Welcome to your quick update from Active Gloucestershire and 'we can move' with the latest news, resources and ideas to help us all move more.
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Champions of change
The community of we can move change makers is passionate about helping others to move more and bring about change in Gloucestershire.
- Book your place on our series of we can move change maker workshops.
- Change maker Raines has launched a Swingballdon challenge to get others moving. Read more.
- Try out the new we can move social media frame.
Active ageing
Helping older adults to be active.
- Change maker Joy shares how she's been staying Fall-proof at home. Read Joy's story.
- Take a look at the Forest of Dean's Healthy Communities.
- Check out Age UK's top tips for getting online.
Active inclusion
Supporting disabled people in Gloucestershire.
- Discover the Easy Read 'How to use Zoom guide' from Learning Disability Wales.
- Read Activity Alliance's take on recovery post covid-19.
- Sarah from Active Gloucestershire reflects on Learning Disability Week and the importance of friendships during lockdown.
Funding opportunities
Need funds or know someone who might? Check out the latest funding alert, including more information on Barnwood Trust’s supported distancing scheme and the new Sport England Innovation Fund.
For funding alerts direct to your inbox sign up here.
Active women and girls
Glos Girls Can needs you! The we can move podcast Taboo Talks is coming soon and we want to make sure your voice is heard. Share your ideas by completing our quick survey.
- Change maker Amy has been helping her members stay connected during lockdown. Read Amy's story.
- Check out the latest blog from Women in Sport – 'Where have all the women gone'?
- Staying active has helped Hannah to build a routine during lockdown. Read more.
New resources to help you
- Discover the free series of workshops from Gloucester Growth Hub which covers a range of topics, from brand strategy and marketing plans to HR pitfalls.
- Club matters has shared a handy guide which includes a reopening toolkit and risk assessment info.
'We can move' training and events
- Sign up to join our change maker workshops.
- Book your place on our Introduction to Crowdfunding series.
- Confused about all the guidance out there? Here's all the latest guidance and info you'll need.
Looking at the big picture in Gloucestershire
There are lots of things that can have an impact on our behaviours, ranging from our local spaces and infrastructure to local policy across the county. Here you can find useful blogs and ideas to help you consider some of these influences:
- What Works Wellbeing has shared their report, offering civil service staff, MPs, and policy analysts practical guidance on applying a wellbeing lens to policy.
- Everyone's talking about collaboration – read Collaborate CIC’s report examining forms and features of collaboration.
Be active your way
If you know someone who is looking for ideas or inspiration to be physically active at home, you can tell them about the we can move get active page, full of ideas and support.
