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From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Chris Billam-Smith’s Journey of Movement, Mental Resilience, and Achievement.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Chris Billam-Smith’s Journey of Movement, Mental Resilience, and Achievement.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Chris Billam-Smith’s Journey of Movement, Mental Resilience, and Achievement.

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Designing Joy, Health and Belonging: Why Investment in Children’s Play Spaces Matters More Than Ever.

Designing Joy, Health and Belonging: Why Investment in Children’s Play Spaces Matters More Than Ever.

Designing Joy, Health and Belonging: Why Investment in Children’s Play Spaces Matters More Than Ever.

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StreetGames: Nearly Two Decades of Changing Young People's Lives Through Sport.

StreetGames: Nearly Two Decades of Changing Young People's Lives Through Sport.

StreetGames: Nearly Two Decades of Changing Young People's Lives Through Sport.

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Powering Prevention Through Movement: EMD UK’s Impact on Health, Community and Connection.

Powering Prevention Through Movement: EMD UK’s Impact on Health, Community and Connection.

Powering Prevention Through Movement: EMD UK’s Impact on Health, Community and Connection.

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London Sport And L&Q Unite To Boost Physical Activity In Housing Communities.

London Sport And L&Q Unite To Boost Physical Activity In Housing Communities.

London Sport And L&Q Unite To Boost Physical Activity In Housing Communities.

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From the Consulting Room to the Community: How the RCGP Is Embedding Physical Activity in Primary Care.

From the Consulting Room to the Community: How the RCGP Is Embedding Physical Activity in Primary Care.

From the Consulting Room to the Community: How the RCGP Is Embedding Physical Activity in Primary Care.

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Uniting Communities Through Place: Sport England’s Place Expansion Strategy.

Uniting Communities Through Place: Sport England’s Place Expansion Strategy.

Uniting Communities Through Place: Sport England’s Place Expansion Strategy.

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Moving the World Towards an Active Future: A Global Call to Action Led by WFSGI and Industry Leaders.

Moving the World Towards an Active Future: A Global Call to Action Led by WFSGI and Industry Leaders.

Moving the World Towards an Active Future: A Global Call to Action Led by WFSGI and Industry Leaders.

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parkrun: The Power of Simple, Community-Led Movement.

parkrun: The Power of Simple, Community-Led Movement.

parkrun: The Power of Simple, Community-Led Movement.

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£600k Funding Secured to Extend Ground-Breaking Physical Activity Programme.

£600k Funding Secured to Extend Ground-Breaking Physical Activity Programme.

£600k Funding Secured to Extend Ground-Breaking Physical Activity Programme.

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More Than a Bike: How the Free Bike Scheme is Transforming Lives

More Than a Bike: How the Free Bike Scheme is Transforming Lives

More Than a Bike: How the Free Bike Scheme is Transforming Lives

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Building Healthy Town Centres: Why Our High Streets Matter More Than Ever.

Building Healthy Town Centres: Why Our High Streets Matter More Than Ever.

Building Healthy Town Centres: Why Our High Streets Matter More Than Ever.

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Salford smashes Beat the Street challenge – nearly three times around the world!

Salford smashes Beat the Street challenge – nearly three times around the world!

Salford smashes Beat the Street challenge – nearly three times around the world!

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Does playing before matter? What repeat participation in Beat the Street tells us.

Does playing before matter? What repeat participation in Beat the Street tells us.

Does playing before matter? What repeat participation in Beat the Street tells us.

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GGFit Launches First National HealthSeekers Accelerator Programme to Redefine Community Health and Well-being.

GGFit Launches First National HealthSeekers Accelerator Programme to Redefine Community Health and Well-being.

GGFit Launches First National HealthSeekers Accelerator Programme to Redefine Community Health and Well-being.

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Watch Our New Film About Why Green Space Protections Are So Important.

Watch Our New Film About Why Green Space Protections Are So Important.

Watch Our New Film About Why Green Space Protections Are So Important.

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Why Sports 2026: Sports, Health and Well-being – A Nation’s Progress.

Why Sports 2026: Sports, Health and Well-being – A Nation’s Progress.

Why Sports 2026: Sports, Health and Well-being – A Nation’s Progress.

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People before platforms: why Sport England suspended its X account by Chris Boardman.

People before platforms: why Sport England suspended its X account by Chris Boardman.

People before platforms: why Sport England suspended its X account by Chris Boardman.

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It’s not all about competition: the importance of informal sport and play.

It’s not all about competition: the importance of informal sport and play.

It’s not all about competition: the importance of informal sport and play.

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Youth Matters and the Role of Sports and Physical Activity.

Youth Matters and the Role of Sports and Physical Activity.

Youth Matters and the Role of Sports and Physical Activity.

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