Real stories from people like you

Sometimes it’s hard to believe how much being active can improve your life. Sure, it all sounds good but will it really work for someone like you? The answer is yes, just look at all the people who have already changed their lives for the better by being more active.

We invited local people from our community to tell us their stories and share how being active has changed their lives for the better. Their inspiring stories are living proof of how people of all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities can join and in and feel good. It’s the right fit for them, it could be the right fit for you.

Brian

Brian

Through Mencap Brian is able to take part in other activities, including tennis, which he enjoys doing with friends he has met in the group. Brian enjoys the social aspect and has formed a friendship group. “If you put your mind to it you can achieve anything”

Tony's story - living with Cancer

Tony's story - living with Cancer

Shortly after this he started the ‘Move More’ programme insert, which encouraged Tony to take part in more activities as well as the rehab session itself. As a result of taking part in more physical activity, Tony lost 4 stone, completed parkrun for the first time and then progressed onto doing…