There’s a lot of myth and nonsense surrounding the history of women’s football. It is commonly believed, for example, that up until very recently, football in England was basically a game for men.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission and its role have been the subject of much debate over the last year. It was set up in order to help create a Britain where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, where everyone has an equal chance to succeed. They are aims that chime with the innate…
Ella Romanos, CEO of Plymouth-based indie gaming company Remode tells us about what visitors can look forward to during this year’s ExPlay Festival in Bath.
The London 2012 Games may be over, but the achievements of the Olympians and Paralympians are continuing to inspire people to take up sport. Derek Peaple, headteacher of Park House School in Newbury, Berkshire, explains how his school is making the most of that inspiration to get children involved in sport.
It was a privilege to be at the opening of the FA’s National Football Centre, St George’s Park, in Burton-Upon-Trent on Wednesday in what was a big day for football in this country.
In my last blog I touched on the challenge we’re facing in bringing about economic recovery through growth. This is hugely important – the Government’s No.1 priority in fact.
Martin Austin, chair of the Derby Wheelblazers reveals the impact of ‘the London 2012 effect’ on wheelchair basketball.
Beatrice Mayfield, Maker Development Manager at the Crafts Council, discusses collaborating with Watershed on a new scheme that will enable contemporary craft makers to explore science and technology.
The Internet is now something we hold in our hands. Not literally, perhaps, but certainly most of us these days have a means of getting on to it that is small enough to fit comfortably in the pocket. And a pretty small pocket at that.
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