Alan Gormley was highlighted as an excellent nomination through the Sports Partnership Herefordshire and Worcestershire's Active Community Heroes scheme. His involvement with walking hockey led to recognition within the 'Inspiring Leader' category.

As part of #HereGirlsCan 2020 Herefordshire FA are taking the opportunity to highlight and celebrate the contribution women and girls' are making to football in Herefordshire.

"Callum is the definition of the positive impact that being active can make on individuals."

"I've gained a sense of self belief, pride, confidence, new friends, a way to manage my anxiety & it has helped to bring a sparkle back I didn't even know was missing."

"Skating is an escape for me as I can just lose myself in the music of my program" - Ice Skating helped Cydney to manage her anxiety.

Since joining Pershore Tennis Centre, Dan's confidence has soared. "It's the best thing I have ever done."

Healthier, Happier, Fitter, Stronger (HHFS) was a programme developed and run in partnership with Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire, Worcestershire CRC and Mettabox CrossFit Droitwich.

I was diagnosed with incurable cancer in July of 2019; as part of my treatment I underwent four and a half months of chemotherapy, followed by four weeks of radiotherapy. April of 2020 saw me in a very low state of mind as I waited for tests and results to see if the treatment had been successful, hopefully it would lead to a significant increase in life expectancy. My Clinical Nurse Specialist referred me to counselling, it was the counsellor who told me about the Move More program, this ultimately led me to Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Studies have shown that time spent NEET can have a detrimental effect on physical and mental health, and increase the likelihood of unemployment, low wages, or low quality of work later on in life. Read some of the statements below to hear what it's like for Children and young people that don't have the best access to these opportunities, but have found a passion in sport and physical activity that has helped them to build the gap between leave education and starting work or accessing training and development.

"I have some amazing mentors giving me constant help and advice, and opportunities to coach and learn. I'm excited about a whole new future."

Kimberley is one of our instructors that delivers strong and steady classes. "I wanted to specialise as an instructor, and after research decided helping people keep there independence in there later life was the best gift you could give somebody", explains Kim. The benefits of being instructor are described by Kim as, feeling "pure joy when seeing results, and watching their faces light up each week as they socialise and progress together. You feel like you have an extended family as the weeks go by, and they gain trust in you and their fellow participants. There are strong friendships built!"

Thanks to the Wyre Forest Shape Up programme, Michelle has lost 3 stone, feels great and her blood pressure has returned to a health range!

I did get tired much more quickly and my muscles were weaker, but I stayed sane thanks to exercise. I believe I recovered more quickly thanks to it.

When visiting Worcester Woods' International Women's Day Parkrun, Bron & Beth heard of a volunteer's inspiring story to physical activity.

This Satellite Club provides the opportunity for inactive visually impaired young people to engage in regular yoga sessions.

Through a visually impaired yoga programme, Thomas has improved his confidence, balance and mental health.

Venue: Royal National College for the Blind