Active Connextions CIC / Creative Frame CIC North East & North Yorkshire

23/10/2026

Good luck to our northeast women’s walking football teams who are off to Gloucester this weekend to the last games of the WFA super cup regional finals 👏👏 it’s going to be a stormy weekend!! Safe journey everyone 🙏⚽️⚽️🥅❤️❤️Simon Thurlow PhotographyThe Walking Football AssociationMiddlesbrough Sports VillageTees Valley SportMiddlesbrough FC News from The Northern EchoBBC TeesSport EnglandSport For ConfidenceWF4W Walking Football 4 WomenNorth Riding County Football Association

19/10/2026

Hi all just to ask if you can support our Parkinson’s walking football cause in coop if you can kindly choose them as your coop cause thanks all!can tell family and friends to vote
Active Connextions cause page on Co-op

The Co-op Local Community Fund is supporting Skelton Walking Football for Health. Become a member or sign in to choose a local cause to support.

17/10/2026

AUTUMN THROUGH THE LENS – PRESTON PARK! 🍁

What a fantastic Walking Photography session today at Preston Park, with a great turnout of participants joining us to explore the beautiful autumn surroundings!

Today’s theme was “Autumn Mood and Reflections”, capturing the changing colours, reflections, light and hidden beauty that this wonderful season brings. 🍁🌳

It was lovely to see everyone getting creative, sharing photography tips, enjoying the outdoors and connecting with others.

Our walks are about much more than photography — they’re about improving wellbeing, staying active, building friendships and seeing familiar places through a different lens. 💚

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and to Tees Valley Sport for supporting our Walking Photography programme, delivered by Active ConneXtions CIC.

📸 NEXT STOP – HARTLEPOOL!

📅 Tuesday 20th October
⏰ 11am–1pm
📍 Meet at Hartlepool Art Gallery

We’ll be exploring Hartlepool’s hidden historic streets, beautiful architecture and fascinating spaces through our cameras.

Everyone welcome — bring your camera or smartphone!

🍂 Get Active! Get Creative! Get Connected!

15/10/2026

DISCOVER HARTLEPOOL THROUGH YOUR LENS!

Join Active ConneXtions CIC for our next FREE Walking Photography Walk, in partnership with Tees Valley Sport.

Starting at Hartlepool Art Gallery, we’ll explore the surrounding streets, discovering the hidden beauty, amazing architecture, historic buildings and forgotten spaces that tell the story of Hartlepool.

Sometimes the most interesting things are right on our doorstep — we just need to stop, look and see them through a different lens! 📸

🌿 Get active, get creative and connect with others while discovering your town.

📅 Tuesday 20th October
⏰ 11am–1pm
📍 Meet at Hartlepool Art Gallery, TS24 7EQ

📱 Bring your camera or smartphone. Professional photography guidance provided, with cameras available to borrow by arrangement.

📧 [email protected]
📞 07508 409622

💚 Everyone welcome – come and discover Hartlepool’s hidden treasures with us!

14/10/2026

WALKING PHOTOGRAPHY – EXPLORING MIDDLESBROUGH! 🍂

What a fantastic photography walk yesterday, exploring another side of Middlesbrough!

Starting at Newport Bridge, we made our way through the wetlands towards the Tees Barrage, discovering the natural beauty, wildlife and industrial heritage along the River Tees.

🌬️☀️ It was a windy but beautifully sunny day, giving everyone some wonderful opportunities to capture the changing autumn landscape through their cameras and smartphones.

Our walking photography sessions are about much more than taking pictures. They encourage physical activity, creativity, social connections and positive mental wellbeing, while helping people discover places they may never have explored before.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us! 👏📸

NEXT STOP – PRESTON PARK!

Join us for our next FREE guided autumn photography walk, delivered by Active ConneXtions CIC in partnership with Tees Valley Sport.

📅 Saturday 17th October 2026
⏰ 11am–1pm
📍 Preston Park, Stockton-on-Tees
🚶 Meet at the car park near the Park Café

Bring your camera or smartphone and enjoy exploring the beautiful autumn colours with guidance from our professional photographer. Cameras are also available to borrow by arrangement.

📧 [email protected]
📞 07508 409622

💚 Get Active! Get Creative! Get Connected!

