load of logs. Read More »
Posted: Tue, 7 Dec 2021 12:36 by Mr Sam Killip
What being the Healthy Lifestyle Award winner means to me
In this blog, Sam shares what being the Healthy Lifestyle Award winner at the North West Leicestershire Sports Awards means to him. Read More »
Posted: Sat, 4 Dec 2021 20:03 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
Disabled Bowler in Nottingham
Today I played in Disability Bowls England Maiden Singles competition and after winning my 3 group games I made it into the final, in which I lost by just one shot. Read More »
Posted: Fri, 3 Dec 2021 20:01 by Amelia Morris-Payne
Why an E-Bike worked for me
In Amelia's first blog, she shares how getting an e-bike has changed her perception of being active. Read More »
Posted: Thu, 2 Dec 2021 19:59 by Kevin Banton
Christmassy Day in the Woods
Spending time in the woods, keeping an active mind and body. Read More »
Posted: Wed, 1 Dec 2021 16:14 by Samantha Heap
The First Step(s) To Happiness
Wow. First blog! I'm Sam, and as you may have seen, I am a single mother of 3 children aged 9, 7 and 5 and I live in Ravenstone. I am a personal trainer running classes outdoors at Cattows Farm. Read More »
Posted: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:19 by Katie Ricketts
Bad day at the office
In Katie's first blog, she writes about how becoming and staying active has been instrumental in improving her mental and physical health, particularly at this time of year. Read More »
