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WSA Overseas Expedition Lectures
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On the 2nd December Cardiff International White Water Centre is hosting an evening of tall tales from across the globe.
Each year the Welsh Sports Association supports numerous overseas expeditions where Welsh sportsmen and women attempt the boldest of firsts.
This year saw a team of white water kayakers attempt a new river deep in the heart of the Papuan rainforest, and cavers journey deep into a glacier in Switzerland.... more
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Bribery Act claims it's first conviction
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The Bribery Act has claimed its first conviction. But perhaps surprisingly, this was not about a corporate entity accused of failing to take the adequate procedures required by the Act, but about a magistrate’s court clerk... more
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Could motor racing be coming to Ebbw Vale?
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Plans have been unveiled for a new £200m motor racing circuit at Ebbw Vale. The proposed circuit would be built on private land close to the Rassau Industrial Estate and the heads of the valleys road, and would have the potential to host major championship events like Moto GP, World and British Superbikes, and the World Touring Car Championship...more
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Lighter evenings edge a little closer
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The UK Government recently decided to back Rebecca Harris' Private Members Bill, which if passed would require that an independent review is held to assess the costs and benefits of moving clocks forward by an hour throughout the year, not just during the 'summer' months... more
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Anthony Hughes receives coach of the year award
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Paralympic coach Anthony Hughes from Penarth has added the Sport Wales Coach of the Year title to his list of successes. Credited with developing the renowned Disability Sport Wales academy and producing an army of elite athletes, Anthony Hughes has helped make Wales one of the most successful pound-for-pound nations in world para-sport... more
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Only six months left to comply with cookies regulations
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The law regarding the use of browser cookies changed earlier this year, but organizations were given 12 months to make sure their websites complied with the new regulations. Cookies are small text files that some websites store on your PC, so that you can be identified when you next visit... more
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Plans revealed for £20m leisure development at College Ystrad Mynach
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Plans have been revealed for as new £20m sport and leisure facility at the College Ystrad Mynach. The current proposal is to replace an existing teaching block with a full-size sports hall, a 25m eight-lane swimming pool, learner pool, and a gym... more
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Disability Sport Wales set to benefit from next month's Welsh National
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As the official charity partner of the Coral Welsh National, Disability Sport Wales are set to benefit next month from the biggest event in Welsh horse-racing. The 116th Welsh National will be held at Chepstow Racecourse on 27th December, and will raise money for the organisation charged with the development of sport and physical activity for disabled people in Wales. Funds raised will go toward the development of talented disabled athletes across Wales... more
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'Sport and leisure inspires people'
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Addressing the Business in Sport and Leisure 2011 Conference at London's Lord's Cricket Ground earlier this month, Harriet Harman, the Shadow culture secretary, has acknowledged the importance of sport in inspiring young people across the UK and providing jobs and opportunities... more
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The Ring O’ Fire is a 131 mile ultra marathon circumnavigating the Isle of Anglesey, North Wales. This epic foot race is staged over three consecutive days from the 31 August - 2 September 2012, and follows the rugged and spectacular Anglesey Coastal Path around the island...more
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Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust Grants
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There's still time to apply for a Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust Grant as the current round for applications doesn't close until the 19th December...more
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Work gets underway at Barry Islands new adizone
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Work commenced earlier this month on the Vale of Glamorgan Council's new adiZone multi-sports facility on Barry Island. The project will cost over £200,000... more
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Nathan Stephens shortlisted for 'Best Paralympic Performance in 2011'
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Following a fantastic season and his Gold medal winning performance at the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships in New Zealand in January, Nathan Stephens from Bridgend, has been short-listed for the Aviva UK Athletics 'Best Paralympic Performance in 2011'... more
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