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Sharing the Active Devon Volunteer Awards 2023 Winners Stories’

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We're delighted to share these inspiring short videos of this year’s winners receiving their award for the Active Devon Volunteer Awards 2023.
Two people cycling through Barnstaple on a sunny day with the bridge going over the river in the background.Photo Credit: Devon County Council

Free Cycle Training Sessions to Help Adults With Cycling and Confidence

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Our free adult cycle training sessions can help you get cycling, improve your skills and gain confidence. Find out more and book a session.
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Announcing the Winners of Our Active Devon Volunteer Awards for 2023

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Our judging panel met at the end of September, and we are pleased to announce the winners of our Active Devon Volunteer Awards for 2023!
Four member of The North Devon Downs Group taking part in an outdoor activity. There's one woman, and three young men who are giving the thumbs up. They are being helped by an instructor who is showing them how to cross from one platform to another. The North Devon Downs Group received Together Funding.Photo credit: Lynn Ashman

We Will Keep Starting Conversations to Help Close the Inequality Gap

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Active Devon's Hannah Worth explains how we're trying to close the inequality gap between those who access active-lifestyles and those who don't.
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Sharing Tips on How We Measure and Manage Our Carbon Footprint

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Read about our approach to environmental sustainability and access useful tips on how to measure and manage your carbon footprint.
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Recruiting Board Members and Chair for the Active Devon Board

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We're looking for exceptional people to join our Board and provide the strategic direction, oversight and passion to deliver our ambition.
Two children diving into the Moretonhampstead outdoor pool on a sunny day.Photo Credit: Mortonhampstead Outdoor Swimming Pool

Take a Dip and Support Your Local Community Outdoor Pools This Summer

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Outdoor pools across Devon are encouraging local communities to use their wonderful swimming facilities, helping them to stay afloat.
A volunteer at the Barnstaple Ability Football Club receiving a volunteering award in 2022, with participants and coaches around him.Active Devon

Active Devon Volunteer Awards Return for a Second Year

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The awards celebrate the amazing work of unpaid volunteers across Devon who help others to be more physically active.
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New Appointments Further Strengthen the Active Devon Board

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We are delighted to announce the appointment of Charlotte Burrows, Dr. Kay Brennan and Steve Brown to our Board.
A disabled student in a wheelchair, wearing school uniform, is enjoying playing indoor archery. He is in a school sports hall and has a big smile on his face. He is holding the archery bow and in the distance is an archery target board.

Up to £57m for Schools to Open Their Sports Facilities to Help Communities be Active

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Active Devon has received a share of the funding to help schools open their facilities to community and school users outside of school hours.