A new female leadership programme is coming to #Bolton this winter. Commissioned by GM Moving, Moving in Madrassah will be delivered by KRIMMZ Girls Youth Club and Bolton Muslim Health Trust. Moving in Madrassah will look to develop confident, skilled leaders: https://ow.ly/1aJr50XqXQb

Listen. Act. Celebrate. It is vital that we listen to, and act upon, young people’s voices and celebrate the successes. Theirs and ours. New blog from Andrew Lawton calls for positive messages and momentum around young people moving more to feel good: https://ow.ly/Z5Az50Xqq5S

This #WorldDiabetesDay let's celebrate Farzana Iqbal's transformative journey through the #Bollyfit Active Diabetes Programme. Through tailored exercise routines, she discovered the power of regular exercise in aiding weight loss and improving blood sugar control. buff.ly/t8NRkFR #DiabetesLife

Yesterday, Sport England visited #GreaterManchester to see how #GMMovingInAction works across places and partnerships. Our partners showed how collaboration and local leadership are turning strategy into impact - helping people move more, feel better, and #LiveWell. 👉Read: https://ow.ly/uxsg50XraUr

Looking to stay connected to movement, sport and physical activity accounts on Bluesky? Check out the GM Moving Starter Pack: https://go.bsky.app/V9HJNi

Inclusive spaces are helping to tackle inequalities, through building a sense of belonging and better spaces for communities. 🛼🍃 We’ve come to visit Projekts MCR skatepark, to see how they've transformed a disused, crime-ridden patch of land into a vibrant hub for creativity and community.

We have a unique whole-system place-based approach to enable active lives for all in Greater Manchester, Our next stop on today’s tour - Hough End Leisure Centre – demonstrates how this approach builds places where people meet and communities flourish. 🚴🍃 @mancitycouncil.bsky.social

Up next: #MoveAltrincham, newly refurbished through Sport England investment and guidance, with environmental #Sustainability at the centre. Trafford Leisure has adopted the ‘Pivot to Wellbeing’ approach to deepen local resident engagement and the wider health system: https://ow.ly/gVSk50XqsvZ

We’re in Partington, a place partnership area where local people are playing a key role in the regeneration of their vibrant local sport and accessible leisure spaces. Together, we've been bringing Uniting the Movement to life across every community: https://ow.ly/yjVf50XqqAg

Today’s a big day. Partners are joining us on a tour to witness how our city-region is changing lives through delivering @sport-england-se.bsky.social's Uniting the Movement strategy. Keep an eye on our posts through the day to see our unique whole-system approach in action.

"CyanLines is the bold plan to link & transform Manchester’s green and blue spaces...The vision is to develop a network of over 100 miles of...routes over ten years, starting with the city centres of Manchester & Salford...& linking to the rest of Greater Manchester’s boroughs" Link: cyanlines.com

The Health and Social Care Committee has begun hearing evidence for their Healthy ageing: Physical activity in an ageing society inquiry. CMO Professor Chris Whitty gave evidence to the committee of MPs on the incredible benefits of movement, physical activity and sport: https://ow.ly/Ht6F50Xpb63

New Blog: Strategic Director Beth Sutcliffe has been reflecting on Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust's (MFT) commitment to #ActiveHospitals. Beth looks at how MFT are taking a whole-system approach to using movement to support a reduction in deconditioning: https://ow.ly/Uyop50XpcBF

We’re celebrating #LivingWageWeek by showing off our Living Wage Employer mark, as a sign of our ongoing commitment to looking after our employees. You can find us, and 16k other Living Wage Employers across the UK, on this interactive map: https://ow.ly/jZAh50Xpfxm

New podcast drop! The #GreaterManchester Live Well Podcast is here🎉 The new 8-part series features 100+ voices from across the city-region, exploring how we can do things differently together. Trailer out now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Pvdpbr51l19boqYRcW3dN#GreaterManchester#GMLiveWell

There are nearly one million trustees in the UK. Our board member Abigail became a trustee to make a wider contribution to Greater Manchester. Listen to her experience on our board, and her thoughts on our work: https://ow.ly/kbjp50XmrgJ #TrusteesWeek

🏀 Manchester Lynx were the first LGBTQ+ women's sports club in the North West and create a safe and supportive community for people to be who they are, express themselves and play basketball. 👇 Learn more about their story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ2kjPipxOM

Opening School Facilities Network Event Join us on 19 Nov to connect, share ideas, and collaborate on opening school facilities for #Community use. 👉 Book: https://ow.ly/c6j850XmvUK#Community #Education #School #Teaching

