Anchor colleagues in Newcastle Move Into March

A group of 15 of Anchor’s housing professionals in Newcastle have participated in an International Women’s Day 5K walk to get moving and boost their wellbeing.

Joining together for the 5K on Wednesday 8 March was one of the ways the group of colleagues are getting involved in Move Into March, an initiative by Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care in later life. Move into March aims to encourage residents, colleagues, and members of the community to enjoy the many benefits of getting active in their local area.

During March, residents and colleagues are participating in inclusive activities to show that movement can benefit everyone, regardless of fitness level or ability, and can be lots of fun too. Movement can take many forms, depending on what makes people feel good – activities taking place across Anchor locations include disco parties, group walks, gardening, and cycling. 

Anchor is calling on the nation to Move Into March too, with plenty of ways to get involved such as taking a lunchtime walk, cycling to work, wild swimming or committing to a gym routine. To join in, post your time spent moving and photos documenting your favourite ways to keep active throughout March on social media using #MoveIntoMarch.  

Christine McGregor, Area Manager at Anchor, said:

It was great to get together with colleagues for the 5K to commemorate International Women’s Day and kick off Move Into March. The initiative is a wonderful opportunity for residents and colleagues alike to exercise their bodies and minds while participating in meaningful activities and having fun!

Throughout the month, Anchor is encouraging residents and colleagues to track the time they spend moving. This aligns with NHS guidance, which recommends adults aged 65 and over do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week, or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity if they are already active, or a combination of both. 

You can find out more about Move into March and how you can get involved here.