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Bike boost for transport unit and local charities

By GreaterSport | 10 November 2021

Through the first part of the pandemic TfGM loaned or gave away nearly 500 bikes to NHS workers, working with local suppliers, Halfords and GreaterSport. Many of these bikes were returned and have now been re-distributed to local not-for-profit organisations.

New maps launched in Brinnington to help residents move more in their local area

By Life Leisure | 08 November 2021

Life Leisure have partnered with local residents of Brinnington to come up with new and innovative ways to get people moving as part of the Local Pilot.

Physical activity benefits outweigh risks for people with long-term health conditions

By Sport England | 05 November 2021

A new consensus statement from health experts has determined that physical activity is safe – even for people living with symptoms of multiple conditions.

ReTrain to ReTain: New funding available for coaches

By UK Coaching | 03 November 2021

As part of their Great Coaching Comeback campaign, UK Coaching in partnership with CIMSPA and EMDUK, has launched a new initiative ReTrain to ReTain, funded by Sport England.

St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy in Marple Bridge took part in a marathon relay, raising over £3,000

By GM Moving | 02 November 2021

Inspired by The Daily Mile™, more than 250 pupils, families and staff from St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy in Marple Bridge took part in a marathon relay, raising over £3,000 for the school.

Adults and young people taking part in the daily mile on an outdoor path

Green Fold School and The Daily Mile

By GM Moving | 02 November 2021

Green Fold School, part of The Orchards Federation of schools in Bolton, discovered new ways to adopt the principles of The Daily Mile™ to suit the needs of their range of learners. SLD Curriculum Leader Harriet Davidson explains how she found a way to use the initiative to increase activity levels across all abilities, and boost enjoyment, energy and excitement within the school day.