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Number of 'Inactive' people in Bedford has reduced, according to recent Active Lives Survey (May 2020 - May 2021) data
Posted: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:08
Sport England published its latest Active Lives Survey for adults at the end of October. The data for Bedfordshire reveals some significant local differences across our unitary authorities particularly when compared with the previous twelve months for the same period of the year.
team BEDS&LUTON - EMSI Data Report
Posted: Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:58
We are delighted to share with you a report which details the current position of the sport and physical activity sector from a skills perspective in Bedfordshire. We have been working with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) to bring this report to you...
Do you need volunteers? Let CVS Volunteering Bedfordshire help you
Posted: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:40
If your organisation is looking to expand your bank of volunteers, we can help by promoting the opportunities that you have to match individuals who are interested in volunteering. Once you are registered on our Simply Connect system, you will be in control of your vacancies and be able to respond to...
Crowdfunding in Bedfordshire Guidance Workshop
Posted: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:22
Interested in finding out more about crowdfunding for sports club in Bedfordshire?
Are you part of a not for profit organisation committed to keeping the community physically active?
Do you need some money to help support your organisation? Crowdfunding could help.
British wheelchair basketball seeking delivery partners as part of drive to double participation
Posted: Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:44
British Wheelchair Basketball has announced a third recruitment drive for Local Delivery Partners as part of its new Inspire a Generation programme.
The ground-breaking initiative has received over £1.5m of funding from the National Lottery and Sport England and aims to double participation in the...
The launch of Goodgym Luton!
Posted: Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:47
Do good and get fit at the same time with Luton's newest fitness group, GoodGym, launched on Tuesday 17th August, 6:30pm at St George's Square.
GoodGym has a unique approach to building community cohesion, promoting fitness and reducing social isolation. GoodGym members stop off on their runs to do physical...
Bronze medal for Luton's Nadeem Dalvi at Bulgarian U19 Open
Posted: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:01
Luton badminton player Nadeem Dalvi claimed a bronze medal at the APACS Bulgarian Junior U19s Open Championship held recently. The 16-year-old is back competing in his first year in the category, as he had a bye in the first round, before beating fourth seed Ayan Rashid 21-13, 21-7. Dalvi saw off French...
Sport England / Club Matters - Volunteering in the pandemic survey:
Posted: Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:26
Has your sports club or organisation adapted during Covid-19?
If so we would like to hear how - so we can share with other sports clubs and organisations as we recover and rebuild better.
If you are part of a volunteer-led sports club or organisation in England we would like to hear about your experiences...
The launch of Luton Parks Tennis new website
Posted: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 11:46
We are delighted to see the launch of Luton Parks Tennis, which provides local residents & tennis enthusiasts with the chance to secure their court spaces at both Wardown Park and Memorial Park through a new website with a booking system. This has been facilitated by the installation of and integration...
The Great Coaching Comeback Survey Results for Bedfordshire
Posted: Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:31
A total of 223 people in Bedfordshire took part in a survey ran by UK Coaching to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the coaching workforce and to uncover what coaches need to get back to delivering great experiences of sport and physical activity and changing people's lives.
Bedford Borough Council Updated Government Advice- 25th May 2021
Posted: Tue, 25 May 2021 15:35
**Updated Guidance 16:30 from Bedford Borough Council**
Please find a statement from the Bedford Borough Council regarding the restrictions on travel from the updated Government guidance:
Following the national coverage of recently revised guidance we have met with national officials and confirmed there...