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2026 Jingle Bell Run Highlights: Festive Fun for All Ages

Sunday morning saw Barshaw Park transformed into a sea of tinsel, glitter, and people who definitely did not check the weather forecast before leaving the house. Yes — the annual Jingle Bell Run by Active Communities was back, and more festive than ever! This year came with a new twist: the debut of the brand-new 1-mile run. It was an instant hit, especially with those who felt the 1K was too…

2026 Jingle Bell Run Highlights: Festive Fun for All Ages

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Active Communities welcomes new Chairperson 

Renfrewshire based charity Active Communities have appointed a new Chairperson to their Board of Trustees. Susie Paterson formally took up the role in August and will lead the Board in setting the organisation’s strategic direction. Susie’s diverse professional history, encompassing events, sales management and business development in the third sector, provides a strong foundation for her…

Active Communities welcomes new Chairperson 

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Gratitude for Empowering Our Youth and Community

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Thrive Under 5 Pilot Launched in Renfrewshire

Cllr Adam commented: “I am honoured to host the launch of this important and exciting new pilot scheme to help families with young children. Active Communities already do some fantastic work in our communities

Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) and Active Communities have today launched a pilot programme that will deliver additional support for local families to help them provide a healthy start for their pre-school children. Thrive Under 5 aims to help families ensure their children have good nutrition, healthy eating habits and physical activity. It also aims to ensure more…

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Great day at Handsworth Park Wellbeing centre for an Active Communities day. Pastor Garry and Sister Sharon met community activists from across Handsworth to share experiences working in our community. Active streets closed a street for activities outside, and inside there were a range of displays by Community groups, including Saheli Hub, who are planning to lead sit exercises at West Park Community Centre soon.

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Best Place to Retire in Delaware

From the variety of services to preferable places, there are lots of advantages of living in a 55+ area. They are an eye-catching option for empty-nesters, senior citizens, and also pre-retirees who want to live an active and low-maintenance lifestyle in a safe setup; and although Active Adult Community in Delaware are typically described as a retirement home, you do not have to be retired to live in one. If you are taking into consideration relocating right into a 55+ area, check out these five benefits of residing in one.

Age-Restricted With membership limited to the 55 as well as far better group, you'll be bordered by like-minded individuals that share comparable rate of interests, making it easy to build brand-new relationships. The age constraint additionally suggests plenty of solitude, without splashing kids to disrupt your leisurely swim in the swimming pool as well as no rowdy teens disturbing your rest during the night.

Energetic Way of living 55+ areas are best for energetic grownups since they highlight activity and fitness, with features as well as activities developed to keep homeowners mentally and physically energetic. Relying on where you live, you might have easy gain access to swimming pools, health and fitness & health centers, golf, pickle-ball, bocce, shuffleboard, expedition, courses, art studios, woodworking shops, yard stories, live cinema, clubs and social activities.

Convenient Location A lot of 55+ neighborhoods lie within a short drive or strolling distance to stores, dining establishments, theaters, churches, and also clinical centers. Neighborhoods generally offer public transportation or walking courses that lead to these day-to-day conveniences, so you could leave the auto in your home. You'll have more time to invest doing the activities you like, whether around or in your neighborhood.

Low-Maintenance Living Residences within 55+ neighborhoods are made with you in mind, with floorplans as well as functions that fit active adults and add to a low-maintenance way of living. You'll keep your self-reliance while not having to worry about lawn work as well as exterior upkeep of the house.

Feeling of Neighborhood The sense of community is just one of one of the most applauded elements of staying in a 55+ area. Studies have revealed that having a sense of area significantly influences an individual's health as well as lifestyle. Next-door neighbors construct lasting relationships and typically end up being close like a family members. Opportunities to give back, share leisure activities, as well as engage within the community promote a sense of pride and belonging.

Safety is the most common factor lots of people offer for wanting to reside in an age-restricted neighborhood. Most of retirement communities are gated and numerous also have exclusive security that is a visible existence in the neighborhood. Furthermore, with numerous residents house throughout the day, somebody is almost certain to be aware if thieves try to get into a residence.

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Active Communities Funding Programme now open!

The Active Communities Funding Programme aims to close the gap between those communities which experience the worst health in England, Scotland and Wales.

The programme focuses on people living in the poorest neighbourhoods.

To apply for funding you will need to be based in the 25% most disadvantaged areas of Great Britain.  Telford & Wrekin is one of these!

Your application needs to be between £5,000 and £25,000, last up to 18 months, be based and operate within one of the local society areas and run by local charities and community groups with an annual income of less than £2000,000 a year.

Deadline for application is 11th April 2013.

Sound good? Find out more information and apply online here.