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Park tennis courts benefit from new investment

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Three people standing on a tennis court holding tennis rackets.

Tennis courts in Sefton Park have benefited from a £9,000 investment, supported by the LTA Foundation and delivered by the LTA. Mersey Bowmen Tennis Club, in Sefton Park, also accessed the Sport England Community Asset Fund. The Mersey Bowmen courts have undergone work to help support viability for years to come, including floodlights, accessible paths … Read more

Liverpool included in UK and Ireland UEFA EURO 2028 bid

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The City of Liverpool and Everton Stadium have been formally announced as part of the UK and Ireland’s bid to host UEFA EURO 2028. The pioneering five-association collaboration of England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales – with support of their government partners – is aiming to host the four-yearly tournament and create an amazing … Read more

Liverpool 2022 starts the new world gymnastics scene

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Woman gymnast performing on the beam

THE Liverpool-hosted World Gymnastics Championships has been hailed a massive success as nine days of competition came to a close yesterday (Sunday 6 November). Over 35,000 tickets were sold for the event which was held at the M&S Bank Arena and saw the final weekend sold out. It was the first time that spectators had … Read more

Kids swim free this October half term

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Illustration of child splashing in the pool with the words 'Free Swimming'

After a ‘splashing’ summer holiday success, free swimming for kids is back for the October half term. From Monday 24 to Sunday 30 October, children aged 16 and under will be able to swim for free at all seven Lifestyles pool, which are: Alsop Aquatics at Wavertree Austin Rawlinson Ellergreen Everton Park Garston Park Road … Read more

Interactive Fan Zone for World Gymnastics Championships

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External shot of Exhibition Centre Liverpool

The World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 has announced a free, interactive Fan Zone to be hosted in the Exhibition Centre Liverpool (Hall A) at the M&S Bank Arena for the duration of the Championships, which begin on 29 October and run until 6 November. The Fan Zone, which is open to both ticket holders and … Read more

Get active your way! (This Girl Can)

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Kellie's top reasons for getting active - be a fit mum, be stronger, clear my mind

Liverpool is now set to reach out to local women who want to be more physically active – but who may find it difficult because of work or family commitments. The “This Girl Can Liverpool” campaign is set to inspire and motivate women to get physically active and find the activities which are right for … Read more

Winning artwork marks 100 days to World Gymnastics Championships

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Male gymnast mid-air with the words '100 days to go' over written.

A 22-year-old student, Megan Allan, has been announced as the winner of The World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 (WGC2022) ‘Worldpool’ artwork competition – with her work to go on display at the M&S Bank Arena during the event, which begins in 100 days-time. Having loved art at school, but putting her hobby on pause for … Read more

Medals designer announced for World Gymnastics Championships

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An image of Amy Flynn

The World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 (WGC2022) has announced that Wirral-based designer, Amy Flynn, will design the medals for the upcoming Championships. The medals, which take inspiration from the streets of the city and Liverpool’s rich cultural heritage, will be awarded to the world’s best artistic gymnasts from this October. Liverpool based Bluecoat Display Centre, … Read more

You Said… We Did… Lifestyles

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You Said... We Did... Lifestyles written on a blue background

A key part of Liverpool City Council’s improvement journey is reaching out and listening to our residents; as part of that initiative we have had some great feedback which has led to some changes which will hopefully raise fitness levels, without putting an extra squeeze on finances. Residents told us they can’t afford gym membership … Read more