Movement over Moments: The Voices Behind the Movement

What does it take to create a workforce that can better support women and girls to be active and thrive?

In this episode of Movement Over Moments: The Voices Behind the Movement, we sit down with Robyn from CIMSPA, alongside Jo from Sport Pembrokeshire and Michelle from Neath Port Talbot, to explore the people, skills and partnerships helping to create more inclusive opportunities across the region.

Together, we discuss the importance of workforce development, the role of learning and professional development, and how investing in people can help create lasting change for women and girls. From local delivery to strategic support, this conversation highlights how a confident, connected workforce can strengthen the opportunities available to communities.

In this episode:

• The role of workforce development in supporting women and girls
• How CIMSPA supports organisations and professionals across the sector
• Why collaboration and shared learning matter
• Developing skills, confidence and capability across the workforce
• How investing in people helps create lasting change

Featured speakers:

• Alice Hope – Activate West Wales
• Robyn Lock– Lead Workforce Development Manager, CIMSPA
• Joanne Williams – Active Young People Coordinator, Sport Pembrokeshire
• Michelle Hall – Active Young People Coordinator, Neath Port Talbot

Have a story, learning or example of good practice to share? Get in touch: [email protected]

What helps women and girls feel confident to get active, especially when darker evenings can create additional barriers?

In this episode of Movement Over Moments: The Voices Behind the Movement, we sit down with Hannah Baulch, Head of Participation at Welsh Athletics, to explore the Own The Night campaign, which aims to make running and physical activity safer and more welcoming for women across Wales.

Alongside our guests, we discuss the importance of creating supportive environments, the role local organisations can play in building confidence, and how working together can help more women and girls feel able to take part in sport and physical activity.

In this episode:

• The story behind the Own The Night campaign
• Why safety and confidence matter for participation
• How communities and organisations can make a difference
• The power of partnership in creating more opportunities
• What we can all do to help women and girls feel welcome and supported

Featured speakers:

• Alice Hope - Activate West Wales
• Hannah Baulch – Head of Participation, Welsh Athletics
• Hywel Thomas – Actif Communities Team Manager, Actif Carmarthenshire
• Grant Poiner – CEO, Boys and Girls Clubs of Wales

Have a story, learning or example of good practice to share?
Get in touch: [email protected]

How can we create lasting opportunities for women and girls to take part in sport and physical activity across West Wales?

Meet the people behind Movement Over Moments, a regional initiative connecting organisations across Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.

Discover why the initiative was created, how local partnerships can break down barriers to participation, and why sharing success stories, developing role models and working together matter more than isolated projects.

In this episode:

• Why Movement Over Moments was created

• Connecting community sport, youth work, health and sports development

• Building confidence and inclusive opportunities for women and girls

• How organisations and volunteers can contribute

Featured speakers:

• Alice Hope - Activate West Wales

• Hywel Thomas - Actif Communities Team Manager Actif Carmarthenshire

• Michelle Hall - Active Young People Coordinator, Neath Port Talbot

• Grant Poiner - CEO, Boys and Girls Clubs of Wales

• Jo Williams - Active Young People Coordinator, Sport Pembrokeshire

Have a story, learning or example of good practice to share?

Get in touch: [email protected]