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Wednesday 9th November, 2022
Overcoming Lancashire’s ageing labour crisis
The Centre for Ageing Better has identified that over 330,000 more workers aged 50-64 are now ‘economically inactive’ than before the first outbreak of COVID-19.
Whilst some employment levels for younger employees have recovered and overall unemployment rates recently fell to the lowest level since 1974, the Office for National Statistics has shared data that shows a concerning 2.2% increase i…
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Monday 31st October, 2022
Funding supports community fridge and fitness project
Active Lancashire have provided £5,000 of funding to The Billy Project CIC to help them continue to provide a community fridge and run fitness sessions for women in in Mill Hill, Blackburn.
The funding was sourced through Sport England’s Together Fund, which Active Lancashire are distributing to activity related groups across Lancashire on their behalf.
At the community fridge, anyone from th…
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Wednesday 12th October, 2022
Shortlist announced for Active Lancashire Awards 2022
Active Lancashire have announced the shortlist for the Active Lancashire Awards, a ceremony that celebrates achievements in sport and physical activity across the county.
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Thursday 6th October, 2022
Pendle YES Hub accesses £10k to help young people with their mental health
Pendle YES Hub has successfully bid for £10k from the National Lottery’s Community Fund to provide mental health and wellbeing support to young people across the borough.
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Friday 9th September, 2022
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Our deepest sympathies go out to the Royal Family and her loved ones.
Active Lancashire will be taking time to pay our respects and reflect on her lifetime of service and duty with a 2 minute silence across the organisation from 1.30pm today.
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Wednesday 7th September, 2022
Community groups encouraged to enter National Fitness Day photo competition to win £100
Community groups and clubs that run activities to help local people stay fit and active in Lancashire can enter a photo competition for the chance to win £100.
As part of celebrations for ukactive’s ‘National Fitness Day’ in September, Leyland-based charity Active Lancashire is inviting participants and volunteers at clubs across the county to share how they bring together local communitie…
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Wednesday 31st August, 2022
Children enjoy free swimming lessons in Morecambe
Nearly 50 children from Heysham and Morecambe received free swimming lessons during the school holiday as part of an initiative developed by the charity Active Lancashire that utilises funding from Sport England.
Lessons took place at the Bay Leadership Academy in Morecambe throughout the week beginning 22nd August. They were run by local swimming group Molly’s Little Minnows, who provided eac…
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Tuesday 2nd August, 2022
Young man on the road to self-employment thanks to Pendle YES Hub
A 23 year old man from Nelson feels his life has been changed through the ongoing support of a local youth employment hub and its bike scheme.
Luke Marsh lacked confidence in himself and rarely left his home before accessing the services offered by Pendle YES Hub, which are designed to help young people from the area socialise, gain new skills and support their physical and mental wellbeing.
Luke…
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Thursday 28th July, 2022
Active Lives Survey 2021/22
Each academic year, various schools across the county are randomly selected by Sport England to participate in the National Active Lives survey which provides a world leading approach to gathering data on how children engage with sport and physical activity. It is a vital part of the work here at Active Lancashire and helps drive our vision and target our areas of work.
This year, the survey has b…
