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How rugby is helping men with weight loss

How rugby is helping men with weight loss

Posted: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:00

MAN v FAT Rugby is launching in clubs nationwide to help men lose weight and improve their wellbeing. A successful series of pilots included a club in Leicester and has seen significant physical improvements for all. A similar scheme in football has helped men for the past eight years.

Source: Active Together

Tags: Mens Health, News, Partner, Public, Rugby

Go further with Skills Bootcamps in Sport

Go further with Skills Bootcamps in Sport

Posted: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:57

Gain industry-recognised qualifications to boost your career on our funded Sports Bootcamps. Whether starting fresh or enhancing your existing skills, our Skills Bootcamps provide expert-led training, industry-recognised qualifications, and guaranteed job interviews for eligible participants. By achieving these industry recognised qualifications, you will be able to enhance your career prospects within the industry.

Source: Active Together

Tags: Business, News. Partners, Workforce

Sport welfare – join the forum and live webinar events!

Sport welfare – join the forum and live webinar events!

Posted: Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:00

A December welfare webinar was attended by volunteers from a variety of sports from track to field as well as court, pitch and pool. Advice and information around welfare and safeguarding is being supported via virtual events for sport clubs in the East Midlands. Clubs are invited to sign up for the welfare forum group and look out for the next event.

Source: Active Together

Tags: News, Partner, Safeguarding, Welfare

‘Let’s Get Moving for Less’ Page Launching Soon!

‘Let’s Get Moving for Less’ Page Launching Soon!

Posted: Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:00

Active Together are thrilled to announce the upcoming relaunch of the 'Let's Get Moving for Less' page on 13th January 2025!

Source: Active Together

Tags: Let's Get Moving for Less, News, Public

Let’s Get Moving for Less – Partner support for money saving campaign in 2025!

Let’s Get Moving for Less – Partner support for money saving campaign in 2025!

Posted: Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:00

Feedback from thousands of local residents shows cost is a major barrier to being active in our region. A new 'Let's Get Moving for Less' campaign is set to run throughout 2025 and highlight free & low cost activities across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland.

Source: Active Together

Tags: Let's Get Moving for Less, News, Partner

Kick It Out and The FA announce new education partnership

Kick It Out and The FA announce new education partnership

Posted: Tue, 3 Dec 2024 10:00

Over 2,000 FA referees will now have access to valuable online learning focused on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) as part of a new partnership announced by Kick It Out and The FA.

Source: Active Together

Tags: EDI, Football, News, Partner, Public, Referee

Staying Active Over The Festive Season

Staying Active Over The Festive Season

Posted: Sun, 1 Dec 2024 11:00

As the holiday season approaches, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of Christmas festivities and let physical activity fall by the wayside.

Source: Active Together

Tags: Christmas, News, Partner, Public

Join our team! - Development Officer

Join our team! - Development Officer

Posted: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:55

We have an open position for a Development Officer and are seeking suitable candidates to join our team.

Source: Active Together

Tags: News, Partner

Sir Mo Farah and British Sporting Icons Call on Government to Initiate a New National Plan to Get Kids Moving

Sir Mo Farah and British Sporting Icons Call on Government to Initiate a New National Plan to Get Kids Moving

Posted: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:00

On World Children's Day, Sir Mo Farah, the Youth Sport Trust's National School Sport Champion, joined forces with fellow sporting icons to call for the British Government to harness the power of play and sport to improve the lives of young people.

Source: Active Together

Tags: News, Partner, Public

Let's Get Moving Marketing Grant is back for 2024/25!

Let's Get Moving Marketing Grant is back for 2024/25!

Posted: Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:00

With the return of the 'Let's Get Moving' Marketing Grant, Active Together is seeking to identify local groups and organisations who are supporting local residents improve their health and wellbeing and who would benefit from a marketing grant to support their promotional activities.

Source: Active Together

Tags: Funding, News, Partner