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Making everyday active in Ashford
I’m Maria and I’m the Everyday Active Champion for Ashford and a Health and Wellbeing Coach. It’s not always easy to fit more activity into daily life, but small steps can make a big difference. Take a look at the free and low cost activities across Ashford. If you want to find out about doing a little more movement everyday or share an Ashford activity, get in touch.
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parkrun
parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed community events that are open to everyone. There are 24 parkruns and 13 junior parkruns across Kent & Medway.
Everyday Active have developed 10 walking routes that can be enjoyed from the centre of Kent and Medway’s largest towns. Each route consists of at least one “Active 10”, and – because each one starts from a town centre – is designed to fit around your daily life.
Active 10 Walking Routes – Ashford
Ashford has a bustling town centre with pedestrianised lanes and a wealth of shops and leisure facilities. However, you don’t have to go far to enjoy some green space.
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What's going on in Ashford
Jo Furneaux Fitness
Jo Furneaux is a personal trainer and group fitness instructor based in Woodchurch, Ashford.
Wilder Wellbeing – Hothfield
Kent Wildlife Trust offer three Wilder Wellbeing sessions to adults living in Ashford.
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Short Mat Bowls
Short Mat Bowls is an indoor activity all year round played in Hamstreet, Ashford.
Zumba with Hannah
Zumba with Hannah in Egerton, Smarden, Headcorn and Woodchurch
Sam Carlton Tennis Coaching
Sam Carlton Tennis Coaching is in Betherden, Woodchurch and Pluckley Tennis Clubs
Cycle training
Kent County Council offers cycling courses to give people the skills and confidence to cycle more often for leisure and work.
Pickleball at The Stour Centre
Try pickleball at the Stour Centre, a fun and social way to stay active!
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Age UK Hythe, Lyminge & Ashford
Most people come to Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford for the companionship, fun and opportunity to take part in activities. All three centres have cafes serving refreshments, snacks and...
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Getting active and staying safe
Are you thinking about getting active or looking for a new activity to add to your daily or weekly routine? How do you make sure a club or activity provider...
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Walking Cricket (Ashford)
Walking Cricket is still the traditional game of cricket, just adapted to a slower paced version of the game, ideal for the over-50’s. It has has been developing across the UK...
No Strings Badminton Sessions (Ashford)
No Strings Badminton (NSB) is a national participation programme offering low-cost, fun ‘pay and play sessions’. Providing participants with a friendly and welcoming environment to play badminton, socialise and keep...
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Walking Football Sessions (Ashford)
Come and join us every Monday and Wednesday for walking football, with tea and coffee available from the café afterwards. Open to everyone aged 50+. Come along, become more social...
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Parkinson’s Walking Football (Ashford)
Walking football is played at a much slower pace allowing many players who have loved the game throughout their lives to continue playing albeit at a gentler rate, and at...
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Couch to walking 5k
If you want to get more active in your everyday life, but don’t know where to start, go for a walk! From starting with just 10 steps to working up...
Outdoors Is Free
During a time of high living costs, we want to help you and your family stay active without feeling the pinch. We’re inviting you to step outside and make the...
Benefits of…walking
The benefits of walking are almost endless, and whether you used to walk regularly, have no experience of walking for exercise, or even if you're living with mobility issues, walking can provide real benefits for your health and welbeing.
Stile free walking trails
Stile free walking trails are suitable for a wide range of users including those in mobility scooters and families with younger children or for those who prefer flatter surfaces with...
Family walks in Kent
Our friends at Explore Kent have put together their top walks around the county to enjoy as a family. Give one a try - you might just create a new family favourite activity!
Ramblers Wellbeing Walks
Wellbeing Walks are run by the Ramblers and supports over 600 short, free walks throughout England, all led by friendly, trained walk leaders.
Benefits of…cycling
The many and varied wonders of cycling make it an activity that is loved by people of all ages, all around the world. Kent and Medway offers so many types...
Family bike rides in Kent
Across the county there are all sorts of brilliant places to go, activities to try and events to enjoy, and getting active as a family is a great way to...
Are you sitting too much?
Most of us know that being active is good for our health. But more evidence is emerging that even if you exercise regularly, spending a lot of time sitting down...
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Age is no barrier to improving your life
In 2001, I went to see my doctor, as I was constantly coming down with colds. I was originally told it was ‘normal’. I was also tired all the time,...
Karen Tucker
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Get fit for free – parkrun
Have you made a promise to yourself be more active? Lots of us join a gym and plan to get fit, but after a few months we lose interest. There...
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parkwalk has arrived!
For 18 years parkruns have been taking place all over the world on a Saturday morning, with the idea that you can turn up and run, jog or walk 5km...
Jo Fraser WiseEvent Director Mote Park parkrun and proud parkwalker
Get fit for free – outdoor gyms
Have you made a promise to yourself be more active? Lots of us join a gym and plan to get fit, but after a few months we lose interest. There...
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Mental health matters – changing the conversation around getting active
It’s easy to say ‘becoming physically active will help your mental health and wellbeing’. What if just getting out of bed and motivating yourself to do anything is a struggle?...
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One You Kent
‘Healthy changes start with little changes’ – that’s the message from the Better Health campaign, which is being supported by One You Kent services to help people to lose weight...
Every Body Moves
A fresh campaign to connect disabled people with more opportunities to get active than ever before.
Only show me:
Ashford parkrun takes place every Saturday at 9am. These free 5km timed events welcome all abilities. Bring the whole family including the dog and enjoy a walk, jog or run around the park. If you don't fancy running, then you can always volunteer and help cheer everyone on!