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.
Great to see James Frith MP, Christian Wakefield MP, and Bury’s Director of Public Health join health workers at Burrs Community Run.
Doctors, nurses, and other members of Tower Family Healthcare completed the walk, jog, or run organised by The Sunnywood project.
https://ow.ly/8sw350ZNaCJ
Doctors, nurses, and other members of Tower Family Healthcare completed the walk, jog, or run organised by The Sunnywood project.
https://ow.ly/8sw350ZNaCJ
September 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Great to see James Frith MP, Christian Wakefield MP, and Bury’s Director of Public Health join health workers at Burrs Community Run.
Doctors, nurses, and other members of Tower Family Healthcare completed the walk, jog, or run organised by The Sunnywood project.
https://ow.ly/8sw350ZNaCJ
Doctors, nurses, and other members of Tower Family Healthcare completed the walk, jog, or run organised by The Sunnywood project.
https://ow.ly/8sw350ZNaCJ
#Collaboration is critical. When people face complex socio-economic challenges it affects their ability to access local services.
Here, Paiwand’s story demonstrates how North Trafford PCN and Trafford Leisure work together to improve physical activity and wellbeing.
https://ow.ly/teOu50ZNauw
Here, Paiwand’s story demonstrates how North Trafford PCN and Trafford Leisure work together to improve physical activity and wellbeing.
https://ow.ly/teOu50ZNauw
September 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM
#Collaboration is critical. When people face complex socio-economic challenges it affects their ability to access local services.
Here, Paiwand’s story demonstrates how North Trafford PCN and Trafford Leisure work together to improve physical activity and wellbeing.
https://ow.ly/teOu50ZNauw
Here, Paiwand’s story demonstrates how North Trafford PCN and Trafford Leisure work together to improve physical activity and wellbeing.
https://ow.ly/teOu50ZNauw
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We're delighted to announce the speaker line-up for Growing the Movement: Celebrating 5 Years of #GreaterManchester Moving in Action, taking place online on 24 September.
📅 24/9, online
👉 Full line-up and registration: https://ow.ly/AHhY50ZLRGG
Please share with colleagues who may be interested.
📅 24/9, online
👉 Full line-up and registration: https://ow.ly/AHhY50ZLRGG
Please share with colleagues who may be interested.
September 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
We're delighted to announce the speaker line-up for Growing the Movement: Celebrating 5 Years of #GreaterManchester Moving in Action, taking place online on 24 September.
📅 24/9, online
👉 Full line-up and registration: https://ow.ly/AHhY50ZLRGG
Please share with colleagues who may be interested.
📅 24/9, online
👉 Full line-up and registration: https://ow.ly/AHhY50ZLRGG
Please share with colleagues who may be interested.
Do people in your sports club feel heard, valued and understood?
Join us for an interactive workshop exploring how active listening can build trust, strengthen relationships and create more inclusive environments in #Sport and physical activity.
📅 10 Nov, online
Sign up: https://ow.ly/JRha50ZIRiF
Join us for an interactive workshop exploring how active listening can build trust, strengthen relationships and create more inclusive environments in #Sport and physical activity.
📅 10 Nov, online
Sign up: https://ow.ly/JRha50ZIRiF
Developing a Listening Culture for Sport
Build clubs where people feel heard, valued and understood.
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September 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Do people in your sports club feel heard, valued and understood?
Join us for an interactive workshop exploring how active listening can build trust, strengthen relationships and create more inclusive environments in #Sport and physical activity.
📅 10 Nov, online
Sign up: https://ow.ly/JRha50ZIRiF
Join us for an interactive workshop exploring how active listening can build trust, strengthen relationships and create more inclusive environments in #Sport and physical activity.
📅 10 Nov, online
Sign up: https://ow.ly/JRha50ZIRiF
Do you know a brilliant #Research partner with experience in community #Sport, place-based working or systems change?
Many of you work with or know exceptional researchers, learning partners and organisations.
👉 Please share this with them: https://ow.ly/Ka5w50ZLtii
Deadline: 16/10/26
Many of you work with or know exceptional researchers, learning partners and organisations.
👉 Please share this with them: https://ow.ly/Ka5w50ZLtii
Deadline: 16/10/26
September 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Do you know a brilliant #Research partner with experience in community #Sport, place-based working or systems change?
Many of you work with or know exceptional researchers, learning partners and organisations.
👉 Please share this with them: https://ow.ly/Ka5w50ZLtii
Deadline: 16/10/26
Many of you work with or know exceptional researchers, learning partners and organisations.
