Active Veterans in Consett: The Family Way is a fully funded weekly fitness programme for veterans and their families here in Consett, especially those who are struggling for money. We're at Belle View Stadium all year round — outside doing circuits, agility games and stuff like dodgeball and tag rugby through spring and summer, then moving indoors for circuits and family games when the weather turns. Sessions run 90 minutes, every week, 52 weeks a year, and they're free. Open to veterans, partners and kids.

A free, fully funded weekly fitness programme for veterans and their families in Consett.
Being active is important — but so is having somewhere you feel welcome, supported and part of the community.

Active Veterans: The Family Way gives veterans, their partners and their children the opportunity to get active together, meet other families and enjoy positive time together in a friendly, relaxed environment. And because the programme is fully funded, there is no cost to take part.

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More Than Just Fitness

Active Veterans in Consett: Life after service can bring new challenges. Work, family pressures, finances and isolation can sometimes make it difficult to find opportunities to look after yourself and spend quality time together. That's why we've created Active Veterans: The Family Way. Our sessions are designed to give veterans and their families a regular place to:

🏃 Get active together.
🤝 Meet other veterans and families.
💬 Build new connections.
💪 Improve confidence and well-being.
👨‍👩‍👧 Spend positive time together.
❤️ Feel part of a community.

You don't need to be a fitness expert, and you don't need to compete with anyone. Just come along, get involved and enjoy being active with people who understand.

90-minute sessions • Every week • 52 weeks a year • Completely free
Our programme takes place at Belle View Stadium, home of Consett AFC, with access to both outdoor and indoor facilities.
That means the programme can continue throughout the year, whatever the weather.
Spring & Summer
When the weather is good, we'll make the most of the outdoor space with activities such as:
Circuits
Fun, accessible fitness activities designed to get everyone moving.
Agility Games
Active games that encourage movement, coordination and teamwork.
Dodgeball
A fun, energetic family favourite where everyone can get involved.
Tag Rugby
A great way to get active, work as a team and have some fun.
Autumn & Winter
When the weather turns colder, we'll move indoors. You'll still be able to take part in circuits, games and family activities in a warm, suitable environment.
Rain or shine, the programme keeps going. Active Veterans in Consett

It's about much more than exercise.

Veterans and their families can sometimes find themselves under pressure, isolated, or simply lacking opportunities to spend positive time together. We want to create a regular place where people can come along, be active, meet others who understand, and feel that they belong.

We want this to be more than just another weekly fitness session. It is about creating a friendly, welcoming space where veterans and their families can get active together, meet other people in similar circumstances and enjoy being part of a community.

Our sessions are held at Belle View Stadium, the home of Consett AFC. We hire the facilities from the club, just as we did for our project last year. We have access to the outdoor pitch through the spring and summer and the indoor space during the autumn and winter, so the weather won't put a stop to our programme. If it's a wet or cold Saturday, there will still be somewhere warm and suitable to meet, get moving and enjoy the session.

Finding a Time That Works for Families

We understand the importance of balancing family commitments and work schedules. That's why we are flexible and primarily plan to hold one session every week, most likely in the early evening on a weekday. Additionally, we offer weekend options and school holiday times to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate without conflicting with work obligations. Your involvement is our priority, and we're here to accommodate your needs.