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Active Norfolk We combat inequalities and remove barriers to physical activity, making movement part of everyday life for everyone.

We're delighted to announce that Norfolk has secured £3.65 million of investment from Sport England through the Place Pa...
09/10/2026

We're delighted to announce that Norfolk has secured £3.65 million of investment from Sport England through the Place Partnerships programme.

This includes full awards for Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn & West Norfolk, alongside a development award for Breckland.

Place Partnerships is not about delivering a series of short-term projects or grant programmes. Instead, this investment will support organisations and communities to work together differently, helping create the conditions that enable more people to be physically active, particularly those currently facing the greatest barriers and inequalities.

Over the coming years, partners from across sectors will work alongside residents to strengthen local systems, influence decision making, and create sustainable change that helps everyone have an equal opportunity to be active and enjoy the benefits this brings.

We're excited to work alongside our communities and partners as this journey continues.

Creating lasting change in Place takes the commitment of communities, partners and organisations working together around...
08/10/2026

Creating lasting change in Place takes the commitment of communities, partners and organisations working together around shared priorities.

Our 2025/26 Impact Report looks at how our Place work is supporting local communities and partners to create the conditions for more people to be active, particularly those facing the greatest inequalities.

Over the past year, our work in Place has seen us:

• Working with over 50 community partners
• Supporting 46 community consultation events
• Helping to deliver 21 test-and-learn projects
• Securing over £270,000 of external investment for local communities

This work is only possible through the commitment and collaboration of partners across Norfolk. Check out the Place section of our Impact Report to see what we have achieved together: https://www.activenorfolk.org/our-impact/place/

Sometimes you don't need to sit down and talk about how you're feeling. Sometimes you just need to turn up, kick a footb...
06/10/2026

Sometimes you don't need to sit down and talk about how you're feeling. Sometimes you just need to turn up, kick a football around and spend some time with a decent bunch of people to boost your mood.

That was the idea when we started All To Play For – the free weekly football sessions for men aged 18+ across Norfolk who might be struggling with their mental health.

Since it launched, it's been making a huge difference to the men in Norfolk.

Over the past year, over 70 new men have taken part alongside our regular attendees, with participants telling us about improved mood, reduced feelings of isolation, increased confidence and having something to look forward to each week.

With 14 support services now integrated into the programme, our aim is to continue making it easier for men to access support for their wellbeing, without any stigma attached.

To find out more about the programme, visit our impact report: https://www.activenorfolk.org/our-impact/all-to-play-for/

Last week, we brought together local leaders from across North Norfolk, Norwich, South Norfolk and Broadland for our Lea...
05/10/2026

Last week, we brought together local leaders from across North Norfolk, Norwich, South Norfolk and Broadland for our Leadership in a Complex System workshop.

Sport England ’s research highlights systems leadership as a key ingredient in successfully tackling inequalities in physical activity, recognising that meaningful change requires organisations and leaders to work together across the wider system.

The workshop gave leaders the opportunity to build their understanding and confidence in how they can collaborate effectively, exploring ways to do this through building a culture of learning and reflection and adapting our leadership approaches when faced with complexity.

👏 A big thank you to Ken Masser from Miova for facilitating, Sprowston Manor Hotel, Spa & Golf for hosting, and North Norfolk, Norwich, South Norfolk and Broadland councils for their support.

| North Norfolk District Council Norwich City Council South Norfolk Council Broadland District Council

Over the past year, our Sport Welfare Officer has continued to work hard to support clubs and organisations across the c...
02/10/2026

Over the past year, our Sport Welfare Officer has continued to work hard to support clubs and organisations across the county towards the ways they can better understand and improve their safeguarding and welfare practises.

Anita's favourite phrase 'From Policies to People' isn't just catchy, it captures her ambition of making those initial conversations around safeguarding and welfare less daunting. Having provided support to over 150 organisations in Norfolk, we're proud to say that sport welfare is officially becoming a hot topic amongst organisations across Norfolk!

