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We're thrilled to share that YouMove is now reaching 16,934 people across the county, allowing families to get active together and enjoy swimming, dance, yoga and more. 💃

We're also reaching 268 Early Years families since launch in 2024. 🙌

We look forward to hearing more as the year continues!
Infographic entitled "YouMove" that reads 16,934 people now signed up to YouMove. 61% of children report improvements in happiness. 32% of all children in Oxfordshire eligible for benefit-related free school meals now signed up to YouMove. 68% of families use their cards at least monthly. 83% of families very likely to recommend YouMove.
November 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Last week, we hosted a chalking session at Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre, inviting families to bring their design ideas for the development of our 'Play Corridor'!

As part of our Active Neighbourhood Scans work, the area will be developed into an outdoor activity space for all to enjoy. 🌷
A person standing with arms spread out and a smile, inside of a chalk circle labelled "stand in here: this person rocks!" in front of a bike shelter in a residential area. A collection of chalk drawings on a concrete surface beside a bike shed, including drawings of stars, the word "OCA" and various cartoon drawings. A chalk shape with writing that reads "hop 10 times" on a concrete surface.
October 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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We're proud of our continuing journey towards becoming an anti-racist organisation.

Hear from Hayley Bennett, one of our amazing partners helping us to implement this change, about our progress so far:

Learn more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion commitments: lnkd.in/eX8MC8BU
October 24, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re reflecting on the crucial role that mental health plays in physical activity and the work we do. ❤️‍🩹

Whether it's hearing from Active Travel project participants or people who've benefitted from Move Together, this feedback is always uplifting and inspiring. 🙌
Image of Blenheim Palace grounds and several walkers, with a quote Blenheim is very good for me. The walks are fantastic. The fresh air gives me a lot of confidence, because I don’t like a lot of people. It does me a lot of good, the fresh air and meeting new people. Active Oxfordshire logo Image of a man taking part in an exercise class, raising an arm and smiling, with a quote that reads I realised exercise didn’t have to be strenuous, it could be enjoyable. Being around like-minded people assisting my motivation, I started feeling better inside my body. Active Oxfordshire logo
October 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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ParkPlay has landed in Blackbird Leys, bringing weekly free outdoor play for families to enjoy together!

On Friday, Josh spoke with BBC Radio Oxford about this new opportunity for local families to get active. 🫶

📆Every Saturday, 10am
📍Blackbird Leys Park

Learn more and sign up:
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October 9, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Last week, we worked with the Activity Alliance to arrange training for school staff responsible for leading PE and Sports activities. ⚽

This training aims to provide staff with the knowledge and confidence in adapting their school PE for all pupils, ensuring everyone has a chance to benefit. 🫶
Three people walking across the wooden floor of a sports hall. The person on the left is wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts and black running shoes. The person in the middle is wearing an orange t-shirt, black shorts and white running shoes. The person on the right is wearing a black and blue hoodie, black leggings and black running shoes. Two individuals watch as two participants pass a yellow ball between them in a sports hall. The individual to the left wears a black t-shirt, black shorts and black running shoes. The next individual wears a blue and black hoodie, black leggings and black running shoes. The next individual wears a black long sleeve top, black shorts and black running shoes. The individual on the right wears an orange t-shirt, black shorts and white running shoes. Participants in the background are sat at a folding desk. 8 individuals walk around an array of green, red and yellow plastic cones on a school hall floor.
October 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Earlier this week, Christine delivered the Physical Activity Clinical Champion (PACC) session to BSc & MSc physiotherapy students at Oxford Brookes University. 📚

“It’s a special opportunity to be able to inspire the next physiotherapy generation"

Learn more here: tinyurl.com/aurs2apm
An individual giving a presentation with three presentation screens, in a carpeted classroom with an audience of students sat at desks taking notes.
October 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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We’re excited to host the second Oxfordshire on the Move event this year in Didcot! 🙌

Today we’re connecting with over 100 partners from across Oxfordshire and beyond to address the barriers residents face in becoming more physically active. 🤝

