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Waterways Wellbeing

We work closely with the Canal and River Trust to put on local community sessions to improve the health and well-being of the local residents. The story below is from...

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Michael’s Story

Michael is one of our Active Oadby and Wigston walk leaders. A much loved walker and past time poet, Michael has a way of making our walking groups open, inclusive...

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Sushila takes on the Himalayan mountains

Sushila has been a part of our Community Health walks and groups for a number of years. Sushila recently took on the Himalayan Mountains, hear about her trip below.

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Eileens birthday

Come on Eileen! Steady Steps Participant turns 99

Last week, one of our Steady Steps participants, Eileen, celebrated her 99th birthday at her weekly class held at Blaby Baptist church! The class that Eileen attends is one of...

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Hannah Kili

Hannah is our hero! Local girl takes on the challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for Charity  

Maybe once in a lifetime you meet a person who is truly inspiring. Someone who has taken the situations in their life that have been hard, emotional, and completely unfair,...

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Would you like to tell us your story?

We’d love to hear from you about your physical activity story! It isn’t just about completing ultra marathon’s or the Tour de France, it’s about hearing from people who have...

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Two people canoeing on the canal

Waterways Wellbeing

JN took part in the canoeing and paddleboarding courses as part of South Leicester Green Social prescribing programme.

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Referral Success Story

Through participating in an exercise referral, one resident was able to improve her mental wellbeing, physical health, and lose an impressive amount of weight in 12 weeks.

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