Get Out Get Active – Forest of Dean
Creating genuinely inclusive environments where people can be active together.
Connecting those with dementia to be active together
Get out Get Active (GOGA) is a national programme being delivered at a local level in the Forest of Dean. There are stark differences in activity levels between those with disabilities and long-term conditions and non-disabled people. GOGA Forest of Dean aims to break these barriers down and to engage older people and those with dementia to be active together.
Being active can help
Being active is important to everyone. Physical activity reduces the risk of multiple health conditions, improves energy and keeps communities connected. GOGA encourages people to be active together and across the Forest of Dean will see the growth of physical activity in community groups, campaigns to motivate people to be active and dementia-friendly leisure activities.
Staying connected
The GOGA project in the Forest of Dean provides a range of activity sessions for older people to take part in. Staying connected and keeping moving are even more important in the winter, so give one of our sessions a go. We have inclusive cycling, indoor gentle games, gentle walks, reminiscence clubs and online or face to face seated exercise classes. See the What’s on Guide for the latest timetable or contact Sarah
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Physical Activity Advisory Group for People with Lived Experience of Disability
Wed, 08 Feb 2023 02:00PM -- 03:30PM
GL1 Leisure Centre, Bruton Way, Gloucester GL1 1DT – In the Diner
FREE
Physical Activity Advisory Group for People with Lived Experience of Disability
Wed, 08 Feb 2023 06:00PM -- 07:30PM
GL1 Leisure Centre, Bruton Way, Gloucester GL1 1DT – In the Diner
FREE
Disability inclusion: Club, group or organisational improvement plan development support series - session 2
Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:00AM -- 12:00PM
Churchdown Community Association, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JH
FREE
Involve - Training for care/support workers: Opening Physical Activity Conversations with Disabled People
Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:00AM -- 01:30PM
The Pavilion, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 6PN
FREE
We can move Gloucestershire - creating a fairer, more active county
Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:00AM -- 04:00PM
DoubleTree by Hilton, Cheltenham, Cirencester Road, Charlton Kings GL53 8EA
FREE
Disability inclusion: Club, group or organisational improvement plan development support series - session 3
Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:00AM -- 12:00PM
Churchdown Community Association, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JH
FREE
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