Active Gloucestershire

03/09/2026

Join us at the next Active Ageing Network and be part of a growing movement to help older people in Gloucestershire stay active, healthy and connected.

This free network brings together people and organisations who are passionate about creating opportunities for everyone to age well. It's a chance to:
✅ Meet like-minded people
✅ Share ideas and good practice
✅ Build new partnerships
✅ Help tackle inequalities affecting older adults

Whether you're an activity provider, NHS colleague, community organisation or local resident who wants to make a difference, you're welcome to join us.

📅 Tuesday 29th September 2026
📍 Highnam Community Centre, GL2 8DG
⏰ Arrival from 9:30am for a 10:00am start

🎥 Hear from previous network participants: https://ow.ly/MyA250ZIjBv

🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/sbQZ50ZIjBw

24/08/2026

📢 Registration is open for the Active Schools Conference 2026!

📅 Tuesday 20 October 2026
📍 Cheltenham Ladies' College
⏰ 8:30am - 4pm
🎟️ Book your FREE place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/active-schools-conference-20262027-tickets-1989367422513

Brought to you by Move More and Active Gloucestershire, this exciting conference is designed for Headteachers, Senior Leadership Teams, PE Leads, Inclusion Leads, Parental Engagement Leads, teachers and physical activity professionals.

The day will provide an opportunity to:
✅ Reflect on current practice
✅ Connect with colleagues from across the sector
✅ Explore the latest developments in PE, School Sport and Physical Activity
✅ Gain practical ideas and inspiration to create even stronger outcomes for children and young people

Whether you're leading change in your school or looking for fresh ideas and new connections, the Active Schools Conference 2026 will equip you with the insights and confidence to move forward.

🎟️ Attendance is completely FREE, but places are limited and demand is expected to be high.

Workshop options and programme details will be released in the coming months.

Secure your place today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of active schools.

FREE conference for primary school educators!

17/08/2026

A small change in your coaching approach could make a huge difference to someone's experience of physical activity🙌

Join us for “Being a Brilliant Coach to Neurodivergent People” with Dr. Josephine Perry and learn how to create truly inclusive sport and physical activity environments.

📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026
⏰ 6:00 - 8:30 PM
📍 Online

🎟️ Book your place now!
👉 https://ow.ly/4avE50Zx7bQ

In this session, you’ll discover:
✨ How to recognise strengths and challenges in neurodivergent individuals
✨ Practical ways to create safe and inclusive spaces
✨ How to help every participant thrive and feel they belong

10/08/2026

Want to feel more confident talking to patients about physical activity?

📢 Free training for healthcare professionals in Gloucestershire

Join the Physical Activity Clinical Champions (PACC) Training Programme, a free online session designed to help healthcare professionals deliver effective brief interventions and embed physical activity conversations into everyday practice.

✅ Increase confidence and knowledge
✅ Access practical tools and resources
✅ Learn from a peer-led programme
✅ Support better patient outcomes

For healthcare professionals working in Stroud, Gloucester and the Forest of Dean
📅 21 September | 12:00pm to 1:30pm
📲 Online
🔗 Book your place via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1994310203504?aff=oddtdtcreator

For healthcare professionals working in Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and the Cotswolds
📅 28 September | 12:00pm to 1:30pm
📲 Online
🔗 Book your place via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1994311903589?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/08/2026

Passionate about making physical activity more inclusive? This one’s for you🤝

Gloucestershire Active Inclusion Network (GAIN)☝️

Join us at the next GAIN session to connect, share ideas and explore how we can make sport and activity more accessible for disabled people across Gloucestershire.

📍 Northway Community Hub, Tewkesbury
📅 Wednesday 26 August 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 12:30pm (10am start)

🎟️Book your free place here: https://ow.ly/RPFE50Zw4Ka

Come along, connect and be part of the conversation🙌

👥 Open to anyone working in or interested in inclusion
💬 Share learning, ideas and opportunities
🌱 Be part of creating a more inclusive, active county

04/08/2026

🙌 Active Bystander Training

Want to feel more confident stepping in when something doesn’t feel right?

Join this interactive training session delivered by the Hollie Gazzard Trust in partnership with Active Gloucestershire and WASP (Wiltshire & Swindon Sport) to learn practical ways to safely challenge harmful behaviour and support others.

📍 Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester
📅 Monday 7 September 2026
⏰ 5:30pm – 8:30pm
🥗 Dinner and refreshments provided

💡 You’ll explore simple techniques like:
Distracting a situation
Offering support afterwards
Delegating to others for help

👉 Book your place here: https://ow.ly/Ekao50Zw3ns

Small actions can make a big difference in creating safer, more inclusive spaces.

03/08/2026

Here at Active Gloucestershire, we’re pleased to support Safe Sport Day 2026🙌

As part of Safe Sport Day 2026 and beyond, our Sports Welfare Officer, Lisa Kankowski, is here to provide support, guidance and advice to clubs across Gloucestershire helping them create safe, welcoming and inclusive environments for everyone.

👉 Find out more about the support available here: https://ow.ly/QyvV50ZvPjv

09/07/2026

Registration is now open for the Active Schools Conference 2026!🎉

📅 Tuesday 20 October 2026
📍 Cheltenham Ladies' College
⏰ 8:30am - 4pm
🎟️ Book your FREE place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/active-schools-conference-20262027-tickets-1989367422513

Brought to you by Move More and Active Gloucestershire, this exciting conference is designed for Headteachers, Senior Leadership Teams, PE Leads, Inclusion Leads, Parental Engagement Leads, teachers and physical activity professionals.

The day will provide an opportunity to:
✅ Reflect on current practice
✅ Connect with colleagues from across the sector
✅ Explore the latest developments in PE, School Sport and Physical Activity
✅ Gain practical ideas and inspiration to create even stronger outcomes for children and young people

Whether you're leading change in your school or looking for fresh ideas and new connections, the Active Schools Conference 2026 will equip you with the insights and confidence to move forward.

🎟️ Attendance is completely FREE, but places are limited and demand is expected to be high.

Workshop options and programme details will be released in the coming months.

Secure your place today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of active schools.

FREE conference for primary school educators!

06/07/2026

Passionate about making physical activity more inclusive? This one’s for you🤝

Gloucestershire Active Inclusion Network (GAIN)☝️

Join us at the next GAIN session to connect, share ideas and explore how we can make sport and activity more accessible for disabled people across Gloucestershire.

📍 Northway Community Hub, Tewkesbury
📅 Wednesday 26 August 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 12:30pm (10am start)

🎟️Book your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gloucestershire-active-inclusion-network-gain-tickets-1990563468920

Come along, connect and be part of the conversation🙌

👥 Open to anyone working in or interested in inclusion
💬 Share learning, ideas and opportunities
🌱 Be part of creating a more inclusive, active county