Greater Manchester Moving
@gmmoving.co.uk
We lead, support, and connect people and partners to deliver the GM Moving in Action strategy.
Changing lives through movement, physical activity, and sport.
Changing lives through movement, physical activity, and sport.
Volunteers keep our communities moving. Do you know how to give them the support they need to thrive?
Join us for a free online Buddle workshop on 4 December to learn how you can build a positive, people-first volunteering culture.
Book your free place: https://ow.ly/rueS50XuzcR
Join us for a free online Buddle workshop on 4 December to learn how you can build a positive, people-first volunteering culture.
Book your free place: https://ow.ly/rueS50XuzcR
November 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Volunteers keep our communities moving. Do you know how to give them the support they need to thrive?
Join us for a free online Buddle workshop on 4 December to learn how you can build a positive, people-first volunteering culture.
Book your free place: https://ow.ly/rueS50XuzcR
Join us for a free online Buddle workshop on 4 December to learn how you can build a positive, people-first volunteering culture.
Book your free place: https://ow.ly/rueS50XuzcR
Want to make your sport or activity sessions more inclusive for neurodivergent people?
Join GM Moving and Access Sport for a free online session exploring #Neurodiversity in #CommunitySport. ⛹️♀️
1 December, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Online
Book: https://ow.ly/aLS550XugG5
#InclusiveSport #Autism #ADHD
Join GM Moving and Access Sport for a free online session exploring #Neurodiversity in #CommunitySport. ⛹️♀️
1 December, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Online
Book: https://ow.ly/aLS550XugG5
#InclusiveSport #Autism #ADHD
November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Want to make your sport or activity sessions more inclusive for neurodivergent people?
Join GM Moving and Access Sport for a free online session exploring #Neurodiversity in #CommunitySport. ⛹️♀️
1 December, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Online
Book: https://ow.ly/aLS550XugG5
#InclusiveSport #Autism #ADHD
Join GM Moving and Access Sport for a free online session exploring #Neurodiversity in #CommunitySport. ⛹️♀️
1 December, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Online
Book: https://ow.ly/aLS550XugG5
#InclusiveSport #Autism #ADHD
Do you work with volunteers?
Free workshop: Diversity Matters NW are hosting an Inclusive Volunteering workshop for VCSE orgs and community coordinators looking to build volunteering offers for South Asian communities.
Thurs 27 Nov, 9.30am, Hyde
Email to book: [email protected]
Free workshop: Diversity Matters NW are hosting an Inclusive Volunteering workshop for VCSE orgs and community coordinators looking to build volunteering offers for South Asian communities.
Thurs 27 Nov, 9.30am, Hyde
Email to book: [email protected]
November 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Do you work with volunteers?
Free workshop: Diversity Matters NW are hosting an Inclusive Volunteering workshop for VCSE orgs and community coordinators looking to build volunteering offers for South Asian communities.
Thurs 27 Nov, 9.30am, Hyde
Email to book: [email protected]
Free workshop: Diversity Matters NW are hosting an Inclusive Volunteering workshop for VCSE orgs and community coordinators looking to build volunteering offers for South Asian communities.
Thurs 27 Nov, 9.30am, Hyde
Email to book: [email protected]
Around 50% of trans and non-binary people have faced discrimination when accessing movement, sport, or exercise activities. We all have a role to play in changing this.
This #TransgenderAwarenessWeek, we encourage everyone to learn more about the experiences of trans people when being active. 🧵 1/4
This #TransgenderAwarenessWeek, we encourage everyone to learn more about the experiences of trans people when being active. 🧵 1/4
November 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Around 50% of trans and non-binary people have faced discrimination when accessing movement, sport, or exercise activities. We all have a role to play in changing this.
This #TransgenderAwarenessWeek, we encourage everyone to learn more about the experiences of trans people when being active. 🧵 1/4
This #TransgenderAwarenessWeek, we encourage everyone to learn more about the experiences of trans people when being active. 🧵 1/4
Participation in gyms and fitness among #ChildrenAndYoungPeople (CYP) has grown by 12% over 6 years, with 1.7m young people now taking part.
GM Active has launched a CYP subgroup to share learning and ensure the sector works collectively to support this change.
More: https://ow.ly/COrR50XrPUh
GM Active has launched a CYP subgroup to share learning and ensure the sector works collectively to support this change.
More: https://ow.ly/COrR50XrPUh
Mission to get one million more children active sees new guidance for fitness and leisure facilities to meet growing demand
Generation Alpha is driving demand for health and fitness services according to new figures, as ukactive publishes guidance to support facilities engaging children and young people.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Participation in gyms and fitness among #ChildrenAndYoungPeople (CYP) has grown by 12% over 6 years, with 1.7m young people now taking part.
