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March, 2023
Posted: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:17
Winter School Games Success!
782 children from 68 schools across Berkshire gathered at Braywick Leisure Centre on Wednesday for the annual Winter School Games Festival.
The School Games provides an opportunity for young people to experience the benefit of physical activity in an inclusive, welcoming environment with a focus on having fun, creating positive experiences and encouraging the uptake of active 60 minutes each day. Read More »
Posted: Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:00
Active Partnerships support local GP practices in gaining Active Practice Charter recognition
At the start of 2022, three Active Partnerships – Get Berkshire Active, Leap, and Active Oxfordshire – collaborated on a project funded by The Sports Council Trust Company. Each Active Partnerships were tasked with selecting a GP practice in their locality and supporting them with meeting the five criteria outlined by the RCGP. A bespoke package of support were subsequently developed for The Kintbury and Woolton Hill Surgeries, The Priory Surgery, and Blackbird Leys Community Practice. This led to all three practices becoming accredited as Active Practices. Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:51
How Our Starting Life Well Fund Helped Sport in Mind
Sport in Mind are the UK's leading mental health sports charity who deliver physical activity to aid recovery, improve physical health and promote mental health wellbeing. Their mission is: "To improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems through sport and physical activity". Read More »