The Starting Life Well Fund is open for applications
The Starting Life Well Fund is a programme funded by National Lottery and Sport England to support community sports clubs and non-sporting community organisations
to deliver sport and physical activity sessions to young people.
This fund will be available to organisations to provide regular physical activity opportunities for inactive young people in a fun and accessible way, based on
individual and community needs.
See the types of funding here. Listen to the Starting Life Well Fund webinar recording and learn more.
If you are enthusiastic about getting Berkshire's young people active, then please complete the Expression of Interest Form and
send it to us by 16th August.
If you have any questions or would like to speak to one of the Children and Young People's team then please email: info@getberkshireactive.org
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We're recruiting!
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Join Get Berkshire Active's journey to help people in Berkshire become more active! We have an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about physical
activity, sport or health with a background in digital content or marketing to make a difference to our team. Learn more about the Marketing and Digital
Communications Officer post and apply here.
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Joint statement on race in sport review
Last year Sport England alongside the other home country sports councils and UK Sport commissioned a
detailed, independent review into tackling racism and racial inequality in sport. The results and next steps have been published. Read the statement and access the
results
here.
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Supporting Children and Young People with Physical Activity
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Voice of the child podcast.
In this podcast, CPSU (Child Protection in Sport Unit) discuss the benefits of listening to children and young people with the Rugby Football League (RFL) and find
out more about their listening club initiative. Liza Ware, CPSU Senior Consultant, talks to RFL former Safeguarding Lead Officer, Colette Eden and to some RFL Club Welfare Officers about the
initiative. Listen here
For sports parents.
Parents play an important role in their child's sporting life, both when things are going well and by supporting them if something is wrong. NSPCC updated their
information for sports parents to help them best support their little sports stars. Share this information with the parents at your club. Read more
Sport England launch digital platform for secondary teachers.
Sport England is launching a new digital platform for secondary PE teachers to help them engage the least active teenage girls in their lessons. Studio You was part
of the Government's School Sport and Activity Action Plan and contains a free video library of online lessons featuring non-traditional disciplines. Sign-up your school
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WheelPower's National Junior Games is returning in the Summer of 2022!
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The National Junior Games is a residential sports event where young people aged 11-18 years old have an opportunity to try a variety of wheelchair sports including;
tennis, basketball, fencing, boccia, football, table tennis, badminton, golf, rowing, laser shooting, athletics, swimming, archery and aerobics.
The ethos of the Games is to "Achieve your Personal Best". Participants will experience high quality coaching from qualified coaches before taking part in fun
challenges, with the aim being to achieve their personal best throughout the week.
There will be a minimal cost per participant. Further details will be released in October.
Date: Tuesday 28 June to Friday 1 July 2022
Location: Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Aylesbury, HP22 1PP
For further information and
to register your school's interest, please click here.
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10 Minute Shake Up is launching!
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Building on previous years' successes, Public Health England are teaming up with Disney to help get kids active throughout the holidays by playing 10 Minute Shake Up
games, inspired by some of their favourite characters from Disney Frozen, Disney and Pixar Toy Story and Marvel's The Avengers.
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) recommends children take at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day. Even before the effects of
Covid-19, less than half of children were meeting this and in the last 15 months, since the pandemic began, we've seen rates fall further. This, in combination with
the decline in physical activity during the summer months, means it is more important than ever that we help keep kids active during the holidays.
10 Minute Shake Up is back and aims to inspire children to rebuild confidence in being physically active and develop new and longer-term physical skills and most
importantly, have fun!
To support this campaign, go to the PHE webpage to find
access to their resources.
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Activities for Young People in West Berkshire
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Free Community Summer Programme in Thatcham
For young people in Thatcham aged 11 to 18; various activities; no need to book as places will be allocated on arrival. Find out more about this programme here.
For more information please email: admin@berkshireyouth.co.uk
Summer Holiday Club Programme at Waterside Centre, Newbury
For young people aged 11+; various activities; no need to book as places will be allocated on arrival. Find out more about this programme here.
For more information please email: waterside@berkshireyouth.co.uk
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Activity Sessions in Berkshire
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Ever Active Sessions
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Face to Face Chair Based Wellbeing Classes West Berkshire
Starting Monday 9th August 2021 at the Hungerford Royal British Legion, 11.45am – 12.15noon Chair Based Exercise with Hayley (indoors).
Tuesday, 11.15am – 11.45am Chair Based Exercise with Kate at the Fair Close Centre Newbury (indoors).
Starting Friday 6th August, 11am – 11.45am Chair Based Yoga with Sami, Adventure Dolphin Centre, Pangbourne (indoors).
