Let's Go Powys aims to help us be more active

16 August 2024

A new project - the first of its kind in the county - has been launched and it is hoped it will help people across Powys be more active.

Let's Go Powys  is designed to make it easier for people to find sports and activity opportunities across the county. The website offers plenty of inspiration, for adults of all ages and abilities, from walking netball to kayaking to cycling and wheelchair basketball.

It has been created in response to a county-wide survey conducted by Sport Powys which revealed that residents said it was difficult to find varied physical activities across the county.

Elin Wozencraft from Sport Powys explains: "It was clear from the survey feedback from residents that having one website to find and share activities was very much needed. Let's Go Powys offers everyone - residents and visitors - an opportunity to easily find enjoyable activities which are right for them.

"The website has also been designed so that health professionals can support people to boost their health and wellbeing by signposting them to activities and sessions."

Activity providers across Powys are taking advantage of the free marketing opportunity to list groups and clubs, sessions and venues. Powys County Council is encouraging all providers across the county to visit the website to list their opportunities. In the future, local walking and cycling routes will also be added to the website.

Let's Go Powys features an activity finder so that people can search the website for opportunities in their area and by activity type.

Cllr Richard Church, Powys County Council's Cabinet Member for a Safer Powys, said: "We have so many wonderful, inclusive activities that take place week in, week out across Powys. There really is something for everyone and I'm thrilled that we're able to showcase them so that more people across our county can enjoy the benefits of moving and being active."

The initiative has also had the backing from Powys Teaching Health Board. Director of Public Health Mererid Bowley added: "We know that being physically active is really important for our health. Not only can it help prevent long term health conditions, but it can help us manage them too. Plus, it gives us a sense of positive wellbeing. By providing easy access to the opportunities that are often on our doorstep, I hope people right across the county will take a look at the Let's Go Powys website and give an activity a go."

The website also includes a series of case studies of individuals who have benefited from finding a sport or activity near them in Powys.