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Barry Peacock with East Dunbartonshire civic representatives and members of his fitness group
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Free fitness sessions for over-60s earn gym owner community sports award

Kirkintilloch gym owner Barry Peacock has been recognised for giving his time freely to help older residents stay active and young footballers build healthy habits.

THE TEA · 31 August 2026

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Mayor of Wolverhampton Paul Singh with guests at the charity sports lunch
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Wolverhampton charity lunch raises nearly £2,000 for four local good causes

A sports-themed mayoral lunch in Wolverhampton raised nearly £2,000 for four local charities supporting young people, community kitchens and grassroots sport.

Wolverhampton · 28 Aug 2026
Grassroots sports volunteers in Devon
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Devon opens nominations to celebrate the volunteers who keep grassroots activity moving

The Active Devon Volunteer Awards are inviting nominations for unpaid coaches, organisers, young leaders and teams helping people across Devon stay active and connected.

Devon · 28 Aug 2026
People taking part in community sport in the East Midlands
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£10,000 East Midlands fund will help community groups make sport free to join

Community groups in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire can receive £250 to £2,000 to run free sport and physical activity sessions.

Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire · 28 Aug 2026
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