Tags: Children & Young People
Leicester Celebrates UK Inspire Day
Posted: Thu, 17 May 2012 15:07
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.
A taste of 'Pings' to come in Leicester
Posted: Tue, 15 May 2012 09:52
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.
East Midlands Schools Competition - Win a London 2012 book signed by Sir Matthew Pinsent
Posted: Fri, 11 May 2012 15:38
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…
Flames lights up Podium Awards by winning Coubertin’s Olympic Vision Award
Posted: Fri, 04 May 2012 12:17
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.
Lizzie Simmonds inspires local Guides and Rangers
Posted: Thu, 03 May 2012 13:20
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.
Vote for Flames at the Podium Awards
Posted: Thu, 03 May 2012 11:45
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.
Weekly rides launched for city's summer of cycling
Posted: Wed, 02 May 2012 12:37
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.
Swimathon 2012
Posted: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:57
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.
Flames granted legacy status by Glasgow City Council 2014 team
Posted: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:21
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.
Young people invited to try water sports in Hinckley & Bosworth
Posted: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:19
Young people in Hinckley & Bosworth will be able to try a variety of water sports this spring as part of Sport England's Olympic Legacy programme, Sportivate.