Active Lives & Sports Development STH

08/06/2026

Have you seen our new session at Haydock Library? Whether you're new to exercise or looking to get active again, our friendly chair-based class is a great place to start ⬇️

St Helens Libraries

06/06/2026

📍Join us at the summer St Helens Sports Club Network - Monday 29 June 5-7pm at Rainhill Cricket Club 🎾🏏⚽🏉🚴🏑

The network is open to anyone involved with a sports club in St Helens and aims to provide the opportunity for practical discussions to help your club thrive. Join us for a relaxed evening to:
-Connect with other local clubs to share ideas and support
-Hear useful insights and support opportunities from local partners and organisations
-Explore topics including club sustainability, volunteering, funding and participation
-Strengthen sport across St Helens

To find out more and register your FREE place, please visit:

Growing stronger clubs together

05/06/2026

🎉🌈 JOIN THE ST HELENS COLOUR RUN 2026! 🌈🎉

Get ready to run, laugh, and covered in colour as our St Helens Colour Run returns on Saturday 4th July 2026 at Victoria Park!

Whether you're running with your friends, walking with family, or just here for the fun, this 4K colour-filled adventure is all about making memories while supporting an incredible cause - Willowbrook Hospice💙💚

Expect colour explosions, music, smiles, and a fantastic atmosphere as hundreds of runners take on the course together.

🕚 Arrive from: 11:15am
🏃 Start time: 12:00pm
📍 Location: Victoria Park, St Helens

Entry prices:
👨 Adult – £12
👧 Child – £5
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family of 4 – £29

🎟️ Book your place now:

The much-loved St Helens Colour Run is returning for 2026, bringing an explosion of colour, fun and community spirit to Victoria Park. Taking place on Satur ...

03/06/2026

📍Join us at the summer St Helens Sports Club Network - Monday 29 June 5-7pm at Rainhill Cricket Club 🎾🏏⚽🏉🚴🏑
The network is open to anyone involved with a sports club in St Helens and aims to provide the opportunity for practical discussions to help your club thrive. Join us for a relaxed evening to:
-Connect with other local clubs to share ideas and support
-Hear useful insights and support opportunities from local partners and organisations
-Explore topics including club sustainability, volunteering, funding and participation
-Strengthen sport across St Helens

To find out more and register your FREE place, please visit:

Growing stronger clubs together

15/05/2026

We're hiring! 2 x Sport & Physical Activity Development Officers.
*Closing date Sunday 17th May*

This is an exciting opportunity to drive real change at a local level. You will help connect strategy to action; working with partners across sport, community and health, to create the conditions for people to move more.
You'll play a key role in removing barriers, shaping inclusive opportunities, and embedding physical activity into everyday life across the borough. The role will also involve supporting and working alongside local sports clubs, organisations and volunteers, to strengthen provision, grow participation and ensure opportunities are accessible and inclusive.
If you're motivated by making a difference, enjoy working collaboratively, and can turn ideas into impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Closing date: Sunday 17 May
Interview date: Thursday 21 May
For further information regarding these roles, please contact Gemma Ireland, Sport & Physical Activity Development Manager at [email protected]

https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=1357

13/05/2026

We're hiring!
2 x Sport & Physical Activity Development Officers.
This is an exciting opportunity to drive real change at a local level. You will help connect strategy to action; working with partners across sport, community and health, to create the conditions for people to move more.
You'll play a key role in removing barriers, shaping inclusive opportunities, and embedding physical activity into everyday life across the borough. The role will also involve supporting and working alongside local sports clubs, organisations and volunteers, to strengthen provision, grow participation and ensure opportunities are accessible and inclusive.
If you're motivated by making a difference, enjoy working collaboratively, and can turn ideas into impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Closing date: Sunday 17 May
Interview date: Thursday 21 May
For further information regarding these roles, please contact Gemma Ireland, Sport & Physical Activity Development Manager at [email protected]

We are hiring 2x Sport & Physical Activity Development Officers!

12/05/2026

West Park RUFC - Mixed Ability Female Rugby Union Team 🏉

📣 West Park RUFC are exploring the possibility of setting up an open age, mixed ability female rugby union team for the 2026/27 season and would like to gauge interest before they progress.

🏉If this is something that would appeal to you, please complete the link attached, just to capture some basic information to shape the opportunity and be able to get back in touch with you.

🙋🏼‍♀️ Questions? Send a message to the West Park RUFC page!

https://form.jotform.com/261292598945372

11/05/2026

We're hiring!
2 x Sport & Physical Activity Development Officers.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive real change at a local level. You will help connect strategy to action; working with partners across sport, community and health, to create the conditions for people to move more.
You'll play a key role in removing barriers, shaping inclusive opportunities, and embedding physical activity into everyday life across the borough. The role will also involve supporting and working alongside local sports clubs, organisations and volunteers, to strengthen provision, grow participation and ensure opportunities are accessible and inclusive.
If you're motivated by making a difference, enjoy working collaboratively, and can turn ideas into impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Closing date: Sunday 17 May
Interview date: Thursday 21 May
For further information regarding these roles, please contact Gemma Ireland, Sport & Physical Activity Development Manager at [email protected]
https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=1357

Go Active

We are hiring 2x Sport & Physical Activity Development Officers!

11/05/2026

PICNIC IN THE PARK IS BACK IN ST HELENS! 🌳🧺
A free community event hosted by St Helens Wellbeing, taking place during Mental Health Awareness Week
🗓 Thursday 14 May
⏰ 12pm – 5pm
📍 Taylor Park
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme is “Taking Action”, and this event is all about coming together, connecting with others and taking positive steps to support our mental wellbeing.
Following the success of last year’s event, Picnic in the Park returns with a welcoming, family‑friendly atmosphere, bringing together local organisations offering support, information and activities.
You’ll be able to meet teams including St Helens Wellbeing, Dad Matters St. Helens, Home-Start St Helens and many more...
🎶 There’ll also be live music and entertainment to enjoy, so bring along a picnic, relax with friends and family, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of our Green Flag award-winning Taylor Park.
This event aims to reduce stigma around mental health, highlight the support available locally and encourage everyone to take action – whether that’s reaching out for help, supporting others or simply spending time together.
For more information, contact St Helens Wellbeing on 📞 01744 371111 or 📧 [email protected]
Everyone is welcome 😊🌳
🔗

Residents are warmly invited to join Picnic in the Park, a free community event hosted by St Helens Wellbeing (CHCP), taking place on Thursday 14th May from 12:00pm to 5:00pm at the Green Flag award-winning Taylor Park.