October, 2023
Deadline approaching for groups wanting to run holiday clubs
Posted: Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:00
Applications are now open for organisations to sign up for Easter's Holiday Activities and Food Programme. Read More »
Eleven more talented young people from Leicestershire & Leicester benefit from JHMT’s Inspire Awards
Posted: Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:00
The Inspire Awards, funded by 'The Joe Humphries Memorial Trust' (JHMT), provided grants to support eleven talented young people with their aspirations in sport. Read More »
Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre has been shortlisted for ‘The Award for Third Sector Employer of the Year’ in The Investors in People Awards 2023
Posted: Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:43
Heartfelt appreciation for the honour of being shortlisted for the Investor in People Award is being felt by the team at the Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre, their second national accolade of recognition this year! Read More »
Warning that climate change poses 'serious threat' to sport and physical activity in England
Posted: Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:00
Climate change has put the planet, physical activity sector, and the health and happiness sport and activity brings to millions of people in England at risk. Read More »
Menopause: a natural part of life, yet often surrounded by stigma and silence.
Posted: Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:39
With symptoms ranging from hot flushes to anxiety – it can be hard to feel your best during the menopause. But evidence shows that physical activity can help women manage and stay in control of their symptoms. Read More »
Sector Careers Focus - The Wider Sports and Physical Activity Sector
Posted: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 09:01
"When you can find a solution for them that knocks that barrier down, it's very rewarding and satisfying to know you've made a big difference in that person's life"
Michael Hawkes Swim England Head of Diversity and Inclusion
Our wonderfully diverse sector has... Read More »
Active Together Annual Review 2022/23: How have we impacted your area?
Posted: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:00
The Active Together 2022/23 Annual Review is a showcase of some of the amazing and impactful work our Board, Team, and Partners have been doing over the past 12 months to help support our residents to be more active. Read More »
Celebrating LLR Girls Can Couch to 5k Graduates!
Posted: Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:58
Last month saw 2 LLR Girls Can Couch to 5K groups graduate from their 9-week course. Starting with alternate 60 second runs and 90 second walks, the ladies are now running for 30 minutes and are regularly taking part in their local parkruns. Read More »
Active Together Newsletters: See what's going on in you local area
Posted: Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:30
Are you looking for a fun and inspiring way to stay active and healthy? Look no further than Active Together's newsletters! Read More »
LGBTQ+ community members to share their experiences with physical activity!
Posted: Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:00
We would like to hear from the LGBTQ+ community across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. Read More »