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Welsh Sports Association Unsung Hero Award
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Nominations are invited for the 2012 Welsh Sports Association Unsung Hero Award. This award is presented annually at the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame dinner to an individual who has demonstrated a selfless passion and determination for their sport... more
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Sport Wales unveils Lottery boosted community strategy
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As the nation celebrates 100 days to go to London 2012, Sport Wales has today published a strategy for community sport in Wales – designed to challenge the sports sector to up the ante in increasing the number of people across the nation playing sport... more
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Power splashes to a super start in championship
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Mid Wales racing driver Ben Power overcame the wet weather to make a superb start to the season by finishing fifth overall at Brands Hatch. The 22-year-old from Guilsfield, near Welshpool, scored a string of high-place finishes in the opening rounds of the UK Legends Car Championship at the famous Kent circuit... more
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Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) - Potential Site Options for Welsh Waters
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The Welsh Government has announced a consultation on the ten potential site options in Welsh waters identified by the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Project Wales. This is the first of 3 consultation phases inviting the views of members of the public and interested organizations... more
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South Wales players among winners at Abergavenny championship
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Almost 100 players from across the UK headed to Abergavenny Tennis Club for its third annual Grade 4 Open Championships. Finalists included players from throughout South Wales, including Newport, Swansea, Penarth, Cwmbran, Ross on Wye, Abergavenny, and Monmouth... more
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Do you need Directors Liability Insurance?
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In today’s increasingly litigious environment it is worth considering the need for Directors & Officers personal liability insurance. With recent business scandals across the world, it is clear that the responsibilities of directors and officers are mounting... more
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Every event at London 2012 to be broadcast on the BBC
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The BBC are to broadcast every event at every venue during the London Olympics via 24 high definition streams. All 24 streams will be available on cable and satellite through out the games via Sky or the BBC's red button service... more
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Unfair Dismissal qualifying period change
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On 6 April 2012, the qualifying period for unfair dismissal increased from one to two years. The change only affects new staff employed on or after 6 April 2012... more
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Europeans vital stepping stone for London 2012
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World Silver Medallist Aled-Sion Davies believes that this year’s IPC European Athletics Championships in Stadskanaal, Netherlands (24-28 June), will be the strongest it’s even been and a great test for the 20-strong Aviva Great Britain and Northern Ireland team ahead of this summer’s Paralympic Games... more
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Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme Consultation
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In the 2011 Budget, the Chancellor announced that a new Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS) would be introduced in 2013. Qualifying charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) will be able to claim a top-up payment equivalent to Gift Aid on up to £5,000 of small cash donations (£20 or less) collected in the UK each year, without needing to obtain a Gift Aid declaration from the donor... more
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Team 2012 to boost Britain’s medal hopes in final 100 days of preparation
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UK Sport has today announced a £750,000 cash injection, funded by the Team 2012 presented by Visa programme, to be invested in the final 100 days of Olympic preparation and 133 of Paralympic preparation, and boost Britain’s medal hopes for London 2012... more
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Figures released by the Welsh Government show the value of golf tourism to the economy has increased from £23 million to more than £38 million over the last eight years, with the year on year increase peaking at £41.9 million in 2010, the year of the Ryder Cup in Newport... more
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New UK government 'Red Tape' consultation
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The UK government has established a new website to allow stakeholders in Sports & Recreation to "name and shame" regulations that they believe are holding back growth in their sector... more
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North Wales youngsters win at Mini Tennis finals
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Young players from North East Wales were the winners at the Winter County Tour Mini Tennis finals. The Mini Tennis Green finals, for players aged 9 and 10, and the Mini Tennis Orange finals for players aged 8 and 9, were held at Wrexham Tennis Centre... more
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£75m jobs scheme for Wales
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The Welsh Government has launched “Jobs Growth Wales”. This £75m scheme hopes to create 12,000 new job opportunities. It will help provide jobs for those aged between16 to 24, for a six-month period. Those involved must be paid at or above the National Minimum Wage for a minimum of 25 hours weekly... more
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Swansea welcomes the first Paralympics training camp
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On the 30th March Paralympics New Zealand swimming team had a pleasant welcome from the children at Bishop Gore Comprehensive School, at the Welsh National Pool in Swansea... more
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Clubs fight for a place in Europe!
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The petanque season opened on 25 March 2012 with clubs in the Welsh Petanque Association taking part in qualifiers for the very first European Championship for Veterans (55+)... more
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