Active Oxfordshire

#ActiveAmbassador Ross is leading a team of 24 tackling a challenging 12-mile hike across five peaks in the Brecon Beacons on September 28th to raise £5,000 for Aspire Oxfordshire. ⛰ A charity supporting homelessness and unemployment, the funds will enhance Aspire's social prescribing program, which supports individuals in improving their mental and physical well-being through structured activities. 💓 This initiative exemplifies how physical activity can empower and integrate individuals into the community. Support the cause by donating to help Aspire continue its impactful work and finding out more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVuRVmfq

🎉 We are thrilled to launch our Impact Report Video for 2023-24! 🎉 This year has been truly exceptional for Active Oxfordshire and our partners, and for the physical activity agenda. Together, we’ve reached a record 17,000 residents at the highest risk of inactivity and secured unprecedented investment to fuel our collective efforts. 🤝 A huge thank you to our key funders, whose unwavering support has been crucial in achieving such a significant impact. Your partnership has made all the difference. 🙌 We invite you to watch the video and see the extraordinary impact we’ve achieved together for Oxfordshire. 📽 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5s3z9FV NHS Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board Sport England Active Partnerships Oxfordshire County Council Healthy Oxon Oxford City Council South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils Cherwell District Council West Oxfordshire District Council

The Cherwell Senior and Voluntary Sector forum took place last Wednesday. Bringing together around 80 representatives from different organisations across Cherwell, from small grass root groups to bigger organisations. 🤝 It provided a great opportunity to share the work that is happening across the district, ideas and best practice. 🥇 Richard Claydon and Emily Myhill attended and received a lot of interest at the #MoveTogether stall. 💜 Emily was also a panel speaker, sharing information on #OxfordshireontheMove and its ambitions and working groups. There was considerable interest in the upcoming Active Neighbourhood Scan in Banbury Grimsbury. 🗣 📍 The forum was expertly chaired by counsellor Rob Pattenden, superbly organised by Laura and Paul and provided a great opportunity for networking. We even tried a bit of Tai Chi Chih, courtesy of Adam Lacey. 🥋 Many thanks to everyone involved 🙌 For more information on #OxfordshireontheMove check out it's website: https://lnkd.in/eHFcEAFM

📢 We're absolutely delighted to announce that our new Early Years and Maternity activity pathways are live! 📢 Thanks to a record level of funding for activity in Oxfordshire, we've been able to expand #YouMove to include activity offers for under 5s and expand #MoveTogether to increase activity offers for pregnant and post-natal women. 👶 🤱 🤰   This is a huge step forward for Oxfordshire. We now have a targeted, personalised activity offer in place that covers the entire life-course. Focusing on early years means that we can give our youngest generation the best possible chance for an active start in life and will support priority agendas including school readiness. The early years offer will see city and district councils, Home-Start UK and Active Oxfordshire all working together to reach under 5s and their families at highest risk of inactivity. 🐾   We know that 28% of women start pregnancy overweight and 22% as obese, placing them at risk of adverse outcomes, so the new maternity activity offer will make a significant difference to health and wellbeing during pregnancy and beyond. 📉   This expansion has been made possible thanks to funding and support from NHS Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board, Oxfordshire County Council Healthy Oxon and city and district councils – another outstanding example of system working and the power of taking a preventative approach. 🤝   To find out more about our new #YouMove early years offer, visit: https://lnkd.in/eTFb-E_H To find out more about our new #MoveTogether maternity offer, visit: https://lnkd.in/ej9vZW4E Oxford City Council Cherwell District Council South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils West Oxfordshire District Council HOME-START OXFORD Home-Start Banbury, Bicester & Chipping Norton

Last week Heidi Yates was in London at London Sport HQ with colleagues from the South East and London Active Partnerships 📍 As a regional group we have grown over the past 9 months and have been meeting quarterly to share ideas and experiences. Now, with new members on board, it was fantastic to connect, discuss our journey so far, and welcome the newest team members. 👋 We're excited for what lies ahead as we continue to collaborate and support each other as we aim to make the world of sport and physical activity safer for all. ⛑

