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Arts: Opera for all

Tom Walker finds out how opera companies are working hard to encourage new audiences to enjoy opera, with a range of innovative projects
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New opening: a breath of fresh air

Coworth Park near Ascot promises to be one of the UK's greenest hotels when it opens in September. Magali Robathan finds out more
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Sport: Running free

As Westminster Council announces plans for a flagship parkour facility, the founder of NGB Parkour UK tells us how the sport has developed
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Architect's focus: Henley Halebrown Rorrison

The Junction arts centre in Goole has won a host of architecture awards since its completion last year. Kath Hudson meets the architects responsible for the striking but simple design
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Public sector: When less can be more

Capita Symonds' Tom Pinnington talks us through three approaches to protecting and improving leisure facilities
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Tourism: John Penrose

The new tourism minister tells us why he won't let cutbacks stop his plans to boost tourism in the UK
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Interview: Fred Turok

The founder of LA Fitness tells Magali Robathan how his Transforming a Generation charity is changing the fortunes of disaffected young people
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Hotseat: Geoffrey Baber

The Holiday Property Bond founder on offering shares in holiday homes
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Directory: Sports Management Directory

Be seen by over 5,500 active buyers in the most exciting full colour buyer's guide in the sports industry.
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Buyers' guide: Product focus

For more information, or to contact any of these companies, log on to www.sport-kit.net and type the company name under 'keyword search'
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Indoor flooring: Nearly new

Karen Maxwell talks to industry experts about sports floor refurbishment
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Sport specific - cycling: Pedal power

Karen Maxwell asks top cycling coach Gareth Cole about the best training methods, both on and off the bike, to help riders get the most out of their sport
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Lighting: Developing Sport Floodlighting Solutions

Abacus Lighting's principal lighting engineer, Kelvin Austin, gives an introduction to the principles involved when developing a successful floodlighting scheme for outdoor sports
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Play: Adventure play

Nigel Richardson talks about the adventure playground concept and how the Outdoor Education Team at Mile End Park in East London delivers adventure-based, informal education in a Tower Hamlets urban park
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Equality: Equality in sport

Will the new Equality Act bring about a much needed sea change in equity in sport? Kath Hudson reports on the uphill struggle
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Natural turf: Pitch design from inside out

Dr Richard Earl provides an overview of some of the key elements that influence the ultimate sustainability of natural turf facilities
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Synthetic surfaces: Technical guidance for synthetic turf

SAPCA's Dr Colin Young outlines the latest developments in synthetic turf and introduces the new document by Sport England, the Football Foundation and four leading NGBs to aid in the selection of appropriate sports surface
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Grassroots: Lacrosse

How a sporting legacy will be created off the back of the recent 2010 World Lacrosse Championships in Manchester
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2012 profile: Shaun McCarthy

The chair of the Commission for a Sustainable 2012 talks to Karen Maxwell about how the Games could shape future policy
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New opening: Cardiff International White Water Centre

Magali Robathan visits the Olympic-standard pumped water canoe slalom course and white water experience
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Swimming: Swimming in open water

Karen Maxwell looks at the rising popularity of competitive open-water swimming
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Athletics: City sports

Sports event organiser Nova International's David Hart explains the logistic challenges associated with taking the Powerade Manchester Great City-Games out of the stadium and onto the streets
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Youth Olympic Games: Singapore plays host to the first Youth Olympic Games

Cathy Livock looks behind the scenes in the run up to the 2010 Youth Olympic Games on 14-26 August and explains why Singapore is only at the start of its promising sporting journey
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Non traditional structures: Material world

Rod Sheard looks at how the fabrics used for non-traditional sports structures have evolved and highlights the key benefits of those chosen for Populous projects
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Tennis: Do facilities hold the key to success in British tennis?

In part one of a two-part report, Phil Sandilands, director of TrioPlus Tennis and former facilities director at the LTA, highlights some current issues
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Everyone's talking about: National access to sports facilities

Key people from within the industry share their views with Karen Maxwell
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Facility focus: Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games

Karen Maxwell looks at how the Games' legacy will benefit Delhi and checks out some of the venues
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Interview: Tanni Grey-Thompson

The Baroness discusses inclusive sport
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Analysis: John Goodbody

Another shake-up in sport
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Odd job: Sleep director

Travelodge's Leigh McCarron talks luxury pet beds, sleep manifestos and hi-tech, sleep-inducing pyjamas
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