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Get Up and Go - November Newsletter

18th November, 2024
Bringing you all of the latest news from our project! We also love to promote different community groups, activities and companies from the borough of Havant.

A BRAND NEW LOOK FOR THE PROJECT

We are pleased to announce that as a team we have been able to improve the visibility of our project.

The team worked together with the graphic design team at the Havant borough council to produce a range of high quality GUAG promotional materials. This includes: Pull up banners, leaflets, business cards and social media content.

The brand new design has provided us with a more consistent look across the project, we wanted to produce products that would become recognisable within our local community.

Now that the admin team has expanded, we will be attending more community events. We hope to see you there!

MENS INTRODUCTION TO WEIGHTS COURSE

Start 2025 off the right way with our 7 week weights course for men in the borough!

The course is for men in the borough to learn about lifting weights, in a safe environment with a trained professional. The aim of the course is to give the participants the confidence and skills to be able to continue strength training in gym environment or doing home workouts.

This is being delivered by Horizon at the Wellbeing hub in the Meridian centre. Beginning 8th January.

There are only 8 spaces on this course, The first session is FREE and then £20 payable at the 2nd week, at reception in the Hub. Book your place now by clicking the button below:

MENS INTRODUCTION TO WEIGHTS COURSE

PRE SCHOOL MULTI SPORTS SESSIONS

Get Up and Go has partnered with Ashley Barker coaching to bring you Pre school multi sports sessions. The cost for the 3 month block is just £40 (RRP £77) costing just £3.60 a week! You can PAYG for £5 per session. As we come into the winter months with miserable weather - put a smile on your little ones face in a nice warm environment whereby your child can burn lots of energy and have lots of fun - all while learning lots of new fun skills! These sessions are available to children aged 2-5 years across 4 sessions. The session will be held at the Hayling Island community centre and Cowplain activity centre. To find out more information or to book your place please visit a button below.

TOODLER MULTI SPORTS

Current Sessions

LADIES THAT LIFT CIRCUITS CLASS

These sessions are for anyone wanting to either get back into fitness or enjoy a weekly exercise sessions.

Here are the top reasons for adding strength training into your gym workouts: Improved fat loss, gain more muscle, burn calories, stress relief, increase your energy levels, have a healthier heart and bones and it reduces the risk of injury.

First session FREE to any ladies living in the Borough of Havant.

This session is delivered by Horizon at the Wellbeing hub in the Meridian centre, please note this venue is a shopping centre and can be busy at peak times. There are 2 classes available Monday 4-5pm and 5-6pm.

Payment options: 6 weeks booking: £24.00 working out £4 a week (arranged at the Hub) - 10 weeks booking: £38.00 working out £3.80 a week (arranged at the Hub).

4-5PM CLASS

5-6PM CLASS

CASUAL FOOTBALL SESSIONS

Come along and have a go in a relaxed and friendly group of people. There is no age limit for this, it is for all adults over 18! Don't worry if you have not played for a long time, all are welcome.

Mondays 5-6pm at the Front lawn community hub, Sombourne Drive, Havant, PO9 5AN.

All sessions are FREE, So please come along and have a go even if you aren't sure if it's for you!

FOOTBALL SESSIONS

FAMILY INCLUSIVE MULTI SPORTS SESSION

Come along to our inclusive multi sports session at the Waterlooville community centre. This session is suitable for players of all ages and abilities. Please note children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and that person must be responsible for them at all times. This session is on Wednesdays 5-6pm. FREE for anyone to attend!

FAMILY MULTI SPORTS SESSION

GUAG WALKS

Our final Heritage (History) walk for 2024 is on Tuesday 3rd December, 10am meeting at the coach house at Staunton Country Park. Both the History and Flora and Fauna walks will then stop over the colder months, starting again in March 2025!

The good news is that our FREE Wellbeing walks will continue during these months so you can still get out walking! Most walks have a shorter version and a longer version and are led by qualified volunteer walk leaders. Walks are in the following locations: Emsworth area, Hayling seafront, Staunton Country Park, North Hayling, Bidbury mead and Denmead. To see all our Havant walks over the next week visit this link: Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Havant you can just turn up to walks without booking on.

Local Activities

STEADY AND STRONG HAMPSHIRE

Steady and Strong classes for older adults have been developed by experts to increase your strength and balance, helping you to stay stronger for longer and able to keep doing the things you love. You will do a mix of seated and standing exercises, with chair support for those who need it.

If you enjoy listening to music whilst exercising or like dancing and want to improve your balance and strength then you may prefer a different class. Steady and strong with music, or steady and strong classes may be perfect for you. All of this can be found via the button below - labelled 'STEADY AND STRONG'.

There are classes at locations across Hampshire, and online class options. Use the search below to find the right class for you. The session location finder can be found via the link below. Input your postcode and your local classes will appear!

STEADY AND STRONG CLASS FINDER

FREE THRIVE SESSION - HORIZON

To celebrate the launch of the THRIVE Horizons brand new, after school activities programme you have received a FREE TASTER SESSION.

Monday to Friday at both Havant and Waterlooville Leisure centres for 5-15 year olds, 4-7pm every night all year round.

Contact Michael to book - mwhitelock@horizonlc.com 07845651351.

THRIVE WEBSITE

STAUNTON (COUNTRY PARK AND FARM)

Did you know that both locations are open throughout the winter excluding Christmas day and boxing day). You can access a wide range of facilities across the sites including: Tea rooms, play areas, trails, animals, shops, gardens and educational information.

