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Andrew Lawton @andrewlawton.bsky.social · 13h

Having experienced #GreaterManchester devolution, I can see how it will shape places for generations. Decisions about transport, housing, health, and regeneration will influence whether active living becomes the norm. Lots more great examples of physical activity playing its role👇

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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 01/10/2026

Save the date: GM Moving Conference 2027 📅 Join us on 26/4/27 for our next conference. Together, we'll explore how #Sport, #PhysicalActivity and movement can create healthier, happier and more connected communities, rooted in belonging and hope. Register interest: ow.ly/KQ1v50ZT2mT

Save the date graphic for The GM Moving Conference on Monday 26 April 2027, featuring three photos of audiences at previous conferences.

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Andrew Lawton @andrewlawton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Healthy ageing is ..."inextricably linked to the quality of the environments in which people live, such as whether they have access to green space, social connection, public transport, housing and employment."

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The Mill @manchestermill.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We have two weeks to reach a huge new milestone: our first 5,000 paying members. We have around 450 to go. We’re currently running a discount of just £6.95 a month for your first two months, or, hugely: Just £69 for a whole year. manchestermill.co.uk/more-than-ne...

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More than news: Help us get to 5,000 Millers

Join our new campaign!

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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 10/09/2026

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: ow.ly/AHhY50ZLRGG Please share with colleagues who may be interested.

Banner for 'Growing the Movement' event celebrating 5 years of Greater Manchester Moving, featuring Bev Craig, and speakers Hayley Lever, Tom Stannard, Charlotte Bailey, and Adam Rigarlsford.

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Andrew Lawton @andrewlawton.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Research shows that 53.8% of adults in the least affluent groups are active, compared with 73.2% of the most affluent. These differences cannot be explained by motivation alone. Cost, transport, safety, caring responsibilities, access to facilities, and green spaces all influence.

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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 20/08/2026

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...

A purple graphic shows details for the upcoming GM Moving in Action 5 year anniversary event online, on 24 September from 1pm until 3pm. On the left is a photo of a group discussion in a bright room.

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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 10/08/2026

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

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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 06/08/2026

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: ow.ly/n6jO50Zx5mC

The front cover of the GM Walking and Wheeling Fund Impact Report for 2025/26 featuring a photo of Angels of Hope for Women.

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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 05/08/2026

Who's the best #Leadership development, #Coaching or facilitation partner you've worked with? We're looking for delivery partners for 'Leading and Moving in GM' and would love your help to reach them. Please share, recommend or tag someone: ow.ly/QX1G50Zws5p

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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 16/07/2026

We're delighted that our Health Impact Report for 2025/26 has been published. The report captures our progress, impact, and future ways to build on and spread approaches, after the second of a three-year funding agreement with NHS GM. Read: www.gmmoving.co.uk/wp-content/u... #ActiveLivesForAll

Blue GM Moving graphic with text: "Accelerating momentum: Integrating movement in GM's health systems, 2025/26"

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Sport and Recreation Alliance @sportrecalliance.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

📢 #SpeakUpForSport 📢 The Alliance has today launched a new campaign - Speak Up For Sport - to ensure that National Lottery funding for sport continues, after the Government launched a recent Call for Evidence. Find out how you can get involved here 👇 sportandrecreation.org.uk/campaigns-an...

Speak Up For Sport campaign graphic, featuring image of girl about to throw basketball.

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Sport England @sport-england-se.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Sport England Chair Chris Boardman welcomes the Government's ambition to further empower communities to make decisions about sport and physical activity investment in their local area. Read the full response: bit.ly/4xcur96

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Andrew Lawton @andrewlawton.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Imagine walking through #London and @andyburnham.bsky.social and Sir Mo Farah jog by filming #RunWithMo. 3 policy announcements in 3 days, so great to see him still finding time to keep moving and share his passion for physical activity and running. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Szb7... 1/3

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I Ran Around London With The New Prime Minister

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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

New guidelines reveal that any movement is better than none 🏃 Walking and wheeling is one of the easiest forms of activity to incorporate into your day. Why not walk to the shops or try a walking meeting? Read the full guidelines: bit.ly/4x0fDdT

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Andrew Lawton @andrewlawton.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Thrilled to get @gmmoving.co.uk's second health report finalised and published this week. So proud of all the amazing work done by the team and dedicated partners over the past 12 months. Check it out👇 #GMMoving #ActiveLivesForAll

