Gympanzees, Bristol (2026)

17/04/2026

👀 Sneaky peek

Choosing equipment for our gym isn’t just about what looks good.

We’ve been thinking about how things are seen and used.

For some disabled children and young people, low contrast can make it harder to judge edges, depth, or where to sit, hold or transfer safely.

So where we can, we’re exploring black frames with warm beige padding.

It feels calm, but also helps shapes stand out more clearly.

As we’re working with different suppliers, not everything will match, but contrast and visibility are always part of the decision.

Because it’s these small details that make a space feel usable, or not 💜

Image description: Exercise equipment in a well-lit room. Gympanzees logo is in the top left corner, and a label saying "Sneaky peek!" is in the bottom right.

16/04/2026

Over the past few months, our Family Liaison Officer Lucy has been out in the community, joining coffee mornings and SENCO cluster groups 💜

These sessions are a great opportunity to connect with local schools and professionals and introduce Gympanzees Lending Library.

We want the Lending Library to be tried out and used, giving parents and professionals the chance to explore equipment, ask questions and feel confident borrowing for the first time.

Working with schools and community groups helps us get equipment into more hands and support more families.

📧If your organisation, school or community group would like Lucy to visit and share more, please email lucy@gympanzees.org

Image description: 1. Two people standing beside a sensory tent filled with toys and equipment. 2. A person sitting in a dim sensory space with glowing fibre optic lights. 3. A sensory tent set up in a room, with Gympanzees banner and equipment nearby. 4. Two people interacting with sensory toys and animals, including a toy dog and a guinea pig.

15/04/2026

Less than a month to go until the Bristol Great Run 💜

If you’ve been running away from the idea… this is your sign to run towards it instead.

We need just 7 more people to get to a round 100 for Team Gympanzees. It’s not too late to lace up, sign up and let’s do this.

No judgement on pace, just good vibes and a very worthy finish line.

🔗Lace up, sign up and join Team Gympanzees: https://bit.ly/4iRxAWc

Image description: A person awards a medal to another person outside, near a finish line area. Both are wearing purple shirts with the "Gympanzees" logo. The background shows an event area with railings, a sunny sky, and a few people in casual attire walking by.

14/04/2026

Fully booked 💜

We’ve been blown away by the response to our Visitor Information Events.

If you didn’t get a space this time, don’t worry, we’ll be running online sessions soon so you can still hear all about the Gympanzees centre and ask any questions.

More details coming soon 👀

We’re really looking forward to welcoming everyone who’s snapped up a ticket this Saturday, 18 April at We The Curious. Please arrive at 11am to make sure you get all the info you need.

Image description: A person sits cross-legged, giving thumbs up, surrounded by large toy blocks in a tent with a forest-themed mural. The text includes "Gympanzees," "Visitor Information Session," and "Proudly Sponsored by Irwin Mitchell." A banner reads "Fully Booked.

10/04/2026

Drum roll for team QRoutes, who have joined us as our Dragon Boat Day sponsor 💜

They’re helping bring one of our most fun and high-energy fundraising days to life, as we keep pushing towards opening the Gympanzees Centre.

Sunday 5 July 2026 will mark our 3rd year, with teams out on the water at Baltic Wharf, racing, laughing, and raising funds to help create a space where disabled children, young people and their families can exercise, play and take part in a way that works for them.

QRoutes, thank you for getting behind this and being part of the journey with us 💜 It’s shaping up to be an unforgettable day.

Fancy jumping into your own Gympanzees dragon boat this summer? Bring your team, bring the energy, and come be part of it.

📍 Baltic Wharf, Bristol
📅 Sunday 5 July 2026

Get your team together and join us: https://bit.ly/4cPSIY9

Image description: A thank you graphic featuring the QRoutes logo, acknowledging them as the Dragon Boat Race Day Sponsor. An image shows a team rowing a dragon boat. The Gympanzees logo is at the bottom. The background is purple with wave accents.

10/04/2026

Today is National Siblings Day 💜

Being a sibling to a disabled person can mean so many things.

It can mean empathy, adaptability, and understanding beyond your years. It can also mean navigating a world that isn’t always set up for your family.

Siblings are a huge part of family life, and their experiences matter too.

That’s why the Gympanzees centre has been designed so siblings can stay active, play, spend time together, and share the same spaces, without barriers getting in the way.

Today, we’re celebrating siblings for everything they are, the support they give, and the unique role they play in their families.

Image description: All images show children playing together across a range of activities, including sand play, sensory spaces with lights, interactive screens, soft play, and adapted equipment used side by side.