We can't wait to hear all about their amazing work! 🫶
Three people sat at a welcome desk in a community centre, beside a banner reading "Oxfordshire On The Move", with a gathering of people in the background enjoying refreshments and conversating. A medium sized building with two double doors, with a sign reading "District Community Centre", and a banner outside welcoming people to Oxfordshire On The Move.
September 26, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Yesterday, Ellie and Josh attended the launch of the new Leys Youth Hub in Blackbird Leys! 🎉
It's amazing to see the amazing facilities in the new space, and we're looking forward to seeing its positive impact in the community. 🫶
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Two men playing table tennis in a hall, surrounded by balloons and confetti, being photographed by a photographer A large soft play area in a warehouse space A diverse crowd, gathered to hear a woman speak, with some taking photographs on camera phones A drum kit in a sound proof, yellow-floored room, with a cupboard, chair and a guitar in its case resting against the wall
September 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Earlier this month, our Sport Welfare Manager, Heidi, was invited by Oxfordshire Goalball to try her hand at the sport with MyVision Oxfordshire at Falcon Boat Club! 🥅

It's great to see how the team gets stuck in with inclusive sport, and we look forward to hearing more from the club! 🌟
A woman stood holding a Goalball in front of a goal, wearing goggles on her head It was an opportunity for those with visual impairments to come along and try new activities such as kayaking on the river before trying their hand at Goalball. Four people sat on the floor of a hall, one person standing, in front of a goalball goal It was also exciting for those of us who had not tried similar sports before to experience playing blind [...], highlighting the importance of communication between teammates.
September 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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🔦Oxfordshire On The Move Workshop Spotlight: Inclusive Walking Groups: creating more accessible walking and wheeling groups and events🌳

Join us for our next Oxfordshire On The Move event on 26th September at GWP District Community Centre, Didcot!

Learn more and register here:
tinyurl.com/3bdzmv68
Inclusive Walking Groups: creating more accessible walking and wheeling groups and events. In this workshop, we’ll hear from MyVision Oxfordshire as they share some insight into their award-winning Green Walks project, designed to build the confidence and wellbeing of blind and visually-impaired people while engaging with local green spaces. In the workshop, you can expect to discover: How the project was set up and developed Outcomes and case studies How to guide blind and visually impaired people Tips and tricks for setting up Oxfordshire On The Move - Creating a happier, healthier, more active Oxfordshire - together
September 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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📆Applications for the Active Neighbourhood Ideas Fund for Banbury Grimsbury close on 19th September!

Got an idea of how to make Grimsbury a better place to be active? We want to hear from you! 🏃‍♂️

Click below to make your voice heard, and be part of shaping your community.🗣️

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Two women having a discussion in front of a whiteboard entitled 'ideas' with 8 postcards in yellow, orange and blue attached.
September 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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On Monday, we gathered in the office to catch up, but more importantly, for a game of rounders! 🏏

After our talk of embedding physical activity into the work day, we thought we'd put our money where our mouth is. 🏃

PSA: if you have a free hour, rounders is a great way to break up the work day! 🌞
September 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Following some incredible progress through Active Neighbourhood Scans, we wanted to share our resources to help more communities. 🤲
Our ANS Toolkit breaks down planning, organising, promoting and running a scan, and how to utilise and capitalise on learning outcomes.
🔗 Learn more: lnkd.in/ep5n92vf
A family walking along a pavement in a green space, holding umbrellas and pushing a pram, with two other participants following behind. Two individuals having a conversation in front of a board names 'IDEAS', placing post-it notes on the board. A woman sat down holding a clipboard, giving a talk to seated participants in a sports hall.
September 2, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Move Together is helping participants across the county get active and reach their health goals. 💜

Hear from a participant about how self-referring to the pathway changed their life, and learn more about Move Together and its impact in 24-25 below! 👇

www.activeoxfordshire.org/move-together
“Since discovering Move Together I have lost four stone. The support and encouragement I get from my friends, family and the Move Together team - checking on how I am getting on - have been so important.” “At my last diabetes check-up with my GP, he was shocked at how much weight I’ve lost. A year after my diagnosis I am so much happier than I was and am proud to have proved to the doctor that I don’t need to go on medication to manage my condition.”
September 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Oxfordshire on the Move workshop spotlight🚨

'A toolkit for creating inclusive activities: learning from insight on the impact of physical activity on learning disabled adults'
In this workshop, Anjali Dance Company discuss inclusivity in dance and beyond.

