Tags: Swimming
Don’t Put a Cap on Swimming campaign fights to secure future of nation’s pools
Posted: Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:10
Swim England has launched its Don't Put a Cap on Swimming campaign as new research shows that aquatic activity generates £2.4billion of social value. Read More »
Swimming Pool Support Fund open for applications
Posted: Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:00
The Swimming Pool Support Fund is now open to applications from local authorities with pools in their area. Read More »
More free holiday clubs than ever available in Leicestershire this summer
Posted: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:00
Leicestershire's biggest ever offering of free holiday clubs is available this summer for children and young people eligible for free school meals. Read More »
Call for ‘Let’s Get Moving Champions’ who can inspire others to get active
Posted: Fri, 19 May 2023 09:00
Active Together has launched its latest search for local people who will inspire others to get active. Read More »
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 »
Swim England Release Guidence for Swimmers Observing Ramadan
Posted: Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:55
Swim England have published guidance to support swimmers who are observing the holy month of Ramadan. Read More »
Afro Aquatics - More Than Just Swimming
Posted: Mon, 06 Mar 2023 09:24
Afro Aquatics empower more of the Black (Asian, African & Caribbean) community to swim regularly, maintaining physical and mental well being, providing role models, along with support and advice for more members to compete, participate and work within aquatic careers. Read More »
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 »
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 »
Show wave of support and celebrate 'much-loved' pools on Big Swim Day
Posted: Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:30
Swim England are launching a #BigSwimDay campaign on February 24th to show a wave of support to 'much-loved' pools nationwide. Read More »