09/04/2026

A lifelong goal, shared 💜

This April, Sharon is taking on the London Marathon, something she’s always wanted to do, and she’s doing it alongside her friend, Annabel.

They’re running for Gympanzees, helping create a space where disabled children and young people can move, play and take part in ways that simply aren’t possible in most places.

What makes this even more powerful is the support behind it. Thanks to matched funding from Mortgage Advice Bureau Foundation, every donation is multiplied, turning each contribution into something much bigger.

It’s a simple idea, but the impact is huge.

Sharon and Annabel, we’re so grateful you’ve chosen to take this on together and to carry Gympanzees with you on such an important day.

If you’d like to support their run and help make that impact go further:
👉 https://bit.ly/4tAVDgc

And if it’s got you thinking about doing something yourself, we’re in the final stretch to opening:
👉 https://bit.ly/3JVKC51

We’ll be cheering you both on every step of the way 🏃‍♀️💜

Image description: Two people stand outdoors smiling at the camera, wearing matching Gympanzees tops, with trees and greenery in the background.

07/04/2026

Some people just need to see Gympanzees once… and that’s it, they’re in.

One of our Fundraising Committee members visited a Pop Up, bumped into a friend and her child, and saw first-hand what it meant. That moment stuck. Now they’re helping bring the permanent centre to life.

Our Fundraising Committee is part of the engine behind this. People using their time, networks and energy to help get us over the line.

We’ve shared a few of their stories and what drives them.

👉 Read the blog: https://bit.ly/4bMXB75

These volunteers are part of a huge family of people making this happen. If you want to get involved, take a look at our website.

Image description: 1. A person standing inside a Gympanzees event tent, holding a branded photo frame after taking part in a run. 2. The image shows a person standing on a staircase with framed portraits in the background. The bottom corner features the logo and name of "Gympanzees. 3. A person standing on a rocky mountain with a large body of water and hills visible in the background.

07/04/2026

On World Health Day, we’re reminded how much of health is talked about in terms of being active. But for many disabled children and young people, that isn’t a simple choice. It can mean finding somewhere accessible, with specialist kit, managing noise or crowds, and hoping the space will actually work.

Too often, it doesn’t. And over time, that means movement, play and even therapy become harder to access, not because families don’t want it, but because the world isn’t set up for them.

At Gympanzees, we see health differently. It’s not about pushing harder or doing more. It’s about creating the right environment so every child can move, play and take part in a way that works for them.

Because being healthy should include everyone.

Image description: A young child sits on a large blue therapy ball, supported by two adults in a gym setting, helping them balance and move safely. Gympanzees branding is visible at the top of the image.

05/04/2026

Cycling over 300km in just three days, Andy and Brandon made their way from London to the Gympanzees Centre site in tough weather conditions, raising an incredible £2,227 along the way.

At the finish line, they were met with a surprise from family, friends and the Gympanzees team, the perfect ending to an epic challenge.

Legs of steel. Hearts of gold.

Absolutely phenomenal effort. Congratulations both 🚴‍♂️💜

🔗Feeling inspired? Take on your own challenge for Gympanzees and be part of the Supporter Sprint: https://bit.ly/40vgIdm

Image description: 1. Cyclists arriving through a large purple gate at a finish line. 2. A group of people outdoors cheering and celebrating.

05/04/2026

Happy Easter 💜

Smiles, treats and a few proud moments… we hope your weekend is full of them.

Image description: Two children stand in front of a Gympanzees backdrop, smiling at the camera. One child raises their arm in celebration while holding a box of chocolate mini eggs with a small soft toy on top. The other child holds a soft bunny toy and a box of mini eggs.

03/04/2026

190 miles. 3 days. One incredible challenge 💜

This week, Andy is setting off on an epic journey, cycling all the way from London to the future home of the Gympanzees in Aust, Bristol.

That’s 190 miles, powered by determination, a lot of pedalling, and a shared belief in what this centre will mean for disabled children, young people and their families.

And he’s already smashed his fundraising target. 🙌

Andy, we’re so grateful, not just for the miles you’re about to cover, but for choosing to stand behind us and help move our plans forward.

Because this is what gets us there. People showing up, backing the vision, and helping turn this from plans into something families can actually walk into.

We’re in the final stretch now, and every bit of support helps bring us closer to opening the doors.

🔗 Want to be part of it? Get involved here: https://bit.ly/3JVKC51

We’ll be cheering you on all the way, Andy 🚴‍♂️💜

Image description: A person running outdoors wearing a purple Gympanzees t-shirt, a black cap, and sunglasses. The Gympanzees logo is visible on both the shirt and cap. The background features a grassy area.

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