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Active Devon, community-focused, non-profit organisation with a vision of Devon active for life.

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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Free adult cycle confidence sessions are coming to Bovey Tracey (22 Sept) and Exmouth (25 Sept), with bikes provided. Book your free place: www.activedevon.org/active-devon... #ActiveDevon #DevonMovingTogether
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Active Devon Expands Free Adult Cycle Training with New Library Hubs - Active Devon
Free adult cycle training is coming to more communities with new library based hubs in Exmouth and Bovey Tracey.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
It’s National Inclusion Week! We’re celebrating partners making physical activity inclusive across Devon. See how the Active Champs movement creates opportunities for children and young people with SEND: www.activedevon.org/celebrating-... #ActiveChamps #SEND #ActiveDevon
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Celebrating National Inclusion Week 2026 - Active Devon
Supporting National Inclusion Week 2026, Active Devon is celebrating the people, partners and young voices helping to make physical activity more inclusive across Devon for everyone.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Free workshops coming to Devon this autumn. Connect, Engage and Thrive supports clubs, activity providers, groups and volunteers with practical ideas for engagement, volunteer recruitment partnerships. Exeter, Honiton, Torbay, Bideford, Okehampton & Crediton: www.activedevon.org/connect-enga...
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Connect, Engage and Thrive: Engaging Communities and Volunteers Workshop Dates Announced - Active Devon
A new series of free, in person workshop dates have been announced, designed to help physical activity providers, sports clubs, community organisations and volunteers strengthen their impact in local ...
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Help create safer sport spaces. Join the South West Sport Welfare Forum’s free online session on Tuesday 15 September, 6–8pm, to learn how to recognise and respond to lower-level concerns. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lower-leve...
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Lower Level Concerns and Codes of Conduct: A South West Sport Welfare Forum
This practical session explores how to recognise, respond to and record lower-level concerns.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
As Portal Pizza grows across #Exeter, staff safety and sustainable travel are key. Through Active Devon’s Workplace Cycling Programme, the team built confidence using cargo bikes to move pizzas safely between sites. Read more: www.activedevon.org/portal-pizza... #EverydayMovement #Cycling #Devon
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Portal Pizza Complete Workplace Cycling Programme - Active Devon
Portal Pizza staff have undertaken workplace cycle training to develop the skills needed to ride cargo bikes safely and confidently as part of their role.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
In partnership with Buddle and Live and Move we are delivering a workshop in Exeter helping sports clubs and physical activity providers connect with their community, grow, and engage volunteers. Read more about the event on 24 Sept 6-9pm and book your free place: www.activedevon.org/event/engagi...
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Engaging Communities and Volunteers - Exeter - Active Devon
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
New PACC online training dates are available from Active Devon and @activecornwall.bsky.social, supporting health and care professionals feel more confident talking to patients about the benefits of movement for physical and mental wellbeing. www.activedevon.org/new-pacc-tra... #EverydayMovement
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New PACC Training Dates Announced for Health Professionals - Active Devon
Active Devon and Active Cornwall announce new Physical Activity Clinical Champions (PACC) training sessions, continuing their commitment to helping healthcare professionals embed physical activity int...
