Active Charnwood

Active Charnwood Delivering, promoting and supporting sport & physical activities for all Charnwood residents.

Active Charnwood is the Sport & Active Recreation Team of Charnwood Borough Council. We are the face of sport around the borough, inspiring and encouraging our residents to get out, get active and improve their health. We deliver, manage, oversee and support a wide range of sport and physical activities, available to people from all social, economic, gender, ethnic and disability backgrounds, aged from 0 to 65+. Please visit our website to find out more about the activities we offer and support.

There’s less than 3 weeks left to get your nominations in for this year’s Charnwood Sports Awards!🏆Do you know a school ...
08/09/2026

There’s less than 3 weeks left to get your nominations in for this year’s Charnwood Sports Awards!🏆

Do you know a school or team that has achieved something special this year? We’d love to hear their story.

We also want to hear about inspiring individuals or groups who have gone above and beyond, overcome adversity, or made an outstanding contribution to sport or physical activity.

By submitting a nomination for this year’s Charnwood Sports Awards, you’ll help give their achievements the recognition they deserve.

To submit your nomination visit:
🌐 www.active-charnwood.org/sportsawards

📅 Nominations close: Sunday 27th September 2026
📍 Awards Ceremony: Monday 30th November 2026 at Burleigh Court, Loughborough

Help us to recognise the individuals, clubs and organisations that inspire others and make Charnwood a more active place to live.

A Pond, a Lake and Two Parks 🌳Book your spot on next Friday's Countryside Walk!Join us for a 5-mile figure-of-eight walk...
04/09/2026

A Pond, a Lake and Two Parks 🌳

Book your spot on next Friday's Countryside Walk!

Join us for a 5-mile figure-of-eight walk taking in a mix of gentle hills, stone surfaces and grass paths. The route explores Sence Valley Forest Park and the QE2 Diamond Jubilee Wood, offering a great opportunity to enjoy fantastic green spaces and the surrounding countryside.

📅 Friday 11th September
🕙 10:00am start
🥾 5 miles
💷 Free to join

To book your place, visit our website:
🌐 www.active-charnwood.org/countryside-walks

Alternatively, give us a call on 01509 634673.

There's less than a week until the first Charnwood Community Health and Wellbeing event on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 👏If...
02/09/2026

There's less than a week until the first Charnwood Community Health and Wellbeing event on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 👏

If you are interested in trying something new, getting expert advice on health and wellbeing, finding engaging activities for you and your family or support on financial and debt advice, then this FREE event offers something for everyone!

Free Health talks are running during the event:
🕝2.30pm Armed Forces Navigation Hub and Veteran Support
🕞3.15pm Menopause Support
🕓4.00pm Know Your Numbers, Cardiovascular Health
🕠4.45pm Breast & Prostate Cancer Screening and Testing

Find out more 👇
www.charnwood.gov.uk/handw2026

Gorse Covert Summer Walks Programme - Groby Pool/Newton Linford Circular ☀️Join the Gorse Covert Walking Group for their...
01/09/2026

Gorse Covert Summer Walks Programme - Groby Pool/Newton Linford Circular ☀️

Join the Gorse Covert Walking Group for their next Summer Walk, exploring the Groby Pool/Newton Linford area.

Starting from Groby Pool car park, the 5-mile route takes in the Southern half of Bradgate Park before returning via the old quarry to the start.

There's plenty of opportunities for a coffee at the Old Post Office or other café's in Newtown Linford where toilets are also available.

📅 Friday 4th September
🕙 10:00am start (Please arrive by 9:50am for registration)
📍 Groby Pool car park LE6 0EB
🥾 5 Miles

For more information please contact: [email protected]

We hope you enjoy another fantastic summer walk! 🌳🚶‍♀️

Step into Health - Small Steps Make a Big Difference!Step into Health is a FREE Health & Wellbeing Programme provided by...
01/09/2026

Step into Health - Small Steps Make a Big Difference!

Step into Health is a FREE Health & Wellbeing Programme provided by experts at Loughborough College.

The course is split into three core elements:

⛹️‍♀️Physical Activity & Health
🥦Nutrition & Healthy Eating
🧠Stress Management

Step into Health is a distance learning course which means you can 'study' when and where it suits you, with a tutor to support you throughout.

Sign up here: https://stepintohealth.org.uk/

Active Charnwood Strength & Mobility Sessions 👏Are you interested in getting more active in a fun social environment? Ou...
28/08/2026

Active Charnwood Strength & Mobility Sessions 👏

Are you interested in getting more active in a fun social environment?
Our low-impact, inclusive, community-based Strength & Mobility sessions are designed to help improve strength, balance, mobility, and confidence.

With seated options and adaptations available, they’re suitable for a range of abilities, including those with long-term health conditions and offer a welcoming way to stay active and meet new people.

🗓 Weekly sessions across Charnwood:
Gorse Covert Community Centre - Mondays
Birstall Methodist Church -Tuesdays
Mountsorrel Memorial Hall - Thursdays

💷 £4.50 per session (pay as you go)

To book, give us a call on 01509 634673 or complete our online medical questionnaire and select the session that you’d like to join: https://www.active-charnwood.org/complete-medical-questionnaire

For more information: https://www.active-charnwood.org/strengthandmobility

Sign up to the Active Charnwood Newsletter! 🗞Want to stay up to date with the latest opportunities, events, and success ...
25/08/2026

Sign up to the Active Charnwood Newsletter! 🗞

Want to stay up to date with the latest opportunities, events, and success stories from across Charnwood?

Our free monthly email newsletter keeps you informed and connected with everything happening in sport and physical activity throughout the borough.

Simply visit our website, scroll down to the "Sign up to our Newsletter" section, and complete a few quick details. It's that easy!

🔗 https://www.active-charnwood.org/

Nominations for this year’s Charnwood Sports Awards are open🏆We’re celebrating the people and organisations that make a ...
20/08/2026

Nominations for this year’s Charnwood Sports Awards are open🏆

We’re celebrating the people and organisations that make a positive impact across Charnwood through sport and physical activity! 💙

Now’s your chance to recognise the contributions of a dedicated volunteer, outstanding coach, inspiring athlete, successful club or organisation making a real difference in our community!

By submitting a nomination for this year's Charnwood Sports Awards, you’re helping to recognise their achievements.

To submit your nomination visit:
🌐 www.active-charnwood.org/sportsawards

📅 Nominations close: Sunday 27th September 2026

📍 Awards Ceremony: Monday 30th November 2026 at Burleigh Court, Loughborough

Help us to recognise the individuals, clubs and organisations that inspire others and make Charnwood a more active place to live.

The Big Bike Revival! 🚲Need your bike repairing?Two Wheel Campus is providing FREE bike safety checks and basic repairs ...
20/08/2026

The Big Bike Revival! 🚲

Need your bike repairing?

Two Wheel Campus is providing FREE bike safety checks and basic repairs at Southfields Park.

Head down on the 29th of August or 19th September from 12-3pm.

Residents are invited to the first Charnwood Community Health and Wellbeing event on Tuesday, 8 September 2026. 🤝 The fr...
19/08/2026

Residents are invited to the first Charnwood Community Health and Wellbeing event on Tuesday, 8 September 2026. 🤝

The free event is being held at the Charnwood Borough Council offices in Southfield Road, Loughborough, between 2pm and 6pm and will bring together a range of organisations offering advice, information and support in one place.

Find out more 👇
www.charnwood.gov.uk/handw2026

Address

Southfield Road
Loughborough
LE112TX

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441509634673

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