Growing Lives staff and participants help set new World Record in Derbyshire

Growing Lives staff and participants were proud to be part of a record-breaking moment for Derbyshire.

On Thursday 25 September 2025, Age UK Derby and Derbyshire and its Falls Prevention Service Live Stronger for Longer, together with Chesterfield FC Community Trust, brought 1,200 people together at Chesterfield FC’s stadium to attempt a Guinness World Record for the largest chair-based exercise session.

The previous record, set in Hong Kong in 2016, stood at 731 participants – and Derbyshire smashed it!

Eight people from Growing Lives, including both staff and participants, joined in the fun. The event was a fantastic opportunity to support the local community, showcase Derbyshire’s spirit and take part in some gentle exercise along the way.