Active Charnwood

Active Charnwood Delivering, promoting and supporting sport & physical activities for all Charnwood residents.

Active Charnwood is the Sport & Active Recreation Team of Charnwood Borough Council. We are the face of sport around the borough, inspiring and encouraging our residents to get out, get active and improve their health. We deliver, manage, oversee and support a wide range of sport and physical activities, available to people from all social, economic, gender, ethnic and disability backgrounds, aged from 0 to 65+. Please visit our website to find out more about the activities we offer and support.

Join the Gorse Covert walking group for their next Prostaid walk on Saturday 26 September, exploring the outskirts of Sh...
22/09/2026

Join the Gorse Covert walking group for their next Prostaid walk on Saturday 26 September, exploring the outskirts of Shepshed and some of the area’s woodland and nature. 🍂

The 3.4-mile route will follow part of the old Charnwood Forest railway line before heading along the edge of White Horse Wood, through Mellors Wood and on to Morley Quarry Nature Reserve.

There will be plenty to see along the way, so the pace will be relaxed. The walk is expected to take at least 1½ hours, with some inclines but no steep hills. Some paths are uneven and have exposed roots, so suitable footwear is essential. 🥾

📅 Saturday 26 September
📍 Armstrong’s Mill, 173 Charnwood Road, Shepshed, LE12 9NN
🕙 Please arrive by 10:20am for a 10:30am start
🥾 Approx. 3.4 miles

Please meet in the car park opposite the store. Please do not use the adjoining car park belonging to The Railway pub.

After the walk, refreshments will be available from the café on the first floor of Armstrong’s Mill, with an optional self-guided visit around the store and antiques centre.

For more information and to find out future walk details: [email protected]

New Football Association Para Talent Hub coming to Leicestershire! ⚽From season 2026/27, Leicestershire & Rutland County...
22/09/2026

New Football Association Para Talent Hub coming to Leicestershire! ⚽

From season 2026/27, Leicestershire & Rutland County FA will be starting a FA Para Talent Hub.

The FA Para Talent Hubs form a vital part of the England Para Football Talent Pathway. The hub will identify, develop, and support talented young disabled footballers, providing them with high-quality coaching and a clear route to progress into regional and national para-football squads.

Hub Key Details:

Who It’s For: Males and Females aged 7 to 16 with:
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Deafness / Hearing Impairments
- Partial Sight / Visual Impairments

The Leicestershire & Rutland County FA are hosting two short virtual sessions to give an overview of the Hub, explain how the pathway works, and answer any questions on how we can collaborate.

Please choose the session time that best fits your schedule:
- Thursday 24th September at 1PM
- Thursday 24th September at 6PM

🔗 Booking Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=kCXJRcbM-UaA_5_I2e3eOepoto4MZapMtaOV7IXYHG1UOEs1SDEzNDZVN0dNVzQwQlFHMklJQTVTNS4u&route=shorturl

This week is the final opportunity to submit nominations for this year’s Charnwood Sports Awards! Nominations close this...
21/09/2026

This week is the final opportunity to submit nominations for this year’s Charnwood Sports Awards! Nominations close this Sunday, the 27th September. 🏆

We want to hear about inspiring individuals or groups who have gone above and beyond, overcome adversity, or made an outstanding contribution to sport or physical activity.

By submitting a nomination for this year’s Charnwood Sports Awards, you’ll help give their achievements the recognition they deserve.

To submit your nomination visit:
🌐 www.active-charnwood.org/sportsawards

📅 Nominations close: Sunday 27th September 2026
📍 Awards Ceremony: Monday 30th November 2026 at Burleigh Court, Loughborough

Help us to recognise the individuals, clubs and organisations that inspire others and make Charnwood a more active place to live.

🧓💬 Its Falls Prevention Week!Did you know around 1 in 3 adults over 65 and half of people over 80 will have at least one...
21/09/2026

🧓💬 Its Falls Prevention Week!

Did you know around 1 in 3 adults over 65 and half of people over 80 will have at least one fall a year.

