After leaving a 30 year career in HR in the public sector, and with some time on her hands, Jane knew that she wanted to get more active.  She saw that there was a Couch to 5k walking programme being offered by Momentwm, with a Newport Live membership available on completion and joined the programme in January 2025. 

"One of the great things about the programme was getting to know all the staff and discover more about what  Momentwm’s aims  within the communities were" said Jane. " After completing the Couch to 5k, as well as using the membership, I carried on going to some of Momentwm’s community walks and when I saw there was a part time job available on the team, I applied and got it, and joined the team in June 2025".

"Since then I’ve been privileged to play a part in other people’s journey to fitness and wellbeing through the walking network, as well as encouraging behaviour change through activities and partnerships with local schools, the Health Board,  Newport City Council and various third sector organisations.  It’s no exaggeration to say that it has a profound effect on me both because it’s such a rewarding job, and in the impact it has had on my own wellbeing".

 

So, when the Programme Manager post was advertised Jane decided to apply: "I was both thrilled and little nervous to find out I’d been successful!  I now have a fantastic team who are committed to, and passionate about, helping people make a small change to make a big difference"