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Tomorrow is Cycle to Work Day. A great chance to boost wellbeing, cut travel costs and make journeys greener. Our workplace cycling programme helps teams build skills and confidence to get started: www.activedevon.org/supporting-a... #CycleToWorkDay #ActiveTravel #Cycling
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Supporting a Healthier Team With Our Workplace Cycling Programme - Active Devon
Organisations can access a workplace cycling programme, to support the health and wellbeing of employees.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
North Devon Surf School is helping people overcome barriers to activity, build confidence, connect with others and feel the wellbeing benefits of the ocean. Read more: www.activedevon.org/removing-bar... #DevonMovingTogether #ActiveDevon #SurfTherapy #NorthDevon
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Removing Barriers and Supporting Mental Health Through Surfing: North Devon Surf School - Active Devon
North Devon Surf School shares how they are creating opportunities for people to get active, connect with others and experience the wellbeing benefits of the ocean.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Active Champs is helping providers make activity more inclusive for children and young people with SEND. See how LED Community Leisure Ltd is using SwimPix to support accessible swimming sessions: www.activedevon.org/swimpix-reso... #ActiveDevon #DevonMovingTogether #SEND #EverydayMovement
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SwimPix Resources Help LED Community Leisure Make Swim Sessions More Inclusive - Active Devon
Active Devon and LED Community Leisure are working together to make swimming sessions more inclusive and accessible for children and young people with SEND.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
New Devon network launches to make physical activity more inclusive for young people with SEND. Active Champs Community of Practice will help providers share ideas, reduce barriers and support every child to be active. www.activedevon.org/active-champ... @activepartnerships.bsky.social
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Active Champs Community of Practice Launched - Active Devon
A new Devon network is being launched to help make physical activity more inclusive and accessible for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), a neurodivergen...
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Our Volunteer Awards are open for nominations all summer! Know an unpaid volunteer or team helping others get active, supporting health and wellbeing? Nominate and help celebrate the difference they make in our communities. Read last year’s winner stories: www.activedevon.org/volunteer-aw...
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Volunteer Award Winners Share Importance of Volunteers in Keeping People Active - Active Devon
Active Devon Volunteer Awards winners share how it felt to be nominated and how important volunteers are to support people to be active.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
More families across Mid Devon are benefiting from inclusive activities thanks to the collaboration between Active Mid Devon and Active Devon. Through #ActiveChamps, more children and young people with SEND are enjoying positive, welcoming opportunities to move. www.activedevon.org/active-mid-d...
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Active Mid Devon Shows Commitment to Deliver Inclusive Activities For Young People - Active Devon
Families across Mid Devon are benefiting from a growing commitment to deliver inclusive activities, thanks to a collaborative partnership between Active Tiverton and Active Devon.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Free cycling fun comes to Exeter, 4–8 Aug. Join Active Devon and Ride On for rides, confidence building activities and outdoor adventure. Read more: www.activedevon.org/summer-cycli... #Exeter #DevonMovingTogether
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Summer Cycling Festival Comes to Exeter This August - Active Devon
Join Active Devon and Ride On for 5 fantastic days of free cycling fun, fresh air and outdoor adventure at the Exeter Summer Cycling Festival this August.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
We’re proud to launch the new #ActiveChamps badge, co-designed with young people from Champions for Change, supporting activity providers to make sessions more accessible and inclusive for children and young people across #Devon. Find out more: www.activedevon.org/activity-pro... #Inclusion
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Activity Providers Display Their Commitment to Active Champs - Active Devon
A new Active Champs badge has been co-designed with Champions for Change and highlights activity providers committed to creating inclusive and welcoming spaces for all children and young people.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Fabulous day so far at our Northern Devon place and systems leadership event. Looking forward to an afternoon of collaboration and learning, supporting communities to be more active. #ActiveDevon #DevonMovingTogether #NorthDevon #Torridge #SystemsLeadership @sport-england-se.bsky.social
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Today we’re at The Growforward Project, Chelfham Mill, #Barnstaple, bringing together partners from across North Devon and #Torridge for a place and system leadership learning day. Part of a @sport-england-se.bsky.social funded programme growing leadership capacity for active communities. #Devon
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Through our Active Champs work, we’re helping activity and leisure providers understand barriers faced by children and young people with SEND, and make simple changes so everyone feels confident, connected and able to take part in activities across the summer. www.activedevon.org/active-champ...
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Active Champs Supports Physical Activity and Leisure Providers to Deliver Inclusive Summer Activities - Active Devon
We’ve been teaming up with amazing partners across Devon to open up more fun, inclusive ways for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to get active.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Cara joined our welfare team 12 months ago. She has been reflecting on the work the team has done and what developments are in place for future to support clubs and communities across #Devon. #SportWelfare #DevonMovingTogether @activepartnerships.bsky.social www.activedevon.org/reflecting-o...
