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Paralympian Martine Wright to join CSP Network Board
Paralympic sitting volleyball star Martine Wright has been appointed to join the County Sports Partnership Network (CSP Network) Board, where she will serve as an independent member.
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World Mental Health Day: People with mental health issues still less active
The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) recognises the importance that physical activity has on all our health and well-being. But recent research revealed that people with mental health issues are less engaged in sport and physical activity.
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CPSU launches positive parental behaviour in sport toolkit
‘It’s our game, not yours’ - Promoting Positive Parental Behaviour in Sport. Parents often play a vital part in supporting their children to take part in sport. They play many positive roles and are often the backbone of sports activities at a local level
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New Sports Minister- Helen Grant MP
Helen Grant MP for Maidstone and the Weald, has been appointed the new Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Sport and Equalities. EFDS welcomes her in her new role.
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What's Your Thing? New website for people in Gloucestershire
Introducing a new website for people in Gloucestershire to get connected and share their thing
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Merseyside Open Boccia Championships a great success
On 6 October the Merseyside Open Boccia Tournament took place at Greenbank Sports Academy Liverpool. Involving over 100 competitors from across the North West and North Wales, with the furthest group travelling from the East Midlands.
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Sport England disability funds open for applications
Sport England's disability funds opened to applications today. A total fund of £8m will be provided to help more disabled people play more sport.
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Visually impaired runners and their guides wanted for filming opportunity
England Athletics and British Blind Sport are currently developing some resources around guide running. They need visually impaired runners and their guides to be involved in the filming.
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Equestrian Accessibility Mark set to jump hurdles
Accessibility Mark is a pilot project being launched autumn 2013 by The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) in partnership with the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) and Hoof.
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National Inclusion Week: EFDS benefits from inclusive policies and practices
National Inclusion Week runs from Monday 7 until Friday 11 October. Here, EFDS repeats an article from earlier in the year to highlight how the organisation breaks down barriers and signpost useful resources for the sport and physical activity sector.
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Carrington Riding Centre celebrates capital investment in style
Carrington Riding Centre near Manchester celebrated in style last week with a relaunch party to show off their stunning new facilities to prospective horse riders. It was made available through Hoof funding.
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I'M IN! British Gymnastics launches new disability programme
I’M IN is the new Disability Gymnastics programme from British Gymnastics, which aims to create more participation opportunities for more disabled people in Gymnastics.
