Lewisham local residents can take sport classes at £1 per session at Downham Health & Leisure Centre
Oct 14 2011Downham Health & Leisure Centre is helping keep teenagers and young adults active this autumn with three exciting new courses, which are being delivered locally as part of the Sportivate programme. Starting on 11 October and for just £1 per session, local residents can sign up for the new Boxing Fitness, Indoor Cycling and Swim 4 Fitness.
Win amazing prizes by bringing the RIO Carnival Spirit home!
Oct 14 2011Here’s your chance to have your five minutes of fame with Rio! Just bring the Rio Carnival spirit home and show us your party, either in a picture or a video. The winning party will be filmed to feature in a national TV advert broadcast during The X Factor! You could be famous like Blu! You’ll also win an amazing party prize package worth £1k including gaming consoles and games. 10 runners up will win a copy of the film on Triple Play featuring the Carnival Party Edition and a goody bag.
Help is available for career-break teachers who want to return to the classroom
Oct 13 2011A new survey, commissioned by the TDA, estimates that at least 16,000 teachers who left the classroom in the past five years have tried to return, without success. Over one third are under the age of 40 and of those who are secondary teachers, one-third are qualified to teach core shortage subjects – maths, sciences and modern languages.
Why swimming is beneficial to children with Autism
Oct 13 2011Leading swimming expert Laura Molloy shares her thoughts. International footballer Paul Scholes recently revealed that his young son who suffers with Autism has a love of swimming. Children with emotional, behavioural and communication disorders are known to benefit from sensory stimulation and swimming can offer a child with Autism the perfect respite. Here, Laura Molloy, founder of Swimbabes (www.swimbabes.co.uk) explains why.