👉 Please share this with them: https://ow.ly/Ka5w50ZLtii
Deadline: 16/10/26
National #Inclusion Week feels like a good opportunity to share something we don't often talk about. 👋
Many of our posts focus on our work across #GreaterManchester. Behind the posts, we're also working to learn, improve and become a more #Inclusive organisation. 🧵(1/6)
Many of our posts focus on our work across #GreaterManchester. Behind the posts, we're also working to learn, improve and become a more #Inclusive organisation. 🧵(1/6)
September 14, 2026 at 9:59 AM
National #Inclusion Week feels like a good opportunity to share something we don't often talk about. 👋
Many of our posts focus on our work across #GreaterManchester. Behind the posts, we're also working to learn, improve and become a more #Inclusive organisation. 🧵(1/6)
Many of our posts focus on our work across #GreaterManchester. Behind the posts, we're also working to learn, improve and become a more #Inclusive organisation. 🧵(1/6)
Great to see the first Leadership Skills Foundation awards underway in Bury, Oldham and Rochdale.
Our collaboration is supporting young people who are NEET, care experienced, or referred through social care to build confidence and qualifications.
Want to know more? Email [email protected]
Our collaboration is supporting young people who are NEET, care experienced, or referred through social care to build confidence and qualifications.
Want to know more? Email [email protected]
September 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Great to see the first Leadership Skills Foundation awards underway in Bury, Oldham and Rochdale.
Our collaboration is supporting young people who are NEET, care experienced, or referred through social care to build confidence and qualifications.
Want to know more? Email [email protected]
Our collaboration is supporting young people who are NEET, care experienced, or referred through social care to build confidence and qualifications.
Want to know more? Email [email protected]
We're delighted to announce the speaker line-up for Growing the Movement: Celebrating 5 Years of #GreaterManchester Moving in Action, taking place online on 24 September.
📅 24/9, online
👉 Full line-up and registration: https://ow.ly/AHhY50ZLRGG
Please share with colleagues who may be interested.
📅 24/9, online
👉 Full line-up and registration: https://ow.ly/AHhY50ZLRGG
Please share with colleagues who may be interested.
September 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
We're delighted to announce the speaker line-up for Growing the Movement: Celebrating 5 Years of #GreaterManchester Moving in Action, taking place online on 24 September.
📅 24/9, online
👉 Full line-up and registration: https://ow.ly/AHhY50ZLRGG
Please share with colleagues who may be interested.
📅 24/9, online
👉 Full line-up and registration: https://ow.ly/AHhY50ZLRGG
Please share with colleagues who may be interested.
TW: Mention of suicide.
Suicide prevention is everyone's business.
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, learn how you can help #ChangeTheNarrative on suicide.
Read the GM Suicide Prevention Strategy: https://ow.ly/GbWi50ZIg6C
Then do free Learn to Save a Life training: https://ow.ly/P1a250ZIg6E
Suicide prevention is everyone's business.
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, learn how you can help #ChangeTheNarrative on suicide.
Read the GM Suicide Prevention Strategy: https://ow.ly/GbWi50ZIg6C
Then do free Learn to Save a Life training: https://ow.ly/P1a250ZIg6E
September 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
TW: Mention of suicide.
Suicide prevention is everyone's business.
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, learn how you can help #ChangeTheNarrative on suicide.
Read the GM Suicide Prevention Strategy: https://ow.ly/GbWi50ZIg6C
Then do free Learn to Save a Life training: https://ow.ly/P1a250ZIg6E
Suicide prevention is everyone's business.
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, learn how you can help #ChangeTheNarrative on suicide.
Read the GM Suicide Prevention Strategy: https://ow.ly/GbWi50ZIg6C
Then do free Learn to Save a Life training: https://ow.ly/P1a250ZIg6E
#PlaceBased work is often talked about. But what does it look like in practice?
We've compiled some examples from our partners in Tameside, where local clubs are finding new ways to reach people and grow opportunities for physical activity.
Read: https://ow.ly/Ocm650ZKlBo
We've compiled some examples from our partners in Tameside, where local clubs are finding new ways to reach people and grow opportunities for physical activity.
Read: https://ow.ly/Ocm650ZKlBo
September 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
#PlaceBased work is often talked about. But what does it look like in practice?
We've compiled some examples from our partners in Tameside, where local clubs are finding new ways to reach people and grow opportunities for physical activity.
