Rugeley Leisure Centre will soon become a lot greener! Work installing solar panels on the roof of the leisure centre has begun thanks to funding from Sport England (SE) as part of the national Swimming Pool Support Fund. Inspiring Healthy…
VOLUNTEERS and staff at Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles (IHL) are celebrating after winning a national Seriously Social Award. Cannock’s Chase Fit programme walked away with the top People Above Profit Award category at a glitzy event at the Lowry in Manchester…
A ROSE by any other name would not smell as sweet for the Museum of Cannock Chase! Staff and volunteers at the museum were celebrating this week after being awarded a Welcome Accolade from VisitEngland. Meaning they can now proudly…
Over the last decade it has helped thousands of people in Cannock Chase live healthier, happier lives for free. Now Chase Fit is set to be honoured after being announced as a finalist in the national Seriously Social Awards…
A glorious sunny day on the Chase saw 78 people raise much needed funds as part of the eighth annual Walk for Eileen. Held at the end of August, participants gathered in memory of Eileen Pitcher – who passed…
To support people experiencing loneliness and isolation across the District, the Community Team at Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles has been working with Cannock Chase Council, partners and community groups on a series of films to promote local activities. The project ‘Treasured…
We’re all getting a little reflective here at Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles as we prepare to hand over operations to North Yorkshire Council on the 1 September. The last 15 years have, quite simply, flown by and we couldn’t leave without…
A WALKING Group that has raised more than £20,000 to support people with Alzheimer’s in Cannock Chase is hoping this year will see even more people take part. First organised by Bob Pitcher in 2017, following the death of his…
From Overweight Truck Driver to Fitness Inspiration – Steve Griffiths Retires “I was a 21 stone lorry driver, smoking 40 cigarettes a day, eating unhealthily, eating too much and drinking every night”, says Steve. Talk with Chase Leisure Centre Fitness…
Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles in partnership with Cannock Chase Council is thrilled to announce the launch of the Kids CAN Club, a dynamic new initiative designed to help families keep children active, engaged, and entertained throughout the summer. This programme is…
We are delighted to announce that both pools at Selby Leisure Centre will reopen from 12.00pm on Saturday 20th July. Hot water for showers across the building has also been reinstated. We have been undergoing a full boiler replacement at…
From Sunday 1st September 2024, the management of leisure and wellbeing services in Selby – which includes Selby and Tadcaster Leisure Centres – will transfer from Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles to North Yorkshire Council’s new sport and active wellbeing service, Active…
