Cheshire West and Chester residents are being urged to venture outdoors and move joyfully this summer.

From 15 July until 11 August, several organisations across the region are running a Joyful Movement campaign to encourage active lifestyles.

The focus of the initiative remains fixed on enjoyment rather than keeping fit or starting a healthy lifestyle.

According to Cllr Lisa Denson, the Council’s cabinet member for A Fairer Future, "Joyful Movement can be anything."

She further added: "It could be dancing around your kitchen while you cook your tea, pushing the grandkids on the swings, doing some gardening, litter-picking or going for a walk with your friends – things that are easy to do and make you happy.

"It might be the things you would traditionally think of, like running, playing sport or going to the gym, but for people who aren’t keen on activities like that, don’t let it put you off movement altogether.

“There are loads of easy things you can do that make you feel good, and July is a great time to get moving – joyfully.”

Jack Davies, strategic lead for active environments at Active Cheshire, shed light on the vision behind the campaign: "The Joyful Movement campaign aims to demonstrate how engaging with movement in a positive and meaningful way can support an active lifestyle at every stage of life.

"This campaign will showcase a diverse range of groups and individuals participating in movement activities that bring them joy, with the goal of inspiring others to include more movement in their daily lives."

Throughout the campaign, the organisers will share photos and videos on social media to inspire communities to get involved.

Residents can also share their participation in the campaign by responding to these posts or via email at PublicHealth@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk.