On Sunday I hosted my very first Avo Activewear community event with the amazing team at Sivo Wellness, and honestly, my heart is so full after it.
We had 32 women join us for an afternoon of Pilates, sauna, cold plunge (with plenty of squeals and laughter 🥶), and most importantly connection. I don’t think I stopped smiling all day!
Why I Wanted to Do This
When I started Avo, it was never just about leggings. It was about creating something for women like me, 5'3" & under and forever rolling up hems that never fit quite right. Over the years, it’s grown into this beautiful little community of women who are proud to be part of the short girls club.
I’ve always dreamed about bringing that online community together in real life, and this event finally made it happen.
The Day
The setting at Sivo Wellness in Leigh Court was just perfect. We started with the most grounding Pilates session, led by the wonderful Jenny from Stiwdio House. After that, everyone moved into the sauna and cold plunge… and let’s just say there were some brilliant reactions (I've shared some !).
What I loved most was watching women who had never met before chatting, cheering each other on, and finding common ground so quickly. That feeling of community is exactly what I’d hoped for.
Thank Yous 💛
I honestly couldn’t have done it without some incredible people:
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Jenny from Stiwdio House, for leading such a beautiful Pilates class.
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Sivo Wellness, for opening up their space and supporting me in this big first step.
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Wil from WP Creation (my other half!), for capturing the day so perfectly on video.
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Charlie Alford Photography, who took the most gorgeous photos.
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And the local, small and female-founded businesses who helped us fill our goodie bags to the brim with treats.
And of course - to every single woman who came along. Thank you for trusting me, for showing up, and for making the day so special.
What’s Next
This was just the start. I’d love to do more of these events and keep creating spaces where women can move, connect and just be themselves. Seeing you all together confirmed for me that Avo is about so much more than activewear - it’s about community.
I’m really proud of what we created on Sunday, and I can’t wait to share what’s next!
Ally x
