Living Well Active Rutland

07/06/2026

🚲Monday 8th June - Bike Collection🚲

🚲 Got an old bike collecting dust? We’ll take it off your hands – FREE! 🚲

Join us for our next My Bike Rutland collection event tomorrow:

Monday 8th June,
10am–11am
The Olive Branch, Main Street, Clipsham, LE15 7SH.

Whether it's rusty, broken, unused, missing parts, or your children have simply outgrown it, we'll happily take bikes in any condition – including spare bike parts.

☕ Plus, the Rural Coffee Connect van will be there, so come along for a chat and grab a coffee while you're there!

📍 No booking required
🚲 Bikes and bike parts accepted
💚 Helping give unwanted bikes a new lease of life

We'd love to see you there!

05/06/2026

💙 Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 💙

This week, we want to say a huge thank you to the wonderful volunteers who give their time, kindness and energy to support people across Rutland.

Whether you help regularly, lend a hand at events, offer a listening ear or quietly make a difference behind the scenes, your contribution matters.

Volunteers help to create stronger, happier and more connected communities. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do.

04/06/2026

🚲 Got an old bike collecting dust? We’ll take it off your hands – FREE! 🚲

Join us for our next My Bike Rutland collection event on Monday 8th June, 10am–11am at The Olive Branch, Main Street, Clipsham, LE15 7SH.

Whether it's rusty, broken, unused, missing parts, or your children have simply outgrown it, we'll happily take bikes in any condition – including spare bike parts.

☕ Plus, the Rural Coffee Connect van will be there, so come along for a chat and grab a coffee while you're there!

📍 No booking required
🚲 Bikes and bike parts accepted
💚 Helping give unwanted bikes a new lease of life

We'd love to see you there!

28/05/2026

We are looking for your feedback.

Final call! Can you help us shape the future of support for carers in Rutland? 💗 📣
Our draft Carers' Strategy for 2026 to 2029 consultation closes on Friday 29 May. Whether you are an unpaid carer, a young carer, or a resident, we want to hear from you.

Have your say 🗣️
Read the draft carers strategy 👇👇👇
rutland.gov.uk/adult-social-care/plans-policies-reports/draft-carers-strategy-2026-2029
📝 Complete our short feedback form 👇👇👇
rutland.gov.uk/have-your-say/live-consultations/draft-carers-strategy-2026-2029-consultation

📅 Consultation Period closes on Friday 29 May 2026
📧 For more information email: [email protected]

Your feedback ensures our strategy reflects the real needs of our community. Let’s work together to make Rutland a place where every carer feels supported. 💚

27/05/2026

Calling all physical activity providers in Rutland 📣

Do you run activities, clubs, classes, groups or sessions for children or adults?

We’d love to hear from you.

The Living Well Active Team are updating our local activity information so we can help connect Rutland residents with opportunities to move more, feel better and get involved in activities that suit them.

This could include:

💚 Children’s activities
💚 Adult classes
💚 Sports clubs
💚 Fitness sessions
💚 Walking groups
💚 Dance, yoga, Pilates, cycling, strength, wellbeing and more

Please complete the form to share your details with us:
🔗 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/09tita37Mr

Or get in touch by email for more details:
📧 [email protected]

And don’t forget to tag us in your posts so we can see what you’re doing and help share your activities too.

27/05/2026

🚲 MY BIKE is Today🚲

We’regiving away free bikes to help more people move more, travel sustainably and feel the benefits of getting active.

📅 Wednesday 27th May
⏰ 1.30pm – 3.30pm
📍 Rutland County Council Main Offices Car Park, Catmos Street, Oakham

Our aim is simple:

💚 Support healthier lifestyles
💚 Help people access sustainable transport
💚 Encourage more movement in everyday life
💚 Make cycling feel more accessible for our communities

Everyone is welcome, pop along, find out more and see whether MY BIKE could help you or someone you know.

Scan the QR code on the poster for more information. 🚲✨

26/05/2026

How do you really feel about being active?

Active Together and Living Well Active want to hear from residents across Rutland.

This short survey will help build a better picture of:

• how active people are at the moment
• what helps people move more
• what gets in the way
• what people might want to do in the future
• how local opportunities can be made more inclusive and accessible

All voices matter, especially if you’re not currently taking part in sport or regular physical activity.

You must be aged 18 or over and live in Leicestershire, Leicester or Rutland to take part.

It takes around 10 minutes, and you’ll be in with a chance of winning one of 25 x £20 Everywish Gift Cards.

Take part here: www.active-together.org/pasurvey

Closing date: Friday 10 July 2026

25/05/2026

Week 2 of the Walking & Cycling Festival is here! 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️

There are still plenty of ways to get moving, try something new and enjoy activities across Rutland this week.

From family walks and youth activities to the Viking Way Circular Route and the MyBike Trade In and Giveaway, there’s something for different ages and interests.

This week includes:

🚶 Mini Explorers
🥾 Viking Way Circular Route
🚲 MyBike
👶 Buggy Walk
🔍 Youth Scavenger Hunt
🌱 Social Child physical development session

Whether you’re joining a guided walk, bringing the little ones along, donating an old bike, or simply looking for a reason to get outdoors, we’d love to see you there.

For more information and booking details, scan the QR code on the post or visit https://www.rutland.gov.uk/health-wellbeing/living-well-active/move-more-feel-better/get-moving-outdoors/walking-cycling-festival

25/05/2026

🚴‍♀️ Looking for friendly cycling groups and routes across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland?

Cycling UK Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland acts as an “umbrella” group for informal cycling groups operating across the area.

Whether you’re looking to join a local ride, find out about upcoming cycling events, or connect with others who enjoy getting out on two wheels, their website is a great place to start.

You can find:

🚲 Contact details for local informal cycling groups
📅 News and forthcoming events across the counties
☕ A handy map of “Tea Places” within a day’s ride of Leicester — perfect for planning a ride with a café stop!

Find out more at: www.ctclr.org.uk

For more details, email: [email protected]

Getting active doesn’t have to mean doing it alone. Cycling can be a brilliant way to move more, explore local places and enjoy time outdoors at your own pace.

22/05/2026

📢 SMALL GRANTS... BIG IMPACT! 👀
🟢 APPLICATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW!

The Small Grants Programme is here to support voluntary and community sector organisations working in local communities.

💰 What’s available?
Grants of between £500 and £2,000 can be sought by grassroots voluntary and community groups delivering local projects that:

✅ Reduce loneliness and social isolation
✅ Strengthen volunteer networks
✅ Improve access to health and wellbeing activities
✅ Support vulnerable residents and improve access to welfare support
✅ Build stronger community connections and financially resilient communities

🔴 Applications close: Tomorrow, Friday 22 May 2026

Find out more and how to apply here 👇
rutland.gov.uk/have-your-say/small-community-grants-programme