✨🎉 It’s Volunteer Week! 🎉✨

This week, we want to give a huge shoutout to all of our amazing volunteers who help make everything happen behind the scenes. 💙

Some thought they were just helping out for a day... and now everyone knows their name! 😆🙌

From setting up and supporting events to cheering on our gymnasts and lending a helping hand whenever needed, your time, energy and dedication make a real difference to our club and community.

We have so many fantastic volunteers that we couldn’t fit everyone into one post, but we want every single one of you to know how much you are appreciated. 🌟

Thank you for everything you do. We simply couldn’t do it without you! 💙

#basingstokegymnastics #basingstokegymnasticsclub #VolunteerWeek #ThankYouVolunteers #CommunitySpirit #Teamwork #MakingADifference #GymnasticsFamily #VolunteerAppreciation #CelebratingVolunteers 💙✨

☀️ HAPPY HALF TERM ☀️

We hope you all had a lovely Bank Holiday weekend and are ready for a HOT half term ahead! 😎🔥

Just a reminder that we are OPEN throughout half term, and our amazing holiday camps are running all week long too 💪🎉

With the heatwave sticking around, please remember these key things before coming along:

💧 Stay hydrated — bring a refillable water bottle and keep drinking throughout the day
👕 Wear appropriate clothing — light, breathable gymwear is best
🧡 Listen to your body — if you feel unwell, dizzy, or too hot, let a coach know straight away

Let’s have a fun, active, and safe half term! ☀️🙌

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✨ WE NEED YOUR HELP ✨

Our Awards Night is coming up on 📅 August 26th and we are looking to borrow a projector & screen for the evening 🎥🏆

If anyone is able to help us out, or knows somebody who might be able to, we would be so incredibly grateful 💙❤️

Please get in touch with our lovely Nikki via email at:
📧 nikki.ward@basingstokegym.co.uk

Thank you so much for always supporting our gym family 🫶✨

🩵 Mental Health Awareness Week - Day 5 🩵

We’ve come a long way in talking openly about mental health – and together, we must make sure we don’t slip backwards. 🧊💧

Mental wellbeing is a shared responsibility. From families and communities to those shaping systems around us, action is needed to address the root causes of mental ill health so people can stay well, not just recover. 🩵🔹

As a gymnastics club, we see every day how movement, routines, encouragement and belonging can boost confidence and resilience. The gym isn’t just about skills – it’s a safe space to grow, connect and feel supported. 🤸‍♂️🩵💜

Let’s keep pushing for a future where mental health is prioritised, protected and valued – so everyone has the chance to thrive, on and off the mat. 🩵🟣💜

If you ever need someone to reach out to, please remember we have two Mental Health First Aiders here to support you — our lovely Head of Tumbling, Anne, and our Lead Welfare Officer, Lisa 💙

#basingstokegymnastics #basingstokegymnasticsclub #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #TakeAction #StrongerTogether #WellbeingInSport 🩵

🌴🏅 CLUB FESTIVAL 2026 IS HERE! 🏅🌴

Get ready for an incredible weekend of gymnastics, creativity, and beach vibes at Club Festival 2026! ☀️🤸‍♀️🌊

📅 Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June 2026
📍 Basingstoke Gymnastics Club

🎟️ ENTRIES CLOSE: Monday 2nd June at Midnight
⏳ Spaces are LIMITED and entries are strictly first come, first served — once full, entries will close and we cannot accept late entries!

🌴 BEACH THEME 🌴
Once the programme is released, every gymnast will receive an entry number to decorate with their own BEACH-THEMED design! 🐚🌺🏖️ We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity shine.

🎫 Spectator Tickets (available on the day only):
Adults (13+): £6
Children (4–12): £3
Under 4s: FREE

📌 A full schedule will be shared after entries close and the programme is finalised.

📸 Please note: Professional photography only — no personal photos or videos permitted.

Let’s celebrate our amazing gymnasts and make Club Festival 2026 our best one yet! 💙✨

Secure your place, via the link in our bio, to avoid disappointment!

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💗🤸‍♀️ Mental Health Awareness Week - Day 4 💗🤸‍♂️

At our gymnastics club, we believe mental health matters just as much as physical strength 🌸🩷 We all have a role to play in creating mentally healthy communities, schools, and workplaces, on the mat and beyond 💖

Taking action for others, whether it’s checking in, cheering someone on, or lending a helping hand, can make a real difference 💕💜

And the amazing thing? Supporting others is also great for our own mental health 🌷

Together, let’s turn awareness into action — because when we lift each other up, we all grow stronger 💗🤍💜

#basingstokegymnastics #basingstokegymnasticsclub #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #TurnAwarenessIntoAction #MentalHealthMatters #GymnasticsFamily #StrongerTogether #Teamwork #KindnessCounts #CommunitySupport #Wellbeing #HealthyMinds #PositiveVibes 💕💜

🧡 Mental Health Awareness Week - Day 3 🧡

This week is all about action — for yourself, your mind, and your wellbeing 🧠

It doesn’t have to be big. Start small and build from there. Find one thing you can do today to give your mental health a little boost 🧡

That might be a walk in nature 🌿, prioritising a good night’s sleep 😴, stretching out tight muscles, or catching up with a friend over a cuppa ☕💜 You could put your phone down for 10 minutes, take a few deep breaths, write a short gratitude list, or simply allow yourself to rest without guilt 🧡

From a gymnastics club point of view, we know that wellbeing is just as important as strength, skills, and flexibility 🤸‍♀️🧡

Whether you’re a gymnast, parent, coach, or supporter. Progress happens when the mind is looked after too. Showing up, trying your best, encouraging others, and celebrating small wins all count 💜

Let’s use this week as a reminder to check in with ourselves and each other 🧡 What’s one small thing you’ll do today for your mental health? 💜

#basingstokegymnastics #basingstokegymnasticsclub #mentalhealthawareness #actionforyourself #naturewalk #friendcatchup