Granst will be available to local groups

Could you provide physical activity sessions in your local community to help Kent’s over 50s stay mobile and live healthier and independent for longer – and have fun and make new friends along the way?

Kent County Council (KCC) is rolling out its new Forever Active Kent initiative from 1 April 2026 in partnership with Active Kent & Medway.

To support, a new grant fund will open in December to help local organisations and community groups set up and deliver 50+ activities.

Interested in finding out about the new Forever Active Kent grant fund? Join Active Kent & Medway for a pre-application information session online.

Choose from one of these three dates and sign up here: Forever Active Kent

• Thursday 9 October, 10.30am - 11.45am
• Wednesday 29 October, 1pm - 2.15pm

• Wednesday 12 November, 6.30pm -7.45pm

Forever Active replaces KCC’s over-60s Postural Stability Service from 1 April 2026.

It’s part of the County Council's efforts to help more residents get active from a younger age - so they can keep agile, healthy and independent, and doing the things they love for longer, as they go into their later years.

KCC Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health Diane Morton said: “Being active as we get older boosts strength and balance. As well as reducing the risk of falls, it means we can keep playing with the grandchildren, doing our own shopping and gardening, and enjoying socialising with friends.

"Now we’re looking for people interested in organising physical activities, particularly in some of our out-of-the way rural communities, to help our over-50s get moving more.

“Zumba, yoga, dancing – whatever it is, we know residents are more likely to join in sessions if they give them a chance to meet up with others in their neighbourhood and share a laugh along the way.

“If this is something you’d like to do, but aren’t sure where to start, please come along to one of our information events and discover the support on offer.”
 

Kent County Council Deputy Director of Public Health, Dr Ellen Schwartz, said: “Regular physical activity significantly improves a person's quality of life. As well as building strength and improving balance and flexibility, it boosts mental health too.

"The good news is it's never too late to make changes and get moving; but the sooner you start, the stronger and healthier you will be later in life.

"If you are interested in running activities to help Kent residents get fit for their later years, please sign up to one of the information sessions to find out more."

Source: Kent County Council
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