Basingstoke Get Active
The Basingstoke Get Active Core Project Objectives are aligned with those of Basingstoke Voluntary Sports Council
Funding for the Basingstoke Get Active Project was approved in March 2021 courtesy of Greenham Trust and Sovereign Housing. Additional appreciated Sponsorship was added by D&B Facades. Overview summaries of project activities are noted below for information.
>> Update Report Q1 – April 1st to June 30th 2021 <<
Outstanding
>> Update Report Q2 – July 1st to September 30th 2021 <<
Outstanding
>> Update Report Q3 – October 1st to December 31st 2021 <<
Outstanding
>> Update Report Q4 – January 1st to March 31st 2022 <<
Outstanding
>> Update Report Q5 – April 1st to June 25th 2022 <<
Our Facebook page continues to be updated normally on a daily basis with information relevant to the local Sport & Health community. Promoted ‘We Can Be Active’ initiative & Activity Finder again on social media and in our Newsletter issued in May being championed by Energise Me Hampshire as links nicely with our ‘Basingstoke Get Active’ initiative.
30 Facebook posts in April '22 gaining a reach of 2,922 with a wide range of posts covering local sports and clubs, Hampshire Outdoor Centres, Leisure in Basingstoke, Commonwealth Games, World Health Day, Sport England, Sports Funding and Get Active etc.
39 Facebook posts in May '22 gaining a reach of 5,361 again with a wide range of posts covering local sports and clubs, Learning to Swim, German Festival of Sport, Fundraising, Safeguarding Children, Volunteers Week, Club Matters Information, This Girl Can, Outdoor Activities, Creating Healthy Habits, We Can Be Active and Strengthening Communities etc.
46 Facebook posts in June '22 gaining a reach of 5,219 with posts including communicating Healthy Heart Tips. Better Health, Sport and Mental Wellbeing, Health Checks, Get Active, Healthy Lifestyles, Volunteering & Coaching, Various Sports Clubs, Schools Sport, Parkrun plus Energy Food and Drink etc
Basingstoke Bluefins Swimming membership and success continues to increase and had Jubilee celebration event with over 200 swimmers attending. Most squads are almost full, and now trialling only once a month now as opposed to weekly. Basingstoke Kickboxing have planned a summer camp and are also organising some interclub events to get more nervous kids / adults ready for the competing world. Other two Kickboxing clubs have increased membership and a busy Summer of activities and competitions planned.
This Girl Can promotions linked to local sports and clubs including Athletics, Swimming, Hockey, Cricket, Rugby, Martial Arts, Table Tennis & Waterpolo. Clubs and schools encouraged to organise and promote activities during Easter Spring Holiday
Sports Council representative attended and contributed to Basingstoke Health & Wellbeing Partnership meeting and Full Sports Council committee meeting held on May 11th to discuss future promotions and activities plus partnership with BDBC.
>> Update Report Q6 – June 26th to September 25th 2022 <<
Our bi-monthly newsletter (Issued in August) and daily Facebook posts continue to promote sport and health activities and opportunities locally. 33 July '22 Facebook posts receiving a reach of 5,106 included promotion of Basingstoke Voluntary Action, Overton, Tadley, Chineham & Basingstoke Rugby Clubs, Park Run, Tadley Runners, Totally Tennis, Bluefins Swimming & Waterpolo, Basingstoke Athletic, Hockey & Cricket Clubs, Hatch Warren Junior Football, Su-Ha-Ri Karate, Cycling Clubs plus #basingstokegetactive, #wecanbeactive and some Grant funding opportunities etc.
56 August '22 Facebook posts receiving a reach of 8,197 included promotion of Energise Me Courses, Club Matters Information, Volunteering & Coaching, Older People Information. Also Cycling, Walking, Rambling, Petanque, Bluefins Swimming & Waterpolo, Basingstoke Hockey, Rugby, Football, Judo, Dancing, Gymnastics, Korfball, Squash & Racketball plus Taekwondo Clubs and #basingstokegetactive, #wecanbeactive, #thisgirlcan and some Grant funding opportunities etc. Various links to and promotion of the Commonwealth Games, England Ladies Football plus Tour De France Cycling were also circulated as appropriate to raise profile of local related sport clubs.
Direct email or phone calls with Kickboxing regarding formally setting up their organisation and Basingstoke Cycling Group regarding issues with awareness of their organisation locally.
Met with Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council representatives to further discuss Sport and Health partnership activities moving forward after Covid. Funding restrictions making activities difficult and potentially affecting future of BVSC. Proposals discussed with partner organisations and responded to BDBC requesting further discussions. Full Voluntary Sports Council meeting to discuss impact of BDBC strategies and funding decisions moving forward.
