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Plans have been approved for a £15m redevelopment of Sheppey Leisure Centre in Beachfields, Isle of Sheppey. The project will result in a significant expansion of the existing facility, with the existing gym facilities being expanded and refurbished and a new cafe added. The power-assisted fitness equipment, by Innerva, will be moved across from the current pool building, uniting all dry-side facilities and providing all gym users with ready access to the range of facilities. There will also be a new adventure play area and tag active. Sheppey Matters, an award-winning health and well-being charity based in the Sheppey Healthy Living Centre, will have a purpose-built space to help them continue providing their valuable and important services to locals. The project is a key component of the council’s £20 million Sheerness Revival programme – funded by the UK Government and Swale Borough Council has appointed Alliance Leisure to manage the flagship project. The collaborative project will also include Etec Group as Principal Contractors, GT3 Architects and Varsity Consulting.  Read more: https://lnkd.in/etzCakF4 Paul Reed, Sarah Watts, Paul Cluett, James Foley, Jon Hymus, Howard Blackburn #Fitness #LeisureCentre #PublicLeisure #Gym #HealthClub

Another great step towards to delivering this significant redevelopment for the Isle of Sheppey community.. #allianceleisure #ukleisureframework

⚽ Hey, everyone, I'm here with "Football outside of the pitch" insight. Today, let's chat about the often underappreciated yet vital role football clubs play in their communities. It's not just about the thrilling matches or the star players; it's about the heart and soul clubs pour into their local areas. Football clubs have a unique power to unite people, and their influence extends far beyond the stadium. From organising charity events to collaborating with local businesses, these clubs can be a force for good, helping to revitalise neighbourhoods and uplift residents. It's about creating a supportive environment that fosters community spirit and promotes well-being. 🤝 A shining example of this is Manchester City. This club has genuinely embedded itself in the heart of its community through its charity arm, City in the Community (CITC). Founded in 1986, CITC has actively supported the Greater Manchester community by promoting healthier lives through football. Whether through youth-led programs that focus on physical and mental well-being or by creating opportunities for education and employment, their efforts are a testament to the club's commitment to social responsibility. One standout initiative is the transformation of the Etihad Campus, which has become a hub of community activity and support. This project isn't just about sports; it's about creating a space that offers real benefits to the local community, including jobs and educational opportunities. The impact of these programs can be profound, changing lives by providing young people with the skills and support they need to succeed. It's not just about developing football talent; it's about empowering young individuals with confidence and resilience. 👥 So, the next time you cheer for your favourite team, remember that their influence likely extends far beyond the game. Clubs like Manchester City show us how sport can be a powerful catalyst for community development and social change. Let's keep supporting these initiatives that help make our communities more robust and vibrant! #SocialImpact #Football #Community #Sport 

Latest leisure and events news…..   This month the first phase of restoration work will start at Moseley Road Baths in Birmingham. The Grade II listed building works will start with the roof and façade. Phase two will see the restoration of the swimming pool and the conversion of the second pool into an event space.   The Post Office has announced that it will be increasing the cost of first-class post to £1.65 from 7 October (a 30-pence increase). The organisation has said that reduced volumes of post and increased business costs have led to the increase. Second class post will remain at 85-pence. News publisher The Times has said that 9,500 millionaires are likely to leave the UK due to their fears of higher earner taxes increasing in the next budget. Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old mosaic featuring dolphins and fish at Wroxeter near Telford. Some small artifacts have also been found. September is a great month for sport in the region. The Strongman Open took place yesterday and the Vitality Blast Finals takes place at Edgbaston next weekend. The FISE Xperience Series is also taking part in Wolverhampton next weekend. Birmingham is now positioned as 31 in the Ranking of Sports Cities. 80% of people are planning to spend the same or more on their holidays in the year ahead according to a Travel Counsellors Censuswide survey. 17% of respondents stated that they would like to travel around at their destination. 43% of people said ‘guaranteed sunshine’ helped make the perfect holiday. The Black Country has been named as the 7th city for cheapest pints (average beer prices at Wetherspoons).   Charity ‘Love Brum’ has collaborated with HS2 with a 50m long hoarding around Curzon Street railway station promoting small charity ‘Hidden Heroes’ that are tackling community issues across Birmingham.   #leisure #sport #charity #festival #events   Photograph: Uitilita Arena Birmingham – Host venue of the Paralympian GB Team home-coming this week.

An update on our leisure services 🔈 We've appointed national leisure services provider GLL, the charitable social enterprise behind Better, to run Blaydon, Dunston and Heworth leisure centres, as well as Gateshead International Stadium. As part of the competitive tender process, GLL have set out their plans to improve the experience of leisure centre visitors by updating gym equipment, swimming pools, technology and more. They'll also continue to work with the groups that currently use the facilities on a regular basis, including Gateshead Football Club. The change will take effect from 1 April 2025, but our leisure centres and stadium will be open in the meantime.

