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🚲 Indego's 2025 Community Ambassador Program: creating better access to bikes for all 🚲 The City of Philadelphia, in partnership with Indego and local community partners, is working to connect more Philadelphians to the benefits of bike share through the 2025 Community Ambassador Program. This program empowers local ambassadors to share bike safety resources, highlight safe riding spaces, and spread the word about Indego’s affordable pass options and expansion efforts. It’s all part of our mission to make biking accessible, equitable, and fun for everyone! We’re proud to operate Indego and support these impactful initiatives. 👉 For more info on the program and how to get involved, click here: https://lnkd.in/dz7b2GJ3 #BikeShare #Micromobility #Equity

The APPGCW #inquiry focus is on evidence from groups who are currently excluded from #active #travel. It will investigate actions and #policies that can (bunny) hop those barriers. #wheel #walk #scoot #micromobility

Feature - Making a Splash “There were times when I felt like I’d hit a roadblock, but Tony was always there, providing pearls of wisdom and, at other times, acting a little like an agony aunt.” When Phil Groom, founder and director of Nemo Swimming and SwimNE, the two-time Swim England swim school of the year, looked to expand by opening his own PaddlePod-branded venues, he turned to the RTC North-delivered Scaleup North East programme and the expert counsel of Tony Brooks, who Phil is quick to credit for his practical advice and unstinting encouragement. Now with three purpose-built PaddlePod sites in Killingworth, Shiremoor and Whitley Bay, which welcome more than 4000 swimmers each week, Phil has continued to diversify his offer, adding cafés, play areas, activity and sensory rooms, as well as plans for a day care nursery at their Killingworth venue, again following Tony’s recommendation. Read more about Phil’s journey and the support he has received from Scaleup North East, as PaddlePod is primed to continue its growth and inspire the next generation to swim for life: https://lnkd.in/eTAShAkz The Scaleup North East programme is funded by the Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, with the The North East Combined Authority acting as lead organisation and RTC North operating as delivery partner. #sponsored #NET #northeasttimes #SwimNE #NemoSwimming #PaddlePod #RTCNorth #swimminglessons #businessgrowth #guidance #support #diversification #drivingconversations #makingconnections

Community Hubs where Golf is Played. This has been Clublinks’ steadfast approach to managing our golf courses over the past decade. During the week we sat down with Anthony E. and Thomas Zappulla to dive deeper into the meaning behind 'Community Hubs where Golf is Played' and what the future looks like for Clublinks in this space. Watch below 👇 #ShineBright #PublicGolf #Community #CommunityHubs

🗞️Scottish Athletics launch jogscotland 'Keep Moving Forward' strategy.   Great to work on the jogscotland 'Keep Moving Forward' strategy document and programme logos with the team at Scottish Athletics. With over 7000 members, 330 community groups and a group within 20 minutes driving distance to 85% of Scotland, the award winning Jog Scotland is a key example of an accessible, impactful, community running and jogging programme.    🏃🏻♀️Supported by SAMH, Jog Scotland has a focus on the physical, mental, and social health and wellbeing of its members. Read more, and download a copy of the strategy at the link below 👇: https://lnkd.in/eDignJfb  

How many large warehouses in #STL could be converted to very cool mixed-recreation facilities? Imagine the race and community competitions you could create. How many roller rinks and bowling alleys are abandoned/shuttered and could be reopened? Sk8Liborious was and continues to be a tremendous community asset. Why not support and replicate that success? What if #STL was optimized for human connection, how much more attractive would that be than "affordable, low cost of living" as an #economicdevelopment, #realestatedevelopment, and civic #branding message? #downtownstl #innovation #northstl #Sustainabledevelopment #Economicpolicy #cityofstlouis #urbanplanning #incomeinequality #urbandevelopment #Stlmade #wealth #growth #stlouiscounty #Economicgrowth #recreation