Staunton country park is open 8-4:30pm during the winter months November - March. The shop and tea rooms is open 10-4pm.

Staunton farm is open 10-4pm during the winter months and the car park closes at 4:30pm.

Both locations make a great day out for all the family!

STAUNTON FARM

STAUNTON COUNTRY PARK

We Actively want to hear about your Wellbeing!

The Active Wellbeing project for the Borough of Havant is being launched and we want to hear what being active means to you.

Active can mean a wide range of things, from feeling confident moving around your home, conducting everyday tasks or walking to your local shops, to taking part in an organised sport, class or group activity, and everything in between!

Tell us what you enjoy doing to be active, what stops you from being as active as you’d like to be and what would make it easier for you to be active.

This project is live from Monday 14 October to Monday 25 November 2024.

Age and ability are no barrier here – we want to hear from everyone, whether you are planning your next marathon run or simply happy to climb the stairs without needing to catch your breath!

To find out more and have your say, click here:

HAVE YOUR SAY ON ACTIVE WELLBEING!

'NEW' ADULTS FITNESS CLASS

Park community school have introduced a brand new fitness class on Thursday evenings. This fun fitness class combines aerobics, dance and stretching all in one! Anyone is welcome to attend. Every Thursday evening 6-6:45pm at Park community school. The introductory price is £2 per class. Booking is required, please email bookings@pcs.hants.sch.uk or call them on 023 9348 9811 to book your place.

Everyone is welcome so please go along, you never know dance could be your sport!

CREATFUL

Creatful use creativity to improve overall wellness in and around Havant and Waterlooville. Creatful is cross generational and cross abilities so we can create spaces for all people to feel welcome and safe. We utilise arts and crafts to help people get back into their community, connect and learn skills. Creatful have an amazing team of 20 volunteers supporting our events. If you’d like to join us but need some support to do this, please get in touch at Creatful.info@gmail.com. To find out more about Creatful and book spaces at our events please head to www.creatful.co.uk

Do you have something you want to include in our next newsletter? Please send an email to infogetupandgo@havant.gov.uk with a description of the content and an image to go with it! This could be promotion of a session, a community group you want to shout about or share how GUAG has helped you to live a healthier lifestyle! To be considered email us now with your ideas!

GET UP AND GO ADMIN HOURS

If you need to contact a member of the admin team on the phone please follow the below hours. Please continue to contact the team via email at any point.

infogetupandgo@havant.gov.uk
07720 076284 (admin opening hours only)
Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 4-6pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday - please email.
Sunday - please email.

www.getupandgohavant.com

Energise Me's Second November Update

26th November, 2024
In Energise Me's second November newsletter, they talk about Sport England's latest research to find the huge impact of community sports and physical activity, and how hundreds of children have benefitted from daily 45-minute swimming lessons thanks to a pop-up swimming pool.

Bev's November Update

3rd November, 2024
In our vice-president's November newsletter, she talks about the nomination process for the Sports Awards next year.

Energise Me's First November Update

12th November, 2024
In Energise Me's first November newsletter, they have gathered together some helpful tips for keeping active during the winter, and talk about the Big Sister Project to support girls aged 9-15 in becoming more active, building confidence, and feeling empowered through sport and fitness.

Energise Me's Second October Update

17th October, 2024
In Energise Me's second October newsletter, they talk about their Workplace Wellbeing Toolkit, which provides tips, resources, and opportunities about investing in workplace wellbeing and creating an active workplace.

Get Up and Go - October Newsletter

17th October, 2024
Bringing you all of the latest news from our project! We also promote different community groups, activities and companies from across the Havant Borough.

We Actively want to hear about your Wellbeing!

The Active Wellbeing project for the Borough of Havant is being launched and we want to hear what being active means to you.

Active can mean a wide range of things, from feeling confident moving around your home, conducting everyday tasks or walking to your local shops, to taking part in an organised sport, class or group activity, and everything in between!

Tell us what you enjoy doing to be active, what stops you from being as active as you’d like to be and what would make it easier for you to be active.

This project is live from Monday 14 October to Monday 25 November 2024.

Age and ability are no barrier here – we want to hear from everyone, whether you are planning your next marathon run or simply happy to climb the stairs without needing to catch your breath!

To find out more and have your say, click here:

ACTIVE WELLBEING

Current Sessions

SELF-DEFENCE SUCCESS

We would like to say a massive thank you to Clanfield UMA. They have been delivering two successful self-defence courses as part of the GUAG project, which has supported 20 local residents to feel safer when out in our local community. They have also supported young people from the Youth Hub in leigh park to access a one-off taster session in Self-defence. They will also be visiting the Plaza to offer a one-off session to our women's network group at the Havant borough council!

To find out more about Clanfield UMA and all of the amazing work they do and sessions they have on offer please visit their website: Welcome (clanfielduma.net)

THURSDAY OUTDOOR FITNESS MOVES INSIDE!

Our Thursday evening circuits class will be moving inside from January 2025! The session will be taking a break from the end of October through to January. The indoor session will be held at Growing places Anders Hall in Waterlooville. The sessions will cost £2 per person and will be on Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm.

Due to popular demand the Saturday outdoor fitness circuits class will stay outside on Saturdays (11am to noon) in Jubilee Park, Waterlooville. Book now via our website!

