January, 2021
Every Mind Matters Campaign Launches
Posted: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:43
New Every Mind Matters campaign launches to support the nation's mental health, as half of adults say they are more worried during this current lockdown than in March 2020. The campaign encourages people to get a free NHS-approved Mind Plan from the Every Mind Matters website. By answering 5 simple questions, adults will get a personalised action plan with practical tips to help them deal with stress and anxiety, boost their mood, sleep better and feel more in control. Read More »
Sky Sports to provide £3million funding for Kick It Out over next three years
Posted: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:00
Sky Sports has announced it will provide £3million in funding to anti-discrimination group Kick It Out over the next three years. Read More »
Tigers Foundation Round the World Challenge
Posted: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:34
The Leicester Tigers Foundation is launching a Race Around The World Challenge to promote fitness and wellbeing while also linking with partner clubs across the globe. The challenge involves any member of the #TigersFamily participating through their own exercise routines towards the club's target of 24,901 miles / 40,075 kilometres Read More »
Sport England's New Strategy: Uniting the Movement
Posted: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:59
Their 10-year vision to transform lives and communities through sport and physical activity. Read More »
LLR elite sports clubs call for unity with COVID-19 compliance
Posted: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:30
In a series of video messages, elite sports clubs send thanks to NHS workers and call for us all to continue to follow the COVID-19 guidelines. Read More »
Sign your organisation up to the Love Blaby Lottery and be in with a chance to win a cash prize!
Posted: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:30
The Love Blaby Lottery is giving your organisation the chance to win either £100 or £50 by signing up before the 20th February 2021. Read More »
Physical Activity for the Prevention and Management of Long-Term Conditions - FREE, online training for all Healthcare Professionals
Posted: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:30
This FREE, peer-to-peer online training is an opportunity for healthcare professionals to come together and hear from expert physical activity clinical champions, who will support professionals to improve patient care and outcomes through discussing physical activity with their patients. Read More »
How to exercise safely in the dark
Posted: Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:18
During the winter months the limiting hours of daylight make it hard to find time for exercise around work, so it's important to know what we can do to stay safe as we exercise in the dark. Read More »
Our #ThisGirlCan Positive Pause event is coming again soon
Posted: Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:17
After the success of our first ever virtual #ThisGirlCan Positive Pause event, we are excited to announce that this March we will be hosting the event again- so make sure to get your ticket whilst you can! Read More »
Children's activity levels down but many embrace new opportunities
Posted: Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:55
The number of children and young people who were physically active fell during the 2019/20 academic year in England, as first storms and then the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic restricted the type of activities available. Teenage boys were hit hardest by the pandemic but girls became more active as they found alternative ways to be active. Read More »