Read: https://ow.ly/Ocm650ZKlBo
We've compiled some examples from our partners in Tameside, where local clubs are finding new ways to reach people and grow opportunities for physical activity.
Read: https://ow.ly/Ocm650ZKlBo
Coaches, volunteers, club committee members and parents: Join the Neurodiversity in Sport training on 22/10.
This upcoming session covers ADHD, autism and dyspraxia, alongside practical approaches that make sport and physical activity more inclusive for everyone.
Free: https://ow.ly/GNm850ZIQiy
This upcoming session covers ADHD, autism and dyspraxia, alongside practical approaches that make sport and physical activity more inclusive for everyone.
Free: https://ow.ly/GNm850ZIQiy
Neurodiversity in Sport Training
Join this practical session on neurodiversity in sport, exploring ADHD, autism, dyspraxia and how to create more inclusive experiences.
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September 8, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Coaches, volunteers, club committee members and parents: Join the Neurodiversity in Sport training on 22/10.
This upcoming session covers ADHD, autism and dyspraxia, alongside practical approaches that make sport and physical activity more inclusive for everyone.
Free: https://ow.ly/GNm850ZIQiy
This upcoming session covers ADHD, autism and dyspraxia, alongside practical approaches that make sport and physical activity more inclusive for everyone.
Free: https://ow.ly/GNm850ZIQiy
Girls want to be active.
Research with Our Goal CIC found that belonging plays a big part in whether teenage girls stay connected to physical activity. ⛹️♀️
Discover the changes that could help more girls feel confident, included and motivated to stay active: https://ow.ly/P2kx50ZFEtv
Research with Our Goal CIC found that belonging plays a big part in whether teenage girls stay connected to physical activity. ⛹️♀️
Discover the changes that could help more girls feel confident, included and motivated to stay active: https://ow.ly/P2kx50ZFEtv
September 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Girls want to be active.
Research with Our Goal CIC found that belonging plays a big part in whether teenage girls stay connected to physical activity. ⛹️♀️
Discover the changes that could help more girls feel confident, included and motivated to stay active: https://ow.ly/P2kx50ZFEtv
Research with Our Goal CIC found that belonging plays a big part in whether teenage girls stay connected to physical activity. ⛹️♀️
Discover the changes that could help more girls feel confident, included and motivated to stay active: https://ow.ly/P2kx50ZFEtv
Who else should join our conversation?
On 24/9, we'll reflect on five years of GM Moving in Action and explore what's next for #ActiveLivesForAll across #GreaterManchester.
Share with colleagues, partners and networks working to create healthier, happier communities.
🔗 https://ow.ly/tYeR50ZIa4N
On 24/9, we'll reflect on five years of GM Moving in Action and explore what's next for #ActiveLivesForAll across #GreaterManchester.
Share with colleagues, partners and networks working to create healthier, happier communities.
🔗 https://ow.ly/tYeR50ZIa4N
September 3, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Who else should join our conversation?
On 24/9, we'll reflect on five years of GM Moving in Action and explore what's next for #ActiveLivesForAll across #GreaterManchester.
Share with colleagues, partners and networks working to create healthier, happier communities.
🔗 https://ow.ly/tYeR50ZIa4N
On 24/9, we'll reflect on five years of GM Moving in Action and explore what's next for #ActiveLivesForAll across #GreaterManchester.
Share with colleagues, partners and networks working to create healthier, happier communities.
🔗 https://ow.ly/tYeR50ZIa4N
Our #Communities thrive when people shape the spaces around them.
This great story from #Buddle shows how Wigan St Judes ARLFC worked with local people to maximise its facilities and create a more welcoming, #Inclusive environment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4vqLLhXe2Y
#ActiveLivesForAll
This great story from #Buddle shows how Wigan St Judes ARLFC worked with local people to maximise its facilities and create a more welcoming, #Inclusive environment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4vqLLhXe2Y
#ActiveLivesForAll
Wigan St Judes ARLFC | Buddle
Wigan St Judes ARLFC tell Buddle the different ways they found to maximise their facility and to create an engaging and inclusive environment for their community.
buddle.co
August 31, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Our #Communities thrive when people shape the spaces around them.
