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An inland surfing lake is on its way to becoming a major new sporting attraction in Bristol, after the project gained planning permission. Te Wave: Bristol is a £6.4m
scheme that includes a 300m by 150m surfing lake, capa- ble of producing 120 perfect 1.6m (5.2ſt) waves per hour, with each wave big enough for an experienced surfer to ride for 20 seconds. At the centre of the development will be a freshwater lagoon, which will use Wavegarden technology created by a Spanish firm to replicate tidal movements. The APG Architecture
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A CGI of how the visitor centre will appear, overlooking the surf lake
designs for the proposed site in Easter Compton, near Bristol, were strongly backed by South Gloucestershire Council, which voted nine to one in favour, with one abstention. Te team behind the project wants to provide
an experience which brings surfing, nature and education together. It is intended to encourage people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to be outdoors, exercise, have fun and get in touch with nature. Around the lake will be a natural swimming lake and multifunctional gardens including an activity garden, barefoot trails,
sensory garden, healing garden, culinary gar- den, herb gardens and foraging areas. “Tis is the culmination of three years’ very
hard work and we are very excited that South Gloucestershire Council has chosen to give it the go ahead,” said Nick Hounsfield, who is one of the co-founders of Te Wave. “We believe that The Wave will have a
hugely positive impact on people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities in the local area, Bristol and further afield.” Details:
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Flame Awards 2014: Winners revealed
Continued from front cover Among the winners was Everyone Active and Fit For Sport’s joint project – Legacy Games – to build a sustainable activity and health legacy in communities around the country in the wake of the 2012 London Olympic Games. “I am absolutely delighted that Legacy
Games won the ukactive Flame Award as it shows our industry has embraced and under- stood the impact and importance of what we are trying to achieve,” said Everyone Active South East regional director Duncan Jefford. Prior to the award ceremony, attendees had
enjoyed a packed day of seminars. Keynote speaker Magnus Lindkvist – the world- renowned futurologist – led things off with a dazzling morning address, and he was followed by rugby legend Will Greenwood and film star Sébastien Foucan in addressing the physical
24 Around 800 industry representatives were in attendance
activity community, while a selection of industry experts also delivered themed breakout sessions. To view the full list of winners across
the 14 categories, as well as the three spe- cial acheivement awards and further details, visit the link at the bottom of this story. Details:
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