PILATES AT THE PLAZA

Take the opportunity to stretch yourself and improve strength, balance and posture in this mixed-ability Pilates class. No experience is needed, you can work at your own level in a friendly and supportive environment surrounded by likeminded individuals and an experienced instructor.

Sessions are delivered on Tuesdays 12-1pm and 1-2pm. Your first class is FREE to try out, and then £5 each thereafter. Please book online for each class you wish to attend (even if you're a regular!) as this class will be popular. This can be paid in cash or via bank transfer If you have any queries please contact: sarah@mindbodymat.com Book your space now by visiting our website!

PILATES AT THE PLAZA

SATURDAY MORNING BREATHWORK MEDITATION CLASS

Whether you have had a demanding week at work and need to find the perfect way to wind down or you are just wanting to find ways to release tension and connect with your inner calm, this session is open to everyone aged 16+.

This session is delivered at the Bedhampton community centre on Saturday mornings 9-10am. This session is delivered by Jamie who is a certified SOMA Breath Coach and meditation teacher. He is passionate about helping people heal, love and accept themselves, breaking free of the struggles that can weigh you down in your day to day life.

To find out more about the class or to book your place please use the button below:

SATURDAY MORNING BREATHWORK CLASS

FREE CASUAL FOOTBALL SESSIONS

Working with Active8 Minds we are pleased to offer a FREE weekly casual football session. This session is for anyone aged 16+ living within the Havant borough. Its all about meeting new people, getting active and having fun. Whether you have played football before or not, this session welcomes all abilities.

Mondays 5-6pm at the Front lawn community hub. To book your place or to find out more please click the button below...

FREE CASUAL FOOTBALL

Coming Soon...

EVENING INCLUSIVE MULTI SPORTS SESSION OPEN TO ALL

Due to popular demand we have now added a second Multi-sports session to our weekly timetable. Beginning on Wednesday 6th November 5-6pm at the Waterlooville community centre. Families are welcome to attend, please note any U16s must be accompanied by an adult. This is a great way to try a range of different sports! This session is FREE for all to attend. Book your place now by clicking the button below.

MULTI SPORTS SESSION

WATERLOOVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE

As a programme we use many different venues in the Borough for our activities and one of our more longstanding locations is Waterlooville Community Centre. It’s a great place for activities of all kinds across all age ranges and provides many spaces for all kinds of celebrations and meetings. But did you know it has been serving the local area for nearly 50 years! It reaches that milestone November but as part of the build-up an open day was held to highlight what’s available; Sophie, Jo and Graham went along to support the day.

Jo provided taster Yoga sessions and Sophie persuaded Peter Wade Mayor of Havant to have a go at Boccia ( similar to bowls ) which is ideal for all age ranges and abilities and is becoming increasingly popular. For a full list of the Centres activities check out https://www.waterloovillecommunity.org.uk/ and for all Jo’s yoga sessions there and elsewhere https://www.jotheyogateacher.co.uk/.

Survey results - Thank you

Our team recently sent out the 3,6 and 12 month surveys and would just like to thank all of those who have completed it so far. There is still an opportunity to complete this if you have not so far, remember once you have completed this you are entered into a prize draw to win a £25 voucher, we have 5 available to win!

After reading all of your survey results we went through and sent out emails to those who asked to be signposted to other topics and sent info about any activities you were interested in. We received some lovely feedback comments and wanted to share a few of them with you all on this months newsletter.

GUAG FEEDBACK

REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE AND SERVICE

Sunday 10th November 2024.

Parade assembles at the Royal British Legion Ex-Servicemens Club, Brockhampton Lane,
Havant at 10.35 am, marching at 10.40 am.

Musical accompaniment will be provided by the Hampshire Caledonian Pipe Band.

Service at the War Memorial, West Street from 10.50am.

Full Church service follows at St Faith’s Church, West Street.

FREE Event - Championing Welfare & Safe Sport for All - tickets still available

8th October, 2024
"Hi all,

Just a week to go until our latest county wide event - Championing Welfare & Safe Sport For All. This interactive event will provide local support for club welfare officers, club committee members and coaches to help develop wellbeing and welfare practices within your setting. The event will take place on 12th October, 10am-1pm at Central Hall, St Mary St, Southampton SO14 1NF.

So we can make sure we know who’s coming, please can I ask you to register your attendance at the event here: Championing Welfare & Safe Sport For All. This link also outlines further details about what the event includes and what you may take away from the event.

Lunch will be provided on the day, in addition to light refreshments throughout the event. If you have any access requirements or dietary requirements for this event, please do let us know in advance.

Any questions about the event or any of the above, please get in touch!

Kind regards

Sarah Goddard
Sports Welfare Officer
Hampshire & IOW
Sarah.goddard@energiseme.org
07934148022"

Havant Active Wellbeing Strategy Engagement

14th October, 2024
The Active Wellbeing project for the Borough of Havant is being launched and we would love your support in helping us understand what being active means to our residents and communities.

This project is being co-ordinated in a partnership between Havant Borough Council, Hampshire County Council, Horizon Leisure Trust, NHS, Community First, and Energise Me. By all coming together, for the first time in this way, we can support those who live in our area to be as active as they want to be.

We want to hear from our residents on what they enjoy doing to be active, what stops them from being as active as they’d like to be and what would make it easier for them to be active.

