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Talking Space
Talking Space is an opportunity to come together in an informal setting to learn more about sometimes challenging topics and discuss them with others in a safe space.
Recordings and presentations from past sessions can be found below. Please do contact us if you’d like to join, or suggest a theme for the future.
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Creating safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community to move more
From Pride Month 2026, we share examples of running and swimming groups created safety and dignity for people whose gender identity differs from that assigned at birth.
Active Practices– 23 September 2025
Derbyshire Dialogue – Improving Lives Through Inclusive Opportunities to Move – 20 August 2025
Microaggressions Matter – 13 May 2025
We didn’t record this session to help create a safe inclusive space for conversation on this topic. A resource from the session is available below – if you’re interested in finding out more please get in touch with us or visit the Communities Inc website who delivered this training.
Tackling Racism in Communications – 04 March 2025
Active Bystanders, what this is and how we can all support people to be more active – 11 February 2025
Supporting people to be active during Ramadan – 30 January 2025
How benefits help or hinder movement – 14 January 2025
Empowering people to create walkable communities – 07 January 2025
Turning Strategy into Movement – 22 October 2024
Creating Walkable Communities – 04 June 2024
Putting insight into action – authentic engagement enabling genuine collaborative working – 23 May 2024
Building confidence in mobility – 06 February 2024
Embedding walking into everyday lives, learning from local projects – 07 November 2023
Creating a safe space for girls to be active – 19 September 2023
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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing Presentation
Supporting young people to be active, learning from local projects – 04 July 2023
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How physical activity can support specific health conditions – 06 June 2023
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Making sure everyone receives information in a way that works for them – 2 May 2023
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Full conversation with Becky Daykin from Deaf-initely Women
Easy Read presentation
Accessible Communications presentation
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Sharing stories of co-production – 23 March 2023
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Climate and sustainability within the sports and physical sector – 07 March 2023
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Creating positive experiences for LGBTQ+ young people in physical activity through inclusive environments – 07 February 2023
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Enabling women who are less active to move more- 6 December 2022
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Connecting Physical Activity and Nature- 22 November 2022
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Introduction to OpenData- 10 November 2022
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Enabling physical activity to be inclusive for Muslim women and the wider South Asian communities- 04 October 2022
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Levelling up – 18 July 2022
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Combined Authorities Discussion
A short discussion with Derek Higton, Nottinghamshire County Council around the proposed combined authority.
Social Housing and Physical Activity – 05 September 2023