Step Forward With Lewis CIC

22/09/2026

This class has been so popular since day one, so a big thank you to Parkinson's UK and Northampton Town Council for believing in us and supporting us in keeping these classes going for the rest of 2026 for free ❤️

A big shout out to Di, Helen and Fay the Northampton Parkinson’s volunteer team who do so much for the community and to Rachel and team at The Doddridge & St James Community Centres for being so accommodating and allowing us to extend our sessions to cuppa and chat afterwards.



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Strength class for people with Parkinson celebrates first birthday

21/09/2026

It was fantastic to be joined by the Deputy Mayor of Northampton, Councillor Enam Haque, for today's Parkinson's class, especially as it is our first birthday.

Our sessions, which help those with Parkinson's and their carers to improve their strength, balance and general fitness, are backed by much-welcome funding from Northampton Town Council.

Currently these are the only strength and balance classes in the town which cater specifically for people with Parkinson's, and as you can see from our pictures they are proving very popular!

We were delighted to welcome Cllr Haque and look forward to continuing to work with the council and Parkinson's UK to grow these sessions.

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Would you or your organisation like to back what we do?
Email [email protected] to find out how you can donate or sponsor one of our classes.

Or make an individual donation to:
https://www.givewheel.com/o/step-forward-with-lewis-cic/

16/09/2026

It was an absolute honour to be able to tell my story, and that of Step Forward With Lewis, on the 1% Happier & Healthier Podcast.

As I told Ann and Sally, my journey started with a setback and has turned into something I could never have imagined.

I truly believe in the power of moving forward, both physically and mentally. It’s been at the heart of everything I’ve achieved and all that I’ve helped my wonderful clients achieve.

I hope you can find a little bit of time in your day to have a listen, and - more importantly - a LOT of time to move forward in whatever way makes you happier and healthier.

Thanks again to Ann and Sally for having me on the podcast 🥰

https://open.spotify.com/episode/37RUe7WUHkMUQWjriLu1jD?si=vzaFqci4SoylX_XkRQTOog&utm_source=copy-link

14/09/2026

Thank you to our half-marathoning dream team!

More than £1,100 raised... but there's still time to sponsor them:
https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/17710/were-running-the-amazing-northampton-run-help-us-r/

13/09/2026

Our steppers Andrea, Aneta, Lee and Nikki all completed The Amazing Northampton Run and raised so far £1100 towards our cause ❤️

We cannot thank them enough for choosing our cause and helping so many vulnerable and life changing conditions, continue exercising for free with us 🙌

Rest up now and enjoy being spoilt by the family you deserve it.

There is still time to donate ⬇️

https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/17710/were-running-the-amazing-northampton-run-help-us-r/

12/09/2026

Good luck tomorrow to our steppers Andrea, Lee, Aneta and Nikki all running the AMAZING Northampton half marathon raising awareness and funds for Step Forward with Lewis CiC ❤️

Michelle to excited to give you a big shout out seeing as she will be compere 🎤 🙌

On 13th September 2026, as a team of five, we will be taking on The Amazing Northampton Half Marathon to raise money for Step Forward With Lewis CIC.

11/09/2026

Heel... Toe... And PARTY, PARTY, PARTY! 🎉🎉🎉

Last night, I was named as the winner of The Active Award at BBC Radio Northampton's Make A Difference Awards.

It was amazing to be honoured alongside so many incredible and inspiring people and groups. Huge congratulations to those who were nominated and who won their categories - you're all amazing!

This CIC is just one part of what we are able to do at Step Forward With Lewis, but it is something of which I am incredibly proud.

And that's down to all of you, my awesome and always inspirational Steppers.

It is a pleasure to be able to work with you every day to get fitter, stronger and happier...

I say work, but in truth, this isn't really work, it means so much more than that and I'm always inspired by your determination, love of life, and constant cheer - thanks for making this role a constant pleasure 🥰

It was also brilliant to see our good friend Lorraine, from The Lewis Foundation, doing her thing, looking great and handing out an award herself.

I'm always hugely grateful for the support and love from Lorraine, especially when it comes to our specialist cancer class at Upton.

I also want to say a MASSIVE thank you to those businesses and funders who allow us to continue offering these classes for FREE TO ALL! Without you, we are nothing.

Thank you West Northamptonshire Council, Northamptonshire Community Foundation, Parkinson's UK, Macmillan Cancer Support, Northampton Town Council, Rotary Nene Valley, TeamDaisy, Give Northants, Smurfit Westrock, Rotary Club of Northampton West, Rotary Club of Northampton Becket, and The National Lottery Community Fund.

And finally, thank you to our Directors, Wayne and Laura - the wind beneath our wings!

Ps... 🥂 🥳 🏆🎉 ❤️

10/09/2026

A huge thank you to our friends at Rotary Nene Valley for their recent generous donation to our strength and balance classes.

We were privileged to give a talk about the work we do to the club, and to have welcomed some of their members to our sessions since then.

We really appreciate their ongoing support, and are grateful to be able to continue holding all of our classes for free as a result of donations like this.

THANK YOU!

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Would you or your organisation like to back what we do?

Email [email protected] to find out how you can donate or sponsor one of our classes.

Or make an individual donation to:
https://www.givewheel.com/o/step-forward-with-lewis-cic/

10/09/2026

Wow what a lovely surprise 😮

Thank you Northamptonshire Community Foundation we are honoured you have chosen us ❤️

Northamptonshire Community Foundation community hero of the week

09/09/2026

The snail 🐌

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