Active can mean a wide range of things for different people, and age and ability are no barrier here – we want to hear from everyone, whether they’re taking part in sports already or are simply happy to climb the stairs without needing to catch their breath!

This exciting project is being conducted between Monday 14 October and Monday 25 November 2024, and anyone can take part by visiting www.havant.gov.uk/activewellbeing.

The above link includes all the information on this project, ways in which anyone can get involved, and information on opportunities to chat to the team.

Those not online can visit their local library or community centre to find out more, and give your views via a paper form, or we can provide paper copies of the feedback form on request.

Alternatively, please contact Havant Borough Council at 023 9244 6019 and ask to give your feedback to the Active Wellbeing project.

Havant and East Hants Mind Mental Elf Fun Run

27th September, 2024
"We have now launched our Mental Elf Fun Run Eager Elf offer which is available till the end of September 2024 😃

Join us on Sunday 1st December, 9am at Staunton Country Park for festive fun, Christmassy vibes and raising funds for a fantastic cause! Here is the link: Mental Elf Tickets – Havant & East Hants Mind

We are also looking for volunteers for the event, so please add your details here if you are interested: Volunteering sign up

If you have any questions please reach out to myself or @Emma Strong.

Thank you for your support, we hope to see some of the members of HBSA in December.

Kind Regards
Lorna Howes (She/Her)
Sports club engagement and community fundraising officer
Havant and East Hants Mind"

Energise Me's First October Update

8th October, 2024
In Energise Me's first October newsletter, they explore all the different ways you can move your body throughout autumn, such as walking, fruit picking, gardening, and volunteering.

Bev's September Update

10th September, 2024
In our vice-president's September newsletter, she talks about the benefits of having a club welfare officer.

Energise Me's September Update

12th September, 2024
In Energise Me's September newsletter, they talk about comedian Bill Bailey's new accessible workouts from your very own Sit On Fitness Apparatus - or S.O.F.A!

Championing Welfare & Safe Sport for All - Save the Date

12th August, 2024
"In Good afternoon,

Happy International Safe in Sport Day!

On the theme of International Safe in Sport Day, we are delighted to invite you to our latest county wide event - Championing Welfare & Safe Sport For All. The interactive event will provide local support for club welfare officers, club committee members, and coaches to help develop wellbeing and welfare practices within your setting. The event will take place on 12th October, 10am-1pm at Solent University in Southampton.

So we can make sure we know who’s coming, please can I ask you to register your attendance at the event here: Championing Welfare & Safe Sport For All. This link also outlines further details about what the event includes and what you may take away from the event.

Lunch will be provided on the day, in addition to light refreshments throughout the event. If you have any access requirements or dietary requirements for this event, please do let us know in advance.

Any questions about the event or any of the above, please get in touch!

Best wishes,
Sarah Goddard
Sports Welfare Officer
Hampshire & IOW"

Energise Me's Second August Update

2nd September, 2024
In Energise Me's second August newsletter, they advertise a new opportunity to join the Energise Me team with a vacancy for an Events Marketing Officer, and highlight Sport England's recently released Accessible and Inclusive Sports Facilities guidance.

Energise Me's Second July Update

30th July, 2024
In Energise Me's second July newsletter, they talk about a six-episode podcast series shining a light on the people helping reach in-active communities, ask people to share all the work you've been doing over that past year to make sport and physical activity safer for children, and invite people to sign the Going for Green Pledge as a commitment to being more sustainable in sport.

Energise Me's First August Update

12th August, 2024
In Energise Me's first August newsletter, they highlight the launch of a Championing Welfare & Safe Sport For All event happening this October to help develop wellbeing and welfare practices within clubs, and about how FA Refereeing and Hampshire FA are working in partnership on a new Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage refereeing course to address under-representation in grassroots football.

Bev's July Update

5th July, 2024
In our vice-president's July newsletter, she talks about the Sports Welfare Officer Network.

Energise Me's First July Update

18th July, 2024
In Energise Me's first July newsletter, they review the results of the Hampshire School Games in Winchester.

Energise Me's Second May Update

23rd May, 2024
In Energise Me's second May newsletter, they talk about the upcoming annual We Can Be Active celebration event next month in Winchester.

Energise Me's June Update

25th June, 2024
In Energise Me's June newsletter, they talk about the Hampshire School Games in Winchester.

Bev's May Update

1st May, 2024
In our vice-president's May newsletter, she highlights the recent successes of the South Hants Volleyball Club, and discusses arrangements for the upcoming Sports Association AGM.

Energise Me's First May Update

15th May, 2024
In Energise Me's first May newsletter, they talk about Mental Health Awareness Week and National Walking Month.

Special Olympics Athletic Training

22nd April, 2024
South East Hampshire Special Olympics are running athletics training on Monday evenings, specifically designed to be accessible for people with learning disabilities.

During the summer, the sessions take place at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth, whilst over the winter, they are held at South Downs College in Waterlooville.

Anyone interested should email kenross@specialolympicssehampshire.com for more information.

Energise Me's Second April Update

30th April, 2024
In Energise Me's second April newsletter, they talk about the results of the Sport England Active Lives Survey, and point to resources available for Mental Health Awareness Week 2024.

Energise Me's Third March Update

8th March, 2024
In Energise Me's third March newsletter, they talk about the March top picks on the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Activity Finders site, and the ongoing efforts of GoodGym to keep our beaches tidy.