Continued interaction with BDBC regarding the revised ‘Health & Wellbeing Strategy’ for Basingstoke & Deane especially regarding Sport, Club to School links and Health in the Community. Sports Council full committee meeting held to update members and discuss way forward. It was provisionally agreed that with the lack of ongoing funding, reserves would be utilised to continue with Get Active promotions and activities until Autumn 2024.
Additionally, discussions held with BDBC regarding School Sport / School Premium Funding utilisation. Consideration given regarding how to improve Sports Club and School links to support the Borough Council Health & Wellbeing strategy. Sporting updates emailed to Sports department at Queen Mary’s College for information and interaction.
Meeting undertaken with German Twinning club and school representatives to discuss restart of Festival of Sport in Germany during June 2023. This event allows more youngsters to get active and experience the social and educational benefits of staying with German Clubs, Schools and families. Hopefully the event can be restarted in June 2023.
Updated sport and Health promotional posters given to local Tesco Superstore for a full window display linked to local sports involved in the Commonwealth Games. The Sports Council committee met on 25th July to discuss project progress.
Promoted details of the upgraded Basingstoke Voluntary Action website aimed at the B&D Community with a range of new services available. Have also requested a meeting with them to improve interaction with the Sports Community and ‘future proof’ support plus interaction.
Ongoing discussions with Basingstoke & Deane Cycling Forum
>> Update Report Q7 – September 26th to December 31st 2022 <<
Continued interaction with BDBC regarding the revised ‘Health & Wellbeing Strategy’ for Basingstoke & Deane especially regarding Sport, Club to School links and Health in the Community. Sports Council full committee meeting held to update members and discuss way forward. It was provisionally agreed that with the lack of ongoing funding, reserves would be utilised to continue with Get Active promotions and activities until Autumn 2024.
Additionally, discussions held with BDBC regarding School Sport / School Premium Funding utilisation. Consideration given regarding how to improve Sports Club and School links to support the Borough Council Health & Wellbeing strategy. Sporting updates emailed to Sports department at Queen Mary’s College for information and interaction.
Direct email or phone calls with Basingstoke College of Technology regarding involvement in Community Sport, Junior Parkrun regarding potential links with local schools and Basingstoke Petanque Club regarding promotion of their club and sport locally.
Promoted details of the upgraded Basingstoke Voluntary Action website aimed at the B&D Community with a range of new services available. Have also requested a meeting with them to improve interaction with the Sports Community and ‘future proof’ support plus interaction.
61September '22 Facebook posts receiving a reach of 9,742 included promotion of #basingstokegetactive, #wecanbeactive and some Grant funding opportunities etc. Additionally, promotion of local sport opportunities including clubs recently interacted with.
52 October '22 Facebook posts receiving a reach of 7,423 again promoting #basingstokegetactive and local clubs available, Older People in Sport, School Sport, Fundraising opportunities, Sports for Mental Health, Unsung Hero Awards, need for and benefit of Coaches, Official and Volunteers in Sport, #ThisGirlCan encouraging women into sport etc. Our bi-monthly newsletter issued in October and daily Facebook posts continue to promote sport and health activities plus opportunities locally.
70 November '22 Facebook posts receiving a reach of 11,713
55 December '22 Facebook posts receiving a reach of 8,042
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66 December '23 Facebook posts receiving a reach of 10,140 with posts including communicating Healthy Hear Tips, Better Health, Sport and Mental Wellbeing, Health Checks, Get Active, Basingstoke Sports centre, Swimming, Indoor Bowls, Canoeing, Baton Twirling, Rugby, Water Polo, Healthy Lifestyles, Volunteering & Coaching, Various other Sports Clubs and activities, Fundraising, Community Kit Bag, Schools Sport, Parkrun, Energy Food and drink plus #This Girl Can.
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97 January '24 Facebook posts receiving a reach of 16,446 with posts including communicating 'Place To Be Proud Of Awards, Healthy Heart Tips, Heart Care, Better Health, Health Checks, Healthy Lifestyles, Sport and Mental Wellbeing, Disability Forum, Get Active, Volunteering & Coaching, Various Sports clubs including Rugby, Football, Baton Twirling, Dancing & Swimming, Schools Sport, Fundraising, Parkrun plus Energy Food and drink etc.
66 February '24 Facebook posts receiving a reach of 8,389 with posts including communicating Healthy Heart Tips, Better Health, Health Checks, Healthy Lifestyles, Sport and Mental Wellbeing, Get Active, Volunteering & Coaching, Various Sports Clubs, Schools Sport, Parkrun plus Energy Food & Drink, Keeping Children Safe, Junior & Womens Football, Self Esteem, Basingstoke Sports Centre, Basingstoke Voluntary Action, Womens Football, 2024 Olympic Sports, Sport England Support, Volunteering, Cycling, Disability Action Plan, BDBC Health & Sports Day in July plus Community Radio & Tennis.