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Reflecting on Sport Welfare Support in Devon - Active Devon
One Year in Welfare celebrates the Sport Welfare team’s work supporting clubs across Devon to create safer, more welcoming and inclusive environments for everyone involved in sport and physical activi...
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Day one schools conference complete in partnership with PE Scholar. Day two starting in Exeter at Sandy Park. Room is filling up fast. Looking forward to another day of collaboration, sharing of ideas and networking. #ActiveDevon #EverydayMovement #DevonMovingTogether #Devon #ChildrenAndYoungPeople
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Great start to our school conference - Navigating PE, School Sport and Physical Activity in a changing landscape. #SchoolSport #PE #PhyscialActivity @activepartnerships.bsky.social
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
We are looking forward to a day of collaboration, discussing opportunities for people to be more active across #Torbay. #ActiveDevon #Devon #Movement #Active
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Play is more than fun — it helps children learn, grow and build healthy, active lives. On #InternationalDayOfPlay, we’re celebrating the power of play and movement from an early age. #PlayMatters #ActiveChildren #EverydayMovement #DevonMovingTogether www.nhs.uk/healthier-fa...
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Healthier Families - Home
Make a change today! Discover healthy recipes, food swaps, nutritional advice, and top tips and activities to help the whole family stay healthy.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Proud to support #CarersWeek and recognise the amazing contribution unpaid carers make every day. See what Devon Carers at Westbank have planned this week. #ActiveDevon #Devon #EverydayMovement #Community #DevonMovingTogether devoncarers.org.uk/community/ca...
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
It’s #WorldBicycleDay. Great to hear first hand from someone who attended a free cycle confidence session. Their experience highlights how supportive, personalised and worthwhile these sessions are for building confidence and getting more people enjoying cycling. activedevon.org/celebrate-wo...
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Celebrate World Bicycle Day and Cycle With Confidence - Active Devon
Cycling is a great way to get around, but not everyone feels confident on two wheels. One participant shares their experience of the adult cycle confidence sessions.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Great start to the SW Welfare Festival last night with our online Introduction to Trauma Informed Practice, led by Trauma Informed Network Plymouth. Brilliant to see clubs from across the region starting important conversations about creating safe, inclusive spaces. activedevon.org/south-west-c...
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South West Club Welfare Festival Returns This June - Active Devon
A month long Club Welfare Festival returns to the South West this June 2026, with the chance to attend workshops, training and online webinars.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
It's Volunteers' Week and we are proud to announce the launch of our Active Devon Volunteer Awards 2026, celebrating all those unpaid individuals and teams who support people across Devon to be active for their health and wellbeing. activedevon.org/volunteer-aw... @activepartnerships.bsky.social
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Welcome to the Active Devon Volunteer Awards 2026 - Active Devon
Read about the volunteer awards and how to nominate someone you know who goes the extra mile to support others in your community to be active.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
A teaser from some filming we've been doing. It’s so inspiring to get to know local people who have used movement to make really positive changes to their lives. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #DevonMovingTogether #ActiveDevon #Devon #EverydayMovement #Movement #Active #MHAW #NaturallyHealthyMay
Three people outdoors facing the camera. One is holding filming equipment
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
In June, with PE Scholar and local schools, we’re hosting a conference to equip colleagues with strategies needed to help PE, School Sport & Physical Activity thrive in today’s educational environment. Plymouth (29 June) and Exeter (30 June) + senior leader workshop: activedevon.org/navigating-p...
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Navigating PE, School Sport and Physical Activity in a Changing Landscape - Active Devon
This June, Active Devon, PE Scholar and local schools are hosting a conference designed to equip colleagues with the strategies needed to thrive in today's dynamic educational environment.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week. With @activecornwall.bsky.social, we’re running Physical Activity Clinical Champions (PACC) training for healthcare staff— Championing Movement for Mental Health. Online 12 May, 12–1.30pm, led by Paula Manning. More: activedevon.org/pacc-trainin...
