Moving Stories matt March 29, 2024

Moving Stories

Sharing inspirational stories from members of our community who are using physical activity to make positive changes to their lives.

Sharing inspirational stories from members of our community who are using physical activity to make positive changes to their lives.

Still in the game: Andy’s Moving Story When Andy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 49, he knew life would…

The People’s Patch: A Space to Grow What was once an overgrown, unused patch of land next to the Alan Higgs Centre…

No limits, just possibilities: Carl’s Moving Story For Carl Hodgetts, movement has never been about limitations – it’s about possibilities. Carl has…

Reversing the odds: Annetta’s Moving Story When you meet Annetta Reid, the first thing you notice is her energy. Not the frantic,…

More than a walk: The magic of Men Walking & Talking It’s a Tuesday evening in Solihull, and outside the gates of…

More than miles – movement builds health, confidence and friendships too! When James Morrison began to lose his sight followed by a…

Patricia’s journey: coming back from a life-changing diagnosis Grandmother of two, Patricia, loved keeping active and busy, until in February 2023 an…

Cory, on a journey of self-discovery and learning to live with a long-term health condition. https://youtu.be/AqaDe8vFxmw Cory Barrett, from Kenilworth is a…

Walking for Wellbeing in North Solihull In the heart of North Solihull, what started as one woman’s vision to combat loneliness has…

The Women’s Cricket Revolution in Coventry In the heart of Coventry, at the Copsewood Sports and Social Club, a cricket revolution is…

Sam’s cancer doesn’t stop her – thanks to The Myton Hospices Sam Roche’s is an incredible individual whose moving story is not…

The Long and short of football as a catalyst for change in Coventry… Longford Short Football is about much more than just…

Ripon’s Moving Story The story of 41-year-old Warwickshire resident, Ripon, is truly unbelievable and inspiring in equal measures. Ripon was leaving work…

Mike and Linda are a formidable married couple, who have shown that being in your 80s doesn’t mean you have to slow…

Dee’s Incredible Transformation: Losing 20 Stone and Competing on the World Stage: In an inspiring tale of resilience and determination, Dee, a…

Chat Central Helps Tidy Up Citizen’s Fitness Act Chat Central is an initiative run by Voluntary Action Coventry. It aims to help…

Overcoming Adversity and Thriving in Sports: Kerry’s Inspiring Journey Kerry’s remarkable story of resilience and triumph showcases the best of the human…

Millie’s road to basketball success Millie Riley is 13 years old and a student at Finham Park 2 Secondary school in Coventry….

Barbara’s Remarkable Walks to Recovery Barbara’s journey from a devastating neck injury to leading a thriving walking group in Nuneaton is nothing…

The active way of supporting those with dementia in Nuneaton Residents of Nuneaton and Bedworth, who are living with Dementia can join…

A Safe Space for Women to Re-Imagine Their Futures Re-Imagine Me is an inspiring organisation, based at the Fordbridge Centre in Chelmsley…

The Hornets create such a buzz at Old Leam’s Rugby Club The Hornets Rugby team are pretty special and most probably unlike…

New Directions Rugby Walking Group get out and about The New Directions Rugby walking group is one of many activity groups that…

New Direction for Adults with Learning Disabilities to keep active in Rugby The chair-based exercise class at New Directions Centre in Rugby…

Siblings Decided It’s Time to Run the London Marathon in Their Dad’s Honour Harry and Rachel Finch from Warwick lost their dad,…

Cycling is at the heart of Connagh’s reinvigorated love of the outdoors Connagh Aspinall is a 24 year old, with Cerebal Palsy….

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