Move County Durham

Move County Durham We want to make sure that everyone, can move more as part of their everyday life. Move County Durham is a Durham County Council programme.

If you’d like to move more, get out and about, enjoy the outdoors, improve your mental health and wellbeing or make some new friends then why not try a Move activity or programme. Taking place across the County, there’s everything from a craft group and seated exercise class to swimming and an outdoor walk.

🚶‍♀️ We Move Together Big Walk & Gentle Steps Session 🚶‍♂️A choice of a 90-minute wellbeing walk or a gentle paced walki...
25/06/2026

🚶‍♀️ We Move Together Big Walk & Gentle Steps Session 🚶‍♂️

A choice of a 90-minute wellbeing walk or a gentle paced walking session on an enclosed track.

📅 Tuesday 14 July

📍 Big Walk: 10:30am – 12:00pm
📍 Gentle Steps: 1:00pm – 2:30pm

At 12 noon, enjoy a special performance by She's Got Brass. Whether you're taking part in the Big Walk or the Gentle Steps session, you're welcome to enjoy the music and stay for an optional bring-your-own picnic (weather permitting).

Big Walk – Booking essential due to limited places:
https://events.durham.gov.uk/19/Home/Details/3656?eventDate=14-07-2026%2000%3A00

Gentle Steps – Booking encouraged:
https://events.durham.gov.uk/19/Home/Details/3657?eventDate=14-07-2026%2000%3A00

To book, you'll need to create an account if you don't already have one:
https://events.durham.gov.uk/19/User/Register

Tomorrows Walking Netball session at Stanley Louisa Centre is cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
24/06/2026

Tomorrows Walking Netball session at Stanley Louisa Centre is cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

☀️ Staying Safe in the Heat ☀️As the weather stays warm, please remember to take care of yourself and others.💧 Drink ple...
24/06/2026

☀️ Staying Safe in the Heat ☀️

As the weather stays warm, please remember to take care of yourself and others.

💧 Drink plenty of water
🌳 Stay in the shade when possible
👒 Wear light clothing and a hat outdoors
🏠 Keep cool and avoid the hottest part of the day
📞 Check in on friends, family and neighbours who may need extra support

For more advice on keeping cool during hot weather, visit:
https://www.durham.gov.uk/stayingcool

Take care and stay safe.

Yesterday we had the pleasure of celebrating Margaret's 80th birthday- Move Durham is part of Margaret's life, she atten...
24/06/2026

Yesterday we had the pleasure of celebrating Margaret's 80th birthday- Move Durham is part of Margaret's life, she attends a session every day with us in Shildon, singing, walking, bowls, seated exercise sessions. Over the years she has made so many new friends and the vast majority of them came along to surprise her yesterday. We had a wonderful time celebrating.

Fancy getting outdoors and connecting with others? Join us for a wellbeing walk—we’d love to see you there!
22/06/2026

Fancy getting outdoors and connecting with others? Join us for a wellbeing walk—we’d love to see you there!

Unfortunately our walking Tennis session at Louisa centre is cancelled next Monday (22nd at 10am) Apologies for the inco...
21/06/2026

Unfortunately our walking Tennis session at Louisa centre is cancelled next Monday (22nd at 10am)

Apologies for the inconvenience, we will be back to normal on the 29th

Come along and join our weekly wellbeing walk in the East – all welcome.
21/06/2026

Come along and join our weekly wellbeing walk in the East – all welcome.

Did you know we have three Walking Netball sessions in the South West? 🏐🚶‍♀️📍 Shildon Leisure CentreTuesdays: 18:00 – 19...
21/06/2026

Did you know we have three Walking Netball sessions in the South West? 🏐🚶‍♀️
📍 Shildon Leisure Centre

Tuesdays: 18:00 – 19:00
Wednesdays: 11:15 – 12:15 (starting again 1st July)

📍 Teesdale Leisure Centre

Thursdays: 17:30 – 18:30

No experience is needed – you don’t even need to know the rules! It’s all about having a bit of fun, a wiggle, and a giggle 😊
We don’t play full matches for the whole hour either – instead, we enjoy a variety of passing and shooting games in a relaxed, welcoming environment. You’ll be made to feel right at home!
✨ And even better – sessions will be FREE in July for new participants!
If you’d like more information, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0300 026 2539
Come and join the fun! 🎉

Our Witton Gilbert walkers enjoyed a fantastic walk in the sunshine on Wednesday evening, and followed this up with a pi...
20/06/2026

Our Witton Gilbert walkers enjoyed a fantastic walk in the sunshine on Wednesday evening, and followed this up with a picnic afterwards. Their next evening walk is Wednesday 15th July from St Michael & All Angels Church at 6pm.
They also meet every Friday at the church at 10am.
Why don't you pop along and join them

Come along to our welcoming gardening group and get involved in planting, growing, and socialising outdoors. No experien...
20/06/2026

Come along to our welcoming gardening group and get involved in planting, growing, and socialising outdoors. No experience needed—just enjoy the fresh air and friendly atmosphere.

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