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How even just 15 minutes in nature can boost your wellbeing

How even just 15 minutes in nature can boost your wellbeing

Posted: Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:00

The average UK person spends just 7% of their time (or 86 minutes) outdoors during the work week.

Life gets in the way of exercise, women tell Vitality researchers

Life gets in the way of exercise, women tell Vitality researchers

Posted: Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:00

Insurance company, Vitality, has published a report into the exercise habits of British women, and explores the critical barriers preventing many from meeting physical activity guidelines.

Navigating an Active Menopause with Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre

Navigating an Active Menopause with Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre

Posted: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:00

Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre Wild Women's Group are hosting free monthly low-impact activities for women experiencing menopause.

Let's Get Moving for Less is back!

Let's Get Moving for Less is back!

Posted: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:05

Active Together are thrilled to announce that the Let's Get Moving for Less page is now live!

The Big Paddle Cleanup returns for 2025!

The Big Paddle Cleanup returns for 2025!

Posted: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:00

The Big Paddle Cleanup is Paddle UK's annual environmental campaign.

This Girl Can celebrates 10 years!

This Girl Can celebrates 10 years!

Posted: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:30

Active Together officer, Jess Hazell, features in a new film to celebrate 10 years of This Girl Can, Sport England's campaign to get women and girls active.

Skills Bootcamps could be your chance to start a career – funded qualifications available…

Skills Bootcamps could be your chance to start a career – funded qualifications available…

Posted: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:07

Gain industry-recognised qualifications and kickstart your career through funded Sports Bootcamps. Get in touch now – programmes could start from February 25.

Hinckley and Bosworth's Let's Get Moving Active Awards

Hinckley and Bosworth's Let's Get Moving Active Awards

Posted: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:28

Hinckley and Bosworth's Lets Get Moving Active Awards recognise all of the hard work individuals, sports clubs, volunteers, organisations and schools have undertaken to help others keep active and healthy.

Funding available for facilities damaged by recent floods

Funding available for facilities damaged by recent floods

Posted: Thu, 9 Jan 2025 09:00

Sports clubs and community organisations affected by the recent flooding across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, can apply to Sport England's Movement Fund to recover quickly.

Local Play Rounders Activator showcased by Rounders England

Local Play Rounders Activator showcased by Rounders England

Posted: Wed, 8 Jan 2025 09:30

Being a Play Rounders Activator: Rounders England are shining a light on Rukhsana Hussain's Journey and Impact in Leicester, where popular women-only sessions are diverse, supportive and a true reflection of local ethnicity.