This Girl Can launched Let’s Lift The Curfew in October 2023, to showcase women’s stories and concerns around getting active outdoors in the darker months. Alongside this, it called on wider society to acknowledge their role in making getting active outdoors safer for women. This year, the campaign is back with a flagship event in Manchester, kickstarting hundreds of local runs across the country. WHAT EVENTS ARE HAPPENING? We'll be hosting our flagship run in partnership with GM Moving in Manchester, on the evening of Monday 28 October. The run will coincide with the clocks going back…

Friday 18th October marks #WorldMenopauseDay! To help bring awareness to Menopause and Perimenopause, we have shared some helpful information below. What is Menopause?  Menopause affects anyone who has periods and occurs when a person’s periods stop due to lower hormone levels. It usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55 but can be earlier or later. Menopause can happen for a number of reasons, including: Naturally Genetics Surgery (e.g. to remove the ovaries (oophorectomy) or to remove the uterus (hysterectomy) cancer treatments Sometimes the reason is unknown What are the symptoms of menopause? The menopause…

This Girl Can have launched their new campaign, Let's Get Out There, which seeks to inspire more women to enjoy the many benefits of being active outdoors. We know that women, in particular those from culturally diverse backgrounds, face greater barriers to accessing and enjoying outdoor spaces – whether it's a lack of access or awareness, or not knowing what to expect. But spending time in green and blue spaces – from urban parks and canals, to coastal paths and forests – is great for your physical and mental health, boosting your happiness and confidence. What's…

All the gear, some idea. At SASP HQ we are trying our best to do what we can for the environment; one of those is to find ways to reduce our carbon emissions through vehicle travel. Active transport is a real priority and we’re encouraged to do our best to walk or cycle to our meetings, or workplace. I know working from home has its benefits, especially on the environment but not always on our mental health; seeing team members, catching up, running a thought past them and sometimes just basking in the company of others…

You are the number one priority. I’ve been so fortunate to work on In It Together for a year and a half now, but that doesn’t mean I’m not constantly striving for continuous improvement, and part of that is gaining your confidence in the project, and for you to have my assurance that you can do it. I make it my goal when sourcing and speaking to instructors that whatever your age and/or ability, you will be able to participate in an In It Together course. Unless stated otherwise, the courses put on for all abilities…

Blog written by Sally, Kuk Sool Won Instructor When I started my martial arts journey it was mainly to learn self-defence, but I ended up getting hooked into it and years later I achieved my Third-Degree Black Belt (Assistant Instructor) in a traditional Korean martial art called Kuk Sool Won™ in November 2022. I began my martial arts journey later in life at the age of 36.  I had moved across the country leaving behind family and friends for a career opportunity.  I was living on my own in an area and did not know anyone. …

How exciting is this?! Our In It Together Kit Swap is returning for another event, but this time in Taunton! This event will be hosted at My Carbon Coach, with the fantastic Tim. Join us on Wednesday 22nd March from 12 noon until 2pm, where you will be able to get some new physical activity equipment. This is an opportunity to swap out any old active wear or sport equipment you might have for someone else’s! Don't worry if you don't have anything to swap, you can still come along and pick up those pair of leggings you've…

Back by popular demand! Join us on Thursday 19th January, for another In It Together Kit-Swap at our SASP offices! This is an opportunity to swap out any old active wear or sport equipment you might have for someone else’s! Don't worry if you don't have anything to swap, you can still come along and pick up those pair of leggings you've needed!   Perhaps you have some leggings that no longer fit, but need a different size? Maybe you’ve decided to give tennis a try and need a new racket? Or, you just have some…