This International Stress Awareness Week, check out our Active Workplace Toolkit. It helps employers support staff to move more, reduce stress, and improve wellbeing. Toolkit and resources: https://ow.ly/BLYs50XlLAl #StressAwarenessWeek #ActiveWorkplace #WellbeingAtWork

We're excited to share the cover of @hayleylever.bsky.social's debut book, Leading from the Balcony. Leading from the Balcony is practical and actionable book which will support leaders in their daily life and work. Register your interest in purchasing a copy: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

This #YouthWorkWeek, we’re celebrating how safe spaces, support, and opportunities to thrive can transform young lives. We recently saw this in Leigh, where youth work and physical activity came together to build connection, confidence and joy in the community: https://ow.ly/bAX250Xl3lJ#YouthWorkWeek #YWW25

This #BlackHistoryMonth, @sport-england-se.bsky.social shared a fantastic story from the co-director of Swimunity. Omie Dale explains how they're making swimming more welcoming, while building #Community resilience, empowerment and joy. Read: https://ow.ly/yNc050XkaMV#BlackHistoryMonth#Community#Inclusion #Swimming

We loved having Jet Black Creative Arts and Sports Academy help open our conference this year. Through dance, football and netball, they empower young people to build skills, confidence and belonging. 🎥 See how: https://ow.ly/3rJl50Xkb8P #BlackHistoryMonth #YouthDevelopment Women in Sport

For #BlackHistoryMonth, Kadeena Cox and Rhianna Parris-Smith have shared how they’re inspiring the next generation of cyclists. This is a great reminder of how inclusion can boost participation. 🚴 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH7Peg8Npuk#BlackHistoryMonth #Inclusion #Cycling #ActiveLivesForAll

Our board member, Warren Heppolette, has started an 18-month secondment with Greater Manchester Combined Authority as Director of the Prevention Demonstrator. This is a key step in building a system focused on #Prevention in #GreaterManchester. Read more: https://ow.ly/wfkn50Xhxub#Prevention#GreaterManchester#SystemChange

GM Moving’s first Sports Club Conference is coming! 🎉 👉 Connect, learn, and be inspired with other grassroots clubs in Greater Manchester. 👉 Workshops, speakers, and networking to help your club thrive. 📅 2 Nov 2025, MMU, Manchester Info and £5 tickets: buff.ly/0GOPy7x

📣📣 Job news 📣📣 I'll be moving on from the brilliant @gmmoving.co.uk to start a new job later in the year. More details on that soon but I first wanted to write about the brilliant team I’ve been privileged to work with.

Twelve months ago, we committed to taking action on #Menopause #Health with Active Partnerships. From hosting training and supporting research, to co-ordinating national networks, we’ve been busy taking action: https://ow.ly/pJWG50XcXoa International Menopause Society #Menopause#Health#WorldMenopauseDay

We’re hiring a Strategic Director! Can you help us lead the way for inclusive and active communities in GM? 37 hrs/week, £61,430 - £70,007 p.a. Apply: https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/get-involved/jobs/ #Leadership #SocialImpact #GreaterManchester #PublicHealth #Health #Strategy #Jobs

@mayorofgm.bsky.social and @lcrmayor.bsky.social unite to close gender gap in sport, physical activity and movement. We're the first place-based signatories of @iwgwomenandsport.bsky.social Brighton + Helsinki Declaration. Read: buff.ly/vv2ZDpT @greatermcr.bsky.social @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social

Congratulations to Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust on their #ActiveHospitals commitment launched last week. The trust will be using movement and physical activity to raise patient wellbeing, recovery, and give time back to patients👏 More: www.gmmoving.co.uk/news/manches...

We’re hosting a free workshop on Youth Mental Health Awareness, in partnership with Mind. This is for sports volunteers, staff, and coaches working with children and young people across Greater Manchester. 📅 Thursday 23 October, 6:30pm House of Sport, Manchester 📌 Book your place: buff.ly/O3V6WZq

Is #Safeguarding part of your role? Learn how to prevent and respond to gambling and gaming harms in young people, with free training from @ygamuk.bsky.social 📅 20 Oct, 18:00, Online 👉 buff.ly/xxPxbUd Learn to spot risks, start conversations & support healthy #Digital lives in the #NorthWest.

