Safety and travel advice ahead of SPFL League Cup Semi Finals

“Plan ahead, be responsible and enjoy the matches.”

That’s the message from Police Scotland as Hearts prepare to play Celtic at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium and Aberdeen and Rangers meet at Hampden Park in Glasgow in the SPFL League Cup semi-finals on Sunday. Continue reading Safety and travel advice ahead of SPFL League Cup Semi Finals

A Festival of Tennis to be served up at Craiglockhart

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A Festival of Tennis will take place at Craiglockhart Tennis centre on Saturday, 22 September to celebrate the launch of six new outdoor tennis courts. The free Festival will take place from 2.00pm-4.00pm and everyone is welcome. Continue reading A Festival of Tennis to be served up at Craiglockhart

Sports programme for young people with disabilities launches in Scotland

Young people with disabilities in Scotland will have the opportunity to take part in exciting new sports activities thanks to the launch of Leonard Cheshire’s Can Do Sport programme. Continue reading Sports programme for young people with disabilities launches in Scotland

Sport can transform the lives of young offenders, says review

“sport can help to reduce violence, improve wellbeing and have a positive impact on rehabilitation”

  • leading academic highlights the power of sport in transforming lives of young offenders
  • community partnerships to support the development of sport and physical activity in custody
  • offenders engaging in structured programmes learn self-discipline, team work and leadership and communication skills – all crucial for a successful life on the outside

Continue reading Sport can transform the lives of young offenders, says review