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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 13/07/2026

Just a few days left to apply! We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, is organised and creative, and wants to make a difference. This is a varied role with scope to build skills across projects, events and comms. Apply: ow.ly/4KVl50ZmqgM #Hiring #Project #Jobs

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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

UK Chief Medical Officers have refreshed the physical activity guidelines. Evidence continues to build that regular movement, no matter how small, can have significant benefits for people’s health. Read more and our response ⬇️ activepartnerships.org/news/updated... #ActivePartnerships

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Updated UK CMO Physical Activity Guidelines shows every movement counts for better health   - Active Partnerships

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Sport England @sport-england-se.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

@thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social is Sport England's @lotterygoodcauses.bsky.social funded campaign focused on helping all women from all backgrounds get active in ways that work for them. This is the impact This Girl Can has had so far on women nationwide.

Four people are smiling and standing close together in a group. The text reads, "69% of women feel physical activity is more possible for them." Logos for "This Girl Can," "Sport England," and "The National Lottery" are at the bottom.

An individual raising their arms in a stretch, set against a background of trees. The image includes logos for "This Girl Can," "Sport England," and "The National Lottery." The text on the image reads: "4M+ women inspired to get active since 2015 launch."

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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 25/06/2026

Interested in shaping Greater Manchester’s Walking Plan? GM Moving is looking for a consultant to develop a compelling case for system-wide investment in walking across the city-region. Find out more and apply: ow.ly/4mHr50ZgNJ8 Deadline: Sunday 19 July

Group of people walking along a grassy path beside a calm river under a cloudy sky near a bridge.

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Andrew Lawton @andrewlawton.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

New report from @healthequitynorth.bsky.social with help from NHS GM & @manchester.ac.uk. Calls for: - "coordinated action across multiple sectors" to improve mental health, rather than relying on healthcare services alone - shift towards prevention, tackling the root causes of poor mental health

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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 23/06/2026

How we talk about movement matters. In Episode 9 of Creating the Conditions, Hayley Lever joins Scott Hartley and Kate Cocker to explore storytelling, leadership and culture, and how communication can support lasting change. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=If3jFbStEdM

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Ben Wealthy @benwealthy.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Andy Burnham could be the first post-war PM to have served as Health Secretary. Here are 5 things he may focus on: 1) Health inequalities are widening across the UK. As Health Secretary he welcomed the landmark Marmot review and this issue has remained a core part of his politics since.

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Walk Ride GM @walkridegm.org.uk · 17/06/2026

It's been a joy to work with Tameside Council to document this brilliant school street scheme in Mossley. The important messages for these projects are always the ones shared by the children we speak to. Great to see the cross-party political support for these schemes, too!

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Sport England @sport-england-se.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

"Movement and physical activity have often been engineered out of daily life, especially in communities facing the greatest disadvantage." Read more: www.sportengland.org/blogs/one-team…

This image shows a person in a fitness class, smiling and extending their arms. A small inset picture features Hayley Lever, with text stating, "Blog by Hayley Lever, Chief executive officer, Greater Manchester Moving." Text in the foreground reads, "One team. One power. One dream.

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Andrew Lawton @andrewlawton.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

"But beyond giving people the opportunity to run and have a controlled space to move their bodies in for free, Duggan argues that one of the greatest successes of parkrun has been its ability to bring people together from across neighbourhoods – and into a shared green space."

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Andrew Lawton @andrewlawton.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Probably my favourite klaxon 🚨

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Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🚨 Prevention and systems-thinking klaxon 🚨 "The Bradford zone was followed by a reduction of about 25% in GP visits for heart and breathing problems and survey data shows that the central London zone was followed by a reduction in the likelihood of a person taking sick leave."

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Emergency hospital admissions fell after introduction of London’s T-charge and Ulez, study suggests

Imperial College scientists analysed health records before and after introduction of air pollution reduction zones

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Stuart Hoddinott @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Love this as a prevention case study: - Low cost, even revenue raising in the short term - Improves health outcomes and reduces costly hospital admissions Shows political leadership is key: - Politically costly for Khan to implement - Did it despite cost savings landing outside GLA

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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Walking and wheeling for short journeys is free and has multiple benefits for children and adults.

