Inspire LeicesterShire News

Dress rehearsal organised to test operations for the Olympic Torch Relay

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:59:00 GMT

Today the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) have confirmed that a full dress rehearsal to test the operations around the Olympic Torch Relay will take place on the Leicester to Peterborough stretch of the Relay route on Friday 20 April 2012.

Volunteer performers needed for London 2012 Paralympic Opening & Closing Ceremonies

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:37:00 GMT

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympics Games (LOCOG) are searching for enthusiastic and energetic adult volunteer performers to participate in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Volunteers needed for the Loughborough Half Marathon

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:57:00 GMT

Volunteers are needed to help support the Loughborough Half Marathon which takes place on Sunday 25th March. Can you help?

Ready to be Inspired again?

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:43:00 GMT

Local community sports groups are being urged to bid for £10 million of Olympic legacy investment to upgrade their facilities with the opening of the second round of the Inspired Facilities fund.

International handball makes a welcome return to Loughborough

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:42:00 GMT

With less than 200 days to go to the start of the London 2012 Games, there is an opportunity to watch one of the most exciting Olympic sports at Loughborough University on 22 March. The Great Britain women's handball team will be visiting the University to play Poland in a qualifier for the 2012 European Championships.

Monica's Gold Challenge - 2012km Target Reached

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:59:00 GMT

On Friday January 27th, Leicester-Shire and Rutland Sport (LRS) organised Monica's Gold Challenge, which took place in and around SportPark at Loughborough University. The main aim of the day was to raise money for LOROS in memory of LRS's dear colleague, Monica Gibbs, who sadly passed away in September 2010.

On Your Marks for 2012 with the BT Paralympic World Cup

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:30:00 GMT

The BT Paralympic World Cup will take place in Manchester from 22-26 May 2012. The best elite international athletes will descend upon Manchester to compete in this crucial build-up event just 100 days before the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Leicester-Shire & Rutland School Games officially ‘Tips-off’ with Basketball Super-Series Finals

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:03:00 GMT

The Leicester-Shire & Rutland School Games is an exciting new approach to competitive school sport designed to motivate and enthuse young people across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland in the run up to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The School Games Super-Series Finals officially tip-off 2012 with the Under 14 Girls' and Boys' Basketball on February 2nd and 3rd at Beauchamp College, Oadby.

Swim 4 Free Day - Saturday 4th February 2012

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:34:00 GMT

Leicester City Council's community swimming pools are opening their doors for free to all members of the community across both Leicester and Leicestershire on Saturday 4th February. Its Olympic year and there can be no better way to keep fit and active than enjoying a 'free' swim at a local city leisure centre.

Lionheart Project announces UK tour dates

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:23:00 GMT

Shauna Richardson's 'Lionheart Project' has announced its UK tour, which will see three giant crocheted lions travelling the country in a 16 metre long illuminated glass case. The three giant lions will tour the East Midlands before arriving at the Natural History Museum in London in time for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Plans revealed for London 2012 World Sport Day

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:04:00 GMT

Schools and colleges across the UK are today encouraged to start planning how they are going to celebrate the athletes and cultures of the world on London 2012 World Sport Day, presented by Lloyds TSB, on Monday 25 June 2012.

Event highlights effects of smoking on the heart

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:02:00 GMT

FREE diabetes and BMI checks will be available for shoppers at a city centre event on Wednesday (Jan 25).

‘BEN’ to be shown at the 2nd Leicester Documentary Film Festival

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:10:00 GMT

An independent film capturing the life story of one of our very best medal hopes for the London 2012 Games is to be screened at the 2^nd Leicester Documentary Film Festival taking place at the Phoenix Square Film and Digital Arts Centre in Leicester this weekend.

Smart way to find out about Olympic events in Leicester

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:49:00 GMT

People can find out the latest news on the London 2012 Olympics and the events happening in the city thanks to the One Leicester iphone app.

Resale platform on the London 2012 ticketing website to reopen today

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:53:00 GMT

LOCOG confirms that the resale platform on the London 2012 ticketing website will re-open to ticketholders who want to sell their tickets from 3pm today. These tickets will then be made available to the public from April, and LOCOG will release further information on the purchase process in due course.

Active Together Workplace Challenge - Register Now!

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:17:00 GMT

January 2012 brings an exciting new challenge to your workplace...running from January – July, the Active Together Workplace Challenge comprises one of three programmes designed to give workplaces and employees the opportunity to increase their levels of participation in sport and physical activity.

Volunteer performers needed for London 2012 Paralympic Opening & Closing Ceremonies

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:30:00 GMT

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympics Games (LOCOG) has today begun a search for enthusiastic and energetic adult volunteer performers to participate in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Citizens Eye 2012 Project Opens - 17th January

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:13:00 GMT

Tuesday 17th January will see the opening event of the Citizens Eye cmc2012 project. Between 12-2pm the Screen Lounge of the Phoenix Square Film & Digital Media Centre will play host to partners and volunteer community reporters as they mark the start of an exciting 12 months of activities, events and training.

Latest Sports Volunteering Opportunities

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:43:00 GMT

Have you ever thought of volunteering in sport but aren't sure how you could help, or what you could do? Sport@VAL can help you find a volunteering role that will work for you. Take a look at the latest sports volunteering opportunity bulletin now!

Swimathon launches in Leicester

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:52:00 GMT

Local swimmers took the plunge at Aylestone Leisure Centre yesterday (Thursday January 5th) to promote the launch of Swimathon 2012.