A warm welcome from the Nova Team. We're a local charity that supports Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise organisations in Wakefield District and as part of that, we work with community organisations offering activities and services that support mental health.

Moving More For My Mental Health is a new magazine where we've bought together information on some of these activities and services.

There is plenty of research linking the positive benefits of moving more on both our physical and mental health. But moving more doesn't have to mean spending hours in the gym or getting all sweaty dressed in lycra! There are so many other ways to move your body so we've taken care to include a variety of activities in this magazine - from local walking groups to fitness & self defence classes.

You can expect:

• A map to find activities in your local area
• Non-judgemental advice on why being active matters and how often to be active
• Where to find advice if you struggle with being active
• Activities offered by different organisations, split into: sport, walking and running activities, exercise classes, and green spaces

Read the online edition for Spring 2025

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Tell us what you think

This is the first edition of Moving More For My Mental Health, so we need your feedback to show if future editions are needed. We welcome the feedback of anyone using the magazine and healthcare professionals who are using the magazine to signpost to activities.

Go to our feedback form or you can email Rachel Hale at rachel.hale@nova-wd.org.uk - Lead Community Mental Health Builder at Nova.

Request a copy

We've been out and about dropping off magazines at local GP practices. If you'd like to request a printed copy, get in touch with Rachel at rachel.hale@nova-wd.org.uk or 01924 367418 and we will do our best to get one to you. Please note there are a limited number of printed copies.