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PACC Training Offered For People Working in Healthcare - Active Devon
Physical Activity Clinical Champions (PACC) training is being offered, supporting people working in healthcare.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
It's #NationalWalkingMonth. How could you get more steps into your day? Could you do a lunchtime loop around the block. A school-run stroll. A walk-and-talk call? Choose what fits your day—and build from there. Because #EveryMoveMatters. #EverydayMovement #DevonMovingTogether #NaturallyHealthyMay
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Join the team of Sport Welfare Officers from the South West in June for the Club Welfare Festival – packed with training, talks and workshops, designed to strengthen club welfare, safeguarding and wellbeing. activedevon.org/south-west-c... @activecornwall.bsky.social @activedorset.bsky.social
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South West Club Welfare Festival Returns This June - Active Devon
A month long Club Welfare Festival returns to the South West this June 2026, with the chance to attend workshops, training and online webinars.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Gardening is great for your health and wellbeing. Mowing, weeding or just enjoying a cuppa outdoors all counts as movement, eases stress and boosts your mood. Every little bit counts – and feels good too. #NaturallyHealthy #GardeningForWellbeing #EverydayMovement www.rhs.org.uk/advice/healt...
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Mental health and wellbeing – How gardening can help / RHS Gardening
Gardening is being prescribed for people facing some of life's toughest challenges – read real-life stories of people who have benefitted and the science behind it all
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Working or volunteering within a club or delivery organisation can be hugely rewarding—but it also has its challenges. That’s why we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way. Read our Active Devon Workforce Survey findings and planned training as a result. activedevon.org/workforce-su...
Person holding a cup looking towards a screen
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Testing indoor adult cycle training at Exeter Uni! Chance to build skills and confidence in a warm, safe space, not hampered by the weather! Free all year round. We'll keep you posted on how it goes! activedevon.org/adult-cycle-... @exeter.ac.uk
Person stood next to a bike inside with a pull up promotional poster behind them.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
The clocks go forward this weekend. Use that extra hour of daylight to get outdoors — a walk, wheel or moment in your favourite green space can boost your mood and wellbeing. Need ideas? Visit Devon Connect to find ways to get active in your community. #NaturallyHealthy #DevonMovingTogether #Devon
Lots of plants in pots in a garden. Behind is blue sky and the sun is shining
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Blue skies and a good walk = perfect day. 1 April is National Walking Day. Where’s your favourite South West stroll? #Devon #DevonMovingTogether #EverydayMovement #Walking #Movement #NationalWalkingDay #NaturallyHealthy
A montage of scenic images across the South West
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Celebrating 25 years! Karen reflects on organisational changes, from supporting young people in sport to wider partnership working, helping people of all ages move more for their health and wellbeing. activedevon.org/karen-jones-...
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Karen Jones Celebrates 25 Years of Working at Active Devon - Active Devon
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Earth Hour is calling on communities to switch off their lights and Give an hour for Earth on 28 March, spending 60 minutes doing something positive for our planet. Whether through fitness, nature or sustainability, it’s about having fun and helping the planet too! www.earthhour.org/take-part/gi...
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Give an Hour for Earth | Earth Hour
On 22 March at 8:30 pm, Give an hour for Earth by spending 60 minutes doing something - anything - positive for our one shared home.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Sunshine and seaside strolls delivered the perfect Movement Hour for our Torbay team! They swapped their desks for Torquay seafront to get their steps in for the Torbay Workplace Challenge, and enjoyed Torre Abbey’s Art On Your Doorstep trail along the way! What did you do to be more active today?