Energise Me's First April Update

15th April, 2024
In Energise Me's first April newsletter, they highlight the April top picks on the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Activity Finders site, and celebrate the first birthday of GoodGym Southampton.

Energise Me's First March Update

3rd March, 2024
In Energise Me's first March newsletter, they talk about funding opportunities for coaches, and new guidance on engaging in sport during Ramadan.

Energise Me's Second March Update

8th March, 2024
In Energise Me's second March newsletter, they celebrate International Women's Day, and talk about investing in the female workforce, and creating inclusive spaces for women.

Sports Awards Mentioned in The News

16th February, 2024
Writing in The News, Simon Toft talks about the Awards, with some words from honorary president Alan Mak.

Bev's March Update

1st March, 2024
In our vice-president's March address, she congratulates all the winners of the Sports Awards, thanks all those who helped make it happen, and provides details for the next meetings.

CORRECTION!

In this newsletter, we had put the next meeting date as the 11th of April, but this is now changed to the 4th of April!

Energise Me's December Update

8th December, 2023
In Energise Me's December newsletter, they talk about their Energising Christmas daily guide, and volunteer litter picks and overgrowth clearance with the GoodGym Southampton community team.

Energise Me's February Update

11th February, 2024
In Energise Me's February newsletter, they talk about the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Activity Finders, and suggest six strength-building exercises to help prevent falls in older adults.

Bev's October Update

31st October, 2023
In our vice-president's October address, she talks about the arrangements for the Sports Awards next year, funding available through the Hampshire Active Health Programme, and details for the next meetings.

Energise Me's November Update

7th November, 2023
In Energise Me's November newsletter, they talk about how to keep active as days get colder and shorter, and some events coming up with GoodGym Southampton.

Energise Me's First September Update

31st August, 2023
In Energise Me's first September newsletter, they talk about the recent government report on how to build a healthier nation.

Energise Me's Second September Update

12th September, 2023
In Energise Me's second September newsletter, they talk about National Fitness Day, some free fitness events coming up, and a Hampshire 'design your football kit' competition.

Energise Me's Second August Update

22nd August, 2023
In Energise Me's second August newsletter, they talk about some upcoming events on getting more active.

Sports Awards Sponsorship

28th August, 2023
Please find attached important information from Bev about sponsorship for the Sports Awards.

Energise Me's First August Update

2nd August, 2023
In Energise Me's first August newsletter, they present a physical activity calendar for the month, and links to the Hampshire School Games.

Get Up and Go Newsletter August 2023

9th August, 2023
"Hi and welcome to the August Get Up and Go news email!

Below are some updates / new activities we have coming in the next month. As usual, head over to Book Activities | Get up and go Havant for more information or to book on.

New Yoga class!

Feedback told us that you wanted more evening / weekend activities so we have a new Yoga class starting on Monday 11th September at 5:00pm with Jo!

Waterlooville Community Centre

Ladies that Lift!

Introduction to using weights courses

Due to their popularity, we are doing more courses at the Wellbeing Hub, Meridian centre, Havant

Monday 28th 12pm - 1pm
Saturday 2nd September 10am - 11am

Introduction to Bowls 6 week course

Due to the popularity of the last course we are doing another 6 week course!

Hayling Island Bowls club

Wednesday 23rd August
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Multi sports club new time

From Thursday 23rd August, our sports club will be on at the new time of 1:30pm - 2:30pm (previous time 2pm - 3pm)

Sports include cricket, New Age Kurling, Boccia and Table Tennis

Walking sports for all!

Whether you have a health condition or struggling with weight, all over 18's in the borough are welcome.

We have walking Netball and Walking Football sessions in the borough.

Walking

Our Get Up and Go Heritage and Nature walks are back on in September!

We also have which are part of the Ramblers association and run by volunteer walk leaders.

We are always looking for new leaders, if you interested email sophie.iles@havant.gov.uk

Sophie Iles
Physical Activity Project Officer
Havant Borough Council"

Bev's July Update

4th July, 2023
In our vice-president's July address, she highlights some of the charitable organisations offering grants and funding to sports clubs, and talks about the arrangements for the next committee meeting!

Energise Me's July Update

25th July, 2023
In Energise Me's July newsletter, they introduce a toolkit to get young people engaged in sports, and a new advice network for physical activity.

Energise Me's April Update

23rd April, 2023
In Energise Me's April newsletter, they talk about some inspiring stories of people getting active, and where you can go to get support keeping active with a health condition.

Energise Me's June Update

11th June, 2023
In Energise Me's June newsletter, they talk about some inspiring stories of people getting active, and how you can keep an activity calendar to stay active over the summer.

HEH Mind 2023 AGM

17th April, 2023
"You are invited to our 2023 AGM
Date: Thursday 4th May 2023
Time: 12pm to 2pm
Location: Leigh Park Baptist Church and online

What to expect?

Refreshments
Welcome from our Chair of Trustees
Updates on governing documents
Introduction to wellbeing and crisis services
Insights on recent campaigns and projects
Meet and talk with HEH Mind staff

Booking your place

Please do book your place; this helps with our logistics and catering planning.
All staff, volunteers, partners, supporters do need to book.
Please share this invitation and or the Eventbrite link with your network.

If you plan to attend in person, please book your place here.
If you plan to attend online, please book here.

