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Olympic hopeful Julz Adeniran joined Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt in Worcester earlier this month at a School Games summit with schools from the West Midlands. The 110m hurdler explains why he is backing the School Games and how he is aiming for selection for Team GB.
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Last week was busier than usual. Or so it seemed, as we completed stages two and three of the Regional Tour to help promote the tourism potential that comes along with the Olympics next year.
Continue reading "The Regional Tour rolls on, Dreamland and Mexican Cornish Pasties" »
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What does a theatre producer actually do? After 12 months working for The Empty Space, which produces and supports theatre in the north of England, Hannah Clarke-Stamp has the answer. She reflects on her twelve-month placement at the company through the DCMS Jerwood Creative Bursaries Scheme and what the future holds for her.
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Natalie Dunman, Lead Talent Scientist with the English Institute of Sport (EIS) working as part of the UK Talent Team, explains how the Power2Podium campaign is identifying the next generation of winners and Olympians.
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Ruth Shaw, Chief Executive of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority shares her excitement about the opportunities and challenges which lie ahead for the SGSA.
Continue reading "Promoting safety in all sports grounds – our new role" »
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Last Friday was a fantastic day for British sport as London was named host city for the 2017 World Athletics Championships.
Continue reading "Bringing the World Athletics Championships to the UK" »
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Christmas officially kicked off in London this week with the Regent Street lights* being switched on by last year’s X Factor winner, one of this year’s judges, a former Spice Girl, a DJ and the splendid British actor, Bill Nighy. Hopefully the IT crowd downstairs will be able to post a nice picture.
Continue reading "Christmas lights, tackling displacement and some thoughts on Remembrance" »
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Inspired by the School Games competition, wheelchair basketball player Mark ‘Fossy’ Fosbrook tells us what motivates him to strive to be the best.
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The National Gallery's Leonardo exhibition opens today. It's worth reflecting on what this shows about the health and success of the arts in Britain.
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After several months working as a Project Assistant at Cornwall-based theatre company Kneehigh, Shakera Ahad tells us how her employers have encouraged her to give her all and how a mentor on the DCMS Jerwood Creative Bursaries Scheme helped her find her direction.
