Mike Diaper

Passionate about civil society and making a difference. My views are my own.

[ActiveEssex @ActiveEssex]

.@sportforconf is transforming lives through inclusive physical activity!

By integrating Occupational Therapy into community sport, they empower individuals with disabilities and long-term health conditions to overcome barriers and stay active.

[Mike Diaper @michael_diaper]

Great to be on trustee duty at the curtain raiser for the new season of the @LdnYouthGames. Thank you to everyone who made this a fantastic event and congrats to the young runners.

[Mike Diaper @michael_diaper]

Massive thank you to the team of volunteers on water duty @WestminsterMile today. You were amazing and the high fives were legendary!

[London Marathon Foundation @LMFoundation_]

Apply now for the latest #GoLondon Foundation grants! Up to £40,000 is available for projects that support young Londoners through sport and physical activity. Find out more and submit your application at https://t.co/WYPuiRMmwp

[Caroline Cooper-Marbiah @carolinecm96]

Another successful @mordenparkrun today, thanks to our amazing volunteers. If you would like to join them, follow this link:
https://t.co/3Nx1jlbyCb
#boroughofsport
#parkrun

[London Marathon Foundation @LMFoundation_]

In the last few days we’ve seen communities come together against violence and hatred. We stand with you.

[Mike Diaper @michael_diaper]

@HeathrowAirport 45 minutes and waiting for bags @T5 from BA555 fantastic welcome home - not!

[Mike Diaper @michael_diaper]

Everyone in the sports sector needs to read and act on the Breaking Barriers report from

@AccessSport @NuffieldHealth @FoundationBetty and @Womeninsport_uk

shedding light on the struggles disabled teenage girls face in getting active.

[Access Sport @AccessSport]

Last night we launched our Breaking Barriers research at @NuffieldHealth's Barbican Support Centre.

By joining forces with our key partners and wider sectors, we are positive that we can enact tangible change for all teenage girls.

Get involved ➡️ https://t.co/SPfAM2YXNC

[McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team @McLarenF1]

LANDO NORRIS IS A FORMULA 1 RACE WINNER!

LANDO WINS THE #MIAMIGP!!! 🧡

[Mike Diaper @michael_diaper]

It was fantastic to be at the kick off of ParkPlay @ Canons House in Merton. Just the start of @ParkPlayUK in Merton - Find your #BoroughOfSport

[Caroline Cooper-Marbiah @carolinecm96]

Great start to the weekly ParkPlay session at the Canons! You can register to join in next week.

[Merton Council @Merton_Council]

With the colder temperatures, it can be difficult to get out and do outdoor activities.❄️

In #Merton, under 16s and over 65s can enjoy FREE indoor swimming in the borough's three leisure centres.💦

Find your #BoroughofSport - book online:
👉 https://t.co/Qi1DBGIxVU

[Mike Diaper @michael_diaper]

Huge honour to have been at tonight’s #HitzAwards23 hearing about the amazing difference the @premrugby and clubs programme makes. Humbled by the stories of the nominees and winner.

[Merton Council @Merton_Council]

📣 Introducing a new way to discover Merton's huge range of activities. Becoming London’s #BoroughofSport means helping residents get active.

It's easier than ever to find classes and activities to try with our Activity Finder.

What will you try?

👉 https://t.co/pCpUmSLB4w

[The Fabian Society @thefabians]

Our sector saves the NHS £9.5bn every year. It delivers a further £20bn through increased community cohesion and crime reduction - @LisaWainwright5

[Mike Diaper @michael_diaper]

Fantastic day @Merton_Council Big Sports Day great that so many people came down and tried out a sport or activity.

[Merton Council @Merton_Council]

⚽🏸🥋🏓🤸🧗

We’ve had a day full of people, young and old, getting active and trying new things at our Big Sports Day

Thank you to all our partners and everyone who attended for showing why Merton really is the #BoroughOfSport

[Merton Council @Merton_Council]

📣Join us at the first ever Merton’s Big Sports Day - your chance to try something new and celebrate our mission to become London’s #BoroughofSport.

📍Sunday 24 September at Canons House & Grounds, Mitcham. CR4 4HD, 10am-4pm.

Get all the info, here: https://t.co/sYmJYQw2Gm

[Mike Diaper @michael_diaper]

Checkout the new impact report from @LdnYouthGames it show the difference the games make to young Londoner including raising their confidence and reducing loneliness https://t.co/sUmuQWUEhf

[Mike Diaper @michael_diaper]

@LdnYouthGames new impact report is just out showing the difference it makes to young Londoner. It raises their confidence and reduces loneliness https://t.co/wk4jwgHUBQ

[Mike Diaper @michael_diaper]

@LdnYouthGames have just published their latest impact report showing the difference the games makes to young people, it raises their confidence and reduces loneliness https://t.co/wk4jwgHUBQ

[Access Sport @AccessSport]

Over 11,600 young people positively impacted through community sport – what a year it has been!

We are excited to share our Annual Review for 2022 – 2023.

Read the Annual Review 22/23 - https://t.co/JOiydrukY8