An Ode to the Hampshire School Games

Published: 9 July 2025

The school games brought to life by resident poet Damien Kelly-Basher, and the voices of pupils from St Annes Catholic school, Southampton.

I never thought I’d be able to do that…..

Published: 2 July 2025

From circus skills to yoga, over 1100 students take part in our 2025 school games festival, achieving things they never thought possible.

Introducing your Clinical Champion for Hampshire and IOW

Published: 1 July 2025

Join us in welcoming Dr Rebecca Gould into a brand-new role - Physical Activity Clinical Champion (PACC) for Hampshire and Isle of Wight.   

Rushmoor Binfluencers: Getting Active by Tidying the Streets

Published: 5 June 2025

To mark World Environment Day and Volunteers Week, Najeeb has shared his story of staying active by picking up litter. Highlighting how physical activity can make a meaningful impact on both our communities and the planet.

Impact and Celebration: Let’s Keep Learning Together

Published: 23 May 2025

Over 100 people came together in Winchester to celebrate the impact of the Hampshire Active Health Programme and share learnings.

The Impact of Opening School Facilities

Published: 19 May 2025

Here’s 3 stories from local schools showing the difference that the Opening School Facilities (OSF) programme helped to make.

How Boxing Brought Us Together

Published: 12 May 2025

“We walked in as strangers, now we walk together as friends.” This is the powerful story of local Havant women brought together by physical activity. Sally shares how one Boxing course changed her life.

SOUP is coming to Southampton and Portsmouth!

Published: 28 April 2025

An exciting community event is coming to areas of Southampton and Portsmouth, giving local people the chance to pitch (and vote) to win £500 to bring their ideas to life and help get local communities moving more.

Staying Active As A New Mum

Published: 7 April 2025

World Health Day on 7th April 2025 marks the beginning of a yearlong campaign about maternal and newborn health. If you’re a mum, here are some active opportunities that may support your wellbeing during this time across Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

From Voice to Action: Supporting Young People To Be Active in Havant

Published: 25 February 2025

Over 60 people from across the physical activity sector came together in Havant to learn how we can better listen to the voices of local young people and shape physical activity opportunities to suit their wants and needs.