Claire Henson
It’s changed my life in a way I never thought possible. I still have anxiety, it’s always within me, but the more I exercise, the calmer I become and the more my ‘anxious voice’ lessens.
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Feel Inspired
This Girl Can Nottingham is a celebration of active women across the county who are doing their thing no matter how they look and how well they do it.
Watch some amazing women from Nottingham wiggle, jiggle and move more freely. They explain how being more active changed them for them better.
Your Stories
We have seen some great stories from inspirational women since Nottingham Girls Can campaign launched in March 2015. We would love to hear your story and how the campaign has inspired you to wiggle, jiggle and move more so please fill in the details below and feel free to add some images. Once we receive your submission, we will add your story to this page.
Cassie Paxton - SUP yoga
Paddler, SUP Yoga Teacher, Water Adventurer, Jazz and Burlesque follower... Cassie discovered her love of adventure, water, nature and yoga during her rehabilitation following a serious spinal injury.
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Susan Wheatcroft - Running
I am a busy working Mum and wife, so running is my ‘me time’, my time to escape from daily life, it has taken over my life – all for the better!
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Catherine Hughes - Nordic walking
I used to work as a scientist in pharmaceuticals, but now I prescribe exercise as a medicine.
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Charmaine Daley - Zumba
I looked around me and there were women of all shapes, sizes, abilities, ages but each wore a big smile. Finally, I fit in.
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Melanie
I do mainly swimming with a bit of running and cycling too. I love the focus it gives me and doing it with like-minded friends.
Tell Us Your Story!
Let us know how the campaign has inspired you to wiggle, jiggle and move more!