Kind Regards

Mike Craft (he/ him)
#MyNameIs pronounced: Mike

Head of Communications & Community Engagement

Lead for Equality & Diversity

Havant and East Hants Mind

Leigh Park Community Centre, Hampshire, PO9 5BG"

Get Up and Go Newsletter April 2023

18th April, 2023
"Dear all

Please see below 6 new Get Up and Go activities!

A reminder that activities are aimed at adults in the borough (over 18) with a mild to moderate mental or physical health condition. We pump prime the activities using funding from Hampshire County Council, they are lower cost than you would expect to pay outside of GUAG. Prices vary in terms of hall hire costs and overheads.

Head to www.getupandgohavant.com to book on any of the activities. Please remember to register first if you have not done this (you only have to do this form once!)

We hope to see you at some activities soon!

Beginners Stand up Paddle boarding sessions

2 hour beginner sessions charged at £15 (normal price £60) at Sparkes Marina, Hayling Island.

Sessions taking place May – July at various times.

Spaces are limited. 1 space per person, equipment included.

Coastal rowing open days and courses

Saturday open days to come and have a go for free!

We also have 6 x 6 week courses for beginners on Wednesday evenings or Thursday mornings

New inclusive Multi sports club on Thursdays, 2:00pm at Havant Leisure centre (in conjunction with Horizon Leisure)

Weekly activities include New Age Kurling, Table Tennis, Boccia and walking cricket / walking football. There is also a breakout area with tea and coffee. Carers welcome.

First session is FREE and then it is £2.20 a week. Dementia friendly

Pilates at The Plaza!

New class starting on Tuesday 23rd May, at The Plaza, Havant.

This is a mixed ability class with beginners very welcome.

Class times are 12pm – 1pm and 1pm – 2pm

Sessions are £5 a week and your first session is FREE! Booking essential due to popularity.

NEW Shorter walk at Staunton Country Park

(In conjunction with Dementia friendly Hampshire)

1 hour nature / heritage walk. Sensory elements (touching and smelling) of various woodland objects.

Last Tuesday of the month: 23rd May 27th June 25th July 22nd August 26th September

Nordic walking courses

2 x 6 week Nordic walking courses for beginners are starting in June at Staunton Country Park

Thursday evening courses 6:00pm starting on 22nd June

Saturday morning course 10:00am starting on 24th June

The courses are 6 weeks long and cost £10 for the whole course. Poles included

Kind regards,
Sophie Iles
Physical Activity Project Officer
Havant Borough Council"

Bev's March Update

7th March, 2023
In our vice-president's March address, she reviews the Sports Awards, and talks about the arrangements for the next committee meeting!

Energise Me's March Update

23rd March, 2023
In Energise Me's March newsletter, they talk about some inspiring stories of people getting active, an upcoming review of the achievements of women in coaching, and a job vacancy with the Energise Me team.

Link Up Youth Survey

19th February, 2023
"As part of Link Up Leigh Park’s work, supporting 16-24 year olds in the area, we are asking for the input of young people for our Youth Survey (the attached poster has a QR code to access the survey). This survey asks what is important to 16-24 year olds and why. We have just commence the second phase of this survey and would really appreciate your support in spreading the word.

The aim is to use the results of the survey to establish a Youth Forum, where ideas are generated by young people in the borough of Havant and, through collaboration with statutory services, community groups and stakeholders, these ideas are supported to become a reality.

Phase 1 has given some extremely interesting results and in order to build on this, we need a broader input from 16-24 year olds. So, if you are able to assist by disseminating via your contacts, this would be amazing.

If convenient and / or appropriate, we would like to engage directly with young people who access your services. Please do let me know if there is a possibility of attending a meeting or training / support session where young people are present.

Thanks so much in advance
Vicky Halliday
Link Up Leigh Park Project Officer
Community Team, Havant Borough Council"

Get Up and Go Newsletter March 2023

4th March, 2023
"Hello!

Please see below 6 bits of latest news from Get Up and Go!

More activities coming in April!

As usual, head to https://www.getupandgohavant.com/ to book on activities.

See also - our other opportunities section and also get in touch if you're looking for an activity near you!

Get up and Go registrations

I have been working on the booking process for booking on to activities. These changes will make the booking system quicker and easier for you!

Some of the questions help us with reporting back on the project, we appreciate your assistance with this.

If you have not yet done our new registration form, we will require it for new bookings. Please head to the bookings page to complete it, it takes roughly 2 minutes to complete 😀

Walking

Our Get Up and Go wellbeing walks start again next week, Tuesday 7th March! These guided walks take place on the first and third Tuesday of the month.

Alongside our Get Up and Go walks, there are also Wellbeing Walks in the borough (previously named Walking for Health). To find a walk near you click here. We would love more Wellbeing walks in the borough and have a FREE walk leader training course on Thursday 6th April, 1pm – 4pm at Staunton Country Park. Email Sophie.iles@havant.gov.uk to find out more.

Shiyong Tai Chi course (Qigong)
Few spaces remaining!

'Shiyong Tai Chi' classes deal with learning the underlying principles of Tai Chi & Qigong that are beneficial to health. Particularly suitable for stress management and deep relaxation.

