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Where volunteering begins: Emily's story
Where volunteering begins is a campaign designed to catch people’s attention and give them the knowledge and resources to get started. The story on our piece features Emily.
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Register for ParalympicsGB Sports Fest in Sheffield
Disabled people can now register for the next ParalympicsGB Sports Fest. It is a free event to try out loads of different sports, find out how to get involved, and meet some of our incredible Paralympic medal winners.
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EFDS welcomes Government investment in Primary School sport
EFDS has welcomed the Government's announcement on the substantial investment in primary school physical education and school sport. The national body will continue to work with partners to ensure PE becomes a meaningful experience for everyone.
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EFDS seek tenders for access improvement guide resource
Tenders are sought for the development of a new printed and online resource- A guide to improving the accessibility of sport venues. This will form part of a collective group of resources to support providers.
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Local public health changes affecting activity
In January the Government officially announced a £5.45 billion two-year ring fenced public health budget for local authorities. This supports the Government's vision of helping people live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives.
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CYBEX extend partnership with Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI)
With three new pieces of IFI accredited equipment, CYBEX International UK will be working with the IFI to encourage sport and physical activity for disabled people
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Junior swimmers smash world records in Sheffield
This weekend, young disabled swimmers scooped five World records during the Nationwide Junior and Youth Swimming Championships. Eight European and nineteen British Short Course records were also broken.
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Gold medallists among junior swimmers in Sheffield
This weekend Paralympic gold medallists Josef Craig MBE and Jessica-Jane Applegate MBE will join 180 disabled swimmers at the Nationwide Junior and Youth Swimming Championships 2013. The event held at Ponds Forge International Swimming Centre in Sheffield
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North East Awards a great success
News Presenter Ian Payne hosted this year’s North East Disability Sports Awards, held at The Durham Centre on Tuesday 26 February. The Awards recognised and celebrated achievements of participants, coaches and clubs from across the region.
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Whizz-Kidz launches Generation Inspired report
The charity Whizz-Kidz launches its ‘Generation Inspired?’ manifesto at Parliament today- fronted by GB double gold medallist Hannah Cockroft MBE, who will later deliver the report to No.10 Downing Street.
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EFDS to partner second ParalympicsGB Sports Fest in Sheffield
The British Paralympic Association (BPA) today announced that the second ParalympicsGB Sports Fest will be held at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield, on Friday April 26 and Saturday April 27, 2013. EFDS will be a partner for the days.
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Youth Sport Direct need your feedback
Youth Sport Direct (the trading arm of the Youth Sport Trust) are undertaking research to develop new products and equipment for children with impairments or special educational needs. They would like your help to make sure they are getting it right.
