Latest News - August, 2023

Latest News

August, 2023

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Discounted support, learning and development opportunities for local and funded organisations

Posted: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:36

Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire is currently offering a huge range of FREE and heavily discounted training and development opportunities for sports clubs, coaches, activity instructors, as well as organisations who have previously been in receipt... Read More »

Tags: CPD, Coach development, First Aid, Mental Health Awareness, Training, hereford, herefordshire, local, sports clubs, staff development, staff training, worcester, worcestershire

Government teams up with sport stars to launch new physical activity drive

Government teams up with sport stars to launch new physical activity drive

Posted: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 15:35

The Government will join forces with former sports stars, health professionals and fitness experts to help an additional 3.5 million adults and children get physically active by 2030, as part of a major national activity drive.

Appointed by the Prime... Read More »

Tags: Physical activity, exercise, government strategy, strategy

Join us in supporting Falls Prevention Week

Join us in supporting Falls Prevention Week

Posted: Tue, 29 Aug 2023 09:35

Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire is proud to announce its support for Falls Prevention Week this September.

Committed to promoting the health and well-being of communities in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, this September we are rallying our... Read More »

Tags: Seniors, exercise for seniors, falls prevention

Studio You Partners with Bodyform

Studio You Partners with Bodyform

Posted: Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:30

The collaboration takes the form of a new advert, as well as period education resources that will be made available to teachers using the Studio You platform.

With seven in 10 young girls saying they avoid being active when on their period*, Studio You... Read More »

Tags: Education, Menstrual Cycle, Menstrual Education, PE Teachers, Schools, This Girl Can

Sands United FC Worcester: A New Football Support Group for Men Affected by Baby Loss

Sands United FC Worcester: A New Football Support Group for Men Affected by Baby Loss

Posted: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 21:01

Sands United FC Worcester is a new football support group in Worcester City, established to support men who have been affected by baby loss, either during pregnancy, birth, or shortly after.

In an effort to address the often-overlooked emotional needs... Read More »

Tags: Football, Football Group, Mental Health, Peer-support, Support

📣 Free and discounted training courses launched for local sports coaches and activity instructors

📣 Free and discounted training courses launched for local sports coaches and activity instructors

Posted: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:34

Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire is now offering a range of heavily discounted training and support opportunities for sports clubs, coaches, activity instructors.

Thanks to additional funding from Sport England, Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire... Read More »

Tags: Coach Education, Education And Training, First Aid Training, Herefordshire, Mental Health First Aid Training, Safeguarding Training, Sports Education And Training, Sports Training Workshops, Worcestershire