Spotlight on Community Changemakers: Photography Exhibition Opens at Eastgate Shopping Centre this July

Join us at Eastgate Shopping Centre in Gloucester this July to celebrate our changemakers.

10th July 2024 | Lizzie Homer | Community impact, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, News

Active Gloucestershire is excited to announce the opening of the “We Can Move” community changemaker photography exhibition at Eastgate Shopping Centre, running from Wednesday 17 July to Wednesday 31 July 31 2024.

This inspiring showcase celebrates ten exceptional individuals whose dedication and passion for promoting physical activity have made a significant impact in their communities.

Selected from an overwhelming number of nominations, the finalists represent a diverse array of initiatives aimed at fostering healthier lifestyles and stronger community bonds. The exhibition features powerful photographic portraits by local photographer Emma Dunleavy-Harris, accompanied by narratives that highlight each changemaker’s unique contributions.

The portraits were unveiled at the We Can Move Event which took place at Kingsholm Stadium earlier this year.

Come along to the exhibition to find out more about the finalists and how they support people to get active. Representatives from Active Gloucestershire will also be available to talk to and can tell you more about the project and we can move, Gloucestershire’s social movement supporting people to get active.

The Finalists:

Holi Courtney-Ward: Founder and teacher at The He4t dance group
Aaron Davies: Health and Wellbeing Coach at GL Communities
Keasha Kellam: Founder of Honour Thy Woman Group’s Wellbeing Programme
MaryClare Faulkner: Inclusive Cycling Lead at Goals Beyond Grass
Yacoob Patel: Volunteer Coach at Rising Stars YFC
Sinéad Byrne: Head Instructor at Kenbu Dojo
Lara Attwood and Sam Quinson: Social Prescribing Link Workers for Caring for Communities and People/NHS & Cheltenham Central Primary Care Network
Marguerita Mills: Volunteer for the Wellbeing Garden Project
Léla Thomas: Founder and Director of SOH Fit Community Fitness Sessions
Marion Simmonds: Volunteer Walk Leader for Charlies Community Support

Tom Beasley, CEO at Active Gloucestershire, expressed his admiration for the finalists: “These changemakers embody the values of dedication, inspiration, and positive change. Their commitment to promoting physical activity and fostering healthier lifestyles has profoundly impacted Gloucestershire residents, and we are honoured to celebrate their contributions.”

In addition to the Eastgate Shopping Centre exhibition, the portraits and stories of these changemakers will be featured at various community exhibitions across Gloucestershire throughout the year. More dates and locations are yet to be confirmed.

Stay updated on the exhibition and learn more about the finalists by following Active Gloucestershire on social media or going to www.wecanmove.net