We were delighted to be invited to involved in the initial Big Bolsover Loop Week conversations back in May and were keen to explore how Jog Derbyshire could support the project and play a positive role in its development. As the concept of the Bolsover Loop was new to us, we first took the time to understand what it was, the work that had already taken place, and the outcomes that Loop Week aimed to achieve. A key part of the project was a social media campaign designed to r

Castle Striders - Shining a light on why walking matters Over recent years, walking has grown in popularity across Jog Derbyshire, with many groups adding it as an option to their weekly sessions. A number of these have since become Walk Derbyshire groups. Offering walking is helping to break down barriers for people who want to join their local group, and it’s enabling more individuals to experience the benefits of being part of a supportive community. Jogging may not be fo

Thursday 12th March marked another fantastic #RunWalkTalk event — this time in the wonderful community of Danesmoor, hosted at St Barnabas Community Centre. We were delighted to welcome over 70 participants including our partners, to celebrate the local area and enjoy a walk or jog together. This event also featured a community litter pick, during which volunteers collected 13 bags of rubbish while exploring the surrounding neighborhood — a brilliant effort that made a real d

Bringing People Together Through Movement: The First #RWT Event in Amber Valley On 2 October, Jog Derbyshire, working closely with a wide network of local partners hosted the first event in a refreshed series of #RunWalkTalk gatherings at Shipley Park in Amber Valley. This marked the beginning of a two‑year journey to bring the initiative to every district in Derbyshire, strengthening connections between organisations and creating more opportunities for people to be active wi

“Listen to the hum of chatter behind, that’s what it’s all about.” A buzz of conversation, a spot of gentle exercise, natural, lush green...