Why be active?

Physical activity is essential for good health and will make a difference to your quality of life.

Just 30 minutes of physical activity of moderate intensity on 5 or more days a week can help.

Once you start being active, the benefits will become obvious. You'll experience:

better health
more energy
reduced stress
stronger bones and muscles
better balance, strength, suppleness and mobility
more independence in later life
improved sleep
better maintenance of a healthy weight
more social opportunities
a sense of achievement
increased enjoyment

So what's stopping you?

Bursary

Active Ashford Bursary

Active Ashford has launched a sports bursary for talented disabled sportspeople in partnership with the Ashford Outlet Centre.

The launch of the scheme was conducted at the Outlet Centre with the support of the new patron Hilary Lister.

The scheme asks for candidates to fill in the attached application and send to the Borough Council. The terms and conditions are also attached on the form

Active Ashford key priorities are working with people with disabilities and this scheme will try and assist elite athletes.

Graham Galpin of Active Ashford said: “As Chair of Active Ashford I am delighted that such an important business partner as the Outlet Centre has provided this much needed assistance, the Active Ashford Disability Bursary to disabled sportspeople

I am grateful to Hilary Lister for taking on the role of Patron, her amazing achievements should act as an example to disabled sportspeople to utilise the bursary so that they can achieve their sporting goals”

Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford TN23 1PL
Telephone: 01233 330232 Email: activeashford@ashford.gov.uk