Personal Bests

The Personal Bests is a fun-filled day where people with learning disabilities come together to enjoy sports and connect with the community. Active LD works with key partners in the Event Management Team (EMT) to deliver this uplifting event, celebrating every participant's efforts and achievements.
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The Personal Bests champions inclusion and inspires ongoing participation in sports and physical activities. Taking part in regular physical activity is vital for people with learning disabilities, by improving mental and physical health, fostering social connections, building confidence, and engaging with the community.

The short videos below are to help participants know what to expect Personal Bests and at the Aqua Bests.

What happens at the Winchester Personal Bests?

What happens at the Winchester Aqua Bests?

Chichester

Wednesday 22nd July 2026

What a day! Our second Chichester Personal Bests was bigger, busier and full of brilliant moments. We welcomed 98 participants, almost double our first year!

From sport, laughter, friendship and plenty of cheering, it was a fantastic celebration of what our LD community can do.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part, our amazing coaches for delivering such brilliant activities, and our 37 fantastic volunteers.

Special thanks to More Leisure and Sussex Community Foundation for their support.‍

Winchester

Personal Bests

Thursday 3rd September 2026

Winchester - you've smashed it!

Our 14th Winchester Personal Bests was our biggest yet, with a record 212 participants coming together for a day of sport, celebration and fun.

There was such a wonderful sense of togetherness, inclusion and achievement throughout the day. Everyone had a place, everyone was encouraged, and everyone belonged.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part, our brilliant coaches, and our 70 fantastic volunteers who helped make the day so special. We’re incredibly grateful to Simplyhealth and the Quilter Foundation for their generous support with both funding and volunteers, as well as all the other corporate volunteers, families, friends and supporters who gave their time.‍

Winchester

Aqua Bests

Thursday 29th October 2026

We’re thrilled to announce that after the success of last year’s launch, Aqua Bests is back for 2026.

Hosted by Everyone Active at the Winchester Sport and Leisure Park.

Thursday 29th Oct 2026 (10:00 - 13:30)

Come along and try out swimming, water polo and aqua aerobics. It's going to be energetic, splashy and fun - and we'd love for your to join us!

Registration forms are now ready - sign up now while there's still space!

Registration fee: £10 per participant.
Rash vest (optional): £5

Please contact Betty if you have any questions:
events@activeld.org
07884 063201‍‍