News - August, 2024

August, 2024

Championing Physical Activity – relatable and compelling new podcast lands!

Championing Physical Activity – relatable and compelling new podcast lands!

Posted: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 09:35

Listen to this new podcast for insights into how you can inspire people to be physically active. Powerful content featuring stats, stories and simple tips from Active Together's Development Manager, Andrew Harris.

Tags: Active Medicine, News, Partner, Podcast

GoKidsGo! Workshop for young wheelchair users

GoKidsGo! Workshop for young wheelchair users

Posted: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:36

A free children's wheelchair mobility-training workshop is coming to Leicestershire in September. Road safety, balance-skills and games such as wheelchair basketball and wheelchair dance are set to be included.

Tags: Disability Sport, News, Partner, Public

LTA launches wheelchair tennis event in East Midlands

LTA launches wheelchair tennis event in East Midlands

Posted: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:00

Children and young people with a physical impairment can try wheelchair tennis at an event in the East Midlands this September! Open to both new and existing players, all equipment, including sports wheelchairs, will be provided on the day.

Tags: Disability Sport, News, Partner, Public, Tennis

England stars urge kids to get playing cricket!

England stars urge kids to get playing cricket!

Posted: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:00

2024 is on track to be record year for kids' cricket and England stars and school children have joined forces to urge more kids to pick up a bat and ball.

Tags: Cricket, News, Partner, Public

More people in England using leisure facilities

More people in England using leisure facilities

Posted: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:30

The Moving Communities Impact Report, from Sport England, highlights the significant achievements of leisure facilities and the people who run them in fostering community engagement despite a variety of challenges.

Tags: News, Partner

Swim England have partnered with Sporting Equals for their awards evening.

Swim England have partnered with Sporting Equals for their awards evening.

Posted: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:01

The Sporting Equals Awards are designed to recognise and celebrate the contributions made by ethnically diverse people and communities. Together we have created the Swim England Aquatics Champion Award.

Tags: Clubs, News, Partner, Swimming, Workforce

Samin and Nusaybah - South Asian Heritage Month 2024

Samin and Nusaybah - South Asian Heritage Month 2024

Posted: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:00

Our next South Asian Heritage has a unique focus on a mother daughter relationship and Samin and Nusaybah's faith and culture shapes their behaviours and values regarding physical activity. Read on to understand how the positive impact Samin has had on Nusaybah... Read More »

Tags: Buiness of sport, News, Partner, Public, Running, Women's Sport, charnwood, coaching, walking, workforce

Parent Survey – share your views on child safety in sport

Parent Survey – share your views on child safety in sport

Posted: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:00

Take part in the Safe in Sport Parent's Survey! Help us ensure children have a safe and enjoyable experience in sport by sharing your views. Your feedback will be used to provide better support and influence sporting organisations.

Tags: News, Public

Majority of people want to see more wheels on the road

Majority of people want to see more wheels on the road

Posted: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 11:30

A new survey from Cycling UK, reveals almost two-thirds of the UK are supportive of encouraging others to cycle more.

Tags: Active Travel, Cycling, News, Partner

New guidance for accessible and inclusive facilities

New guidance for accessible and inclusive facilities

Posted: Fri, 9 Aug 2024 13:00

Sport England have produced new guidance to help ensure sport and leisure facilities are safe, welcoming and accessible to all.

Tags: Disability Sport, News, Partner