GM Active has launched a CYP subgroup to share learning and ensure the sector works collectively to support this change.
More: https://ow.ly/COrR50XrPUh
GM Active has launched a CYP subgroup to share learning and ensure the sector works collectively to support this change.
More: https://ow.ly/COrR50XrPUh
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek is a chance for everyone working in #Sport and physical activity to learn more about prevention.
Have five minutes? Start here:
#Safeguarding top-tips video: https://ow.ly/IjhL50XsCuN
Sign up to workshops: https://ow.ly/Z31F50XsCuO
#Prevention #SportWelfare
Have five minutes? Start here:
#Safeguarding top-tips video: https://ow.ly/IjhL50XsCuN
Sign up to workshops: https://ow.ly/Z31F50XsCuO
#Prevention #SportWelfare
November 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek is a chance for everyone working in #Sport and physical activity to learn more about prevention.
Have five minutes? Start here:
#Safeguarding top-tips video: https://ow.ly/IjhL50XsCuN
Sign up to workshops: https://ow.ly/Z31F50XsCuO
#Prevention #SportWelfare
Have five minutes? Start here:
#Safeguarding top-tips video: https://ow.ly/IjhL50XsCuN
Sign up to workshops: https://ow.ly/Z31F50XsCuO
#Prevention #SportWelfare
How can social prescribing work for #ChildrenAndYoungPeople?
Join NASP for a webinar to explore success stories, evidence-based practice, and how social prescribing is transforming lives.
📅 Wednesday 26 November, 12pm, Online
Register: https://ow.ly/bL1e50XrNAn
#SocialPrescribing #NHS
Join NASP for a webinar to explore success stories, evidence-based practice, and how social prescribing is transforming lives.
📅 Wednesday 26 November, 12pm, Online
Register: https://ow.ly/bL1e50XrNAn
#SocialPrescribing #NHS
November 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
How can social prescribing work for #ChildrenAndYoungPeople?
Join NASP for a webinar to explore success stories, evidence-based practice, and how social prescribing is transforming lives.
📅 Wednesday 26 November, 12pm, Online
Register: https://ow.ly/bL1e50XrNAn
#SocialPrescribing #NHS
Join NASP for a webinar to explore success stories, evidence-based practice, and how social prescribing is transforming lives.
📅 Wednesday 26 November, 12pm, Online
Register: https://ow.ly/bL1e50XrNAn
#SocialPrescribing #NHS
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
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
November 14, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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
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
New blog from Andrew Lawton calls for positive messages and momentum around young people moving more to feel good: https://ow.ly/Z5Az50Xqq5S
November 14, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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
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
Through tailored exercise routines, she discovered the power of regular exercise in aiding weight loss and improving blood sugar control.
buff.ly/t8NRkFR #DiabetesLife
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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
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
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
November 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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
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
Check out the GM Moving Starter Pack: https://go.bsky.app/V9HJNi
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November 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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
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’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.
November 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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’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
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
November 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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
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
Trafford Leisure has adopted the ‘Pivot to Wellbeing’ approach to deepen local resident engagement and the wider health system: https://ow.ly/gVSk50XqsvZ
November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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
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
Together, we've been bringing Uniting the Movement to life across every community: https://ow.ly/yjVf50XqqAg
November 12, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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
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.
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.
November 12, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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.
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.
Reposted by Greater Manchester Moving
"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
Link: cyanlines.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
"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
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
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
November 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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
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
Beth looks at how MFT are taking a whole-system approach to using movement to support a reduction in deconditioning: https://ow.ly/Uyop50XpcBF
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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
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
You can find us, and 16k other Living Wage Employers across the UK, on this interactive map: https://ow.ly/jZAh50Xpfxm
November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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
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
#GMLiveWell
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
#GMLiveWell
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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
#GMLiveWell
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
#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
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
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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
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
Reposted by Greater Manchester Moving
🏀 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
👇 Learn more about their story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ2kjPipxOM
Case study: Manchester Lynx
YouTube video by Sport England
www.youtube.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
🏀 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
👇 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
#Education #School #Teaching
Join us on 19 Nov to connect, share ideas, and collaborate on opening school facilities for #Community use.
👉 Book: https://ow.ly/c6j850XmvUK
#Education #School #Teaching
November 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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
#Education #School #Teaching
Join us on 19 Nov to connect, share ideas, and collaborate on opening school facilities for #Community use.
👉 Book: https://ow.ly/c6j850XmvUK
#Education #School #Teaching