September, 2020
Future Focus 2020 - Resiliance and Recovery
Posted: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:03
VAL's annual conference for the Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Sector (VCSE) in Leicester and Leicestershire is going virtual this year. Taking place over three days, 13,14th and 15th October 2020 and it is now live and open for bookings. Read More »
BBC Unsung Hero Awards 2020: Nominate the volunteers who made a real difference
Posted: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:45
Nominations for the BBC Sport Personality of the Year's Unsung Hero 2020 award are now open and this year the BBC have also introduced a second Unsung Hero award - so now there are two opportunities for you to benefit. Read More »
The Government's 'Winter Economic Plan' - the Job Support Scheme, support for self employed, tax cuts and deferrals.
Posted: Fri, 25 Sep 2020 11:45
Find out more about the 'Job Support Scheme, 'Self-Employment Income Support Scheme and tax cuts and deferrals. Alloutlined by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak in the 'Winter Economy Plan' on the 24th September. Read More »
Sport England issues FAQ's on new 'Rule of six' applied to adult indoor team sports
Posted: Fri, 25 Sep 2020 11:30
Following the Prime Minister's announcement of new rules for adults playing team sports indoors, Sport England have pulled together answers to some of the key questions around what is and isn't allowed.
With coronavirus (Covid-19) cases increasing, from today... Read More »
The Activity Alliance have released a new resource called 'Taking a person-centred approach'
Posted: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:51
The new resource explains the concept of 'intersectionality' in relation to disabled people. Read More »
Supporting the call for a Sports Recovery Fund
Posted: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 14:29
COVID-19 threatens to create a lost generation of sport and physical activity. We support the call for a Sports Recovery Fund, so our sector can help keep people fit and healthy which is a vital part of overcoming this pandemic. Leicester-Shire & Rutland... Read More »
New Padel courts installed at Market Harborough Squash & Racketball Club
Posted: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:22
Market Harborough Squash & Racketball Club are hosting a Community Try-it Day on Sunday 27th September to celebrate the opening of their new padel courts. Read More »
Information for facility providers: requirements to display NHS QR codes
Posted: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 17:15
From Thursday 24th September certain venues will be legally required to display NHS QR code app posters.
This applies to all venues from the following sectors:
- hospitality;
- leisure and tourism;
- close contact services;
- places of worship; and
- local authority venues.... Read More »
Empowering sport and leisure workforce through inclusive customer service course
Posted: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 09:16
The Activity Alliance is excited to reveal its new updated eLearning course, 'Delivering an Excellent Service for Disabled Customers'. The course aims to train those in customer-facing roles to help ensure disabled people to have a better, positive experience. Read More »
Active Tots
Posted: Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:53
We have recently updated our Active Tots website section to help support the development of children under the age of 5.
Our updated resources include dedicated sections for Childcare Professionals and for Parents/Carers, and both provide access to lots of... Read More »
