Stories

There are so many stories of people across Kent and Medway finding ways to build more movement and activity into their lives, no matter what their circumstances. Take a look at some of the stories we’ve collected and see if they inspire you to try a new activity today.

Articles

Tina’s Story

Tina’s Story

Hear how joining a QiGong class has helped Tina, who lives with arthritis and a heart condition, both physically and socially.

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Joe and Sue’s Story

Joe and Sue’s Story

Hear how joining a local gardening group has supported Joe and Sue's physical health and reduced loneliness.

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John, Pearl and Sue’s Story

John, Pearl and Sue’s Story

Hear how joining a local running group has helped John, Pearl and Sue physically, mentally and emotionally.

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Yasmin’s story

Yasmin’s story

Hear how Yasmin, as a new parent, found ways to incorporate activity into her busy life.

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Rabia’s Story

Rabia’s Story

Hear how community swimming sessions have helped Rabia gain a lifeguard qualification to support her family and friends to become more active.

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Chris and Barry’s Story

Chris and Barry’s Story

Hear how community boxfit sessions are supporting Chris and Barry, who are living with Parkinson's, to meet new people, get fit and lose weight in a safe and friendly environment.

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Valerie and Kevin’s Story

Valerie and Kevin’s Story

Hear how community dance sessions at a local library are supporting Valerie and Kevin to relieve stress, make new friends, get fit and active.

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Liam’s Inclusive Tennis Story

Liam’s Inclusive Tennis Story

Hear how Liam is benefitting from inclusive tennis sessions and how the sessions have been a catalyst for him and his new friends to do other things.

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Christine and Tracy’s Walking Netball Story

Christine and Tracy’s Walking Netball Story

Hear how Walking Netball has helped Christine and Tracy with their physical, mental and social wellbeing.

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Trevor and John’s Wilder Wellbeing Story

Trevor and John’s Wilder Wellbeing Story

Hear how Trevor and John feel the benefits of connecting with the natural word and making new friends to overcome anxiety and depression.

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Priti’s Badminton Story

Priti’s Badminton Story

Hear how playing Badminton every Friday evening has helped with Priti's mental and physical health.

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Megan’s ConfiDance Story

Megan’s ConfiDance Story

Hear how inclusive dance sessions have helped Megan to express herself and become more confident.

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