Move joyfully this July in Cheshire West and Chester
Residents are being inspired to move in a way that makes them feel amazing this summer.
Organisations across Cheshire West and Cheshire are running a Joyful Movement campaign from 15 July to 11 August to encourage people off the sofa.
But the emphasis is firmly on fun, rather than keeping fit or embarking on a healthy lifestyle.
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society in Cheshire dance in Tarporley for fun, friendship and fitness.
Northwich resident Lalita encourages people to ‘dance to the tune of your heart’ in her Bollywood dance classes.
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society in Cheshire dance in Tarporley for fun, friendship and fitness.
Northwich resident Lalita encourages people to ‘dance to the tune of your heart’ in her Bollywood dance classes.
Joyful Movement is being launched by the Eat Well Be Active partnership, which includes Cheshire West and Chester Council, Active Cheshire, the NHS, Brio Leisure, the School Sports Partnership, Motherwell, Fallen Angels and the Mersey Forest and more.
“Joyful Movement can be anything,” said Cllr Lisa Denson, the Council’s Cabinet Member for A Fairer Future (Poverty, Public Health and Mental Health).
It could be dancing around your kitchen while you cook your tea, pushing the grandkids on the swings, doing some gardening, litter-picking or going for a walk with your friends – things that are easy to do and make you happy. It might be the things you would traditionally think of, like running, playing sport or going to the gym, but for people who aren’t keen on activities like that, don’t let it put you off movement altogether. There are loads of easy things you can do that make you feel good, and July is a great time to get moving – joyfully.
John from Vivo Care Choices takes part in the ‘Wanna Dance?’ programme with Cheshire Dance, which creates dancing opportunities for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. He enjoys movement and musical instruments.
Stuart is a volunteer at the Kelsall Wellbeing Hub and Sensory Garden and enjoys the DIY jobs and general gardening needed to maintain the garden.
Harry and Ben love walking in the countryside at the weekend when they can get fresh air and run around without worrying about traffic.
John from Vivo Care Choices takes part in the ‘Wanna Dance?’ programme with Cheshire Dance, which creates dancing opportunities for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. He enjoys movement and musical instruments.
Stuart is a volunteer at the Kelsall Wellbeing Hub and Sensory Garden and enjoys the DIY jobs and general gardening needed to maintain the garden.
Jack Davies, Strategic Lead for Active Environments at Active Cheshire, said:
The Joyful Movement campaign aims to demonstrate how engaging with movement in a positive and meaningful way can support an active lifestyle at every stage of life. This campaign will showcase a diverse range of groups and individuals participating in movement activities that bring them joy, with the goal of inspiring others to include more movement in their daily lives.
During the campaign the Eat Well Be Active partners will be sharing photos and videos of Joyful Movement on social media to inspire others.
To share how you are joining in the campaign and inspire the community, reply to one of the posts or email: PublicHealth@cheshirewest.gov.uk.