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07 News The University of Warwick has opened its new Sport and Wellness Hub and work is underway on a multi-million pound community hub that will combine health, leisure, education and public services


11 Interview: Lee Mason Talking to the CEO of Active Partnerships about how the network is changing to meet current needs


17 Community: Valance Park Looking at how one mum has driven the redevelopment of her local park to create a new, inclusive public space


21 Event preview: Elevate Maximising community engagement through physical activity-based facilities will be a key focus at this year’s event


23 Fitness: Start-ups to transform public health A look at some of ukactive’s latest ActiveLab cohort that aim to engage more people in physical activity and sport


29 Focus: Mental health Looking at some of the ways the sector is helping people suffering mental health issues


34 Play: A ticking time bomb Increasing screen time and dwindling community outdoor play provision is putting children’s current and future wellbeing at risk


40 SAPCA comment An inadequate maintenance programme can severely impact the benefits that pitch operators hope to achieve


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