Many UK Cities are gaining government funding to support the leisure industry & cover 70% of loses incurred. Not Sheffield. Let’s address it to save leisure ⬇️
🎙️ "We’ve long been calling for the continuation of the PE and School Sport Premium, so this is a welcome result that will help improve school swimming and water safety sessions"
Government today confirmed that the PE and School Sport Premium funding will continue! Full story 👇
💬 "Our pools have never been more needed to help the nation recover from Covid, but they must receive the financial support they need"
@JMNSwimmer has reiterated calls for a second phase of the National Leisure Recovery Fund after lockdown restrictions were extended ⬇
We are excited to celebrate the return of indoor group exercise and organised sport, providing a vital boost for millions of people in a safe and COVID-secure way. #FitTogether
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The countdown is on... there's #500DaysToGo until Birmingham 2022 🎉
Sandwell Aquatics Centre is set to be the busiest venue at #B2022, see how many medals will be up for grabs ➡️ https://t.co/5AOkRfyHVo 🥇
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With gyms, pools and leisure facilities playing an integral role in the nation's recovery from #COVID19, tailored financial support for the sector is essential to support its survival and recovery.
Read more here: https://t.co/Oy8liEXHFr
With the government's roadmap out of lockdown revealed, #BPSIM2021 will continue to go ahead under revised conditions.
Full update ⤵️
https://t.co/6HaDhxlHrH
💬 "We will keep making the case on behalf of our older club members across all our disciplines."
Our chief executive, @JMNSwimmer, has raised the concerns surrounding the delay in allowing over 18 club sessions with the Minister for Sport, @HuddlestonNigel.
Our new poll has revealed that 42% of adults across the UK admit to sitting for at least 14 hours longer a week during the national lockdown.
Read more here: https://t.co/MIUbAlc3lX
.@Huw75 (CEO of ukactive) speaks on the need for positive changes that improve the nation's collective wellbeing ahead of the Prime Minister's announcement on the roadmap for reopening.
Read more here: https://t.co/pIWwLWxPBn
We join the call to the Prime Minister to provide greater support for gyms, pools and leisure centres across the UK that are essential to people's physical and mental wellbeing. #FitTogether
📢 Hear from @CatherineWest1, Labour MP for Hornsey and Wood Green and the chair of the @APPG_Swimming, as she says it is vital pools are allowed to reopen as soon as the national lockdown is eased 👇 #OpenOurPools
Our latest #podcast is now available to download. This week we talk to Jane Nickerson, @Swim_England, CEO about her team, the challenges facing swimming, Swim England and the leisure sector, as well as their role In leading the #FightForPools campaign. https://t.co/4KRSdWGx8l.
💭“Pools are essential to everyday life - whether that is someone being taught a vital life skill or giving someone respite from chronic pain"
That's the message from our CEO @JMNSwimmer as we campaign for pools to reopen as the national lockdown begins to ease. Full story ⬇
🔔 As part of a new nationwide survey by the Sport and Recreation Alliance and @sheffhallamuni, Swim England's affiliated clubs are being encouraged to share the challenges they have faced as a result of the pandemic.
Read more below ⤵
Has your physical health been impacted by pools being shut? 🏊
We want to hear from you in our fight to reopen pools! See the link to our contact form below to get in touch 👇
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