Physical inactivity poses a serious and growing danger to our society. It damages our health, economy and environment, and limits the educational attainment and futures of our children
A quarter of all adults in England fail to do enough physical activity to benefit their health, whilst 12.5 million people do not raise their heart level for more than half an hour per week
17% of premature deaths in the UK every year are caused by inactivity, costing £7.4 billion annually. Levels of inactivity are placing an unsustainable burden on already strained resources
In Suffolk, a unique partnership of local authorities, public sector bodies, the voluntary sector and private companies has been established to begin to turn the tide of inactivity.
This partnership is branded Most Active County.
Suffolk Special Olympics Badminton Tournament, a great success!
The second Special Olympics Eastern Region Badminton Tournament was held recently in Ipswich and has been hailed as a great success by players and coaches alike. The tournament, which was organised by Special Olympics Suffolk with the support of ActivLives...
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Special Olympics badminton returns to Suffolk
Special Olympics badminton is coming to Suffolk this month for the second consecutive year. The Special Olympics Eastern Region Badminton Tournament, which is being organised by Special Olympics Suffolk with the support of ActivLives and the Suffolk County...
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Eisberg Sprints for opening Suffolk stage of Women’s Tour announced
With 40 days to go until the world’s top cyclists get the OVO Energy Women’s Tour underway in Suffolk, the locations for the two intermediate Eisberg Sprints for the opening stage on Wednesday 13 June have been announced. Sponsored the second year running...
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