Friday 11.30am – 12noon Chair Based Exercise with Juliet, St Catherine's Church Hall, Tilehurst West Berkshire (indoors).
Face to Face Chair Based Exercise Classes – Reading
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Starting Tuesday 3rd August 2021, Oak Tree House, Spey Road. 2.00pm – 2.30pm Chair based Exercise with Kate. (Indoors)
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Starting Thursday 29th August 2021, Milestone Centre, Caversham Park Village. 11.00am – 11.30am Chair Based Exercise with Kate. (Outdoors)
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Thursday , St Matthews Church Hall, Southcote. 2.00pm – 2.30pm Chair Based Exercise with Kate. (Indoors)
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Email kate.wiggins@getberkshireactive.org to book your place on these sessions. Complete this registration
form before taking part in a session (you only need to complete it once).
Online Chair Based Exercise Classes
Monday at 11am, Gentle Chair exercise with Debbie and Mandy from Mindset Massage. Book here.
Fridays at 11.15am, Gentle Chair exercise with Hayley. Book here.
Contact kate.wiggins@getberkshireactive.org If you need help accessing or booking onto any of our online
sessions.
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Mums' Zone
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The Mums' Zone classes are designed for pregnant women and mums with young babies – they are led by pre and post-natal qualified exercise teachers. The class is
focused on mum (but if you wish to have your baby with you that is fine).
Pregnancy classes: Fridays 10am-11am
Postnatal classes: Saturdays 10am-11am
Please contact mumszone@getberkshireactive.org to learn more and sign up for the sessions.
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Get Active
GBA resource helping Berkshire residents to stay active
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Get Active
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Get Berkshire Active are delighted to launch our 'Get Active' resource to support Berkshire residents with the latest information on how to stay active indoors and
outdoors.
Do you provide physical activity sessions in Berkshire? Upload your sessions to the Activity Finder to make them visible to everyone.
Do you deliver sessions for young people, children, women and girls, disabled people or those with long-term health conditions? Send us your visual (an image of a
square or landscape shape) and the details of your activity. We will publish it on the Get Active page news.
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Twyford Together Charity 5K and Fun Run
October 2021
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The Twyford Together Charity 5k and Fun Run, organised by Barnes Fitness, has become one of
the villages' best-loved, annual events. It's a chance to get active for a good cause, run with your family and neighbours and perhaps be crowned 'Fastest Street in
Twyford'… the ultimate accolade!
The Twyford Together Charity 5K and Fun Run is on Sunday 10 October at The Piggott School. There are races for all ages
including a chip-timed 5K for those aged 11+.
Twyford Together is a group of volunteers whose main aim is to bring residents, businesses, groups, charities and schools closer together. To find out more, visit
the Twyford Together website at www.twyfordtogether.org
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Funding
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The places under this scheme are advertised on the BG website and any BG member with the correct level of membership, who... Read More »
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Coach Education Grant
Grant Scheme Amount:
- Up to 50% of qualification costs – to a maximum of £100
In order to... Read More »
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Small grant awards to help you keep playing the beautiful game. A number of areas of improvement are eligible in this fund;... Read More »
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See all Funding >
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Safeguarding and Protecting Children
Online Classroom
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Designed by UK Coaching, NCPCC and the CPSU, this Online Classroom has been specifically tailored to raise awareness of safeguarding within active
sporting and physical activity environments. Attendees will also gain an understanding of mental health and how to challenge stigma within a club environment.
£28.00 Berkshire resident // £30.00 General ticket.
Date: 10th November 2021
Who is it for: Coaches, sports clubs, volunteers, welfare officers and safeguarding leads, instructors, physical activity providers.
Book here.
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Club Matters Free Workshop
Planning for your Future
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The time to plan ahead to ensure you meet the needs of your members and club has never been more important in light of the national lockdown restrictions and the
unpredictable nature of the pandemic (Covid-19). This fully funded Planning for your Future workshop will help you put together a simple
yet effective business plan to help you plan a brighter future and take real steps to reach your goals.
Date: 15th September 2021
Who is it for: sports clubs, committee members, club coaches, volunteers, physical activity providers, community groups, sport development.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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Get Berkshire Active is pleased to offer an opportunity to learn more about SNAP Sponsorship, dedicated to supporting your club through sponsorship.
Join us for a free webinar in collaboration with SNAP and learn how to secure more sponsorship funding. It will explain the SNAP platform, give your club some
valuable insight into increasing sponsorship revenue and give you a chance to ask any questions you may have to their grassroots sport sponsorship experts.
Date: 09 September 2021
Time: 7pm
Book your place here.
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