Tags: Wellbeing
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, 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, 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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, 28 Jan 2022 18:09 by Mrs Claire Potter
Wistow wander
Enjoying the last days of January! 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: Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:44 by Mrs Sharon Reason
Too much time in car
Sharon shares how a busy work schedule can sometimes make it harder to fit activity into her day. 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 »