Transforming Jefferson County: The Birth of FCSO's FAT to Fit Olympic Games In 2011, the small yet determined community of Jefferson County, Mississippi, faced a startling revelation. A local news broadcast on WJTV Channel 12, coupled with an in-depth report from the Clarion Ledger Jackson newspaper, declared Jefferson County as "the fattest county in America." This eye-opening moment became the catalyst for a transformative journey led by the Fayette Community Service Organization (FCSO), spearheaded by Mr. Anthony Edwards and Mrs. Janell Westley-Edwards. A Wake-Up Call and a Vision The news struck a chord with the Edwards, who had recently attended the Global Obesity Summit in Jackson, MS. Inspired by the summit’s call to action and armed with a wealth of knowledge, they returned to Jefferson County with a renewed sense of purpose. They saw the health crisis in their community not as a deterrent but as an opportunity to ignite change and promote a culture of wellness. From Humble Beginnings to Significant Impact The inaugural FAT to Fit Olympic Games began modestly at the community multi-purpose center with just 60 registered participants. The enthusiasm and engagement it garnered were overwhelming, prompting a move to larger venues in subsequent years, including the Jefferson County Elementary School gymnasium and eventually the Davey Whitney HYPER Complex at Alcorn State University. Remarkable Achievements Over the years, FTFOG has achieved remarkable milestones: - Conducted 15,883 free health screenings. - Awarded 1,101 new bicycles. - Distributed approximately $12,100 in cash prizes, health equipment, health gear, and apparel. - Attracted participants from 13 Mississippi counties and six states nationwide. - Engaged four local municipalities as official members of the FAT to Fit Family network, including Jefferson County Board of Supervisors and the City of Vicksburg. Expanding Horizons: Georgia 2024 As FCSO prepares to host the FAT to Fit Olympic Games in Savannah, Georgia, this August, the spirit of community-driven health advocacy remains strong. Janell Westley-Edwards, a beloved health advocate from Savannah, has taken the lead, continuing the legacy of inspiring healthy living and community empowerment. A Call to Action FCSO invites community members, local businesses, and media outlets to join in this transformative journey. The FAT to Fit Olympic Games is more than an event; it is a movement towards a healthier, happier future for all. Together, we can combat childhood obesity and promote wellness in every corner of our communities. **Contact Information** For more information about the FAT to Fit Olympic Games Georgia 2024, or to get involved, please contact: - **Janell Westley-Edwards** - **Email**: FCSOSolutions@yahoo.com - **Phone**: 1-601-493-5483 / 1-601-660-3857 Join us in celebrating health, fitness, and community spirit. Let’s make Georgia 2024 an event to remember!

Partnerships have the power to combine strengths to achieve greater goals. Our woom bikes’ collaboration with (RED) exemplifies this, uniting woom’s commitment to empowering kids through cycling with (RED)’s mission to fight global health crises. This impactful partnership is taking woom to new heights—literally—by earning a spot on a Times Square billboard, one of the most iconic platforms in the world. It’s a bold statement that underscores the shared values of innovation, community, and a dedication to making a meaningful difference. Here's to creating more happy and healthy childhoods together! Jennifer Scibilia Lotito Nicki Petrosini Dena Graham Sam Middlebrook #jointheride

With All The Focus On Extreme Sports, The Wave Of Investment Interest In Sports By Private Equity & The Next Gens Obsession With The Experiential & FOMO …. May I Introduce You To The Most Exciting Extreme Sport Very Few Know About The One Which All Agree Belongs In The Olympics Downhill Skateboarding & NoBull Downhill #Skateboarding #downhillskateboarding #extremesports

Another exciting feature of the new BIK platform is the new and improved Resource directory. Within the directory you can find a range of resources to support you in your role in young people’s lives - be it a parental, educational or otherwise. So, what exactly will you find inside? 📌 A rich collection of resources from Safer Internet Centres throughout Europe in many different languages. 📌 Guides to help you know more about the online space and good practice relating to it. A key aim of the BIK project is to raise awareness and help make the online space safer for young people. Let’s stand together and make a difference! Visit the BIK portal here 👉  https://bit.ly/4dTm1cU #BIKLaunch #Saferonline #Goodpractice #BIKStrategy