Move More, Eat Well to Feel Better (Phase 1)

PB theme or issue

All project ideas must be focused on the themes of ‘moving more’ and/or ‘eating well’


PB eligibility criteria

Safe, legal, feasible (time frame and budget), in keeping with the theme (one or both parts of the theme), benefit people within the Belfast City Council area and attendance at the celebration event.


Age to vote

No minimum age to vote

Number of votes

2,497

Example of winning ideas

Winning Ideas in North Belfast: Peters Hill Green Space, Mindful Walking Picnics, Young Women’s Sports Skills, Reach Out Mums, Ligoniel Slow Cooker Programme, Rave In The Wave, Manor Street Women’s Group, Volunteer programme- Duke of Edinburgh Award and Healthy cooking schools sessions

Winning Ideas in South Belfast: Living Well Keeping Fit, Ballynafit, Outdoor Classroom, Couch to Ceili – fun guaranteed – get moving – get dancing! and Green Summer Project

Winning Ideas in East Belfast: Shake it off and be healthy, Get moving on the Greenway, Parents and children moving together and Dancing through the ages

Winning Ideas in West Belfast: Cullingtree Meadows, Clonard House- Steady Steps, Bog Meadows Butterfly Group
The grow and grub project, Fun Topics with the Weatherbies – Good Food, When you know better you do better
The Pizza Pod, its ALL about ME- dance, exercise and relax, its ALL about ME- create, cook and educate and Young at Heart


Top three tips from the organisers

1. Have a dedicated communications expert as part of the design team to develop key messaging for all partners to promote.

2. Ensure there is a wide network of partners involved in your design team to increase participation and inclusion from communities.

3. Make the process fun!


Further information and evaluations

All project information was updated regularly onto Councils ‘Your Say’ platform. It is a useful resource for finding out more project information regarding the pilot ‘Move More, Eat Well to Feel Better’ PB Process https://yoursay.belfastcity.gov.uk/mmewfb?tool=survey_tool#tool_tab

Project details

Name of PB Project:

Move More, Eat Well to Feel Better (Phase 1)

Year(s):

2022-2023

Location:

Belfast

Local Council Area:

Belfast City Council

Partners:

Active Belfast Partnership

Amount awarded through the PB Project:

Up to £1,000