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Business Support team hit pause on keeping us all brilliantly organised and stepped out into the sunshine for Movement Hour! A change of scenery, a stretch of the legs gives feel good energy for the rest of the day. #MovementHour #EverydayMovement #WellbeingAtWork #ActiveDevon #DevonMovingTogether
Four people outside in the sunshine smiling at the camera. Behind them is a river
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Movement Hour shoutout to Suzie! She took a few minutes out of her workday for a quick ‘exercise snack’ — out of the chair and onto the wobble board — building core strength, boosting balance, and having a proper laugh while she did it. Brilliant stuff! #MovementHour #WellbeingAtWork #ActiveDevon
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
What a gorgeous day! Have you managed to get outdoors during the #MovementHour? If you need some inspiration, look at this short video from team member Hannah 😀 #DevonMovingTogether #ActiveDevon #EverydayMovement #Bideford #Barnstaple #WestwardHo!
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
What are your plans for Movement Hour tomorrow? Between 12–1pm, why not take a moment just for you? Try a new activity, get some fresh air, or simply give yourself a well deserved break. A little movement, even 20 mins can set you up for a great afternoon. www.thebodycoach.com/blog/joe-wic...
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Movement Hour is back for 2026 – here's what to expect
Movement Hour will take place in March 2026 – let's get moving together.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
As our 25th birthday celebrations continue, we headed to Simmons Park parkrun, Okehampton on Saturday, and what a morning it turned out to be! We embraced our volunteering roles with enthusiasm, arriving early to cheer and spread positivity, supporting movement #Devon activedevon.org/simmons-park...
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Simmons Park parkrun Celebrates Active Devon’s 25 Years of Movement - Active Devon
Active Devon team celebrates its 25th birthday by volunteering at Simmons Park parkrun highlighting the fun of being active outdoors.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Look out, #Okehampton.. As part of our 25th birthday celebrations, the #ActiveDevon crew will be at Simmons Park parkrun on Sat 14 Mar, cheering, clapping and maybe even joining in! Run or walk — get your steps in too. Register in advance www.parkrun.org.uk/simmonspark/ @parkrunuk.bsky.social #Devon
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Simmons Park parkrun is one of many worldwide free, fun, and friendly 5k community events that takes place every week
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
It was great to attend the @devoneducation.bsky.social Mentally Healthy Schools conference 2026, sharing the benefits of movement for mental health with school staff from across #Devon. @wavetrust.bsky.social #RiversidePrimarySchool #Plymouth #MentalHealth #DevonMovingTogether #EverydayMovement
three people stood smiling for the camera. They are indoors with a pull up behind them and a chair to the leftA conference room filled with people sat at round tables facing the front. At the front there are two screens, welcoming to the mentally healthy schools conference.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
A local collaboration is bringing energy and inspiration to GP practices and hospital waiting rooms across Northern Devon, sharing messages designed to help people build more movement into their daily lives. #ActiveDevon #EverydayMovement #DevonMovingTogether activedevon.org/collaboratio...
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Collaboration Supports People to Move More in Northern Devon - Active Devon
A collaboration between several local organisations is bringing energy and inspiration to GP practices and hospital waiting rooms across Northern Devon.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
#BigWalkandWheel is back! Join us from 16 - 27 March 2026 to celebrate active journeys to school - whether it’s walking, wheeling, scooting, or cycling! Find free resources at bigwalkandwheel.org.uk. Let’s make every journey count! @WalkWheelCycleT.bsky.social #DevonMovingTogether #ActiveDevon
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Big Walk and Wheel 2026
Big Walk and Wheel inspires pupils to make active journeys to school, improve air quality in their neighbourhood and discover how these changes benefit their world.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with Torbay Council to manage the delivery of free Bikeability cycle training for children across #Torbay, ensuring that young people gain the skills, confidence and independence they need to travel safely by bike. activedevon.org/active-devon... #Devon
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Active Devon Delivers Free Bikeability Training for Children in Torbay - Active Devon
Active Devon is delighted to announce a new partnership with Torbay Council to manage and oversee the delivery of free Bikeability training for children across Torbay.
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