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Get Involved: Take Part in the Physical Activity and Wellbeing Residents' Survey!

Get Involved: Take Part in the Physical Activity and Wellbeing Residents' Survey!

Posted: Mon, 1 Jul 2024 08:00

Active Together, in collaboration with local authorities and partners in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland, is conducting a survey to understand residents' perspectives on physical activity. This year's survey offers participants the chance to win Amazon.co.uk Gift Cards. Residents aged 18 and above are invited to take part in the survey until 14th July 2024.

Let's Get Moving Champion named as one of Leicestershire's Top 30 Leaders!

Let's Get Moving Champion named as one of Leicestershire's Top 30 Leaders!

Posted: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00

We are thrilled to spotlight a Let's Get Moving Champion whose remarkable journey and achievements have not only made waves across Leicestershire but have also etched her name among one of the most influential young leaders of 2024.

How do you feel about being active? Complete the Physical Activity & Wellbeing Residents' Survey

How do you feel about being active? Complete the Physical Activity & Wellbeing Residents' Survey

Posted: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:00

Active Together, in collaboration with local authorities and partners in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland, is conducting a survey to understand residents' perspectives on physical activity. This year's survey offers participants the chance to win Amazon.co.uk Gift Cards. Residents aged 18 and above are invited to take part in the survey until 14th July 2024.

Community spirit at the heart of family fun run Mile

Community spirit at the heart of family fun run Mile

Posted: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:30

Runners of all ages and abilities once again turned out in force to run the annual Joe's Jog 2024 family fun run mile in Rothley village.

Women's mental agility in sport is better during their period

Women's mental agility in sport is better during their period

Posted: Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:30

New research from UCL and the Institute of Sport, Exercise & Health (ISEH) shows participants reacted quicker and made fewer errors during menstruation, despite believing their performance would be worse.

Join the Conversation: Physical Activity and Wellbeing Residents' Survey 2024 Now Open

Join the Conversation: Physical Activity and Wellbeing Residents' Survey 2024 Now Open

Posted: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:00

Active Together, in collaboration with local authorities and partners in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland, is conducting a survey to understand residents' perspectives on physical activity. This year's survey offers participants the chance to win Amazon.co.uk Gift Cards. Residents aged 18 and above are invited to take part in the survey until 14th July 2024.

Latest Annual Disability and Activity Survey 2023-2024 released

Latest Annual Disability and Activity Survey 2023-2024 released

Posted: Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:00

The survey shows that in a year where focus will be on the nation's top Paralympians' incredible achievements, the reality is that disabled people still face significant barriers when trying to be active in their communities.

NEW podcast series with visually impaired athletes

NEW podcast series with visually impaired athletes

Posted: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:01

A new series of fortnightly podcasts has been launched by British Blind Sport. Let's Talk VI Sport – a podcast that brings listeners candid conversations with visually impaired athletes from grassroots to elite level, coaches, and industry experts ahead of this highly anticipated Paralympics in Paris later this year.

Young People Physical Activity & Sport Hardship Fund supports talented Boxer

Young People Physical Activity & Sport Hardship Fund supports talented Boxer

Posted: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:00

Tarell Atkinson, a talented young boxer from Hinckley, has been supported through the Active Together Young People Physical Activity & Sport Hardship Fund.

Loughborough Wellbeing Session gets more active for Mental Health Awareness Week

Loughborough Wellbeing Session gets more active for Mental Health Awareness Week

Posted: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00

A reflection of the Bridge Street Medical Practice's wellbeing session during Mental Health Awareness week.