Learn more: lnkd.in/eg7jSAEa
A toolkit for creating inclusive activities: learning from insight on the impact of physical activity on learning disabled adults. Anjali Dance Company, who run inclusive dance sessions for adults with learning disabilities, will be sharing their insight into the positive impact that art and movement has. The workshop will equip you with the tools to increase the inclusivity of your own sessions and activities. This workshop may be useful for you if you’re a social worker, carer, healthcare professional, social prescriber, or directly delivering activities. Illustrations of people dancing, and a pair sat on a bench. Oxfordshire On The Move. Creating a happier, healthier, more active Oxfordshire - together.
August 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Over the summer holidays, we’ve been hosting free disability-inclusive Multisport days, with the aim of connecting families with inclusive sports clubs and getting ourselves some fresh air! 🌿
With our partners' help, we've seen the benefits of inclusive physical activity for people of all abilities.
August 21, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Oxfordshire on the Move workshop spotlight🚨

Join us for the 'Beyond the Swim Summit - Diving into action and turning ideas into outcomes' workshop on 26th Sept.

In the workshop, we'll cover barriers to water safety, and discuss collaborative ways to make change.

Register here: lnkd.in/eg7jSAEa
August 18, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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We're excited for our next disability inclusive sports day in Oxford on Monday 18th August🏉🏑

If you work with with SEND children, and they and their families want to find out what inclusive sports are available in Oxfordshire, please encourage them to come along🫶

See the poster for more info!
A photo of one of the Active Oxfordshire team doing archery. A poster with information about the SEND Family multisport day in Oxford on Monday 18th August. More information is on this website: https://www.getoxfordshireactive.org/oxford-family-multisport-days
August 14, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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📣 🚨 Read our latest blog!

Understand the journey of Oxford Phoenix, a football club built for refugees and asylum seekers in Oxfordshire, and how sport can give autonomy, connection, healing, and home.🫶🌍🫂

www.activeoxfordshire.org/news-and-eve...
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August 12, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Oxfordshire on the Move workshop spotlight🚨

Join us for the Building LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Environments workshop on Fri 26th Sept

In the workshop, you'll connect with others, share experiences & ideas, ask questions, and learn from others.

Register here: www.oxfordshireonthemove.org/events/2025/...
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August 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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This week, we got out and about for Oxford Community Action’s group cycle to the Oxford Natural History Museum! 🚲🦤

Having worked with OCA as part of Sport England’s Place Universal Offer (PUO), this was a great chance to see our collaborative work in action.🤝

Learn more about PUO: lnkd.in/ex9cVHKd
August 1, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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🏅Cherwell’s Youth Activators programme has encouraged pupils to get active on their own terms and engaged families in after-school sports and games, reaching:

🔹3,355 pupils in Term 5
🔹4,711 pupils in Term 6

🔗To learn more about our programmes, visit lnkd.in/gwHMz6q
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A group of five Cherwell activators standing in a line
July 31, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Reflecting on year 2 of #ActiveTravel, we're thrilled by the success of MyVision Oxfordshire's Green Walks. 🌳🚶‍♀️

The walks help visually impaired residents build confidence, reduce loneliness & enjoy outdoor green spaces.💚

Find out more about Active Travel:
www.activeoxfordshire.org/active-trave...
A group of 7 people on a walk. They are walking along a path and there are trees and fields on either side of them. There are 2 guide dogs. A quote against a plain background with a green textbox and speech marks around it. There are faded outlines of trees in the background on the bottom right corner. The quote says: "The impact of the walks is best described with our Abingdon Group’s achievements. Since launching, the group has grown in confidence walking independently. Several members have organised walks outside the group, and they are even planning to take on the Cotswold Way, in stages.”
July 29, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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We’re delighted to share some projects supported in our Community Outreach Active Travel (COAT) programme,
including Ride on Time, a Didcot-based project teaching road safety to Early Years, using ride-on vehicles and a role-play road! 🚗

🚸 Find out more about the COAT programme:
lnkd.in/e7JRHqTJ
July 24, 2025 at 10:57 AM