Hope Active

The Hope Active programme is a three-year initiative funded by Cambridgeshire County Council and managed by Hope CIC. The primary goal is to enhance the health and wellbeing of individuals aged 60 and over by offering exercise-based activities specifically designed to meet their needs. The programme focuses on promoting physical activity in older adults through tailored exercise opportunities. In addition, it leverages community volunteers and resources to deliver activities that not only improve physical health but also enhance emotional wellbeing.

The Hope Active programme aims to support individuals over 60 by encouraging them to lead more active lives, ultimately improving both their physical and emotional health. Key objectives of the programme include:

  • Targeted Exercise Activities: Offering specialised exercise-based interventions such as nature walks, field trips, therapeutic gardening, and other nature-based activities to older adults across more than 40 villages in South Cambridgeshire and Huntingdon. These activities are typically conducted in small groups and facilitated by non-specialist staff or volunteers.

  • Access Through Referrals: Referrals are facilitated through multiple channels, including libraries, community groups, GP practices, and self-referrals, ensuring broad access to the programme and engagement from a wide range of participants.

If you are interested in joining our sessions, or would like to volunteer at one of our locations, please email active@hopeagainst.org

Our locations

Arrington - Tuesday AM - 8 October / 12 November / 10 December

Sheltered Housing Communal Building, Clifden Close, Arrington, SG8 0BA

Balsham - Friday PM - 11 October / 15 November / 13 December

Mays Avenue Sheltered Housing Communal Building, Balsham, CB21 4ER

Bourn - Wednesday PM - 2 October / 6 November / 4 December

Community Hall, Hall Close, Bourn, CB23 2SN

Cambourne - Wednesday AM - 2 October / 6 November / 4 December

The Hub Community Centre, High Street, Cambourne, CB23 6GW

Duxford - Thursday AM - 5 December

Duxford Community Centre, Hunts Road, Duxford, CB22 4RE

Fowlmere - Tuesday PM - 1 October / 5 November / 3 December

Fowlmere Village Hall, Chrishall Road, Fowlmere, SG8 7RY

Foxton - Monday AM - 30 September / 4 November / 2 December

Foxton VH/Pavilion, Hardman Road, Foxton, CB22 6RN

Fulbourn - Monday AM - 7 October / 11 November / 9 December

The Fulbourn Centre, Home End, Fulbourn, CB21 5BS

Granchester - Tuesday AM - 1 October / 5 November / 3 December

Granchester Village Hall, Vicarage Drive, Granchester, CB3 9NG

Linton - Friday AM - 11 October / 15 November / 13 December

Chalklands Communal Building, Chalklands, Linton, CB21 4JH

Longstanton - Friday PM - 4 October / 7 November / 6 December

Longstanton Village Hall, High Street, Longstanton, CB24 3BS

Meldreth - Monday PM - 30 September / 4 November / 2 December

Elin Way Sheltered Housing Community Room, Elin Way, Meldreth, SG8 6LX

Orwell - Tuesday PM - 8 October / 12 November / 10 December

Lordship Close Sheltered Housing Communal Building, Lordship Close, Orwell, SG8 5TH

Sawston - Thursday PM - 3 October / 7 November / 5 December

Chapelfield Way Sheltered Housing Communal Building, Sawston, CB22 3SY

Whittlesford - Monday PM - dates tbc.

location tbc.

Willingham - Friday AM - 4 October / 7 November / 6 December

Ploughman Hall, West Fen Road, Willingham, CB24 5LP