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Don’t Put a Cap on Swimming campaign fights to secure future of nation’s pools

Don’t Put a Cap on Swimming campaign fights to secure future of nation’s pools

Posted: Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:10

Swim England has launched its Don't Put a Cap on Swimming campaign as new research shows that aquatic activity generates £2.4billion of social value. Read More »

Source: Active Together

Tags: News, Partner, Public, Swimming

Swimming Pool Support Fund open for applications

Swimming Pool Support Fund open for applications

Posted: Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:00

The Swimming Pool Support Fund is now open to applications from local authorities with pools in their area. Read More »

Source: Active Together

Tags: News, Partner, Swimming

More free holiday clubs than ever available in Leicestershire this summer

More free holiday clubs than ever available in Leicestershire this summer

Posted: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:00

Leicestershire's biggest ever offering of free holiday clubs is available this summer for children and young people eligible for free school meals. Read More »

Source: Active Together

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New funding to help keep leisure centres with pools afloat

New funding to help keep leisure centres with pools afloat

Posted: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:00

£63 million is being made available to help these vital community resources through the financial pressures they face. Read More »

Source: Active Together

Tags: News, Partner, Swimming

Swim England Release Guidence for Swimmers Observing Ramadan

Swim England Release Guidence for Swimmers Observing Ramadan

Posted: Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:55

Swim England have published guidance to support swimmers who are observing the holy month of Ramadan. Read More »

Source: Active Together

Tags: News, Partner, Public, Swimming

Half of UK community swimming pools face closure or cuts amid crippling energy costs

Half of UK community swimming pools face closure or cuts amid crippling energy costs

Posted: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:00

HALF of the UK's community swimming pools face closure or service cuts within six months – placing thousands of jobs at risk – unless the Government steps in with urgent financial support to tackle crippling energy bills. Read More »

Source: Active Together

Tags: News, Partner, Swimming

BBC Radio Leicester's Make a Difference Awards

BBC Radio Leicester's Make a Difference Awards

Posted: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:31

The BBC Radio Leicester's Make a Difference Awards are back for another year to celebrate people who are going above and beyond to make a difference where you live.

The awards are a chance to say "Thank You" and show recognition and appreciation for people who love to make life better for others.

Nominations close Sunday 5 March 2023 at 11:00pm Read More »

Source: Active Together

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Show wave of support and celebrate 'much-loved' pools on Big Swim Day

Show wave of support and celebrate 'much-loved' pools on Big Swim Day

Posted: Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:30

Swim England are launching a #BigSwimDay campaign on February 24th to show a wave of support to 'much-loved' pools nationwide. Read More »

Source: Active Together

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England Swims when we speak up

England Swims when we speak up

Posted: Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:00

Swim England have launched a national campaign which is appealing for those from ethnically diverse communities to give their views and experiences – with the aim of helping to make water-based activity more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Read More »

Source: Active Together

Tags: News, Public, Swimming

Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 Baton bearer nominations

Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 Baton bearer nominations

Posted: Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:45

2,022 Baton bearers are needed, each with inspiring stores, to take on the special experience of carrying the Queen's Baton through England in summer 2022. Read More »

Source: Active Together

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