News - February, 2023

February, 2023

Half of UK community swimming pools face closure or cuts amid crippling energy costs

Half of UK community swimming pools face closure or cuts amid crippling energy costs

Posted: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:00

HALF of the UK's community swimming pools face closure or service cuts within six months – placing thousands of jobs at risk – unless the Government steps in with urgent financial support to tackle crippling energy bills. Read More »

Tags: News, Partner, Swimming

This Girl Can is turning its attention to tackling the exercise ‘Enjoyment Gap’

This Girl Can is turning its attention to tackling the exercise ‘Enjoyment Gap’

Posted: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:49

Sport England research shows 2.4 million more men than women strongly agree that they enjoy sport and physical activity. This Girl Can call this the enjoyment gap. Read More »

Tags: News, Partner, This Girl Can

Help local residents Recharge their Ramadan

Help local residents Recharge their Ramadan

Posted: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:00

This year, we're supporting Ramadan Recharge to support our communities observing Ramadan to move and be active in a way that works for them. Read More »

Tags: News, Partner, Ramadan

Digital Marketing Hub - What's on in March 2023?

Digital Marketing Hub - What's on in March 2023?

Posted: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:00

Find out all the upcoming events in March 2023 available on the Digital Marketing Hub. Read More »

Tags: News, Partner

Programme Manager role available for the Generation Charnwood Programme!

Programme Manager role available for the Generation Charnwood Programme!

Posted: Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:35

Located in Loughborough and delivered in partnership with Active Together and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Generation Charnwood is a Youth Sport Trust project focused on improving the well-being, life chances and employability skills of young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, in the borough of Charnwood. Read More »

Tags: Jobs, News, Partner

BBC Radio Leicester's Make a Difference Awards

BBC Radio Leicester's Make a Difference Awards

Posted: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:31

The BBC Radio Leicester's Make a Difference Awards are back for another year to celebrate people who are going above and beyond to make a difference where you live.

The awards are a chance to say "Thank You" and show recognition and appreciation for people who love to make life better for others.

Nominations close Sunday 5 March 2023 at 11:00pm Read More »

Tags: Badminton, Basketball, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, News, Partner, Public, Rugby, Swimming

Leading bodies for health, sport, fitness and leisure urge Prime Minister to intervene as grassroots facilities face ‘final straw’ if energy relief ends

Leading bodies for health, sport, fitness and leisure urge Prime Minister to intervene as grassroots facilities face ‘final straw’ if energy relief ends

Posted: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:00

A coalition of more than 200 bodies and individuals* from the worlds of health, sport, recreation, and leisure has written to the Prime Minister with an urgent plea for greater support for grassroots facilities and clubs amid the ongoing energy crisis. Read More »

Tags: News, Partner

Major study on physical activity support for Long-COVID patients launched

Major study on physical activity support for Long-COVID patients launched

Posted: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 09:00

A major study from Sheffield Hallam University and ukactive has been launched to understand how the sport and physical activity sector is supporting people suffering from Long-COVID Read More »

Tags: News, Partner

Holidays Together  – What is it and how can you get involved?

Holidays Together – What is it and how can you get involved?

Posted: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:00

Active Together are working with Leicestershire County Council to coordinate 'Holidays Together' the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF Programme) for 2023. Find out how you can get involved as a provider for the Summer 2023 programme. Read More »

Tags: Active Schools, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Netball, News, Partner, Rugby, Running

Celebrating Movement in Early Years: A Dance Syllabus with a difference from Rambert Grades

Celebrating Movement in Early Years: A Dance Syllabus with a difference from Rambert Grades

Posted: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:30

After several years in the making, Rambert Grades is delighted to announce that an enhanced new syllabus, 'Creative Dance for Early Years' is now available for teachers to train in from 22 April 2023. Read More »

Tags: Dance, Early Years, News, Partner