It’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week—a perfect time to explore our workshops, resources, and guidance. 📌 Check out our latest events and resources: https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/news/keeping-your-child-safe-in-sport-week-october-2025/ #KYCSIS25 #Safeguarding #SafeInSport

We are deeply saddened by the attack at Heaton Park’s synagogue yesterday. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all members of the Jewish community. Manchester City Council have a book of condolence at the Central Library and online here, for messages of support: orlo.uk/WvTRF

Today we've been proud to share just a small selection of the stories of progress across Greater Manchester, celebrating 4 years of #GMMovingInAction. Thank you for joining us, and to all our partners working with us for #ActiveLivesForAll. 🤸‍♀️👨‍🦽⛹️‍♀️🌳 Active Partnerships

In July, over 800 people from Trafford Talking Therapies and local GP surgeries marked the NHS' 77th birthday with a one-of-a-kind #Parkrun. See how movement brought this community together: https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/news/creating-active-schools-a-whole-school-approach/#Parkrun #GMMovingInAction #NHS

Over 50 #Schools in #GreaterManchester are embedding movement into the school day. What began as one bold question is now a powerful journey of change for #Students across Greater Manchester: https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/news/creating-active-schools-a-whole-school-approach/#Schools#GreaterManchester#Students#GMMovingInAction

Movement transforms #Health and #Wellbeing. To unlock its potential, we've been helping the #Workforce feel confident talking about it through Different Conversations training: https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/get-involved/leadership-and-workforce/different-conversations/#Health#Wellbeing#Workforce#GMMovingInAction

Through our GM Walking & Wheeling Fund, communities across Greater Manchester are improving #Accessibility and promoting #ActiveLivesForAll. See the impact: https://gmwalking.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/GM-Walking-Wheeling-Fund-Impact-Report-2024-25.pdf.pdf#Accessibility#ActiveLivesForAll #GMMovingInAction

We're proud to see Greater Manchester now has 33 Active Practices - nearly 7% of the national total. How we've worked with #Health partners to make this possible: https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/news/rcgp-reaches-500-active-practices-with-momentum-growing-in-greater-manchester/#Health #GMMovingInAction

Our GM Moving Conference is a chance to witness #GMMovingInAction. This year, we brought together over 1000 people to connect, learn and celebrate movement. Catch up on the stories and learnings from the day: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx6EpXR4Ib9mBrm9sighj-Oi8SAnd1Olw&si=pH1kkiIUGEAIfEDq

Four years ago, partners across #GreaterManchester launched GM Moving in Action. Today we are celebrating the incredible progress being made across our city region. Join in! Share your own stories with #GMMovingInAction Active Partnerships#GreaterManchester

Looking for a way your organisation can support #MentalHealth on World Mental Health Day? Join the 100km in 10 Days Challenge by @sportinmind.bsky.social to move, have fun, and raise funds for vital mental health support. Register: app.raceatyourpace.com/groups/Sport...

We’re proud to share highlights from another year of #GMMovingInAction, in the latest Story of our work. These stories show how partners and communities in #GreaterManchester are helping people move more, feel better, and live well. 🔗 www.gmmoving.co.uk/media/w4sd0g... #ActiveLivesForAll

Ready to take practical action on trans & non-binary #Inclusion? Join our #GreaterManchester training with @lgbtfdn.bsky.social to understand identities, barriers to activity and practical steps to inclusion. 📅 1 Oct in-person or 7 Oct online. Limited space, register: forms.office.com/e/2nKfjzE9a4

How can we better support #Women and girls to enjoy the benefits of movement, #Sport & physical activity? Join us and Merseyside Sports Partnership on 9 Oct to explore barriers, share what’s working and create more #inclusive opportunities. Register for this free online event: buff.ly/C8TgXkr

GM Moving’s first Sports Club Conference is coming! 🎉 👉 Connect, learn, and be inspired with other grassroots clubs in Greater Manchester. 👉 Workshops, speakers, and networking to help your club thrive. 📅 2 Nov 2025, MMU, Manchester Info and £5 tickets: buff.ly/0GOPy7x

We’re #Hiring: Project Support 🚀 Help us connect partners, shape opportunities for movement, tackle inequalities, and support a healthier, more active #GreaterManchester. £27,694 – £30,024 p.a., applications close 5 Oct. 👉 www.gmmoving.co.uk/get-involved... Please share this with your network!

Apply by 21 September! Peer support programme for people from racialised backgrounds in #GreaterManchester, hosted with @10gm.bsky.social and @mcrcommcentral.bsky.social Mentorship, workshops, networking and small fund included. Info: www.gmmoving.co.uk/news/explori... #Leadership #Inclusion