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Volunteer opportunities for young disabled people at Sainsbury's 2014 School Games
The Youth Sport Trust is looking for at least 50 young disabled people to volunteer at the National Level 4 Sainsbury’s School Games event taking place in Manchester, between Thursday 4 and Sunday 7 September 2014.
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CSPs supported to increase disability participation at a local level
On 15 May the English Federation of Disability Sport held the latest briefing for the focus County Sports Partnerships (CSPs).
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Charities join forces for Spinal Cord Injuries Awareness Day on 16 May
On Friday 16 May, Spinal Injuries Together, a group of the UK’s five major Spinal Cord Injury charities, will be joining forces to raise awareness of the life-changing effects of a spinal cord injury.
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EFDS fundraisers conquer the tower to support events programme!
This weekend (10-11 May) the English Federation of Disability Sport’s daredevil fundraisers ‘dropped for Sport’ this weekend as they took on the tower at Canary Wharf. Money raised topped £12,000 for the charity.
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Qasim Ali named as new England cricket physical disability Head Coach
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has today announced that Qasim Ali has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the England Physical Disability (PD) team.
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Bradford promote inclusive cycling at Sky Ride Local
Bradford’s Sky Ride Local programme got off to a flying start on 8 May in Lister Park. Working with Bradford Councils Youth Service the group invited young disabled people to come and join our first Sky Ride Local of the season.
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Briefing NGBs on latest research to support increased disability participation
On 21-22 May, the English Federation of Disability Sport is holding the third research briefing for National Governing Body (NGB) of sport.The days provide NGBs with more insight and knowledge in order to increase participation in their own sports or acti
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Mental Health Awareness Week: the benefits of keeping active
The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is anxiety, one of the leading causes of mental ill-health in the world. The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) recognises the importance that physical activity has on all our health and wel
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GB Championships and Cheshire International Boccia Championships 2014
Boccia England is ready to welcome athletes and supporters to four days of elite boccia action at Robin Park Arena in Wigan. This season's GB Championships is again hosted by Boccia England in partnership with the GB Boccia Federation.
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World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge 2015 at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby stars joined Mayor of London, Boris Johnson to announce the first World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge, which will take place at London’s Copper Box Arena at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park between 11-16 October 2015.
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Daredevil fundraisers take on the tower!
The English Federation of Disability Sport’s daredevil fundraisers are preparing to ‘Drop for Sport’ this weekend as they take on the tower at Canary Wharf.
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Britain's famous cyclists call on councils to #ChooseCycling
Fourteen Olympic and Paralympic cycling stars are today calling on major towns and cities across Britain to make a public commitment to improve conditions on the road for people on bikes.