Active Thames held an event (10 December) to bring partners together to discuss social value and the impact it has in the sports sector. To date, #ActiveThames, the partnership programme led by the PLA that promotes the development of watersports on the tidal Thames and inland waterways in London, Kent and Essex, has supported 56 community and sports groups with £430,000 of funding. It is focused on improving access, diversity, and inclusion, while raising awareness of the benefits of physical activity in blue spaces. Speakers included Will Watt, Founder/Director of State of Life, a social enterprise that helps organisations measure and value their wellbeing impacts; Sian Palmer-Ferry, Community Development Manager at Canal and River Trust;, Jamie Langstone, Sector and Partnership Manager at Southend’s Council for Voluntary Services (SAVS); and Terri Calbraith, Strategic Partnerships Manager at Poplar HARCA, a resident-led organisation that invests in community projects. Participants at the event gave very positive feedback, reporting that they would be able to apply the learnings and insights in their own work. Find out more ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q030cJK50 #RiverThames #PortOfLondon #London #Kent #Essex #ThamesEstuary #BlueSpace #Rowing #Sailing #Kayaking #SUP #Canoeing #Walking #ThamesVision2050 #DestinationThames

Today a coalition of more than 200 bodies, athletes, businesses and charities across health, sport, recreation, and physical activity are calling on party leaders to #TakeTheLead and commit to making the UK the most active nation in Europe. Swimmer Becky Adlington, Rugby’s Ugo Monye, skeleton’s Amy Williams and dance legend Darcey Bussell are among the stars and organisations who have signed an open letter to leaders, kickstarting the #TakeTheLead campaign: which demonstrates the importance of creating a more active nation and, crucially, the urgent need and unique opportunity for leaders to unlock our sector in a move that could be transformative to communities across the UK. Participation in sport and physical activity matters. A lot. It unites our nation, binds our communities together, and makes us healthier, happier, more productive and more prosperous. And every year it saves the NHS £9.5bn by preventing illness and in generates £85bn in economic and social value. But it could do so much more. We need our next political leaders to take their inspiration from our leaders across sport, recreation and physical activity – to step up and make it happen. We’re calling for a commitment to make the UK the most active nation in Europe. We’re calling on the next Government to #TaketheLead ukactive Active Partnerships Youth Sport Trust CIMSPA Sport for Development Coalition https://lnkd.in/e5XR5X4c

Liverpool Biennial is one of over 150 organisations participating in #CultureMakes, a nationwide campaign celebrating the 8 types of impact of culture and heritage.⁠ ⁠ Today we're celebrating the Economic Impact of culture 💼⁠ ⁠ - Our independent evaluators calculated that the estimated economic impact of Liverpool Biennial 2023 was £13,181,039, with increased additional spend from audiences visiting from outside the area. ⁠ ⁠ - 37% of audiences lived within the Liverpool City Region with a further 12% from the North West, 30% were UK visitors outside the North West and 21% were international visitors.⁠ ⁠ - 44% of total visitors outside the local area planned a trip to Liverpool specifically for the Biennial, with 41% of LB2023 audiences staying overnight, the majority of these in hotels, bringing significant additional spend into the city.⁠ ⁠ - 73% agreed that they would be more likely to visit Liverpool again as a result of their experience.⁠ ⁠ To find out more about how to get involved in the #CultureMakes campaign head to Cultural Philanthropy Foundation ⁠ ⁠ [Alt-text: A 50 second reel showing a compilation of videos from Liverpool Biennial 2023, including artworks, performances, events and workshops. Interspersed with these videos are phrases similar to the text above.]

The power of the personal touch! I talk about video adverts ALL THE TIME in training. Why? They not only give you space to demonstrate your deep understanding of the client and the role, but they show candidates the incredibly genuine human behind the recruitment process. And guess what? Very few recruiters are actually doing them. Amelia Lee is one of the best recruiters and most successful I've ever worked with. She has been spotlighting her roles using video content for a while. Check out her posts for inspo 💜 AI and automation will never replicate this, Don't get left behind; we've got to evolve how we advertise our roles. #DifferentResultDifferentProcess #Authentic #Real

We're proud to join with our friends from across sport and health to support the #TakeTheLead campaign. Too many women and girls are missing out disproportionately on the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits of sport throughout their lives.  The result of this can be seen in the staggering physical and mental health inequalities that women face. 👉90% of those hospitalised with eating disorders are female 👉Self-harm is five times more likely in young women 👉Two million women in England and Wales have osteoporosis 👉Half of women over 50 will break a bone because of this disease, compared to 20% of men. The cumulative impact of this on the NHS and on the economy should be obvious to any government. The next government must step up and recognise the value and importance of sport to women and girls. It must recognise the value of women’s sport to society. It must be ready to play its part in closing the gender play gap and making the UK a more active nation.