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Sport England’s Movement Fund and Environmental Sustainability
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First ever Derbyshire Forest Games
The first ever Derbyshire Forest Games was hosted at Lea Green on Tuesday 1 July, for young people aged seven to ten, many of which may not usually get the chance to be active outdoors. The event saw over 180 students take part from a range of schools including Buxton Junior School, Darley Dale School,…
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Empowering people to create walkable communities- Talking Space (UPDATE)
We were joined by Ellie Clarke-Jacques from Active Oxfordshire on the 7th of January who spoke about how active neighbourhood scans can support to create walkable communities, based on resident voice. What is an Active Neighbourhood Scan presentation Update: July 2025 Since the Talking Space Active Oxfordshire has created an Active Neighbourhood Scan ‘How to…
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Active Swaps- Derbyshire Time Swap, Active Derbyshire and Walk Derbyshire
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Clowne Road Runners represent running for all ages
On 25th May, members of Derbyshire running club, Clowne Road Runners, came together to take part in the Decathlon Rundays 5k event at Endcliffe Park in Sheffield. Part of the club’s annual Grand Prix series, the event proved popular and the club was represented by runners aged from 6 to 73 years. Club Welfare Officer,…
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Study 1: Exploring the strategic and operational understanding of Walk Derbyshire and the development of the Active Neighbourhood and Community Engagement Pilots
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Clay Cross Play Area Consultation
The District Council is planning to create a new play area for infants and toddlers next to Clay Cross Active café area and propose to refurbish the existing Sharley Park play area (at the side of the Bret Club) with new equipment for junior, pre-teen and young teenagers. We are inviting residents and users to…
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Join Active Compass as a volunteer trustee
Are you passionate about using physical activity to create positive change? Active Compass, a dedicated community group, is looking for Volunteer Trustees to help guide our mission and make a real impact in and around Bolsover. Bring your skills, experience, and enthusiasm to a team committed to improving lives through movement. Join us today! Interested?…
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Baton of Hope coming to Derbyshire in September.
Baton of Hope (BoH) was launched by Mike McCarthy, whom you may know from Sky News, after the tragic loss of his son Ross to suicide is the UKs LARGEST suicide prevention initiative. BoH Tour is led by local groups supporting people affected or bereaved by suicide to carry the Baton across a dedicated leg…
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Living with a long term health condition or disability explained through the Spoon Theory
For many people living with a long term health condition or disability being physically active can be mentally and physically challenging. They often need to carefully mange their daily energy and regularly attending activities like walking groups can be challenging. To help better understand what its like to live with a long term health condition…
