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Calling All Cycling Projects!

Are you part of a community group or club who are looking at developing or have started a cycling project? Sportscotland are looking to identify any potential projects looking for funding from the Cycling fund https://sportscotland.org.uk/funding/cycling-facilities-fund/ as well as ensure that projects benefit from Community Sport Hub support and investment that surrounds the UCI World Cycling Championships.  At this stage sportscotland are looking to collect information on any planned cycling projects in Highland or ones that are already underway with a need for further development.  

Emergency Funding For Football In Scotland - Over £11 Million Split Between Lower-league Clubs

Emergency grants worth £11.35 million will be split between football clubs in an agreement between the Scottish FA and the Scottish Government.   The funding will support clubs below Premiership level after the loss of spectator revenue due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with £10 million coming from the Scottish Government's emergency sports package that was announced earlier this month, and a further £1.35 million from the National Lottery.  

Sonas Slàinte - Goireas Ùr Slàinte Is Sunnd Airson Foghlam Tron Ghàidhlig - New Gaelic Medium health and well-being resource - Sonas Slàinte

Tha Sgioba Gàidhlig Chomhairle na Gàidhealtachd fìor thoilichte Sonas Slàinte - goireas ùr slàinte is sunnd airson Foghlam tron Ghàidhlig - a chur air bhog aig Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis, air Diluain 23 dhen t-Samhain.   Tha Sonas Slàinte a' gabhail a-steach bhidiothan is dùbhlain a rinn FC Sonas le coimisean bho Sgioba Gàidhlig na Comhairle gus goireas a bharrachd a chruthachadh do thidsearan ann am Foghlam tron Ghàidhlig.  

Statement from Peterhead Football Club About Reinstatement of Staff

The events of the last ten days or so have no doubt been confusing and stressful for Peterhead Football Club and especially the 29 occasional and part-time staff who had received redundancy notices when the Government Furlough Scheme drew to a close at the end of October.   There were also a number of staff who despite having not been made redundant, had been placed on the "at risk" category which also provided unwanted worry especially with the timing being so close to Christmas.  

Marcus Rashford: Finding Purpose Off-field Can Improve Sporting Performance

Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford is having quite a month.  He was honoured with an MBE for his efforts to ensure free school meals for children, and his petition to end child food poverty has surpassed a million signatures.  

High Life Highland Locations Still Open For Business

The Chief Executive of High Life Highland has spoken following the First Minister's statements to remind customers that the Charity's locations should not be affected by the restrictions coming into place later in the week.   Steve Walsh said, "High Life Highland has worked extremely hard to ensure that our locations are operating strictly in line with the Scottish Government's guidelines.  

Pilot Football Matches - Two test events to be played in front of home fans

Two pilot Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) matches are to take place in front of 300 home supporters following extensive discussions involving Ministers and the football authorities.   The games - Aberdeen v Kilmarnock and Ross County v Celtic - on Saturday 12 September 2020, have been approved after each of the home teams submitted detailed operational plans for the safe admission of fans.  

Customers delighted to be back in the swim

Leisure centres and swimming pools across the Highlands reopened this morning, two weeks earlier than had originally been anticipated.   Steve Walsh, Chief Executive of High Life Highland said, "It is absolutely amazing to see leisure centres and swimming pools welcoming highlife members and customers back to swimming, working out or attending classes this morning.  

High Life Highland Is Ready To Welcome Customers Back To Pools And Gyms

High Life Highland have expressed delight at today's announcement from the First Minister that gyms and swimming pools can reopen from Monday 31st August 2020.   Steve Walsh Chief Executive of High life Highland said, "I am absolutely delighted with the news that we are able to welcome our customers back earlier than we had first thought.  

Female Empowerment Within Sport: Four Icons to Enforce Post-Lockdown Change

Like with many aspects of our society, the world of sport has historically assumed a ‘male default'.  Women in sport have long stood by the side lines, waiting for their moment to come into play.