News

March, 2023

CIMSPA launches ‘Careers Guide for the Sport and Physical Activity Sector’

CIMSPA launches ‘Careers Guide for the Sport and Physical Activity Sector’

Posted: Sat, 25 Mar 2023 09:00

CIMSPA, supported by Careermap UK, has created a new 'Careers Guide for the Sport and Physical Activity Sector', the first definitive set of career advice and guidance for the sector. The guide is designed to help everyone in sport and physical activity realise their potential by showing clear routes into and through the sector. Read More »

Tags: News, Partner

“You could see people realise that… we’re all pulling in the same direction.” - Blog by Mitchell Adlington

“You could see people realise that… we’re all pulling in the same direction.” - Blog by Mitchell Adlington

Posted: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:00

East Midlands Wicketz development officer Mitchell Adlington reflects on a collaboration with Chance to Shine Street, giving 50 youngsters in Leicester a day of cricket and life skills workshops. Read More »

Tags: Cricket, News, Partner, Public

Win Hockey Equipment for Your School

Win Hockey Equipment for Your School

Posted: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:00

England Hockey recognises schools are a key delivery partner for hockey and are where many people play the sport for the first time. Read More »

Tags: Hockey, News, Partner

New funding for leisure centres with pools

New funding for leisure centres with pools

Posted: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:56

£63m will help them tackle financial pressures Read More »

Tags: Business, News, Partner

LLEP initiative with Microsoft gives SMEs free digital tech support

LLEP initiative with Microsoft gives SMEs free digital tech support

Posted: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:46

  • Thousands of businesses in Leicester and Leicestershire gain access to free resources
  • LLEP working with Microsoft's Business Support division to pilot growth initiative
  • Project supports LLEP goal of increasing productivity among regional SMEs

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Tags: Business, News, Partner

New funding to help keep leisure centres with pools afloat

New funding to help keep leisure centres with pools afloat

Posted: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:00

£63 million is being made available to help these vital community resources through the financial pressures they face. Read More »

Tags: News, Partner, Swimming

Leicestershire tennis club are on the ball to create a heart-safe community for all with help from JHMT

Leicestershire tennis club are on the ball to create a heart-safe community for all with help from JHMT

Posted: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:49

A COMMUNITY tennis club has taken step to ensure their defibrillator is accessible to the community with the support of a local heart charity.

Around 40 + club members from both tennis and bowls clubs will take part in the Trust's Joe's Mini HeartStart for Sports Clubs CPR & AED training programme which aims to ensure sports club members, including players, officials and volunteers, know how to use a defibrillator and can perform CPR in an emergency. Read More »

Tags: News, Partner, Public, Tennis

Staying active in Ramadan and beyond!

Staying active in Ramadan and beyond!

Posted: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:00

Ramadan Recharge resources are available for Partners to download to help promote physical activity throughout this period of reflection. Read More »

Tags: News, Partner, Ramadan

Free cost-of-living support and advice for community businesses

Free cost-of-living support and advice for community businesses

Posted: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:12

As part of Resilient Communities Fund, the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) has joined up with Power to Change to offer bespoke advice and support to help your community business. Read More »

Tags: News, Partner

Looking for FREE* Easter Holiday Clubs for your child?

Looking for FREE* Easter Holiday Clubs for your child?

Posted: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:00

Leicestershire Holidays Together is a free and exciting Department for Education-funded holiday programme for school-aged children and young people who are:

  • Attending Reception to year 11 (inclusive)
  • Receiving benefits-related free school meals
  • Living in Leicestershire

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