Inspire LeicesterShire News http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/feeds/rss/news All the latest news from Inspire LeicesterShire. en-GB Inspire LeicesterShire Fri, 18 May 2012 05:54:09 GMT http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/ communityPortals v1.1 by Cuttlefish Multimedia Ltd d.mitchinson@lboro.ac.uk (Administrator) 30 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:07:00 GMT Leicester Celebrates UK Inspire Day Leicester City Centre was the focus of Regional celebrations to mark UK Inspire Day on Wednesday 16th May 2012.

Humberstone Gate, Live Site came alive with a variety of activities showcasing elements of the Inspire Mark programme both locally and from across the region.

]]> http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/news/2012/05/leicester-celebrates-uk-inspire-day http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/#element-45848 Thu, 17 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT International Athletics returns to Loughborough University Tickets are still available for the annual Loughborough International Athletics meet at the Paula Radcliffe Athletics Stadium at Loughborough University on Sunday.

]]> http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/news/2012/05/international-athletics-returns-to-loughborough-university http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/#element-45762 Tue, 15 May 2012 08:52:00 GMT A taste of 'Pings' to come in Leicester Leicester is set to go table tennis crazy this summer as it gets ready to serve up Ping 2012. For four weeks in July, 58 ping-pong tables will pop up in unexpected locations across Leicester. All tables will be marked 'Stop and Play', with bats and balls in ample supple, so anyone that wants to try a game of ping-pong can have a go.

]]> http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/news/2012/05/a-taste-of-pings-to-come http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/#element-45631 Mon, 14 May 2012 09:41:00 GMT Residents invited to Olympics briefing at Loughborough University Loughborough University is inviting local residents to a briefing to find out about Olympics related activity coming up over the summer. The University's campus will play host to training camps during the build up to the 2012 Olympic Games, including Team GB and the Olympic Torch Relay will pass through the town and campus on 3 July. The briefing is designed to provide local residents with key information about these high profile events.

]]> http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/news/2012/05/residents-invited-to-olympics-briefing-at-loughborough-university http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/#element-45586 Fri, 11 May 2012 14:38:00 GMT East Midlands Schools Competition - Win a London 2012 book signed by Sir Matthew Pinsent Would your pupils like a chance to win an exclusive copy of the London 2012 Olympic Games - The Official Book, signed by four times Olympic gold medal winner, Sir Matthew Pinsent? Of course they would. And here's how they can do that…

]]> http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/news/2012/05/east-midlands-schools-competition---win-a-london-2012-book-signed-by-sir-matthew-pinsent http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/#element-45385 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:08:00 GMT London 2012 Olympic Flame is lit in Greece The London 2012 Olympic Flame was lit today in Ancient Olympia, Greece ahead of the start of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay on 18 May.

]]> http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/news/2012/05/london-2012-olympic-flame-is-lit-in-greece http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/#element-45379 Tue, 08 May 2012 14:58:00 GMT London 2012 confirms ticket timeline The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has confirmed the details for the sale of contingency tickets for the Olympic Games.

]]> http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/news/2012/05/london-2012-confirms-ticket-timeline http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/#element-45323 Fri, 04 May 2012 11:17:00 GMT Flames lights up Podium Awards by winning Coubertin’s Olympic Vision Award Everyone involved with Loughborough College's Flames: Lighting the Way was celebrating last night after winning Coubertin's Olympic Vision Award at the Podium Awards Ceremony.

]]> http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/news/2012/05/loughborough-college-named-winner-in-prestigious-national-awards http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/#element-45241 Thu, 03 May 2012 16:43:00 GMT Workplaces: last chance to enter Business Games! As part of Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport's Active Together Workplace Challenge, the Business Games is a new event inspired by the 2012 Games to get workplaces fit, healthy and active. Workplaces are invited to come together and compete for the illustrious title of Leicester-Shire & Rutland's number 1 on 12th May.

]]> http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/news/2012/05/workplaces--last-chance-to-enter-business-games http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/#element-45177 Thu, 03 May 2012 12:20:00 GMT Lizzie Simmonds inspires local Guides and Rangers Team GB swimming star and Wells Sports Ambassador, Lizzie Simmonds, recently met the Quorn Rangers Girls Guides for a very special Athletes 4 Schools visit.

