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Leisure and Sport

Links

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Sport England - An organisation committed to creating opportunities to start and succeed in sport through investment in, and promotion of sport.
www.sportengland.org

Everyday Sport - A Sport England campaign to show that getting active can be fun, easy and great for improving your health and wellbeing.
www.everydaysport.com

Active Places - Search for sports facilities anywhere in England through an interactive map to find opportunities to be active in your local area.
www.activeplaces.com

Walking for Health - An initiative of the British Heart Foundation that aims to encourage more people to walk within their local communities to keep people fit and healthy.
http://www.whi.org.uk

Wiltshire World Changers - Use this online resource to find local green projects, sites and businesses in your area – including nature reserves to explore and opportunities to volunteer on local green projects.
www.wiltshireworldchangers.org

Jump Swindon - Jump Swindon is a youth basketball training programme. Coaching sessions are free, open to all 10-18-year-olds and held at the Abbey Meads court every Saturday between 10am and 12pm.
www.jumpswindon.co.uk

Tara’s Trails - A website with 20 short walks in and around Swindon great for walking a dog. All walks have maps of the route and detailed directions, along with supplementary information including walk terrain, length and duration and advice on car parking.
www.tarastrails.co.uk

Cani-Cross UK - Find out about opportunities to go running with your dog at cani-cross events. Follow the link to learn more about the concept and events near you.
www. cani-cross.co.uk

Great Western Community Forest - Information on Swindon’s community forest and how you can enjoy access to the town’s woodland area and make use of them to walk, cycle and play.
www.forestweb.org.uk

Wiltshire and Berkshire Canal - A website with information on a canal that can be great to explore.
www.wilts-berks-canal.org.uk

British Heart Foundation - An information resource for teenagers on key areas of health and fitness including the importance of exercise and healthy eating.
www.bhf.org.uk/yheart

Mind, Body, Soul - A website for teenagers which illustrates the importance of health in a fun and interesting way.
www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk

Passport to Nature - A resource provided by the Swindon Ranger Team to encourage young people to become more aware of the natural environment in and around Swindon’s open spaces.
www.swindon.gov.uk/leisuresport/passporttonature

Green Gyms - A distinctive exercise group that offers the chance to stay fit while taking part in active conservation projects.
www.greengym.org.uk

Naturally Active - A web-based resource for land owners seeking new ways of making money from their land and for those developing and implementing community activities.
www.naturallyactive.org

Bike for All - Bringing the best cycling advice from the world wide web under one roof on this website provided by the Bicycle Association and the Association of Cycle Traders.
www.bikeforall.net

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) - Information from the RSPB on the importance of health and how green, nature-based facilities can be used to become more active.
www.rspb.org.uk/policy/health

Activitymix - Organisers of corporate sports tournaments as team-building days to motivate staff, promote health at work and encourage fun in the workplace.
www.activitymix.com

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