57 March '24 Facebook posts receiving a reach of 8,219 with posts including communicating Healthy Heart Tips, Better Health, Health Checks, Healthy Lifestyles, Sport & Mental Wellbeing, Basingstoke Get Active, Volunteering & Coaching, Various Sports Clubs, Schools Sport, Parkrun plus Energy Food & Drink, Place to be Proud of Awards, American Flag Football, German Festival of Sport, Rugby Six Nations, Petanque, Squash, School Sport, Getting Kids Active, Summer Soccer, Four Lanes Trust Grants, Love Basingstoke website, Rugby Six Nations, Say NO to racism in sport & NSPCC Sport resources
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46 April '24 Facebook posts receiving a reach of 7,109 with posts including communicating Healthy Heart Tips, Better Health, Sport & Mental Wellbeing, Disability Forum, Summer Olympics, Place to be Proud of Awards, Health Checks, Get Active, Healthy Lifestyles, Volunteering & Coaching, Various Sports Clubs, including Kickboxing, Squash & Racketball, Archery, Rugby, Pickleball, Netball, Cycling, Football, Volleyball, Athletics, Schools Sport, Parkrun plus HTAS, Sport Funding, Disability Sport, Energy Food & Drink, BDBC Community Grants & 'This Girl Can campaign.
54 May '24 Facebook posts receiving a reach of 7,813 with posts including promotion of BVA Wellbeing Walks, Old Basing Tennis Club, Training sessions at BVA, Promotion of Basingstoke Petanque Club, Loddon Vale Indoor Bowls and Howard Park Bowls encouraging older people to get active. Promotion of success for Basingstoke Gymnastic Club plus Basingstoke Town Football Club plus encouragement of youngsters to join Basingstoke Bison Junior Ice Hockey or Basingstoke Hockey Club, Acknowledged the Basingstoke Pace to Be Proud of awards Sporting Nominations, Promoted latest sports grants, This Girl Can campaign, Encouraged more people to volunteer plus get involved in the Martial Arts Community and Junior Park Run plus schools to celebrate Olympic Day. Raised awareness of Mental Health & Exercise, National Walking Month, Rambling, Paddle Boarding, Paris Olympics, Euro 2024 Football, Wimbledon, BBC Get Inspired, BDBC Sport, Health & Wellbeing Day, Sport Welfare Officers, NHS Get Active, BMHAC Dave Ragan National Coaching award, Rambling, and Euro 2024 Football promotion.
61 June '24 Facebook posts receiving a reach of 17,554
Basingstoke Hockey Club Summer Skills, Tour De France, Whitchurch Bowls Club, BMH Athletics Club, Basingstoke Family Football Festival, Basingstoke Place to Be Proud of Awards, BDBC Meet the Funder, Basingstoke Volleyball Club, Basingstoke Academy of Dancing, Basingstoke Sporting Talent, Volunteers at BMHAC, Sport Welfare, Wasing Park Endure24, PTBPO B'Stoke Gym Club of the Year, School Sport, Councillor Grant Scheme, Basingstoke Town FC, Basingstoke Academy of Dancing,.
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63 July '24 Facebook posts receiving a reach of 8,184
Summer of 24 included the Paris Olympics so a variety of local sports involved in the Olympics were publicised, Promotion of volunteering and encouragement for people to do so, Publicity for Basingstoke Academy of Dancing, Basingstoke family football festival, Basingstoke Waterpolo club, Local athlete Ben Pattison at the Olympics, Basingstoke Hockey Club, Asda Foundation for funding, Basingstoke Place to be Proud of awards, Obesity Awareness, Basingstoke Junior Hockey Club, Basingstoke Kickboxing Club, Basingstoke Town Football Club, Hampshire Talented Athlete Scheme & BDBC Sport and Wellbeing event.
66 August '24 Facebook posts receiving a reach of 6,575
Another wide range of posts including New Basingstoke Kickboxing world champion, Get active by walking promotion, Info on healthy lifestyles, Community kit bag, Basingstoke 10k, Including Communities grant, Ben Pattison (BMHAC) at Olympics, Parkrun, Sports Club Management, Basingstoke Voluntary Action, Moonlight Walk, Olympic Basketball, Gymnastics, Tennis, Table Tennis, Athletics & Volleyball, Modern Pentathlon, Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Issues with BDBC Councillors, Kids Squash camp and Energise Me Welfare,
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Contact Basingstoke Voluntary Sports Council Chairman - Kevin Laing via basvsc@outlook.com / 07796 491667 with any queries
