Addicts to Athletes

10/06/2026

Our football sessions kicked off today with further games planned in the next few weeks! 🙌

We had 8 people attend in total and there were plenty of laughs and goals! ⚽️ There’s still space for people to join next week too ⚽️

Keeper changes every 10 minutes and regular breaks over the 90 minutes.🧤 Teams can also be swapped around to ensure a fair game. No slide tackles and just good vibes. ⚽️ 🥅

If you’d like to take part in our next match then get in contact via Facebook messenger or email 📧

07/06/2026

It’s ! 🙌

Since our beginning in November 2023 we have relied solely on volunteers to deliver sessions and keep things running behind the scenes, and without them, Addicts to Athletes wouldn’t be where it is today.

We’ve even seen people come through our service, and then become volunteers themselves! 🙌

A big thanks to all of our volunteers past and present who have helped to shape the service that we provide 🙏

As we have continued to grow, we have always wanted to expand into other areas and increase our range of support. We currently have 3 available leader positions and are looking to expand into Exeter, Torbay, and Plymouth. If becoming an activity leader for us would interest you, contact us to find out some more information!

Here’s a photo from the Bideford cycling session led today by Ash! 🚴‍♂️ Another great effort from those on that group activity today! 💪

Next week we also have our first of this years football games! Send us a message/email if you’d like to take part in this! ⚽️

05/06/2026

The World Cup is nearly here, and so is the Addicts to Athletes Free Football Sessions ⚽️

Available to those currently referred to us, and also to those engaging with Together Devon.

If this is something you’d be interested in and you are not currently referred to our service, head to our website and complete the referral form or message us on Facebook messenger 📩

This will feature mixed gender teams with a friendly atmosphere 🙌 No slide tackles, just good vibes and plenty of goals! ⚽️ 🥅

31/05/2026

Plenty of distance travelled this weekend for those involved with Addicts to Athletes. 🙌

Yesterday Connor set off to complete a 24 hour ultramarathon, however 25° heat and issues with leg circulation around 10pm meant he had to cut it short. In total he ran 72km from HMP Dartmoor to Uffculme. 🏃‍♂️ ⛓️

Then earlier today, cycling group members met up for another lovely Tarka Trail cycle 🚴‍♂️ Well done to all those for this weekends efforts 💪

We’ll be starting our football sessions again in the coming weeks, so check your emails for invites soon or make a referral if you would like to take part! ⚽️

30/05/2026

The Dartmoor Prison Break Ultra has begun!

Click the link to follow Connor and all the other ‘prisoners’ on their epic ultra marathon journeys! ⛓️ 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️

Track Trail – Next Generation GPS Tracking

29/05/2026

Tomorrow A2A founder Connor sets off on an incredible task, to escape HMP Dartmoor and get the furthest possible distance away in 24 hours. ⛓️ 🏃‍♂️

This will mean 24 hours of constant running. Through the night, through the pain, and through the tears. 🌒

He’s raining money for Addicts to Athletes while doing this ultramarathon, so please donate using the link below, and help support others who face addiction to start leading happier and healthy lives.👇

A tracking link will also be posted tomorrow at midday for those who want to follow along with Connor’s ultra, and all the other prisoners as they make their great escape! Who knows where they will end up? 🙌

https://www.justgiving.com/page/connor-shannon-4?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

27/05/2026

Last weekend Ash delivered another cycling session in Bideford. He’s already led a number of cycling groups now and has excelled in being a leader for Addicts to Athletes 🙌

He was joined by Tim and Ivi as they enjoyed the weather on a ride out to Torrington ☀️

It’s a great time of year to start cycling and there’s still space in both our Barnstaple groups and our Bideford groups, so contact us if you’d like to join 🚴‍♂️

14/05/2026

Free fitness sessions and fun days out in North Devon for those in recovery or wanting to change their substance use or drinking.

With regular running and cycling groups, swim sessions, and other fun stuff like surfing, badminton, golf, football, coasteering, tennis, bouldering, pickleball, airsoft and much more, there’s something for everyone at Addicts to Athletes. All sessions are completely free and transport is provided or reimbursed where possible.

Some of our members have took part in cycling events, running races and even a triathlon! 🙌

Join a friendly community and start making positive changes in your lifestyle! Contact us via email or Facebook messenger, or visit the website to make a referral.

09/05/2026

Lovely weather for a chilled round of golf today in Westward Ho! ⛳️

Everyone had a good laugh and enjoyed the company in the sunshine ☀️ We may do another one of these later in the year!

We are hoping to start up our friendly football games again next month, to coincide with the World Cup! ⚽️

We’ll have plenty more fun things to get involved with throughout the year too, so make a referral if you haven’t already and start your journey to get clean, get fit, and get living!

03/05/2026

Earlier today Ash led a cycling session, heading out to the Puffing Billy and was greeted by a curious robin waiting for some crumbs 🚴‍♂️

Yesterday, volunteers Connor and Jane took on the Maverick X-Trail 15KM event on Exmoor! Fantastic weather and plenty of hills! This was Jane’s first ever 15KM run and what a place to do it too, well done! 🏃‍♀️ 🙌

Next week, we will have our usual run group on Wednesday evening in Bideford. Those who want to attend a swim session can email in advance for sessions taking place on Thursday. Cycling groups are usually on the weekend in Barnstaple and Bideford, and our relevant cycling leader will organise booking these depending on your area. Just be sure you have expressed interest in cycling first so we can include you in the invitations.

Next Saturday, we will be organising a golf session in Westward Ho, on the short course. Almost half the people who completed our survey said they would like to do more golf, so we thought we would organise one of these! ⛳️ We are also looking forward to organising other activities that people have suggested in our recent survey! 😁 🙌