empowering women to get active

 

All-female, non-competitive community sports club for women of all ages and abilities

 

Tackling gender imbalance in sports participation and bringing life-changing improvements to the physical and mental health of women

 

How to join girls ALIVE Club

Click this link to fill in the girls ALIVE Club membership form

What we offer

• 13 activity groups per week across running, hiking, swimming, road cycling, Cross Country cycling, Mountain Biking, Zwift and virtual low impact workouts. 
• An inspiring and supportive digital community
• A skills sharing programme that increases confidence and independence.
• A comprehensive volunteer programme offering valuable experiences to develop leadership and other life skills

A supportive atmosphere

Our groups are all-female, welcoming and non-competitive. They are led by inspiring volunteers who are passionate about the benefits of being active. Our Group Leaders are dedicated and encouraging, helping women to build confidence slowly with support.

Cost

Club subs are £6.50 per month, £19.50 per quarter or £78 per year. Those who are experiencing challenging financial circumstances are encouraged to apply for a girls ALIVE membership grant. Details on membership form.

There is no participation fee for the majority of our activities. There is a small charge for sessions where a coach, venue, or equipment is required, however, it is kept to a minimum and those experiencing challenging financial circumstances are invited to apply for a girls ALIVE activity grant.

For more detail about membership email enquiries@girlsalive.org.uk

Running, jogging & Couch to 5K

Road Cycling

Cross Country Cycling (XC)

Mountain Biking

Hiking and walking

Pool Swimming

Open Water Swimming

During the time when, good friends, Philippa Curphey and Eleanor Lestrange had young children, their focus had been almost solely on family and work. Like many women at this stage of life, they had not engaged in any regular exercise or taken time to focus on themselves for years. As a result, Eleanor was suffering with repeated episodes of anxiety and Philippa wanted to regain her sense of independence after having children.

In the Autumn of 2016, they come to the conclusion that it was time to take responsibility and to improve their health and well-being, so they decided to adjust their priorities and do something about it. The pair, who are known for not doing things by half, both chose to take on huge personal challenges. Philippa, who in a previous life had enjoyed recreational running, trained for and completed The London Marathon in April 2017. Eleanor took up cycling, and similarly, within 6 weeks had signed up to The Prudential Ride London’s 100-mile cycling challenge which she completed in the summer of the same year.

Having been overwhelmed by the positive impact that exercise, encouragement and support from their local community had on both their mental health and physical well being, they felt compelled to share what they have learned so that other women could benefit too and September 2017 Philippa and Eleanor put their newfound enthusiasm and passion for community sports to good use and created the 'girls ALIVE' initiative.