To find out more about our work with safeguarding over the past year, or to find out how your club can get involved, check out our latest impact report: https://www.activenorfolk.org/our-impact/sports-welfare-officer/

Our Bowl For Health programme is expanding to The Brecks Indoor Club this October 📣Are you looking to meet new people in...
01/10/2026

Our Bowl For Health programme is expanding to The Brecks Indoor Club this October 📣

Are you looking to meet new people in your area, or do you know someone who might enjoy getting involved and trying something new?

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, offering offering a relaxed and welcoming environment to meet new people and enjoy being part of your local community.

📆 Every Saturday - starting October 3rd
🕰️ 9:30am - 11:00am
📍 Breckland Leisure Centre and Waterworld

To find out more about the Brecks Indoor Club sessions and to sign up, visit 👉 https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/34a88151a7d94e2e8498b4cac3ee2144

Breckland Council

So... what were we up to last year?Quite a lot, actually.We helped more people get active, supported local organisations...
30/09/2026

So... what were we up to last year?

Quite a lot, actually.

We helped more people get active, supported local organisations, worked alongside incredible partners and played our part in creating healthier, stronger communities across Norfolk.

Our 2025-26 Impact Report tells the story far better than we ever could in a Facebook post.

We'd tag every organisation that helped make it happen, but Facebook would probably have a meltdown. You know who you are. Thank you for being part of it.

Take a look at some of the stats we're most proud of and see the full report here: https://www.activenorfolk.org/our-impact/

Our Bowl For Health programme is expanding to The Roundwood Indoor Club📣Are you looking to meet new people in your area,...
27/09/2026

Our Bowl For Health programme is expanding to The Roundwood Indoor Club📣

Are you looking to meet new people in your area, or do you know someone who might enjoy getting involved and trying something new?

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, offering offering a relaxed and welcoming environment to meet new people and enjoy being part of your local community.

📆 Every Monday, starting September 28th
🕰️ 4pm- 6pm

To find out more about Roundwood Indoor Club sessions, visit: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/b661e7368bdb41c385f10489f6f85274

Roundwood Bowls Norwich

📍 Here's a snapshot of some of the work the Active Communities Team have been involved in recently:🏫 Teen Agency event –...
25/09/2026

📍 Here's a snapshot of some of the work the Active Communities Team have been involved in recently:

🏫 Teen Agency event – Promoted physical activity and wellbeing to students in Great Yarmouth. Thank you to East Norfolk Sixth Form College and Great Yarmouth Family Hubs for hosting us.

🥊 North Lynn Boxing Academy – Reviewed the programme, which was initially introduced in response to community voices. This project was delivered in collaboration with RISE North Lynn Community Group , Heros Gym and Freebridge Community Housing .

🌳 Breckland Alliance PCN Community Appointment Day – Attended the event in Thetford to promote physical activity opportunities including Active NoW and Big Norfolk Holiday Fun, to local residents.

🏃 Pilling Park junior parkrun launch – Sunday saw 86 children take part alongside their families, supported by 22 volunteers. A big thank you to Lionwoodcafe for providing refreshments for everyone involved.

📊 System maturity work – Our Place Analyst, alongside Rob S-E. from the University of Suffolk , visited the King's Lynn and West Norfolk secondment group to complete the System Maturity Matrix.

🤝 Ketts Oak PCN Dementia Awareness Day – Attended the event at Wymondham Leisure Centre to promote physical activity opportunities to residents and appointees, with a particular focus on Active NoW.

🎓 UEA Scholarships - Met with the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Sportspark UEA to confirm the plan of action for the three Master's students in Professional Practice in Sport Scholarships at the University of East Anglia.

25/09/2026

Your Health Norfolk runs Strength & Balance (FaME) classes in North Norfolk. These evidence-based sessions help reduce the risk of falls while improving strength, mobility and wellbeing.

📍 Fakenham Community Centre (Wednesdays 2pm to 3pm)
📍 Friendship Hall, Aylsham (Fridays 12pm to 1pm)

New classes coming soon in Holt, Mundesley and Wroxham. £3.50 per class

Suitable for all abilities, with both seated and standing exercise options available. Classes are also available across Norfolk

👉 Know someone who could benefit? They can sign up today via the link here: https://www.yourhealthnorfolk.co.uk/group-classes

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