Melton Sport and Health Alliance

21/09/2026

🙌Nominations are now OPEN for the Let’s Get Moving Melton Awards 2026!

Do you know an individual, team, club, school or organisation making a difference through sport, physical activity, health and wellbeing in Melton? Now is your chance to celebrate their achievements! 🏃‍♂️🏊🏈⚽🎾

The awards are back with a bang and this year we have introduced brand new award categories to recognise an even wider range of achievements across our community.

Children & Young People Awards:
⭐ Young Volunteer of the Year
⭐ Young Inclusive Activity Achievement Award
⭐ Active School of the Year
⭐ Young Team of the Year
⭐ Young Group/Club of the Year
⭐ Young Sportsperson of the Year
⭐ Young Outstanding Contribution Award

Adult Awards:
⭐ Volunteer of the Year
⭐ Inclusive Activity Achievement Award
⭐ Physical Activity Provider of the Year
⭐ Moving for Health Award
⭐ Team of the Year
⭐ Group/Club of the Year
⭐ Sportsperson of the Year
⭐ Outstanding Contribution Award

Read the awards criteria on our website to find the category that best matches your nominee's achievements: https://www.meltonsportandhealth.org.uk/lets-get-moving-melton-awards

👉 Nominate today: https://www.meltonsportandhealth.org.uk/lets-get-moving-melton-awards

Let's shine a spotlight on the people, clubs, schools and organisations helping to get the Melton Borough moving!

Melton Borough Council

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16/09/2026

🎉💪 Happy National Fitness Day! 💪🎉

Today, we're celebrating the power of movement and the incredible ways people across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland choose to be active.

Whether you're walking the dog 🚶, cycling to work 🚴, swimming 🏊, taking part in a fitness class 🧘, playing sport ⚽ or simply moving more throughout your day, every step counts.

National Fitness Day is Powered by You. Your goals, your journey and the activities that work for your lifestyle.

No matter your age, ability or experience, today is the perfect opportunity to do something active and enjoy the physical and mental wellbeing benefits that come with it. 💚

Looking for a new activity to try?

👉 https://ow.ly/Nxl850ZKgOT

16/09/2026

🚨Last chance to register!🚨

There are only a few days left to secure your place at our first Let’s Get Moving Connect & Collaborate Event on Friday 2nd October!

🏃‍♀️ Sports clubs
🤸 Community physical activity providers
💪 Fitness instructors

Join us for an evening of networking, collaboration and hear from a range of speakers to inspire more people, to be more active, more often across the Melton Borough.

📧RSVP by emailing: [email protected]

Melton & Belvoir School Sport and Physical Activity Network

📢 Reminder! Physical Activity Instructors, Coaches & Sports Clubs in the Melton Borough! Have you booked your place at our Let's Get Moving Connect & Collaborate Event yet? 🙌

Join us for an evening of networking, collaboration and insight as we bring together local organisations, clubs, coaches and activity providers who are passionate about helping Melton residents become more active. 💚

📅 Friday 2nd October 2026
⏰ 6pm to 8pm (arrivals from 5.30pm)
📍 Council Chamber, Parkside, Burton Street, LE13 1GH

✅ Meet local partners and activity providers
✅ Learn about support, training and development opportunities
✅ Find out more about our Community Pathway offer
✅ Share what you do and help us connect residents to local activities

📧 RSVP by 5pm on Friday 18 September 2026 to: [email protected]

We'd love to see you there! 👋

Melton Borough Council Melton & Belvoir School Sport and Physical Activity Network

16/09/2026

FREE Sport Welfare training this September & October ‼️👀

Whether you’re a coach, welfare officer, volunteer, parent or carer, there’s a variety of learning opportunities to help you feel more confident supporting the safety and wellbeing of young people in sport.

Delivered by UK Coaching and Violence Reduction Network LLR, these free and discounted sessions are designed to build your knowledge and help you make a real difference.

🔗 Find a session and book your place today: https://ow.ly/WTs150ZOaGO

15/09/2026

🙌We have a new Steady Steps 24 week programme starting on Monday 21st September.