12/10/2026

PARKINSON’S & NEUROLOGICAL WALKING FOOTBALL – SKELTON

Another great session today at Skelton Community Centre, delivered by Active ConneXtions CIC!

Today’s session focused on passing and moving skills, encouraging players to work on their coordination, balance, movement, communication and teamwork — all while enjoying the beautiful game! ⚽👏

Our inclusive sessions are about much more than football. They provide opportunities to stay physically active, build confidence, make friendships and support positive mental wellbeing in a friendly, welcoming environment.

💙 Our sessions welcome people living with Parkinson’s, neurological conditions and other mobility or balance challenges, alongside family members, friends and carers.

⚽ COME AND JOIN US!

📍 Skelton Community Centre
📅 Every Monday
⏰ 11am–12 noon
👥 All abilities welcome

Supported by experienced coaches and an occupational therapy professional through Active ConneXtions CIC.

It’s not about how fast you move — it’s about keeping moving, staying connected and enjoying the game together! ⚽️ photography by Simon thurlow Simon Thurlow Photography

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09/10/2026

FEEL GOOD IN THE FOREST – GUISBOROUGH FOREST! 🌿🍂

What a fantastic morning at Guisborough Forest today, a bit wet with the weather but it didn’t stop us !! with over 11 people joining us for our Walking Photography session as part of the Feel Good in the Forest programme, delivered by Active ConneXtions CIC in partnership with Forestry England.

It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying the fresh air, connecting with nature, learning new photography skills and sharing the experience with others. 🌳📱

Our walks are about much more than taking photographs. They encourage physical activity, creativity, social connections and positive mental wellbeing, while helping people discover the beauty of nature through a different lens.

👏 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today and to Forestry England for their continued partnership.

📅 COME AND JOIN OUR NEXT FREE WALKS!

🍂 Friday 13th November
❄️ Friday 11th December
⏰ 10:30am–12:30pm
📍 Guisborough Forest – Meet at the Railway Carriage

📸 Just bring your camera or smartphone. Everyone is welcome!

📧 [email protected]
📞 07508 409622

🌿 Get outdoors, get creative, connect with others and feel good in the forest!Simon Thurlow PhotographyTees Valley SportSport EnglandForestry England GuisboroughZetland FMGuisborough Forest & Walkway

07/10/2026

STOKESLEY WALKING FOOTBALL – WEDNESDAY NIGHTS! ⚽

Come and join our friendly mixed walking football session every Wednesday, 6–7pm at Stokesley Leisure Centre.

Founded and delivered by Active ConneXtions CIC, our sessions bring men and women together to keep active, enjoy football and make new friendships, supported by professional coaches and developing referees. ⚽🟨

📸 A big thank you to Simon Thurlow, who captures our sessions and the fantastic community spirit through his photography.

📍 Stokesley Leisure Centre
⏰ Wednesdays | 6–7pm
👥 Everyone welcome!

Keeping active, connecting people and enjoying football together. ❤️⚽Simon Thurlow PhotographyThe Walking Football AssociationBBC TeesTees Valley SportMiddlesbrough FC News from The Northern EchoSport EnglandSport For ConfidenceNorth Riding County Football AssociationRadio ZETFeet First StokesleyWF4W Walking Football 4 Women

07/10/2026

JOIN US FOR A FREE MIDDLESBROUGH WALKING PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION! 🌿🚶‍♀️

Come along and explore the area around Newport Bridge, Portrack Marsh Nature Reserve and the Tees Barrage while discovering new ways to capture the world around you.

📅 Tuesday 13th October
⏰ 11am–1pm
📍 Starting at Newport Bridge Road Car Park, TS2 1EQ
💚 FREE to attend

You don’t need an expensive camera — bring your smartphone or camera and our professional photographer will help you get the best from it. Cameras can also be borrowed if arranged when booking.

Walking photography is about so much more than taking pictures. It’s an opportunity to get active, get creative, connect with nature, meet new people and enjoy being outdoors.

Delivered by Active ConneXtions CIC in partnership with Tees Valley Sport.

📩 Booking is essential: [email protected]
📞 07508 409622

Get Active • Get Creative • Get Connected!

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05/10/2026

Come and join us this Friday for a Free Walking Photography Session at Guisbrough Forest. Get in touch to book your free place.