A CELEBRATION OF NORFOLK’S ACTIVE COMMUNITIES

We were proud to join hundreds gathered at Open in Norwich on Thursday, November 21 to celebrate the sporting excellence and physical activity achievements of our county at the Active Norfolk Awards. 

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ITV Anglia presenter Becky Jago played host to the crowds, who came to cheer on and support the finalists in 11 sport and physical activity categories, in what was a truly inspiring night. Here are the amazing winners of the category we sponsored, Wymondham Town United Football Club which has grown from 270 youth players in 15 teams to nearly 600 players in an amazing 27 teams. 

For the full write up (prepare to feel inspired!), please click here.

Can you boost sporting chances in Great Yarmouth?

A recent Sport England survey, the largest ever of its kind, gives comprehensive insight into how children in England are taking part in sport and physical activity, both in and out of school.

3 million children (43.3%) lead active lives, however of that group, only 1.2 million (17.5%) are meeting the Chief Medical Officer’s guidelines of more than 60 minutes of activity a day, every day of the week.

Sport England Tim Hollingsworth said, “I am calling for a national focus on the health and wellbeing of our nation’s children and for the whole system to be united in delivering change. Our children deserve better and Sport England is determined to play its part,” he said.

“Parents, schools, the sport and leisure industry and government all have a role to play in addressing and increasing childhood activity.”

Are you trying to set up a sports club for children? Please see if you’re eligible for up to £500 funding from us here