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Getting out and about in Carlton
In collaboration with the local community, we’ve created a map of many local amenities in Carlton Hill, Gedling. In Gedling 44% of residents don’t own a car, so it is hoped that by informing people where they can find Benches, Toilets, Defibrilators, Green Space, Car Parks and Bus Routes, they will be able to walk…
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School staff explore their role in empowering all young people to be active in a way that works for them
More than 200 headteachers, teachers, PE Leads and others working to empower all young people in education settings to be active in a way that works for them, attended the Notts Primary PE, Sport and Physical Activity Conference on Monday 20 November. Organised by Active Notts and the Notts School Games Organiser Network, the event…
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Making Movement a Priority in Care Homes
As part of our work with the Notts Falls and Physical Activity Community of Practice, we hosted our THIRD webinar, titled Making movement a priority in our Care Homes (this is becoming a bit of a habit). The interest in this session was truly overwhelming, with over 180 people signing up to attend the event…
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New sport welfare roles for Derbyshire and Notts
Active Partners Trust has successfully applied to Sport England for funding to appoint two Sport Welfare Leads – one for Derbyshire and one for Nottinghamshire. The Sport Welfare Leads will work with National Governing Bodies of Sport to promote good practice and safe sport in their local clubs. These roles will provide support with safeguarding in the widest…
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89 schools in Notts and Derbyshire selected to complete Active Lives Young People Survey this term
89 schools across Notts and Derbyshire have been selected by Sport England to complete the Active Lives Young People Survey this Autumn term. The survey is the biggest of its kind, gathering insight into young people’s physical activity habits and their feelings towards physical activity. Schools which complete the survey receive a detailed, personalised report…
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First This Girl Can Nottingham Awards launched
The first This Girl Can Nottingham Awards have been launched. The awards aim to celebrate those working in communities who make a positive impact on the lives of others and enable physical activity. There are eight categories: All nominations can be sent to tgcnottinghamawards@gmail.com with up to 200 words total to include: The deadline for…
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New All Move in Erewash signposting resource
A new signposting resource has been developed to support people in Erewash to find ways to move that works for them. Through All Move in Erewash, the aim is to develop a collective understanding of how to create a fairer experience of, and access to, moving every day for residents with a limiting illness, long…
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School Games event supports young people to ‘Believe, Move, Achieve’
Young people from schools in Amber Valley, Erewash and South Derbyshire took part in a Derbyshire School Games event which aimed to boost physical literacy. Held at Shipley Country Park in Heanor, ‘Believe, Move, Achieve’ was held on Wednesday 19 July, and saw pupils from years 3 and 4 take part in a range of…
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Making movement a priority in our hospitals
As part of our work with the Notts Falls and Physical Activity Community of Practice, we hosted our second ever webinar, titled Making movement a priority in our hospitals. The interest in the session was truly overwhelming, with 226 people signing up to attend via an eventbrite page and over 100 of those people attending…
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School Games events give young people the chance to be active in nature
Young people from schools across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire took part in the Notts School Games Forest Games Activity Days. Organised by the Notts School Games Organiser Network, the events were held at Sherwood Pines on Thursday 29 June and Tuesday 4 July. Pupils from selected schools across the city and county were given the chance…