Our course starts on Tuesday 18th April at 11:00am at Waterlooville Community Centre

The classes work out £5 a week (£40 course cost) Book here

2 x 4 week Beginners Coastal rowing course
Northney Marina

This 4-week course will give you a taster of rowing in several different coastal boats, while enjoying the lovely Chichester harbour waters

Wednesday evening course – starts 12th April 6pm to 8pm

Thursday morning course – starts 13th April 10am – 12pm

Only 6 spaces available at each so book quickly!

Walking football taster session Monday 17th April 3pm to 4pm
Front Lawn Community Hub

Have you wanted to have a go at Walking Football but not known where to start? This is your chance!

This is a FREE taster session for complete newbies or returners to walking Football

After the session you will have the opportunity to sign up to a 5 week coached Walking Football course, starting the following week, Monday 24th April 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lawn Bowls open day Saturday 18th March 10am to 12pm
Waterlooville Bowls club

Come and try your hand at Lawn Bowling down at the lovely Waterlooville Bowling Club!

Complete beginners or returners to bowls of all ages over 16 years welcome

If you enjoy this session there will be the opportunity to book on a 5 week course, starting the following Saturday, 25th March 10am - 12pm Visit this page to book on

Kind regards,
Sophie Iles
Physical Activity Project Officer
Havant Borough Council"

Bev's January Update

1st January, 2023
In our vice-president's January address, she talks about how to become a Mind Ambassador, the upcoming Sports Awards, and the arrangements for the next committee meeting!

Get Up and Go Newsletter February 2023

4th February, 2023
"Good morning!

I thought I would send you a monthly update on Get Up and Go Havant so you can see how things are going and what is coming up!

As usual, head to https://www.getupandgohavant.com/ to book on activities.

See also - our other opportunities section and also get in touch if you're looking for an activity near you!

Our new Gentle / beginners Yoga continues at Waterlooville Community centre, Mondays at 11:15 with Jo the Yoga teacher. People can remain seated in the class is required. The feedback from participants so far is extremely positive with all returning for a second session. First session is FREE and mats are available.

Walking Netball started on Tuesday 17th January, 11am at Havant Leisure centre. The first session saw 5 people attend with 3 of them having not played Netball for 60 years! They thoroughly enjoyed themselves. First session is FREE. This is in conjunction with England Netball and Horizon leisure.

An 8 week Tai Chi for improving health course is starting on Tuesday 14th February, 11am at Waterlooville Community centre. This is run by local Tai Chi specialist, Gareth Davy who has over 20 years experience. Places are limited to 10 so book early!

An introduction to Walking Football course starts on Monday 27th February, 3:00pm at Front Lawn community hub, Havant. This is ideal for people who are new to walking football or perhaps feel nervous joining an existing club. It is run by Hayling and Emsworth walking football club who already run a successful sociable Walking Football club.

Our brilliant guided theme walks begin again in March! These will be as before, on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. First one being on Tuesday 7th March. Rob and Graham are working with Dementia friendly Hampshire to run a Dementia accessible walk, details in the next newsletter!

Please note, we also have Wellbeing walks across the UK, run by volunteer walk leaders. We are conscious that we only have 5 walks in the borough but I am going to be working on this and volunteer walk leader training will be coming soon! Let me know if you'd be interested!

A shoutout to our fabulous Get up and Go Ambassador Graham May, who gives up his time to support the project, visit classes, run walks and work with me on planning new activities. We are grateful for your support Graham!

Kind regards,
Sophie Iles
Physical Activity Project Officer
Havant Borough Council"

Energise Me's November Update

30th November, 2022
In Energise Me's November newsletter, they talk about some inspiring stories of people getting active, an upcoming mental health course, and a job vacancy with the Energise Me team.

2022 Havant Borough Sports Awards

4th December, 2022
In 2019, keen volleyball player Ben Osborne won the Junior Sportsman of the Year Award at the HBSA Sports Awards. This year, Ben represented his country at senior level! Does your club have a junior athlete who might follow in Ben’s footsteps? We are pleased to announce that the annual Havant Borough Sports Awards will be held on Thursday the 2nd of February 2023, from 7:30 pm at the Horizon Leisure Centre in Havant!

Get your nominations in as soon as possible using the form you can find here.

The categories for this year are;

Junior Sportsman of the Year

Junior Sportswoman of the Year

Senior Sportsman of the Year

Senior Sportswoman of the Year

Veteran Sportsman of the Year

Veteran Sportswoman of the Year

Junior Disability Sportsperson

Senior Disability Sportsperson

Junior Team of the Year (U18)

Senior Team of the Year

Coach Award

Young Volunteer Award

Service to Sport

Special Merit Award

Club of the Year

Official of the Year

NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE BY 31 ST DECEMBER 2019!

Bev's July Update

13th July, 2022
In our vice-president's July address, she talks about the upcoming Sports Awards, and the arrangements for the next committee meeting!

Bev's September Update

3rd September, 2022
In our vice-president's September address, she talks about new Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation funding, the UK Coaching Awards, the upcoming Sports Awards, and the arrangements for the next committee meeting!

South Hants Volleyball Members join England Talent Pathway!

16th October, 2021
"The good news keeps coming for our junior players. This time it’s congratulations to Dan, Andrei, and Kiera who have been invited to join the Volleyball England Talent Pathway. They are all now members of the England U17 Cadet squad. What a fabulous achievement, hard work and determination have paid off. Congratulations also go to the coaches who have helped them along the way and to their dedicated, supportive parents (taxi services!)"