This great story from #Buddle shows how Wigan St Judes ARLFC worked with local people to maximise its facilities and create a more welcoming, #Inclusive environment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4vqLLhXe2Y
#ActiveLivesForAll
This great story from #Buddle shows how Wigan St Judes ARLFC worked with local people to maximise its facilities and create a more welcoming, #Inclusive environment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4vqLLhXe2Y
#ActiveLivesForAll
We love this reminder from Life Leisure of the role that local leisure facilities can play in helping people discover what they’re capable of, whether that leads to sporting success or simply learning a skill for life.
https://ow.ly/HPsN50ZFCOg
#Stockport #Swimming
https://ow.ly/HPsN50ZFCOg
#Stockport #Swimming
The Stockport pool that helped shape a Paralympic legend
Before the 19 Paralympic gold medals, Dame Sarah Storey was a young swimmer training in Stockport at Grand Central swimming pool with Stockport Metro.
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August 26, 2026 at 12:53 PM
We love this reminder from Life Leisure of the role that local leisure facilities can play in helping people discover what they’re capable of, whether that leads to sporting success or simply learning a skill for life.
https://ow.ly/HPsN50ZFCOg
#Stockport #Swimming
https://ow.ly/HPsN50ZFCOg
#Stockport #Swimming
Five years ago, #GreaterManchester launched a bold shared ambition: Active Lives for All.
You're part of the progress we have made since. So please join us online on 24/9 as we hear stories of change from across GM, and shape what comes next.
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cef83a...
You're part of the progress we have made since. So please join us online on 24/9 as we hear stories of change from across GM, and shape what comes next.
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cef83a...
August 20, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Five years ago, #GreaterManchester launched a bold shared ambition: Active Lives for All.
You're part of the progress we have made since. So please join us online on 24/9 as we hear stories of change from across GM, and shape what comes next.
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cef83a...
You're part of the progress we have made since. So please join us online on 24/9 as we hear stories of change from across GM, and shape what comes next.
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cef83a...
To mark the #NHS's birthday we went to #parkrun to capture the benefits of connecting health services with local activities.
We're working to further strengthen these relationships across GM empowering health staff, improving connections and supporting #prevention.
https://ow.ly/nTCS50ZBA1U
We're working to further strengthen these relationships across GM empowering health staff, improving connections and supporting #prevention.
https://ow.ly/nTCS50ZBA1U
August 20, 2026 at 6:30 AM
To mark the #NHS's birthday we went to #parkrun to capture the benefits of connecting health services with local activities.
We're working to further strengthen these relationships across GM empowering health staff, improving connections and supporting #prevention.
https://ow.ly/nTCS50ZBA1U
We're working to further strengthen these relationships across GM empowering health staff, improving connections and supporting #prevention.
https://ow.ly/nTCS50ZBA1U
Passionate about tackling inequalities and reducing the barriers to sport and physical activity?
#LeadingTheMovement from Sport England is here to help you.
Find out more: www.leadingthemovement.org
#LeadingTheMovement from Sport England is here to help you.
Find out more: www.leadingthemovement.org
August 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Passionate about tackling inequalities and reducing the barriers to sport and physical activity?
#LeadingTheMovement from Sport England is here to help you.
Find out more: www.leadingthemovement.org
#LeadingTheMovement from Sport England is here to help you.
Find out more: www.leadingthemovement.org
Nominations for the Community Sport and Recreation Alliance Awards are open for 2026, to celebrate the very best of grassroots sport and recreation from across the country.
Each winner will receive a £500 prize as extra recognition for their incredible work.
Nominate: https://ow.ly/ki6E50ZAq5v
Each winner will receive a £500 prize as extra recognition for their incredible work.
Nominate: https://ow.ly/ki6E50ZAq5v
August 17, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Nominations for the Community Sport and Recreation Alliance Awards are open for 2026, to celebrate the very best of grassroots sport and recreation from across the country.
Each winner will receive a £500 prize as extra recognition for their incredible work.
Nominate: https://ow.ly/ki6E50ZAq5v
Each winner will receive a £500 prize as extra recognition for their incredible work.
Nominate: https://ow.ly/ki6E50ZAq5v
Thinking about applying to the Movement Fund?
To make things easier, we've pulled together a new 3-page guide containing the key information applicants need in one place.
👉 If you work with local groups, clubs or organisations that are helping people move more, please do share this #Funding post.
To make things easier, we've pulled together a new 3-page guide containing the key information applicants need in one place.
👉 If you work with local groups, clubs or organisations that are helping people move more, please do share this #Funding post.
www.gmmoving.co.uk
August 17, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Thinking about applying to the Movement Fund?
To make things easier, we've pulled together a new 3-page guide containing the key information applicants need in one place.
👉 If you work with local groups, clubs or organisations that are helping people move more, please do share this #Funding post.
To make things easier, we've pulled together a new 3-page guide containing the key information applicants need in one place.
