Love to Move Dorset

08/03/2026

Interested in what happens in a Love to Move session?
Here is a whole session in 65 seconds!

For more information on the benefits of Love to Move and how to get involved, please get in touch at katie@lovetomovedorset.co.uk
07446 07446 401838

06/03/2026

If you feel Love to Move Dorset is making a difference to you, someone you know or your community, pease consider taking a minute to nominate us in the Active Category

and one of our amazing volunteers GEMMA, JODIE, KAREN or KIRSTY in the volunteers category.

Many thanks,

Katie

Do you know someone who is making a real difference through activity and sport? 🌟

Now’s your chance to celebrate them by nominating them for the BBC Make a Difference Awards!

We’d love to see our incredible communities recognised — whether that’s:

✨ A dedicated Love to Move deliverer changing lives every single week
✨ Or an amazing volunteer who goes above and beyond

They could be perfect for the Active Award 🏃‍♀️ — celebrating those who use sport and physical activity to improve wellbeing — or the Volunteer Award, recognising those generous individuals who give their time to help others thrive.

Our programmes are all about inclusion, empowerment and community. If you’ve seen first-hand the impact someone is making, please help us to celebrate them 🩷

Nominate them today 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/makeadifference

05/03/2026

05/03/2026

"It is the Love to Move, to be fair"!

Resident ambassador, Jan, comes to every week's Love to Move Dorset session. There are lots of great things always going on at Parley Place, so to be named as Jan's favourite activity is very special.

Love to Move is a cognitive enhancing movement programme designed by the British Gymnastics Foundation. The sessions held at Parley Place are for both community members and residents and it's very popular.

For the full video see the post on 26 Feb from Lottie on Parley Place Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

05/03/2026

Very much enjoyed learning about Boccia in a training session from British Gymnastics Foundation and Stacey from Boccia England this week.

Cue more games in Love to Move Dorset sessions!

04/03/2026

Please consider a nomination for this...

Do you know someone who is making a real difference through activity and sport? 🌟

Now’s your chance to celebrate them by nominating them for the BBC Make a Difference Awards!

We’d love to see our incredible communities recognised — whether that’s:

✨ A dedicated Love to Move deliverer changing lives every single week
✨ Or an amazing volunteer who goes above and beyond

They could be perfect for the Active Award 🏃‍♀️ — celebrating those who use sport and physical activity to improve wellbeing — or the Volunteer Award, recognising those generous individuals who give their time to help others thrive.

Our programmes are all about inclusion, empowerment and community. If you’ve seen first-hand the impact someone is making, please help us to celebrate them 🩷

Nominate them today 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/makeadifference

13/02/2026

Space available for TODAY'S session: 1.15pm start at Waterlily Christchurch!
Open to new faces or those who attend elsewhere and would like a second session. Book on 07446401838

04/02/2026

Wonderful feedback from Upton Manor Care Home after our last session...

"💃🕺 Love to Move Dorset … and we’re at it again! 🕺💃
Back together with the fabulous Katie and honestly… what a session 🙌
Lots of moving, lots of laughing, a bit of “are my legs meant to do that?” and plenty of smiles all round 😆
Music on, bodies moving (in our own unique styles), and the room full of positive vibes 💛"

30/01/2026

Want to understand more about dementia? Have a look at this Prama session...

21/01/2026

We're proudly supporting PERFORM - a trial exploring personalised exercise-based rehabilitation for people with multiple long-term conditions.

19/01/2026

Upton Manor Care Home staff and resident showing a great example of the Partner Clap!
It takes co-ordination, timing and focus to get this right. Well done team 👏👏👏

14/01/2026

This Thursday

Join us for a restorative day dedicated to creativity, movement, wellbeing and learning.

Thursday 15th January

🎨 11am Crafts Session
Memory Jars, Vision Boards, Watercolour Painting Boards, Flower Arrangements.

🥗 2pm–5pm Nutrition Talks
Drop in anytime during the afternoon to learn all about nutrition, healthy eating, and what truly supports our bodies and minds.

🧠 2pm–3pm ‘Love to Move’ Session
A gentle, uplifting movement class that blends memory, coordination and fun exercises to support both body and mind.

🌿 3pm–4pm Wellbeing Hour
Unwind with calming meditation, soothing hand massages, and aromatherapy to help you relax and refresh.

We look forward to welcoming you to a peaceful and enriching Wellness Day at Upton Manor.