East Hants Mind Sports Club Ambassadors

13th January, 2022
"At Havant and East Hampshire Mind a key part of our mission is to raise awareness and promote understanding about mental health (wellbeing, illnesses and services). One of our community projects, the Ambassadors Project aims to do exactly this within sports clubs, like yours.

Through the project we will work with your club, team or group to increase your knowledge of mental health awareness, local wellbeing services and how to access them. We will help you identify Ambassadors within your community, providing training specifically aimed at supporting and informing Ambassadors, as well as a whole club basic mental health awareness session.

As an Ambassador we ask that you periodically host awareness activities, host or support fundraising and support and signpost your club/team members to wellbeing services.

Becoming an ambassador does involve a recruitment process (which we walk you through) where we ask you fill out an application form and attend an interview. This gives us the opportunity to get to know the person wishing to be involved and discuss the support/ training we could provide to ensure the project is safe and successful.

The support doesn’t end there, we work with our Ambassadors making sure we empower and encourage them to fulfil their role. We host an annual networking event, monthly online support group, provide resources, support with awareness events and a monthly e-newsletter with the latest information. We will encourage participation and engagement, but also managing your time and boundaries; we don't expect you to participate in everything.

The communication between Ambassadors, their clubs and HEH Mind helps to keep mental health high on the agenda and create a positive healthy environment for discussions about mental health.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about becoming an Ambassador please contact ambassadors@easthantsmind.org You can also read more on our website Ambassadors – Havant & East Hants Mind.

Lorna Curtis
Sports Club Engagement and Community Fundraising Officer
Havant and East Hants Mind"

Hampshire Talented Athletes Scheme Now Open!

16th October, 2021
The Hampshire Talented Athletes Scheme grant applications are now open, until 31st October.

Please feel free to signpost any athletes in your area that may be eligible to apply for HTAS to the website: https://www.energiseme.org/funding-support/hampshire-talented-athlete-scheme/

Pride in Our Workforce Training Available!

16th October, 2021
Pride in Our Workforce training 18th November 1400 -1630 – ideal for anyone working in or with a sports or leisure facility.

This training designed and delivered by Pride Sports and will explore some of the key issues and challenges shared by, not only the LGBT+ workforce within the leisure industry but also the participants who might access facilities. Using the Pride in our Workforce resource developed by Energise Me, alongside Pride Sports, we will examine how these issues may impact social wellbeing and engagement in physical activity and sport.

To book a free spot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/185905186417

Waterlooville Bowling Club Update

23rd February, 2021
"Thank you to Havant Borough Council for the grant to purchase equipment for juniors. Sadly as we received it so we went into lockdown, however the money is ringfenced and the equipment will be purchased once we are able to offer bowling once again, and continue to promote junior bowling.

During lockdown the club has been busy building an extension to the clubhouse. Funding of £134,000 was obtained from Sports England, Havant Borough Council and Hampshire County council. The work started in the summer and was completed just before Christmas. A couple of volunteer members have been in completing the internal decoration. We now have locker rooms three times the size of the old ones as well as fully compliant disabled facilites and a fabulous meeting room upstairs. It is also hoped to have a club bar as well.

The aim is to encourage more social activities for the members, not just bowling!! With these enhanced facilities we are hoping we encourage use from community groups as there is a lack of suitable facilites in the area. I am attaching photos showing the old and new clubhouse! As you can see a great improvement. You must come over and have a look, once allowed!

Jackie
Waterlooville Bowling Club"

This grant was awarded by the Havant Sport and Physical Activity Alliance (SPAA), a partnership group that seeks to increase opportunities for local people to be more active, and their 'Thinking and Delivering Differently Fund', at our own Sports Awards last year.

The fund was made available to support local sports clubs and organisations to deliver something new, engage new audiences or to support promotional opportunities. Organisations were invited to consider making applications for new and innovative projects up to the value of £500 that will improve the lives of Havant borough residents through sport and physical activity.

A great way to find out more about Waterlooville Bowling Club is to subscribe to their newsletter, the COVID-19 TIMES, and a bumper crop of three whole issues can be accessed below to get you started!
Fortnightly Newsletter 16
Fortnightly Newsletter 17
Fortnightly Newsletter 18

Sign up to the Sport and Physical Activity Alliance

5th June, 2021
"A support system for local sport is looking for new organisations to join an alliance.

The Sport and Physical Activity Alliance (SPAA) works to grow and enhance sport and exercise at all levels across the borough.

The SPAA is comprised of sporting, health and fitness bodies that take a collaborative approach to improving participation, increasing physical activity and securing funding.

Havant Borough Council, which co-ordinates the group, is looking for new members to take part.

Cllr Gwen Robinson, Havant Borough Council’s Cabinet Lead for Housing, Communities and CIL, said: “The SPAA is all about working collaboratively to provide a support system for sport and physical activity in the borough of Havant.

“We are working in partnership with like-minded organisations to help secure funding and encourage participation in all levels of physical activity.

“The meetings, held quarterly, are great opportunities to step back, see the big picture and tackle issues faced across the physical activity spectrum.”

Organisations ideal for the SPAA are regional and national sporting associations, health bodies, charities, facilities and those who have a professional role to play in enabling physical activity.

If you are interested in finding out more contact Maddison Borlase-Bune, Community Sport and Leisure Officer for Havant Borough Council at: maddison.borlase-bune@havant.gov.uk"