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Making Spaces Safer for Women and Girls
This guidance brings together insight from Broxtowe Women’s Project, Active Derbyshire and Active Notts aimed at anyone involved in shaping, managing or influencing outdoor and indoor spaces where women and girls can move more safely. A look at making activity spaces safe, training and awareness and resources that help to create a phycological and physical…
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Physical Activity for Health Pathways
A new animation demonstrates some of the barriers that people who need support to be active can face and presents a vision of the impact that change could have on people’s lives. The animation, commissioned by Active Derbyshire, tells that story through ‘Sarah’ and shows there is another way. Too many people who could benefit most from being active never get…
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Updated UK CMO Physical Activity Guidelines shows every moment counts for better health
The UK Chief Medical Officers have today published refreshed Physical Activity Guidelines, showing evidence continues to build that regular movement – no matter how small – can have significant benefits for people’s physical and mental health. The updated guidance reflects the latest scientific evidence on physical activity and sedentary behaviour, finding the existing recommended activity…
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Walk Derbyshire – Walking in May (All the ways to move more)
To celebrate National Walking Month, Walk Derbyshire will be running a social media campaign around all the ways to walk and wheel during the month of May. From the 1st of May to the 31st we will be sharing local walking opportunities, resources, events and much more on Facebook and Instagram. Follow us on Walk…
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NEW! Derbyshire Mental Health Friendly Clubs
Active Derbyshire has recently launched the Mental Health Friendly Club initiative with the support of organisations across Derbyshire, including Derbyshire Public Health, Erewash Voluntary Action, Compass Changing Lives and Mind Derbyshire. The Mental Health Friendly Club initiative is aimed at sport and physical activity clubs who want to create safer, more supportive environments with a…
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Safer Spaces, Stronger Minds Conference
Tuesday 10th March, together with Active Derbyshire, we were delighted to host the first Safer Spaces, Stronger Minds Conference. ✨ The day brought together organisations from across the sport, leisure and wellbeing sectors to explore how we can continue strengthening safeguarding and welfare practices within our spaces. It was a day filled with thoughtful discussion,…
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Active Neighbourhood Scans Insight
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Our Journey to Becoming Disability Confident
We’re proud to share that Active Partners Trust (APT) has recently achieved Disability Confident Employer status. A meaningful milestone in our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive workplace. Our overall vision is to develop a team and Board that places equity, diversity and inclusion at the forefront of our organisation and our work. A great…
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Notts 1st New Local Nature Recovery Strategy
A collaborative plan to protect, restore, and enhance nature across our county by Nottinghamshire County Council. This strategy sets out how we can work together to create thriving habitats, support biodiversity, and ensure that nature is part of every community. Over the next year, they aim to expand efforts to support our diverse natural areas.…
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Walking Through Winter December 2025 – January 2026
This year Walk Derbyshire is collaborating with Walk Notts to support people to walk more as part of their everyday lives, especially during the Winter season. If you want to get involved and support your community to get walking and active during the Winter months, follow us on social media and share your own posts…
