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This Girl Can campaign returns with new TV advert
Posted: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 10:00
The film shows the raw, unfiltered reality of women exercising in whatever way that works for them.
This Girl Can is back with a brand-new TV advert to inspire more women and girls to take part in sport and physical activity.
The advert, which will premiere nationally this Friday, shows the raw unfiltered...
Active Adults is back for 2020
Posted: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 09:30
Bedford Borough Council has just released a new set of Active Adults Sports courses starting w/c 27th January 2020.
Bookings open Monday 6th January 2020 @ 9.30am.
Please see attached document for list of courses or visit www.bedford.gov.uk/activeadults for more in-depth details.
Calling all Sports Clubs and Community Groups supporting sport and physical activity in Central Bedfordshire
Posted: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 14:01
Central Bedfordshire Council have recently launched a new scheme encouraging local groups to apply for grants of up to £25K. The Community Assets grant scheme aims to help local voluntary and community organisations make projects a reality by offering matched funding grants to enable them to invest...
A bumper year for YES WE CAN
Posted: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:35
2019 has been a wonderful year for the YES WE CAN inclusive sport initiative. The project, which is mainly centred around the Leighton Linslade area has seen increased numbers at all its clubs and the whole team has had lots of fun along the way. They are planning an awards night in early 2020 to celebrate...
New Resources: Safeguarding Adults
Posted: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 21:06
In partnership with the Ann Craft Trust, UK Coaching have produced a series of resources highlighting the importance of safeguarding adults training.
From a free scenario-based resource on dealing with sensitive adult safeguarding situations, to a guide on the differences between safeguarding adults and...
Olympic Champion welcomes children to the Bedfordshire & Luton School Games Maker Programme
Posted: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 15:06
On Tuesday 10th December 146 young people from all over the county came together at the University of Bedfordshire for a County wide school Games Maker Conference. The conference engages young people into a volunteering and/or leadership role, and its aim is to develop the life skills within these young...
Team GB and Aldi recruit Kevin the Carrot to Inspire Healthy Eating in Young People
Posted: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 11:46
Get Set to Eat Fresh, Aldi and Team GB's free education programme, is excited to announce the return of Kevin the Carrot, the star of Aldi's Christmas advert for four years running. Kevin's Amazing Festive Challenges are now available to download on www.getseteatfresh.co.uk and, to celebrate, Aldi has...
Luton Sports Network star Elliot Browne wins GOLD and SILVER medals at the World tumbling Championships in Tokyo.
Posted: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 13:28
Congratulations to Elliott Browne for winning a silver medal at the World trampoline, tumbling and double-mini trampoline Championships in Tokyo and GOLD with his tumbling teammates.
Originally from Luton and a former member of Salto Gymnastics Club, Elliot was supported in 2018 by the Luton Sports Network's...
Spectrum Community Arts Ltd receives Award for All Grant.
Posted: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:52
Spectrum Community Arts Ltd offers performing arts clubs in and around Leighton Buzzard for children and adults with disabilities.
After attending our Fit For Funding workshop in 2018, Jade Cook – Spectrum Community Arts Director decided to ask us for some additional advice and support.
Planning for Growth: Central Bedfordshire and the Facilities Planning Model
Posted: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 10:43
Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) used Sport England's Facilities Planning Model (FPM) in 2018 to help plan for new swimming pool and sports hall provision to meet the needs from planned population growth.
The Facilities Planning Model
The FPM is a spatial modelling tool that can help to assess the strategic...