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18 Apr 2024 Sport, parks, & leisure: daily news and jobs
 
 
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Sporta
sporta is the major organisation representing social enterprises within the cultural and leisure market in the United Kingdom.

Address
Park Farm, Norwich Road, Hethersett, Norfolk NR9 3DL

Telephone
+44 (0)1603 814233
(Please mention leisure-kit.net)

Website
www.sporta.org

Sporta features

Profile
Plans for a 'mindfulness city' nearly as big as Hong Kong have been unveiled by the King of Bhutan. Katie Barnes takes a closer look

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Association focus
Jane Kitchen finds out how two key associations – the European Historic Thermal Towns Association and the Great Spa Towns of Europe – are protecting and promoting the unique cultural relevances of Europe’s spa towns

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Research
New research shows that children who get involved with organised physical activity in the first two years of school develop more powerful reasoning skills

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Promotion
Lemi is committed to leading with innovation to create cutting-edge treatment room solutions that excel in terms of performance and eco-credentials

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Global research
WeTravel’s survey on wellness and retreat booking trends for 2023

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Research
What are the biggest trends affecting the museum sector? The VP of the Center for the Future of Museums shares her thoughts

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Innovation
Amanda Rees founded Bold, digital strength and balance training for older people

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HCM People
The UK’s biggest marina operator is getting into fitness with the launch of a new eco-gym brand – MDL Fitness

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Industry insights
Kevin Kelly reflects on what the future holds for spa and wellness

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Aquariums
Merlin and the Sea Life Trust share the highs and lows of the epic journey to get two whales to their new home in the world’s first beluga whale sanctuary in Iceland

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News headlines
Andy King launches The Conveners podcast to champion the pivot to wellbeing
Andy King launches The Conveners podcast to champion the pivot to wellbeing   18 Apr 2024

The fitness sector’s pivot to active wellbeing is being discussed in a new weekly podcast, called The Conveners, and hosted by chair of GM Active and .... more>>
Everyone Active launches Everyone Golf – plans to link health and fitness and sport portfolios
Everyone Active launches Everyone Golf – plans to link health and fitness and sport portfolios   17 Apr 2024

Everyone Active has launched a golfing brand, Everyone Golf, after new contract wins made it the UK’s second-largest golf operator in the UK, with ten .... more>>
UK Active Awards for excellence open for nominations
UK Active Awards for excellence open for nominations   16 Apr 2024

UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which will take place in Birmingham on the evening of .... more>>
Hospitality veteran Belinda Steward takes the helm at Places Leisure
Hospitality veteran Belinda Steward takes the helm at Places Leisure   16 Apr 2024

Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed Belinda Steward as MD. Steward was previously MD at .... more>>
Go Fit CEO, Mário Barbosa, unveils expansion plans in this month’s HCM
Go Fit CEO, Mário Barbosa, unveils expansion plans in this month’s HCM   15 Apr 2024

Having redefined the model of public-private collaboration in Spain, Go Fit is now expanding into Italy and has ambitious plans to grow its estate, .... more>>
Dedicated recovery clubs tipped to become a trend
Dedicated recovery clubs tipped to become a trend   11 Apr 2024

Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers as upcoming trends, while the exhibition .... more>>
Top operators gather from across Europe for EHFF
Top operators gather from across Europe for EHFF   10 Apr 2024

Industry experts are gathering in Cologne for today's European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF), followed by FIBO from 11-14 April, which will feature .... more>>
Oxygen Consulting deep dives into padel with forthcoming report
Oxygen Consulting deep dives into padel with forthcoming report   09 Apr 2024

Oxygen Consulting is about to launch its first UK Padel Report, which investigates this fast-growing sport. Brought to the UK around 2012, padel .... more>>
Global summit will bring together industry leaders in health, fitness and wellness
Global summit will bring together industry leaders in health, fitness and wellness   05 Apr 2024

Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for .... more>>
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ServiceSport (UK) Ltd

ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in servicing and maintaining gym equipment from all the leading manufacturers in the fitness industry.

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• Virgin gets right to wipe out rent arrears
• Fitness industry mourns passing of Jan Spaticchia
• STA offers mindfulness resources



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