Play On
A successful community wellbeing project is relaunching under a new name, following the expansion of the activities on offer to Gateshead residents.
Thanks to funding from the National Lottery, Gateshead Council has delivered the Active Through Football project in the community since November 2021.
The programme of activity has created opportunities for people living in East Gateshead, High Fell and Deckham to improve their health and wellbeing through sport. Its purpose was to make physical activity more accessible to specific groups, with sessions tailored to all levels of fitness, ability, and confidence.
As the project continues to evolve to meet the needs of the community, the decision has been made to rebrand the name of the programme to be more inclusive of the range of activities on offer.
Although football will still be at the heart of the programme, it will now deliver so much more than just football to communities across the borough. The range of activities now include walking football sessions, exercise classes, multi sports, arts and crafts and mental health conversation groups.
The new name of the project, 'Play On' reflects the changes and expansion of the programme, while the programme will remain focused on the East of Gateshead, Deckham and High Fell.
Visit Play On
The council is continuing to deliver the Play On programme together with Sport England, the Football Foundation and local partners that includes Edberts House, Gateshead 50+, Durham FA, Age UK, Gateshead FC Foundation and the Hattrick Project. This collaborative approach with local partners aims to provide opportunities for those in Gateshead who need it most.
Alice Wiseman, Director of Public Health at Gateshead Council and Newcastle Council, said:
"We're incredibly proud of the partnership working to deliver our community health and wellbeing programme to communities in Gateshead.
"The primary focus of the programme remains as improving the health and wellbeing of residents, tackling social isolation and loneliness by offering free and accessible community activities.
"By expanding the range of activities on offer, we hope that Play On will become even more successful in helping communities to gain skills, improve their physical health and gain confidence through sustained friendships and community support."
A successful community wellbeing project is relaunching under a new name, following the expansion of the activities on offer to Gateshead residents.
Thanks to funding from the National Lottery, Gateshead Council has delivered the Active Through Football project in the community since November 2021.
The programme of activity has created opportunities for people living in East Gateshead, High Fell and Deckham to improve their health and wellbeing through sport. Its purpose was to make physical activity more accessible to specific groups, with sessions tailored to all levels of fitness, ability, and confidence.
As the project continues to evolve to meet the needs of the community, the decision has been made to rebrand the name of the programme to be more inclusive of the range of activities on offer.
Although football will still be at the heart of the programme, it will now deliver so much more than just football to communities across the borough. The range of activities now include walking football sessions, exercise classes, multi sports, arts and crafts and mental health conversation groups.
The new name of the project, 'Play On' reflects the changes and expansion of the programme, while the programme will remain focused on the East of Gateshead, Deckham and High Fell.
Visit Play On
The council is continuing to deliver the Play On programme together with Sport England, the Football Foundation and local partners that includes Edberts House, Gateshead 50+, Durham FA, Age UK, Gateshead FC Foundation and the Hattrick Project. This collaborative approach with local partners aims to provide opportunities for those in Gateshead who need it most.
Alice Wiseman, Director of Public Health at Gateshead Council and Newcastle Council, said:
"We're incredibly proud of the partnership working to deliver our community health and wellbeing programme to communities in Gateshead.
"The primary focus of the programme remains as improving the health and wellbeing of residents, tackling social isolation and loneliness by offering free and accessible community activities.
"By expanding the range of activities on offer, we hope that Play On will become even more successful in helping communities to gain skills, improve their physical health and gain confidence through sustained friendships and community support."