To read more about falls and how to prevent them, why not visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/falls/

Become a Walk Leader with Active Charnwood 🚶‍♂️Our final walk leader training session of 2026 is taking place in Thurmas...
17/09/2026

Become a Walk Leader with Active Charnwood 🚶‍♂️

Our final walk leader training session of 2026 is taking place in Thurmaston in October!

Delivered in partnership with Walk Together, this free training is designed for anyone interested in helping to lead safe, welcoming and accessible community walks.

The session covers:
✅ Roles and responsibilities of a walk leader
✅ Leading safe and inclusive walks
✅ Supporting walkers in your community
✅ Practical guidance and group discussions

Interested in volunteering in your local community and helping others get active? We'd love to hear from you!

Find out more:
👉 https://www.active-charnwood.org/wellbeing-walks

To register your interest, please email [email protected]:
• Your name
• Contact number
• Email address

It's National Fitness Day! 🎉Today, we’re celebrating the people, choices and everyday moments that keep Charnwood moving...
16/09/2026

It's National Fitness Day! 🎉

Today, we’re celebrating the people, choices and everyday moments that keep Charnwood moving.

This year’s National Fitness Day message is “Powered by You”. Your goals, your journey and the activities that work for your lifestyle.

Being active doesn’t have to mean going to the gym or taking part in organised sport. It can be a walk with a friend, playing with the kids, trying a new activity, getting out into one of Charnwood’s parks and open spaces, or simply finding more opportunities to move throughout your day.

No matter your age, ability or experience, there are lots of ways to get active and enjoy the physical and mental wellbeing benefits that movement can bring. 🚶‍♀️

This National Fitness Day, we’re encouraging residents across Charnwood to explore what works for them and discover how, where and when they can build more physical activity into everyday life.

Ready to get moving?

Take a look at some of the activities and opportunities available across Charnwood:
👉 www.active-charnwood.org/programmes

Highgate Active Practice Wellbeing Walk 🚶‍♂️Yesterday lunchtime, Kieran visited Highgate Medical Centre to lead their se...
15/09/2026

Highgate Active Practice Wellbeing Walk 🚶‍♂️

Yesterday lunchtime, Kieran visited Highgate Medical Centre to lead their second wellbeing walk with staff, a member of their PPG and her dog Milo, as part of their Active Practice Accreditation.

The walk provided a fantastic opportunity to get some fresh air, connect with others and support both physical and mental wellbeing. The group said the walk helped them clear their heads and feel refreshed and ready for the afternoon!

Wellbeing walks are a key part of the Active Practice programme, helping GP practices to promote physical activity, support staff wellbeing and create healthier, more active communities.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us. We hope to see you again at the next walk

Gorse Covert Summer Walks Programme - John Storer/University Walk! ☀Join the Gorse Covert Walking Group for their final ...
12/09/2026

Gorse Covert Summer Walks Programme - John Storer/University Walk! ☀

Join the Gorse Covert Walking Group for their final Summer Walk of the year.

Starting at John Storer House the walk will pass through Queens Park before heading towards Loughborough University. From the university the walk will wind towards Burleigh wood before returning via the walled garden and the Edward Herbert building, with a short rest along the way.

📅 Monday 14th September
🕙 10:00am start (Please arrive by 9:50am for registration)
📍 John Storer House LE11 3HA
🥾 5 Miles

For more information please contact: [email protected]

We hope you enjoy the walk! 🌳🚶‍♀️

Healthwatch Leicester and Leicestershire would like to hear your views about healthy weight support for children and you...
11/09/2026

Healthwatch Leicester and Leicestershire would like to hear your views about healthy weight support for children and young people.

Your feedback will help them understand local awareness, identify any gaps in support and share what matters most with organisations responsible for planning services.

This poll takes around 2 minutes to complete.
Share your views: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HealthyWeightQuickPoll/

The Active Charnwood team are looking forward to working with Loughborough Padel Centre to provide more opportunities fo...
11/09/2026

The Active Charnwood team are looking forward to working with Loughborough Padel Centre to provide more opportunities for local people to try padel! 🎾

We’re excited to work together to make padel more accessible to members of the community and encourage more people to get active, have fun and try something new.

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Southfield Road
Loughborough
LE112TX

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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