May, 2024
Grassroots sport clubs crucial to local communities
Posted: Sun, 26 May 2024 09:00
New research has revealed that grassroots sport clubs are highly valued and important to local communities across the United Kingdom. Read More »
Contribution of sport on local economy, community and wellbeing!
Posted: Fri, 24 May 2024 09:00
The Local Government Association have published a new report detailing the significant positive contributions of community sport and physical activity to the economy as well as the social value to improved health and mental wellbeing, improved educational attainment and increased earnings, reduced crime and stronger communities. Read More »
Loughborough University, Racism in Sport: History, culture, and the role of the media
Posted: Thu, 23 May 2024 11:55
Racism is an integral issue in the arena of sport, but how can its history and mediated culture assist in breaking down barriers for athletes moving forward? Read More »
Interested in bringing new resources to Leicester City?
Posted: Thu, 23 May 2024 09:56
Please share a few headlines in this form then Active Together and Active Leicester will aim to sign post you to the relevant people, groups or resources to help you. Read More »
Sport England launch their first-ever environmental sustainability strategy, Every Move
Posted: Wed, 22 May 2024 13:00
The package, worth more than £45 million of new National Lottery funding, builds on the already announced £80 million joint investment by Sport England and government in the Swimming Pool Support Fund. The money will be used to help more people get active in nature, restore flooded sports pitches and help sports clubs become sustainable. Read More »
DMU Graduate Recruitment and Placements Fair 2024
Posted: Wed, 22 May 2024 11:46
This year's fair will take place on Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd October 2024 in the state of the art 'The Venue' on the DMU campus in Leicester. Read More »
National Trust co-ordinates new Walk Together Pathway
Posted: Wed, 22 May 2024 09:00
A new project is improving representation in the outdoors by training 100 new walk leaders from global majority communities. Despite representing 15% of the population in England and Wales, people from the global majority are widely under-represented in the outdoors, accounting for only 1% of National Park visitors in 2019. Read More »
New review looks at perimenopausal physical activity and the risk of dementia
Posted: Mon, 20 May 2024 16:00
The systematic review suggests that promoting physical activity during the perimenopausal period may be crucial in mitigating the risk of cognitive decline in later life. Read More »
Nominate a Superhero - FREE limited places to inclusive at home and live event in Windsor
Posted: Mon, 20 May 2024 09:31
Active Together is offering a limited number of free places for residents of Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland for two Summer 2024 Superhero Series events. To be considered for a spot, you can nominate an individual or group to participate. Read More »
Sport England's new Movement Fund set to revolutionise funding applications!
Posted: Fri, 17 May 2024 09:15
Sport England's new Movement Fund, worth £160 million over 4 years, is set to simplify funding applications to support those with the greatest need. Read More »
