News
Monday 27th July, 2020
UK Government launches Better Health campaign
Better Health Campaign
On Monday 27th July, Public Health England is launching a major new adult health campaign to seize the opportunity for a national reset moment. Better Health will help capture the imagination of the nation, using this unique moment in time to help kick start our health – to eat better and get active. COVID-19 has affected the whole country; for almost everyone, life has h…
News
Tuesday 21st July, 2020
Share your thoughts - Club Matters National Survey!
Understanding the Return to Sport/Activity and Volunteering
Sport England research has shown that people’s participation habits have been affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic.
To understand more about what this could mean for the clubs, groups and organisations who deliver physical activity and sport, Club Matters are launching the national Sport England Club Matters Return to Sport / Activity…
Videos
Friday 17th July, 2020
Satellite Clubs in Lockdown
A look on how our partners and participants of Satellite Clubs have been keeping active and healthy during the current circumstances using online platforms.
Thursday 16th July, 2020
CIMSPA and Sport England launch major free training initiative to support sport, fitness and leisure sectors reopening
With the reopening of indoor gyms and leisure facilities in England expected in the coming weeks, along with the return of grassroots sporting activity, CIMSPA today announces a major training initiative for the sector, funded by Sport England.
ReActivate is a new, free, online training platform, designed to equip anyone working or volunteering in the sport, fitness, leisure and physical activit…
COVID-19
Monday 13th July, 2020
Active Lancashire and Collinson Construction set to collaborate again
Not-for-profit organisation, Active Lancashire, has today announced that they will be joining forces with local construction specialists, Collinson Construction, to host another event, the #ALittlebitmoreathome Recognition Awards.
The Awards, delivered solely online, will seek to recognise inspirational individuals and groups who have gone the extra mile to support others to look after their physi…
Case Studies
Friday 10th July, 2020
Kieran - CSI Journey
Kieran is now 27 years of age and has been taking drugs since he was around 14.
Read his story to understand how he's fighting his addictions and changing for the better.
As a child, he spent many days and years in and out of hospital due to health issues. This had a knock-on effect on his education and friendships as he was not able to attend primary school when he had his operations. His Hig…
COVID-19
Friday 10th July, 2020
#ALittlebitmoreathome Campaign Update
Over the past three months we have been working hard to provide support around mental and physical health during this difficult time through our #ALittlebitmoreathome campaign. #ALittlebitmoreathome focused on promoting the Five Ways to Wellbeing (Take Notice/ Mindfulness, Physical Activity, Give to Others, Connecting with Others, Learn New Skills) and how these could be introduced into your day-t…
COVID-19
Tuesday 30th June, 2020
Lancashire-based organisations join forces to donate bikes to those affected by COVID-19
An initiative supported by Active Lancashire, Love to ride, Connecting East Lancashire and Lancashire County Council, has seen 170 bikes donated to NHS workers from Blackburn, Burnley, Blackpool, North West Ambulance Service and Morecambe Bay Hospital Trusts.
The programme, inspired by Active Lancashire's Cycle Recycle Scheme, which is part-funded by the ESF More Positive Together project, was dev…
News
Thursday 11th June, 2020
A tribute to Linda
It is with great sadness that Active Lancashire wants to recognise the contributions of our valued colleague Linda Trafford who passed away on Friday 5th June after a short illness.
