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Dive into the latest Hampshire and Isle of Wight news and blogs featuring all things physical activity and health.

If you have a news story that you’d like to share then please get in touch with Georgia or Sara.

We’d also love to hear stories that explore the ups and downs of being active. Your story could inspire others to build active habits for life.

Latest news

Accessible Activity - Disability cricket

Energise Me and Enable Ability join forces to make activity more accessible.

Emma tells how teaming up has helped create accessible activity.

Bowls club and school children posing together

Ringwood school and Bowls club come together to support pupil’s development.

Ringwood school and bowls club come together to help pupils.

Top Tips for engaging and involving young people in your activity

Explore how you could engage and involve more young people.

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Latest blog entries

How I’ve used karate to support myself and others

Nigel shares how karate has supported him through difficulties.

Learning to love myself through basketball

Patricya found more than just a love for a sport in basketball.

Finding a community through gentle exercise after surgery

Gloria found a community and camaraderie through exercise.

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