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This article looks at how Rochdale have engaged more people in physical activity by embedding the offer in the New Pioneers Programme.
GreaterSport visited the Pakeeza Women’s Group in Rochdale to see how they are making a difference in their community through physical activity and movement.
Unsung heroes and inspirational community groups celebrated recently as the Rochdale Borough Sports and Culture Awards ceremony made a triumphant return.
Rochdale had recovered to baseline levels for both active (52.1%) and inactive (34.4%), but in the last 12 months has fallen back fallen back to or below baseline levels.
In Rochdale just 44.4% of children and young people are achieving an average of 60 minutes of physical activity a day. This means that almost half are not meeting Chief Medical Officer guidelines.
The latest Active Lives results published by Sport England show that 64.3% of adults in Rochdale are active for at least 30 minutes a week, equating to 112,600 adults moving; an increase of 500 from the survey 12 months ago.