Tags: Active Together Champions
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: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:09 by Michael Whapples
What I like about yoga
This last couple of weeks yoga has been the main activity I have been doing. I thought I would write a little about what I like about yoga and why it forms... 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: Wed, 7 Feb 2024 12:48 by Pauline Young
Walking Netball Fun!
The Walking Netball Loughborough Ladies Group has gone from strength to strength. Read More »
Posted: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:51 by Miss Demelza Hall
Winter floods
I volunteer for the Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre and in January, the centre flooded. It was the worst it has flooded in 50 years, causing damage to... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:35 by Heidi Elliott
Dragging myself out
Recently, I've been struggling with confidence with my running so I've taken a step back and trying to work on a faster walking pace rather than worrying... 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, 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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, 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: 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, 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: 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, 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 »
Posted: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 19:13 by Samantha Heap
Winning the Fame Game (When You Didn’t Realise You Were Taking Part)
Thanks to being an Active Together Champion I have been offered lots of opportunities to spread the message about getting and staying active on lots of different channels, such as social media and even the local news. Read More »
Posted: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:27 by Samantha Heap
Get Your Coat You’ve Pulled (A Muscle)
If you're embarking on a new fitness regime, or you exercise regularly, you are never going to be immune from injury. Even with proper warming up and cooling down and activity appropriate to your ability and fitness, you may still find you tweak a muscle, or wake up with a niggle. 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, 4 Feb 2022 10:24 by Mrs Sharon Reason
Windy Seaside
It was a dark morning, but a great run along the Beach in Sunderland, who knew Sunderland had a beach, great run with a customer, who is really much more... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 28 Jan 2022 18:09 by Mrs Claire Potter
Wistow wander
Enjoying the last days of January! Read More »
Posted: Wed, 26 Jan 2022 19:35 by Samantha Heap
Confidence, Classes and the Village People
Confidence is a huge barrier for many people looking to start exercising in a group, especially for women. I think all of us have a bad experience with large groups of women and the 'mean girl' mentality. So the thought of joining a class can be seriously intimidating. Read More »
Posted: Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:12 by Katie Ricketts
Being the best version of yourself!
Before I hit 50 I think I was blissfully unaware of problems I might face being a woman in her 50s and entering the menopause. I think there is still so much stigma attached to this time in a woman's life and it is difficult to discuss it with even your closest friends. Read More »