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Andrew Lawton @andrewlawton.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Target updated to cover “stages” meaning active travel as part of a journey with a bus/train etc. So important because those small 5-10min chunks of physical activity are free, green, and easy to fit into every day life🙌 @gmmoving.co.uk

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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 04/06/2026

Congratulations to the team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust who have completed a collective 4,500km of movement in May. "A stroke patient has that challenge every day – to get up, be active – and I wanted to mirror that challenge." Learn more: ow.ly/Go1c50Z6Hry

The Bolton Stroke team stand together after completing a group walk as part of their Miles for May campaign.

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Town and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Join our free webinar on 16 July to learn how systems approaches can support healthier, more active places. With practical learning from 2 case studies - > Greater Essex Planning and Health Protocol > Exeter Council’s Sport England Place Partnership expansion programme Register

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Systems approaches for healthy, active places

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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 28/05/2026

Never miss a chance to collaborate. We were thrilled to host a pre-event session to the Active Partnerships health network in March, combining Health, Children and Young People, and Active Environments. They all play a crucial role in enabling people to move more: ow.ly/aG1K50Z2bx1

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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 22/05/2026

👋Come and get involved in our movement for movement. Check out the upcoming events from GM Moving and our partners on our website: www.gmmoving.co.uk/the-network/even… Lots of exciting things taking place in the next few months🙌

An advert for a Maximising Your Volunteers' Experience event in partnership with Buddle. The image features two women engaged in a discussion.

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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 21/05/2026

"There's such a passion for making a difference to people's lives." Back in March, we welcomed the Active Partnerships Network Event: Empowering Healthier Communities at Place to Manchester; organised by Sport England, NHS Horizons, and Active Partnerships. Catch-up: ow.ly/GlJC50Z2b0t

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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 20/05/2026

We're hiring a Sport and Physical Activity Welfare Lead to champion good welfare and safeguarding practice for everyone delivering movement, physical activity and sport. 22.2 hours/week £35,412-£40,777 p.a. pro-rata Apply: www.gmmoving.co.uk/jobs/sport-and-p…

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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 14/05/2026

Join us to explore how movement can support social care workforce wellbeing. 📅 20 May, 13:00–16:00 📍 Mechanics Institute, Manchester Book here: ow.ly/UAjy50YZrpy #WorkforceWellbeing #SocialCare

Gardener wearing gloves and a green vest pulling weeds from a lush garden bed filled with yellow flowers and greenery.

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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 13/05/2026

Here's a brilliant example of what can happen when partners come together around people’s wellbeing. This partnership showed how health services can work differently, creating accessible opportunities for people to move. Watch: ow.ly/XT1c50YGE1L #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

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Practice What You Preach: Trafford Health Services x Parkrun Takeover

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 12/05/2026

We are #Hiring a Strategic Lead for Healthy Active Places. This is a system‑wide role championing good active #Design and collaboration to support active lives for all across #GreaterManchester. Please share, or apply here: gmmoving.co.uk/jobs/strategic-lead-healthy-active-places/

Two women talking to each other at a GM Moving Conference booth with a banner reading 'We're hiring!'

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This Girl Can @thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek's focus is on "Action". This doesn't have to be big; even the smallest amount of movement can make a big difference to your mind and body.

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Andrew Lawton @andrewlawton.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

An important reminder to everyone in sport that experience matters most. "We have lost sight of sport’s potential to be a core ingredient in living a good life," and a nice mention of @gmmoving.co.uk's efforts to experiment, learn, and adapt.

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Sport England @sport-england-se.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we are focusing on the benefits that movement can have on our mental wellbeing 🚶

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Devo Agency @devoagency.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Join the Greater Manchester APPG on Wednesday 29th May, for a visit to see first hand how local strategy can empower people and places across the city to promote greater growth, opportunities and life outcomes. Reserve your place via Ticket Tailor here: buytickets.at/devoagency1/...

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Sport England @sport-england-se.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Our Chief Strategy Officer breaks down the headlines of the 2024-25 Active Lives Adult Survey results. www.sportengland.org/activelivesapril26 #ActiveLives

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

GREATER MANCHESTER RINGWAY WALK Many followers will know I’m a passionate advocate for spending time in the great outdoors - whether it’s walking, kayaking, running or trekking. So I was delighted to walk another leg of the GM Ringway recently with my constituent, Richard.

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Joshi Herrmann @joshih.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I have three court hearings to attend in three months. Two subjects of our reporting are suing us. Journalism is threatened by abusive legal threats aimed at silencing reporting. The Government needs to #StopSLAPPs. Please share and write to your MP. manchestermill.co.uk/three-courts...

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