👉 If you work with local groups, clubs or organisations that are helping people move more, please do share this #Funding post.
When people feel safe, they are more likely to take part, stay involved and benefit from movement.
Read how GM Moving is helping to change the culture around #Safeguarding: https://ow.ly/bYzr50ZxFrU
#PhysicalActivity #Inclusion #GreaterManchester
Read how GM Moving is helping to change the culture around #Safeguarding: https://ow.ly/bYzr50ZxFrU
#PhysicalActivity #Inclusion #GreaterManchester
August 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
When people feel safe, they are more likely to take part, stay involved and benefit from movement.
Read how GM Moving is helping to change the culture around #Safeguarding: https://ow.ly/bYzr50ZxFrU
#PhysicalActivity #Inclusion #GreaterManchester
Read how GM Moving is helping to change the culture around #Safeguarding: https://ow.ly/bYzr50ZxFrU
#PhysicalActivity #Inclusion #GreaterManchester
Can we add a recommendation to your reading list?🌞
Hayley Lever's self-published first book, Leading from the Balcony, is now available in Waterstones and @blackwells.bsky.social
Get your copy via:
Waterstones: https://ow.ly/1gEH50Zy2Tz
Blackwell's: https://ow.ly/e2XK50Zy2TA
Hayley Lever's self-published first book, Leading from the Balcony, is now available in Waterstones and @blackwells.bsky.social
Get your copy via:
Waterstones: https://ow.ly/1gEH50Zy2Tz
Blackwell's: https://ow.ly/e2XK50Zy2TA
August 11, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Can we add a recommendation to your reading list?🌞
Hayley Lever's self-published first book, Leading from the Balcony, is now available in Waterstones and @blackwells.bsky.social
Get your copy via:
Waterstones: https://ow.ly/1gEH50Zy2Tz
Blackwell's: https://ow.ly/e2XK50Zy2TA
Hayley Lever's self-published first book, Leading from the Balcony, is now available in Waterstones and @blackwells.bsky.social
Get your copy via:
Waterstones: https://ow.ly/1gEH50Zy2Tz
Blackwell's: https://ow.ly/e2XK50Zy2TA
How can we strengthen collaboration to tackle inequalities through physical activity in #GreaterManchester ?
Join us at the next Tackling Inequalities #Network on 2 September to connect, share learning and build momentum together.
Register: https://ow.ly/kvIX50ZxpoJ
Join us at the next Tackling Inequalities #Network on 2 September to connect, share learning and build momentum together.
Register: https://ow.ly/kvIX50ZxpoJ
August 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
How can we strengthen collaboration to tackle inequalities through physical activity in #GreaterManchester ?
Join us at the next Tackling Inequalities #Network on 2 September to connect, share learning and build momentum together.
Register: https://ow.ly/kvIX50ZxpoJ
Join us at the next Tackling Inequalities #Network on 2 September to connect, share learning and build momentum together.
Register: https://ow.ly/kvIX50ZxpoJ
GM Moving is supporting the 10th Healthy City Design International Congress as a Community Partner.
We'll be exploring how designing active, inclusive, and connected places supports healthier lives, strengthens communities, and reduces health inequalities.
Register: www.healthycitydesign.global
We'll be exploring how designing active, inclusive, and connected places supports healthier lives, strengthens communities, and reduces health inequalities.
Register: www.healthycitydesign.global
August 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
GM Moving is supporting the 10th Healthy City Design International Congress as a Community Partner.
We'll be exploring how designing active, inclusive, and connected places supports healthier lives, strengthens communities, and reduces health inequalities.
Register: www.healthycitydesign.global
We'll be exploring how designing active, inclusive, and connected places supports healthier lives, strengthens communities, and reduces health inequalities.
Register: www.healthycitydesign.global
Our GM Walking and Wheeling Fund, supported by @nhsgm.bsky.social, distributed nearly £85,000 to community organisations in 2025/26.
This week, we've published our Impact Report to show how this investment has benefited organisations and individuals.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/n6jO50Zx5mC
This week, we've published our Impact Report to show how this investment has benefited organisations and individuals.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/n6jO50Zx5mC
August 6, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Our GM Walking and Wheeling Fund, supported by @nhsgm.bsky.social, distributed nearly £85,000 to community organisations in 2025/26.
This week, we've published our Impact Report to show how this investment has benefited organisations and individuals.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/n6jO50Zx5mC
This week, we've published our Impact Report to show how this investment has benefited organisations and individuals.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/n6jO50Zx5mC