sport ‘inspired by 2012’ brand launched


A new brand has been unveiled to celebrate and pro- mote sports and community projects inspired by London 2012 and the Queen’s Jubilee. ‘Inspired by 2012’ – a gov-


ernment initiative – will lend its logo to a range of organisa- tions connected to last year’s events. Culture secretary Maria Miller launched the brand on 10 April, at a fund- ing announcement in Essex for Sportivate. The sports participation


scheme is one of the first leg- acy projects to use the brand, along with Join In, Big Lottery Fund and Our Big Gig. Te Prime Minister’s Olympic and Paralympic legacy ambassador Sebastian Coe said: “Over the next 10 years the Games’ leg- acy will be delivered across the UK through a great variety of organisations and projects. Te ‘inspired by 2012’ brand is a great way to give


Jennie Price and culture secretary, Maria Miller, with the new logo


some of these projects a link to each other and the Games’ legacy and will help people recog- nise the breadth of the legacy.” Miller said last year’s summer was like no


other and the government is committed to making the feeling of enthusiasm and inspi- ration last. Details: http://lei.sr?a=i6C3E


Sports offered by Sportivate include wakeboarding Bristol considers back up stadium options


Bristol City FC has appointed a project manager for the proposed redevelopment of their stadium at Ashton Gate - a back up option should its plans to build a new £60m stadium at Ashton Vale fall through. Capita Symonds has been appointed to the £40m redevelopment that would comprise new stands and pitch widening, which would be expected to be complete by the 2016/17 season. Te Wedlock and Williams


Youth participation project Sportivate lands £24m


Sport England has announced an extra £24m worth of funding in order to expand and extend its Sportivate programme. Te scheme, which will run until 2017, has been designed to help 14- to 25-year-olds to get involved in sports by offering discounted and free sessions in sports ranging from judo and tennis to wakeboarding. It is deliv- ered by the network of 49 county sports partnerships, working with local clubs and providers. It aims to give young people - who currently aren’t playing sport in their own time - the chance to find a sport they like. Details: http://lei.sr?a=5H5a7


An artist’s impression of the redeveloped stadium at Ashton Gate


stands would be demolished and replaced, while the Dolman and Atyeo stands would be renovated. Te plans will be put before the council for


planning permission in summer. In January planning permission was approved for supermarket chain Sainsbury’s


to redevelop the Bristol Rovers FC Memorial Stadium into a retail and housing space, paving the way for the club to build a new stadium £40m stadium at the University of the West of England Frenchay Campus, UK. Details: http://lei.sr?a=R9l3m


Wandsworth to invest in tennis to increase participation


Wandsworth is investing £500,000 in local tennis facilities and offering coaching in an effort to make the sport more popular in the borough. Te council has teamed up with All Win, which will offer drop-in sessions, cardio tennis, mini-tennis camps and adult courses.


© Cybertrek 2013 All Win will be responsible for the man-


agement and refurbishment of facilities at six locations: King Georges Park, Wandsworth Common, Tooting Bec Common, Leaders Gardens, Putney, Furzedown Recreation Ground and Wandsworth Park.


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Sport England’s £10m for community facilities


Sport England has appointed almost £10m for changing room facilities and grass pitches in the first round of a four- year investment programme in grassroots sport projects. Tirty-eight community facilities are


set to benefit from the funding, such as Hampshire’s largest amateur sports club, Trojans, which will get £175,000 towards an artificial hockey pitch. The facility will get new floodlights,


fencing and an improved spectator area. Details: http://lei.sr?a=V7p6Z


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Langsport welcomes new £130,000 MUGA


Langport has welcomed the official opening of a new £130,000 mixed-use games area (MUGA) - the largest in South Somerset. Te MUGA includes floodlit facilities


and markings for a full size netball court, five-a-side football pitch, two tennis courts, cricket practice and a basketball court. It is hoped the free, open access facil-


ity will drive up participation in sports and physical activity. Langport & Huish Memorial Field Management Committee led the project with support from South Somerset District Council.


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