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Sport England Q&A: Local collaboration essential to achieving green goals | Connectsport

On June 26 in London, sector leaders, sports councils, local authorities, delivery partners and private sector organisations will convene for the Why Sports ‘Green Goals’ Conference. Ahead of the conference, ConnectSport’s Kate Dening spoke to keynote speaker Denise Ludlam, Environmental Sustainability Strategic Lead at Sport England (pictured right).Hi Denise, thanks for speaking to ConnectSport. We’re looking forward to hearing from you at the Why Sports ‘Green Goals’ Conference, but first a f...
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Opinion: "'Adolescence' exposes the rise of incel culture and “Tateism” in younger generations - aAh! Magazine

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It almost felt as though the whole world came to a standstill when I watched the first episode of Stephen Graham’s four-part series Adolescence.


The filmed-in-one-shot series follows 13-year-old Jamie and his family from the moment of his arrest when he is accused of murdering his classmate, Katie. 


Instantly, I turned to my boyfriend and said, “This is going to be some Andrew Tate-type bullshit.”


Growing up at a time when rape culture was only just beginning...
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Calls for government to address funding to combat violence against women and girls - The Northern Quota

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Women’s Aid has called for the Labour government to address its failure to commit to new funding on tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG).


In the Autumn budget, the government failed to mention specific funding for anything related to VAWG and domestic abuse despite pledging to halve violence against women and girls in the next 10 years.


Jade Jeffrey, of Manchester Women’s Aid, said: “I would like to see consistency between the ambition...
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Manchester leads the way in green social prescribing - The Northern Quota

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Lonely and isolated people in Manchester are being referred to green social prescribing programmes as part of the NHS’s push for a personalised care approach.


Green social prescribing programmes intend to encourage individuals to participate in nature-based activities, with the hope that this will enhance their overall health and wellbeing.


The NHS acknowledges that individuals with long-term conditions or mental health challenges, particularly those experien...
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Kate Nash @ New Century Hall review – A night of nostalgia and storytelling - aAh! Magazine

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Kate Nash delivers an epic performance at New Century Hall on the fourth leg of her tour, celebrating the release of her new album 9 Sad Symphonies.


The evening begins with a lively set from Connie Constance who energises the audience with a mix of her infectious dancehall-inspired tracks. Nash makes an early appearance during one of Constance’s final songs, bounding onto the stage, igniting the crowd to dance along.


Opening her set with a further unconvent...
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Experience: From Foundations to Perspective: How Kate Nash’s song grew alongside me - aAh! Magazine

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I’m 12, sitting in the car with my dad, sharing the best song I have ever heard. I always feel nervous playing him music – he is the coolest person that I know, and I want to impress him. 


I believe I am wise beyond my years, and it is essential that he knows that I get this song in its entirety.


The moment the first notes on the keyboard chime, and the drum’s infectious beat kicks in, I notice his fingers tapping on the steering wheel.


When the song ends,...

Lights Up: Manchester’s cyclists call for safer streets for women | Connectsport

Greater Manchester’s cycling community came together for the second annual ‘Lights Up’ night-time bike ride, an event designed to raise awareness of the issues women face when cycling, especially in the darker winter months.The event, which saw over 150 women take part, began in All Saints Park where cyclists gathered clad in brightly coloured outfits with fairy lights decorating their helmets and bike frames to form a procession through the streets of Manchester.Led by Manchester’s first Bicycl...
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Lights Up: Manchester’s cyclists illuminate the night calling for safer streets for women - aAh! Magazine

Photography: Adrianos Falkonakis, Chloe Tomkinson, Megan Levick, Simon WebbBy Megan Levick and Kate Dening


“I left feeling so empowered.”Greater Manchester’s cycling community came together on Saturday for the second annual Lights Up night-time bike ride, an event designed to raise awareness of the issues women face when cycling, especially in the darker winter months.


The event, which saw over 180 women take part, began in All Saints Park, where cyclists gathered clad in brightly coloured...
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Mountain biker Grace Inglis: “We need more clubs for women” - aAh! Magazine

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Grace Inglis is a competitive and professional mountain biker from Scotland. Recognised as a rising star in mountain biking, Grace holds an impressive record of national podiums and victories. After her summer debut in world-level XCO racing, she is aiming for the next big leap in her career. We speak to Grace ahead of Manchester’s Lights Up Night-Time bike ride promoting safer, more inclusive cycling in our city.


Can you tell us about how you got into cycli...
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Pressure for new chief executive to help address Manchester's housing crisis - The Northern Quota

A Lib Dem councillor has called upon the new chief executive of Manchester city council to help address its affordable housing crisis.


Councillor John Leech said the impressive record of Tom Stannard meant that he was in a position to create more social and affordable homes for Salford city council.


Councillor Leech said: “Housing is one of the areas that the council hasn’t been great.”


Mr Stannard delivered the largest affordable housing programme that Manchester has seen in the last 6...

A 'quarter-life crisis'?: Finding your feet after a break-up - The Mancunion

I sat down a couple of weeks ago, trying to write an article about ‘break-up season’. I hoped to write about why so many third-year couples are breaking up, but I was struggling to connect with what I was writing. This came down to feeling like I couldn’t pinpoint anything specific; a break-up is deeply personal after all and (at the time) I was happily dating. I put the article to the side to focus on my exams and to start thinking of different concepts to write about.
And then I got dumped.
In...

Let’s take accountability: Why do we use Hinge for validation and never for its purpose? - The Mancunion

I sit in bed scrolling aimlessly through social media until I reach a point of dissatisfaction. I have seen enough posts on Instagram, I have answered all my texts, and now it is time. Usually, this part of my day happens at 6pm, once I have finished everything important. Routinely, day after day I open Hinge to see who has sent me a like.
Nine times out of ten I am disappointed. But usually there is one, just one. We text back and forth for a few days. I am trying to time my replies so that I s...