My Life My Choice hosted an introductory day for their Health and Happiness project on Tuesday, and kindly invited us along to represent #MoveTogether 👋 My Life My Choice’s Health and Happiness project aims to offer education, information and support to 20 adults with learning disabilities to help them achieve their personal health goals, and also assist local health and support services to better communicate and address the health needs of adults with learning disabilities. 😀 This is with thanks to their funders, the NHS Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board 🙌 Emily, Richard and Michael had a great time at the event, where Emily spoke about the #MoveTogether pathway, Richard ran a seated exercise session to music and Michael organised ball and target games. A lot of fun and laughs were had! 🗣 💺 🏐 We then handed out communication passports for project members to share how they prefer to communicate and what types of physical activity they like and supported project members to sign up for #MoveTogether 🛂 We are very excited to take part in this project and we hope project members will benefit from the support the pathway offers and we will also be able to improve #MoveTogether going forwards ⏭ Find out more about the #MoveTogether pathway and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dAwi89p

🚴♂️ Making Active Travel Accessible: Progress from the COAT Fund🚶♀️ Since the launch of the Community Outreach Active Travel (COAT) Fund in October 2023, we've seen incredible progress in promoting sustainable and healthy travel options across the county. Here's a snapshot of what we've achieved so far: 🔹 29 Projects Funded: Out of 36 applications showing just how much we've been able to cover from 1 iteration of the fund! 🔹 19 Projects Live: Already, 19 projects are up and running, helping local residents embrace active travel. 🔹 Impactful Outcomes: 240+ Individuals have attended CyclAbility sessions. 110 Bikes provided to asylum seekers, offering them a vital mode of transportation. 5 New Route Maps created for safer, healthier travel in key areas. 447 People Reached, which puts on track to meet & exceed the target of people this fund aims to reach! 📚 Case Studies: 💬 Anwar’s Story: Living in an isolated asylum hotel, Anwar received a bike through Sanctuary Wheels, giving him the freedom to explore Oxford and break the isolation. 💬 Olenka’s Journey: A Ukrainian refugee and artist, Olenka received a bike that allows her to attend art workshops, meet friends, and navigate the city with her daughter. Her gratitude speaks volumes: "We can be fast again with my daughter. Thank you so so much!!!" These stories and numbers show the power of community-driven initiatives in transforming lives through active travel. The journey is ongoing, and we’re excited to continue supporting our communities in embracing healthier, more sustainable ways of moving. ✊ Find out more about Active Travel with Active Oxfordshire 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7JRHqTJ Healthy Oxon Oxfordshire County Council Asylum Welcome Oxford Community Action Cyclability Flo's - The Place in the Park Oxfordshire Mind Cherwell District Council Broken Spoke Windrush Bike Project Avanti Cycling LTD JOYRIDERS

Have you booked your spot at the next Active Neighbourhood Scan in Banbury Grimsbury yet ❓ 🌳🚶♀️🚴♀️ Whether you're a local resident, a community organisation, or just passionate about creating healthier, more active spaces, this event is for you. 🗓️ Date: Friday, 27th Sep 2024 🕙 Time: 10:00 - 13:00 📍 Location (Start Point): Banbury Grimsbury Community Centre Ideas that have already been generated and implemented from Scans like this include: Community Gardens, the creation of a Mindfulness / sensory garden, walking groups focused on litter picking and may more projects that allow residents to be active more where they live. Your input will directly impact how we design safer streets and improve the local environment, making Banbury Grimsbury a more vibrant and welcoming place for everyone. 🌟 Let’s work together to create a neighbourhood that prioritises people, health, and sustainability! Sign up now and make your voice heard. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eGz9Fi8s

Have you signed up yet for the next Safeguarding and Welfare Officer Forum co-hosted by Get Berkshire Active, Leap_BMK & ourselves ❓ You can sign up directly here to find out more about their roles and how they can help you and your club 🆘 👉 https://t.co/XqL5w5XU01

Welcome back to all our friends and colleagues returning from a busy summer period! 🌞 We've been working on some really exciting things over the summer period with new launches imminent... so watch this space! 👀 For now, most of the team are back in the office up as we gear up for a very busy few months ahead. A reminder we have an open office policy on Monday's, when most of the team are in our Kidlington HQ, why not pop in and say hello or have a change of scenery for the day 👋 https://lnkd.in/e8ekb2CX