Active Norfolk

09/06/2026

We have secured £385,000 The National Lottery Community Fund to support a new three-year programme aimed at helping more people across Norfolk become physically active. The Creating Physically Active Communities project will see Active Norfolk work alongside 50 community organisations across the county, helping them develop and grow opportunities for people who face the greatest barriers to being active.

09/06/2026

👋 Our next Bowl For Health club is Dereham Indoor Bowling Club, who will be joining the initiative this summer!

Sessions begin on the 19th June and will take place every Friday from 12-1pm. Whether you're new to bowls or looking to get back into the sport, everyone is welcome!

Delivered in partnership with the Bowls Development Alliance and local bowls clubs, the Bowl for Health initiative is a free, inclusive 8 week programme for people aged 40 and over.

To find out more about the Dereham Indoor Bowling Club sessions and to sign up, visit 👉 https://bit.ly/4uYm0NY

Sessions are also taking place at Aldiss Park Bowls Club and Loch Neaton Bowls Club, Watton – for more information, visit: https://bit.ly/4uUTFrX

| Breckland Council

04/06/2026

It's time to meet another member of our Active Communities team 👋

Aaron is our Active Communities Officer for South Norfolk and Broadland, supporting the delivery of the Greater Norwich Sport and Physical Activity Strategy.

Away from work, Aaron enjoys spending time with his family, as well as playing cricket 🏏 and golf ⛳

To find out more about the Active Communities Team, visit: https://lnkd.in/g64-2g-d

02/06/2026

👋 We would like to introduce Aldiss Park Bowls Club, Dereham, one of the clubs taking part in this summer's Bowl For Health initiative.

Starting the 17th June, the club will be hosting sessions every Wednesday from 2pm–4pm and everyone is welcome!

Delivered in partnership with the Bowls Development Alliance and local bowls clubs, the Bowl for Health initiative is a free, inclusive 8 week programme for people aged 40 and over.

To find out more about the Aldiss Park sessions and to sign up, visit 👉 https://bit.ly/4dStlZD

Sessions will also be taking place at Dereham Indoor Bowls Club and Loch Neaton Bowls Club, Watton – keep an eye out for future posts highlighting these clubs and their sessions.

| Breckland Council

01/06/2026

We all know that good health at work is influenced by many factors, including workplace culture, flexibility, mental wellbeing, and the opportunity to stay active.

This survey, led by the Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, provides a chance to share what has genuinely helped (or hindered) your ability to work well. Take part here: https://www.letstalkhealthandcare.co.uk/workwell

Your insight matters.

A new WorkWell service is coming to support people with health conditions to stay in work, return to work, or move closer to employment.

Share your experience and ideas to help us get things right.

https://www.letstalkhealthandcare.co.uk/workwell

29/05/2026

We’re excited to share that our Bowl for Health initiative is expanding across clubs Norfolk this summer, following the success of the winter sessions.
Delivered in partnership with Bowls Development Alliance, and local bowls clubs, the programme offers free, inclusive 8-week sessions for people aged 40+.

To find out more about the programme at Mundesley Haig Bowls Club or to book your place, visit 👉 https://bit.ly/4nXxi2u

27/05/2026

In the UK, 12.5% of men will suffer with mental health problems at some point in their life. That number may sound small, but put another way, that's one in eight.

All To Play For is a football programme for men aged 18+ in Norfolk aiming to help change the harrowing statistics around men's mental health. The free programme, which is operated in several venues across Norfolk, aims to provide a safe space for adult men to talk, play and seek support if they need it.

Since it started up, All To Play For has improved the health and wellbeing of over 500 men in Norfolk - a number we hope to build upon and grow as the programme develops further.

To find out more about All To Play For, and find a session near you, visit: https://www.activenorfolk.org/public/get-active/all-to-play-for/

26/05/2026

"Never discount yourself out of being able to be active and build it into your day, because there are ways that you can do it, and there are tools and people out there who are keen to support you if you find it difficult."

Our Head of Programmes and Partnerships Ryan had a great discussion on BBC Radio Norfolk last week about how realistic hitting 10,000 steps a day is, particularly for those who struggle with their mobility. During the interview, Ryan highlighted the challenges many face, but also some routes to support for those who need it.

You can watch Ryan's full interview here: https://youtu.be/KhO9BkocOko

Alternatively, if you're looking to start getting more active, why not check out the Every Move Activity Finder: https://everymovenorfolk.activityfinder.net/ - with hundreds of activities uploaded, and some exciting updates coming very soon, it's a good platform to keep your eye on this summer!

22/05/2026

Inclusive sport starts with welcoming environments. Today's spotlight celebrates the work of Sport Welfare Officers in creating welcoming and inclusive clubs for everyone feels safe and welcome, regardless of age, background, or ability.

Creating a safe, welcoming environment helps your club thrive:

Members feel valued and supported
Parents have confidence in your club
Volunteers feel more capable and confident

Clubs that prioritise welfare build stronger communities and better experiences for everyone involved. That’s why we’ve created a Spond group to connect clubs across the county who are open-minded and committed to learning more about and improving their safeguarding and welfare practices.

Pledge your commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive club environment. Join the community today: bit.ly/4sBWAEa?r=qr

22/05/2026

📍 Here’s what the Active Communities Team have been up to recently:

🗣️ Robert Whalen - Great Yarmouth ACO

Exhibited at the Gorleston Library Spring Marketplace Event to raise awareness of local physical activity opportunities and strengthen connections with the wider network and community.

🔵 Gabriel Mansbridge - Breckland ACO

Has been travelling around Breckland with Holly from Breckland Council and Anita Stewart, our Sport Welfare Officer, capturing local bowls clubs involved in the next series of the Bowl for Health programme.

🤝 Becky Gillick - King’s Lynn & West Norfolk ACO

Attended a North Lynn group meeting to share upcoming developments within the Place Partnerships work across the Borough. The meeting also provided a valuable opportunity to hear partner updates and gather community feedback.

📚 Sean Pasque - North Norfolk ACO

Continuing work on the Library Hire Hubs across Cromer, Fakenham and North Walsham libraries, Sean recently met with library managers to review questionnaire feedback from residents, helping to identify the types of physical activity equipment local communities would like to access.

⚽ Aaron Roberts - South Norfolk & Broadland ACO

Supporting the development of a new 3G pitch at Framingham Earl High School, with recent work focusing on developing an indicative programme of use for the facility, including discussions with local clubs, community groups and the school to explore how the pitch could best support both school and community use.

🏃 George Webster - Norwich ACO

Met with the team at NR2 Community Skills Share to discuss plans for a community engagement project aimed at gathering resident feedback to help shape future physical activity opportunities for all ages, following the identification of the Vauxhall Street area for a community voices project.

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