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Move More

I’d Like to Move More

If you’re looking to move more and be active in a way that works for you, we’re here to offer some support and inspiration.

Whether you’re looking to get started, or for something new to try, here you can find local opportunities, a directory of inclusive spaces, links to a range of resources and more.

Opportunities to get moving near you

Getting Started

Not sure where to begin? Everything from walking to gardening to sport can contribute to better health and wellbeing. Find some inspiration here.

Resources

If you’re looking for hints, tips and information to support you to move more, we have links to a range of resources on offer.

Inclusive Spaces

A number of organisations and individuals are working to increase diversity and create safe spaces for people to move more and be active within our communities.

Find Out What has Been Happening…

Keep up-to-date with new opportunities, events and support available to support you to move more.

Six short walks in Carlton series launched

Six short walks in Carlton series launched

The fantastic collaboration between the community and the active workforce continues in Carlton with the…

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The Social Value of Physical Activity

The Social Value of Physical Activity

The Social Value of participatory sport and physical activitySport England’s latest research, published October 2024,…

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LitterSorters: Walking with a purpose

LitterSorters: Walking with a purpose

To help mark the Great British Spring Clean (March 15 to 31), we joined Transition…

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Get moving from Screen to Green

Get moving from Screen to Green

Today is Mental Health Awareness Day and by no coincidence a new local area app…

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NetWalking – moving more, whilst you work

NetWalking – moving more, whilst you work

Healthy Workplaces Derbyshire is part of Derbyshire County Councils Public Health department, and supports workplaces…

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Making movement a priority in our hospitals

Making movement a priority in our hospitals

As part of our work with the Notts Falls and Physical Activity Community of Practice,…

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Accessing the Outdoors

Accessing the Outdoors

In 2021 Paths for All commissioned the Sensory Trustto develop this brand new Outdoor Accessibility…

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Opportunities to be active in Chesterfield

Opportunities to be active in Chesterfield

Destination Chesterfield are running an ‘Invest in Chesterfield photography project’ centred around families moving more…

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GoodGym launches in Nottingham

GoodGym launches in Nottingham

GoodGym is a national charity that encourages people to get fit by doing good and…

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Move More Newark and Sherwood Photo Competition

Move More Newark and Sherwood Photo Competition

Organisations from across Newark and Sherwood are coming together to support our communities to move…

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Amazing Spaces – St Philip’s Hub

Amazing Spaces – St Philip’s Hub

A culture of activity can be developed in the most unlikely of spaces.St Philip’s Hub,…

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Redwood Colts – Champions in the community

Redwood Colts – Champions in the community

Redwood Colts FC are a grassroots football club in Derby, run by volunteers, for the…

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Netwalk – Future ways of working (and walking)

Netwalk – Future ways of working (and walking)

Since the Covid-19 Pandemic, we have all seen significant changes to our lives, and especially,…

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Beat the Street is coming to Swadlincote

Beat the Street is coming to Swadlincote

Beat the Street, the free, fun, walking, cycling and wheeling game, is coming to Swadlincote…

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Fancy a Fun Run/walk/wheel in the Derbyshire Dales?

Fancy a Fun Run/walk/wheel in the Derbyshire Dales?

Derbyshire Dales District Council are hosting a number of entry level active events for the…

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New ‘Let’s Move for Surgery’ toolkit launched

New ‘Let’s Move for Surgery’ toolkit launched

New ‘Let’s Move for Surgery’ physical activity resources, for people with arthritis awaiting joint replacement…

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Women tell of the many benefits of walking

Women tell of the many benefits of walking

Five women have spoken about how they took their first steps into walking with the…

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The Big Green Book for Social Prescribers and HCP

The Big Green Book for Social Prescribers and HCP

GreenSpace have produced The Big Green Book, a directory of nature-based activities and opportunities around…

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Parkrun

Parkrun

parkruns are free, weekly, community events that all around the world.They are a great experience…

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Getting active outdoors helps Amanda to look after her body and mind

Getting active outdoors helps Amanda to look after her body and mind

Amanda, from Mansfield, has shared her story about living with long term health conditions as…

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