Community Development Action Hertfordshire
Active Villages


Active Villages
What we do
- 🚶♂️Bring beginner-friendly activities to rural spaces – from walking groups along country lanes to chair yoga in village halls, low-impact boxing drills, and family sports tasters on the green.
- 🏡Work with parish councils, village halls, and local instructors to design activities that fit each community’s pace and place.
- 📢Provide light-touch coordination, local promotion, and easy booking so villagers can focus on joining in and having fun.
- 🛠️Support local volunteers and venues with ready-made templates, safety checks, and simple funding routes to keep activities going.
⚙️ How it works
- 1️⃣Tell us your idea – yoga, walking, table-tennis, dance, litter picking, gardening or a mix.
- 2️⃣We scope your village – space, times, instructor options, access needs.
- 3️⃣We pilot for 6–8 weeks with simple sign-ups and local promotion.
- 4️⃣Cement a regular activity into your village.
👥 Who it’s for
- 🧑🦳Older adults seeking gentle activity and social connection.
- 👨👩👧Families looking for low-cost, local activities.
- 🧑🦽People returning to movement after time away – sessions are beginner friendly.
- 🏫Village groups, halls, and parish councils wanting to energise their communities.
🚀 Get started
We can help you find an instructor and build a starter group.
🤝 Our funders & supporters
