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Monthly Archives: December 2013

A fantastic performance in Brazil’s School Games

, December 12, 2013 — Sport

The Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) is a Government funded programme that represents a unique partnership between talented young athletes, National Governing Bodies of Sport and the Higher (University) and Further (college/school) Education sector. TASS Project Manager Colin Allen tells us about his experience on a recent trip with young athletes from Great Britain competing…

The highlights of my week

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, December 11, 2013 — Sport

Helen Grant is the Minister for Sport and Tourism

It was another packed week for me last week across the full range of my brief but in amongst all the hard work there was some very enjoyable moments along the way.

Serious business at the ‘Ministry of Fun’

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, December 9, 2013 — Tourism

Helen Grant is the Minister for Sport and Tourism

26 November 2013 This is the first of what I hope and expect will be a regular series of blogs, covering the things I’m responsible for here at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. But please don’t worry; it won’t be a series of links to government announcements strung together with the kind of…

Reflections on China

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, December 6, 2013 — Culture

Maria Miller was appointed as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in September 2012.

I’m back in London now and have had time to reflect on the success of our trip to China. In just under three days, we made great strides in bringing our nations closer together through sport, creativity and culture.

Day 2 in China: showing the Chinese how GREAT Britain is

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, December 4, 2013 — Culture

Maria Miller was appointed as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in September 2012.

Another packed day in China, with a focus on promoting Britain as a fantastic destination for the Chinese. In the morning I was proud to announce VisitBritain’s China Welcome campaign, which kicks-off next spring.