The two organisations have been working with the Parish Council ever since they were told that the existing pavilion on Spicer’s Sports Ground in New Road, Sawston would probably be unsafe by the end of 2009. Read more
As many as 3,500 employers in the sport and leisure industry have been involved in the development of the diploma over the course of the past three years. A small number of these have been selected as employer champions, their role being to promote the diploma to their networks, represent the diploma at conferences, meetings and other events, and act as a spokesperson. Read more
Gopak sourced for this client, bespoke ‘Flash’ chairs, which comprise a sleek, black teardrop-shaped seat with strong chrome legs. These complimented the red and black colour scheme of MotorSport Vision’s FIA Formula Two Championship function area, which is transported to a number of race circuits for drivers, guests and sponsors to dine. Read more
That’s why initiatives like the British Heart Foundation’s campaign to increase the availability of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have been so successful, with tens of thousands of units now in place across the UK. And AED manufacturers have responded to the challenge by not only ensuring their equipment can be operated by trained non-medical personnel, working with straightforward instructions, but also by including a simple, built-in ‘self test’ mode, which checks that they’re working. (Good job too; as when is there ‘a doctor in the house’ when you need one?) Read more
The partnership between newly-promoted Gateshead Football Club and Gateshead College’s Academy for Sport will provide more opportunities for young players to make the transition from college to professional football. Read more
From the TV to the laptop to the mobile phone, we live in a world of screens. It’s only the oldest generations who grew up in a world devoid of them - and for the youngest, a screen of one sort or another is the natural thing to turn to when seeking information or entertainment. Read more
In this season’s Europa League group stage, which commenced on 17 September 2009, UEFA implemented two new officials, known as AARs, to enhance the control of the match in accordance with the Laws of the Game, particularly inside the penalty area or where the AAR has a better view than the referee. Read more
However, as ‘encouraging’ as these figures are, there is still a long way to go and attending the annual Retail Fraud Conference, 20 April 2010, is again proving a popular choice with registrations from names including Abbey National, The Body Shop, Dobbies plc, JD Sports, Monsoon Accessorize, Office Depot, Pentland Brands and Staples, all determined to find out how to best combat fraud and improve the bottom line in 2010 and beyond. Read more
More than 11,100 people began a Leisure, Travel or Tourism Apprenticeship in 2009 - an increase of 88% over the last three years. The Awards celebrate these starters and all of England’s apprentices, along with the businesses that employ them. Read more
Around 40 new products and services will be announced at the Show. From eco-friendly light towers ready to illuminate any event with integrated CCTV, public address and Wi-Fi connectivity, to innovative stadium floor and turf coverings, designed to handle heavy loads and to provide the ultimate in ground protection. Read more
