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Health benefits from recreation made the largest contribution to the total asset value of UK ecosystem services in 2022 (£489 billion). An estimated 20 million people gained health benefits from recreation in nature 🌳 ➡️ ons.gov.uk/economy/enviro…

GET A JOB! PhD students in Sport sciences specialising in social sciences and the humanities, to Malmö University idrottsforum.org/phd-students-i… via The Editor

Two papers. On the left, a non-randomized, non-crossover study showing that a one-off sauna exposure significantly decreased arterial stiffness, with implications on cardiovascular health. On the right, a randomized, crossover (more robust) study, showing no benefits on

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"The first semi-professional club recorded as having played at Weston Point was General Chemicals FC. Known as ‘Gen Chems’, they competed in the West Cheshire League and occasionally the FA Vase." Out NOW #WorkandPlay pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/work-and-…

I've been asked about the contents of Manchester Corinthians: The Authorised History... if you're interested here's part of the contents page. You can order the book here and it will be posted to you at publication (signed by me too if that's of interest): gjfootballarchive.com/order-manchest…

If anyone’s wondering what this is all about you can read about the book here: gjfootballarchive.com/order-manchest…

Very good start! #HIGSFY Jason Manford - very much enjoying this a good laugh and sport satire John and Maisie make great captains- please make more!

We need to be very clear. There was NO vote yesterday in Parliament to add an Inquiry into child sexual exploitation to the Children's Wellbeing Bill. The only vote was on whether to throw the whole Bill out (See below) Any politician or media saying otherwise is lying to you.

Interesting to see a Lido part of the plans for regeneration in Manchester ⁦Future Lidos⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

As soon as I can work out how to I’m deleting Twitter - it’s been a good run but now there is just such crap being promoted on it it’s just a waste of time - Where should I go?

Martin Metcalfe I'm set up there now so closing/deleting this site soon. @barbbell58.bsky.social if you want to find me. Time to make the change I think. Dread opening twitter now.

On 5 March I'll be doing a talk at Central Library on the Manchester Corinthians. Save the date details here: manchesterarchiveplus.wordpress.com/2025/01/27/sav…

Tarlair Pool is one of the most beautiful sea pools in the world. Abandoned since 1995, it’s now in the care of a community-led charity, who have restored the 1931 #ArtDeco pavilion and plan to bring the whole site back into use. #LoveLidos 🩵 pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/669…

Delighted to be a co-editor of this special issue of IJHS on the history of field hockey around the world. The Introduction gives an overview of the major themes, issues and time periods that are covered

Our new book Reimagining Talent Development in Sport brings together some radical ideas about the need to re-think talent development. We need to build a world in which the holistic development of the young person is at the heart of all talent systems. Emily Ryall

Great to have another study published! Given women dominate the open water swimming scene, about time we had a study focused on their experiences! So here it is - enjoy! tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Iconic events Priceless visits Memorable days out Thriving clubs Epic fun A beacon of health Vibrant community Legendary venue Locally loved Globally known 1925-2025-2125 Let's be ambious Let's be brave Let's get it built

This is called ‘The Futures aren’t Bright, the Futures are Orange’.

Brilliant night #RumoursofFleetwoodMac Crewe Lyceum