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We want to make moving more the norm for everyone but we need your help to make it a reality. We are calling all Derby people to do their bit, to help the whole of Derby to MOVE MORE.

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Moving More has improved the lives of hundreds of people in Derby. Listen to people sharing their stories of how moving more has made a difference to their lives. Here are some people sharing their story.

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Sam Armstrong
Sam Armstrong

“Being active for me not only gives me a reason to ge

Lucy Giuliano
Lucy Giuliano

Being physically active/moving more is important to me because ri

Charlotte's family
Charlotte Flindall

Being physically active brings my family together.

Matthew Taylor
Matthew Taylor

Being physically active means I have a way of b

Samer with his students
Samer Jamous

I do Taekwondo to strengthen my body and mind through increased p

Helen
Helen Britten

‘I have always enjoyed physical activity and have been active for most

Chris out with his Bike
Chris Lucas

Hello, pleased to meet you!

Image of Jay Plimmer
Jay Plimmer

"I enjoy keeping physical active and helping people keep active f

Matt Gavin, founder of Rolls Royce Rugby Club
Matt Gavin

I am passionate about promoting health and wellbeing want t

Marie Richardson
Marie Richardson

Being an NHS Wellbeing Champion means that I'm already very passionate about

ADS Fitness
ADS Fitness

Being physically is incredibly important to me, it he

Martin Ward
Martin Ward

I really want to encourage people of all age to become more active, for

Jen and Nik from BTG
Bridge the Gap Child Mental Health CIC

Bridge the Gap are a young people’s emotional health and wellbeing comm

Sarah Watson (St Philip Chaddesden)

As a community-focused parish with a new commu

Dr Athalie Redwood-Mills

My mission is to help others, especially women become the

Let your Body Groove

I have been a Derbyshire yoga teacher since 2018 and I have found

Jenny Hardy
Jenny Hardy

I have always been active and played a number of different sports durin