💪👉 Are you looking to develop your strength and balance? Or do you know someone who has had a fall and feels unsteady on their feet?

Our Steady Steps programme could be for you. This seated exercise class is designed to improve strength, balance, mobility and confidence.

Session details:
📅Monday’s
⏰2pm-3pm
📌Methodist Church, Sandy Lane, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0AW

For further information please contact our Steady Steps programme co-ordinator, Evie: 07896856258 / [email protected]

09/09/2026

📢 Reminder! Physical Activity Instructors, Coaches & Sports Clubs in the Melton Borough! Have you booked your place at our Let's Get Moving Connect & Collaborate Event yet? 🙌

Join us for an evening of networking, collaboration and insight as we bring together local organisations, clubs, coaches and activity providers who are passionate about helping Melton residents become more active. 💚

📅 Friday 2nd October 2026
⏰ 6pm to 8pm (arrivals from 5.30pm)
📍 Council Chamber, Parkside, Burton Street, LE13 1GH

✅ Meet local partners and activity providers
✅ Learn about support, training and development opportunities
✅ Find out more about our Community Pathway offer
✅ Share what you do and help us connect residents to local activities

📧 RSVP by 5pm on Friday 18 September 2026 to: [email protected]

We'd love to see you there! 👋

Melton Borough Council Melton & Belvoir School Sport and Physical Activity Network

07/09/2026

🌟 Want to be part of celebrating the incredible achievements in our local community? We’re looking for local businesses and organisations to sponsor our Let’s Get Moving Melton Awards 2026!

Help us recognise the brilliant individuals, teams, schools, clubs and organisations making a positive impact through sport, physical activity and wellbeing across the borough.

🎉 As a sponsor you'll receive:
📸 Your logo featured throughout the awards
📱 Social media and website promotion
🎟️ Complimentary tickets to the event
🏅 The opportunity to present an award on the night

🏆 With 15 awards up for grabs, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and show your support for our amazing community.

To enquire about sponsorships, email: 📧[email protected]

👉Find out more on our website: https://www.meltonsportandhealth.org.uk/lets-get-moving-melton-awards

04/09/2026

Baby Fortnight 2026!🍼🥰

Join the Melton Family Hubs for a range of free, friendly activities from 7th to 18th September.

✅ Free to attend
✅ No booking required
✅ Everyone welcome

Activities are for all parents and carers with their babies and children up to 2 years old, there's something for everyone to enjoy and learn.

📍Check out the poster for full details of events, locations and times.

03/09/2026

Latham House be great to see some of the Healthcare Professionals and Community Partners on this Training delivered by Active Together (Partners)

FREE training for healthcare professionals supporting children & young people ✨🩺

This session is designed to support you with the confidence and skills to have conversations with children and young people, supporting and encouraging active lifestyles and positive behaviour changes.

Key takeaways:
→ Benefits of movement for children and young people’s physical, emotional and social wellbeing
→ Support children and young people who living with long-term health conditions
→ Understand barriers faced by children, young people and families

📅 Thursday 10th September
⏰1pm-2:15pm
💻 Online

🔗 Book your space today: https://ow.ly/11lT50ZHBHv

Healthy Leicestershire | NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland | Healthwatch Leicester and Healthwatch Leicestershire

01/09/2026

We have some spaces left on our next Escape Pain course which starts on Monday 14th September 2026.

Sessions will take place on Mondays 1.15pm-2.15pm and Wednesdays 12.30pm-1.30pm.

Do you or someone you know have osteoarthritis in hips/knees or chronic hip/knee pain? This programme could be for you!

If you or someone you know are:
✅Are aged 45+
✅ Have had chronic hip/knee pain for 3+ months or have osteoarthritis
✅ Want a supervised, confidence building exercise programme
✅Are able to exercise independently
✅ Can commit to all 12 sessions

If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to join us!💪😀

📞Call Ally to find out more and register your interest: 07771 733 261