]]> http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/news/2012/05/lizzie-simmonds-inspires-local-guides-and-rangers http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/#element-45070 Thu, 03 May 2012 10:45:00 GMT Vote for Flames at the Podium Awards Flames: Lighting the way, delivered by the BHF National Centre and Loughborough College, has been nominated for the 'Pierre de Coubertin' award at the National Podium awards ceremony.

]]> http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/news/2012/05/vote-for-flames-at-the-podium-awards http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/#element-45122 Wed, 02 May 2012 11:37:00 GMT Weekly rides launched for city's summer of cycling The biggest ever programme of summer bike rides gets started in Leicester this Sunday (May 6) as Sky Ride Local returns. The free rides will run every week over the summer months and offer a variety of family-friendly routes for all abilities, from absolute beginner to experienced cyclist.

]]> http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/news/2012/05/weekly-rides-launched-for-citys-summer-of-cycling1 http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/#element-45069 Tue, 01 May 2012 14:20:00 GMT Major sporting fixtures to be held at Loughborough University in May Some of the biggest names in sport will be coming to Loughborough University in May to participate in three major fixtures being held on campus.

]]> http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/news/2012/05/major-sporting-fixtures-to-be-held-at-loughborough-university-in-may http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/#element-45051 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:24:00 GMT Olympic Football tickets on sale today Tickets for the London 2012 Olympic Football Tournament, will go on sale at 11am today, Monday 30 April until 11pm on Sunday 6 May 2012.

]]> http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/news/2012/04/olympic-football-tickets-on-sale-today http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/#element-44973 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:57:00 GMT Swimathon 2012 SWIMMERS will be making a splash at three Leicester leisure centres this weekend as part of Swimathon 2012.
Aylestone Leisure Centre, Cossington Street Sports Centre and Braunstone Leisure Centre will be among 645 pools across the UK holding swimming events as part of this year's event - a campaign which over the last 25 years has raised millions of pounds for charities including Marie Curie Cancer Care and Sport Relief.

]]> http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/news/2012/04/swimathon-2012 http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/#element-44541 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:53:00 GMT Cycling Sunday gets sporty Cycling Sunday returns this week with a choice of professionally guided bike rides with a sporting theme. The three rides, which take place on Sunday (Apr 29), vary in distance and challenge and follow quiet or traffic calmed routes taking in some of Leicester's sporting landmarks. All rides are led by qualified British Cycling ride leaders.

]]> http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/news/2012/04/cycling-sunday-gets-sporty http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/#element-44519 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:27:00 GMT Dress Rehearsal for Olympic Torch Relay takes place today Today the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) is holding a full dress rehearsal to test the operations around the Olympic Torch Relay – presented by Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung. The rehearsal is taking place on the Leicester to Peterborough stretch of the Relay route and is the culmination of the Olympic Torch Relay test schedule.

]]> http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/news/2012/04/dress-rehearsal-for-olympic-torch-relay-takes-place-today http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/#element-44449 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:21:00 GMT Flames granted legacy status by Glasgow City Council 2014 team Flames: Lighting the way has been accepted as an official legacy programme for the 2014 Commonwealth Games as part of a games legacy for Glasgow.

]]> http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/news/2012/04/flames-granted-legacy-status-by-glasgow-city-council-2014-team http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/#element-44431 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:36:00 GMT Fancy performing at Splash Dance Weekend festival? Fancy performing at Splash Dance Weekend festival? Dance4 in partnership with the Big Dance East Midlands Hub Partners has commissioned the widely Fancy performing at Splash Dance Weekend festival?acclaimed, ever popular New Art Club to choreograph an extraordinary performance spectacular at National Water Sports Centre during Splashdance Weekend.

]]> http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/news/2012/04/fancy-performing-at-splash-dance-weekend-festival http://www.inspireleics.org.uk/#element-45047 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:50:00 GMT Universities compete in boat race as part of Leicester Regetta The University Boat race between De Montfort Rowing Club and University of Leicester Boat Club will be the highlight of the Leicester Rowing Club Regatta to be held at 12:30 on the Mile Straight on Sunday 22nd April announced Leicester Rowing Club today.

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