In It Together - Somerset

This Girl Can have spoken to and heard from lots of women, just like you, to get their story on how they get active in a way that works for them. 💜

They have most recently shared Zahra's story, who talks openly about how the biggest barriers she faced when getting active weren't physical.

Read more below 👇
https://www.thisgirlcan.co.uk/community

Zahra's Story | This girl can "Movement is more than a workout - it is a lifeline."

Walking is good for everyone – people who walk or wheel regularly report being happier, less anxious and have a stronger sense of community. 🤝💜

Will you join Living Streets’ and go for a walk or wheel this
May? 👇
livingstreets.org.uk/nwm

is coming back to Bridgwater! 👏 We're counting down the days!

Play from Wednesday 10th June for 4 weeks until 8th July. Beat the Street turns towns into giant games. Earn points, win prizes and discover more about your area by walking, running and cycling.

👉 Like & follow Beat the Street Bridgwater on Facebook for all news and updates!

https://www.beatthestreet.me/bridgwater/

Beat the Street is run by Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership - SASP , funded by the National Lottery via Sport England, Somerset Council & Bridgwater Town Council and managed by Intelligent Health.

We are proud to be supporting this week. 💙 This week the Mental Health Foundation is asking people to join us in taking action to support good mental health.

Even small actions can help us feel hopeful and less powerless. And while our individual actions matter, when we come together we are even more powerful.
Find out more at https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week

This Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, we want to reflect on the power of “Small Steps, Big Leaps” and how any small movement can have a lasting impact on maternal mental health. 💜

“Friday’s theme for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is Voices of Change...Change doesn’t always look like big, bold moments. Sometimes, it looks like stepping outside your front door. Sometimes it looks like asking for help. By sharing our stories, we help others feel less alone. We make it easier for the next mum to speak up and access the help needed.”

Read the whole blog here👇
https://www.sasp.co.uk/news?item=/blog/small-steps-big-leaps

Looking for support?
Maternal Health Alliance: https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/get-involved/maternal-mental-health-awareness-week/
Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health Service in Somerset: www.somersetft.nhs.uk/perinatal-mental-health/

Did you know? 👟
Women are more likely to make multi-purpose walking journeys, such as combining school drop-offs, care responsibilities and errands in a single trip. So why not join Living Streets’ and take a walk just for yourself
this May? 💜

livingstreets.org.uk/nwm

Golden advice! 💜
It doesn't matter how many breaks you have to take, it's the moving that counts!

Nothing wrong with a stop-start run. It still counts. 💯

This April marks , an occasion all too important! When life gets busy, it's easy to forget the little ways we can support out physical and mental wellbeing.💛

If you are looking for ideas to manage stress through activity, need ideas or inspiration head to: https://www.sasp.co.uk/activeadults ⭐️💪

However you move, it counts. 💜

From walking with purpose to dancing in the kitchen, just 10 minutes of movement can boost your mood, energy and confidence. This Girl Can is celebrating the many ways women move through life, because every woman deserves to belong in physical activity. We like the way you move. 💪

�Find out more at: www.thisgirlcan.co.uk/move