sports in community Archives - Wesport

Together Fund investment helping to reduce barriers to participation in Swimming

by Ruth Glanvill

North Somerset British Bangladeshi Association (NSBBA) have been using funding awarded through the Sport England Together Fund to deliver women only swimming sessions in Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset.

Returning to sport: The impact of the pandemic on local clubs

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The return of sport has been eagerly anticipated by so many of us over the last 12 months and has been welcomed with open arms as the lockdown restrictions have gradually eased. Speaking to...

Sport England Tackling Inequalities Fund is supporting communities most affected by Coronavirus

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We have recently received funding from Sport England to disseminate across the West of England during COVID-19. The Sport England Tackling Inequalities Fund has enabled us to connect to our local communities and ensure...

“My local councillor put me in touch with Wesport, which is where the magic began!”

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We have been working with a local parent in Lockleaze set up a Satellite Club, with the support of England Netball and the local community. We caught up with Petra; coach and founder of...

Grace Ekall tells us why #WeAreUndefeatable

by Wesport

Grace Ekall- Bristol – Food entrepreneur, fashion designer, former professional dancer/choreographer and breast cancer survivorGrace was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, undergoing massive surgeries and harsh treatments. Her cancer came back in 2016...

Beat the January Blues

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January can be an overwhelming month, where we feel pressure to reflect on the year gone and form expectations for the year ahead. Whilst this can be a time where positive changes are made,...