News
Thursday 23rd February, 2023
Leading bodies for health, sport, fitness and leisure urge Prime Minister to intervene as grassroots facilities face ‘final straw’ if energy relief ends
A coalition of more than 200 bodies and individuals* from the worlds of health, sport, recreation, and leisure has written to the Prime Minister with an urgent plea for greater support for grassroots facilities and clubs amid the ongoing energy crisis.
With energy costs relief for the UK’s swimming pools, leisure centres, community facilities, and gyms ending on 31 March, thousands of facilities…
News
Thursday 16th February, 2023
Young people in Pendle can access free breakfasts every weekday
Pendle YES Hub (PYH) in Nelson town centre has started offering free breakfasts every weekday morning to young people aged 16 to 24.
Case Studies
Tuesday 14th February, 2023
Wellbeing sessions help Tom to grow
Tom felt mentally unwell and was struggling to leave his house. However, through wellbeing sessions he gained a major boost to his confidence that has led to a fulfilling new job. He tells his story to inspire others to access similar support.
News
Monday 13th February, 2023
SPAR agrees to continue sponsorship of Lancashire School Games
SPAR has agreed to continue its sponsorship of the Lancashire School Games, supporting thousands of children with opportunities to compete and achieve personal bests.
Case Studies
Wednesday 1st February, 2023
What to expect from Rossendale Works’ free multi-sports sessions
Rossendale Works runs free multi-sport activity sessions, which help local people connect while boosting their confidence and improving their fitness. We spoke to Django Back, a Project Officer for Rossendale Works, about what to expect from attending the sessions.
News
Tuesday 24th January, 2023
Pendle YES Hub receives visit from Director General of the DWP
Pendle YES Hub (PYH) welcomed senior visitors from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on Wednesday, who visited Nelson to see how the service is helping tackling unemployment amongst local people aged 16 to 24.
News
Saturday 21st January, 2023
Deputy PM: Sport has a vital role to play in 'turning young lives around.'
Active Lancashire have been awarded £19,894 funding from the Government’s £5million Youth Justice Sport Fund to run targeted local sports schemes
News
Tuesday 3rd January, 2023
Employment partnership supports 2,000 people in its first year
An employment partnership that aims to improve the skills and employability of job seekers in Lancashire to reduce the impact of the pandemic supported 2,000 people across the county during 2023.
Case Studies
Tuesday 3rd January, 2023
11 jobseekers find work in Pendle following free training programme
A free training programme focussing on customer service has led to 11 people finding work in Pendle.
