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Bradley Hemmings: Equality, fraternity… and Liberty

By John Pring on 14th January 2016 Category: Arts, Culture and Sport

Bradley Hemmings: Equality, fraternity… and Liberty
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After 20 years heading one of Europe’s leading outdoor arts festivals, and three years after helping to direct the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Bradley Hemmings could be forgiven for resting on his laurels. But following an MBE […]

Paralympians launch fundraising campaign… three years after £70 million lotto bonanza

By John Pring on 8th January 2016 Category: Arts, Culture and Sport

Paralympians launch fundraising campaign… three years after £70 million lotto bonanza
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The organisation that will take Britain’s team to this summer’s Paralympics in Rio has been criticised for launching a high-profile fundraising campaign, just three years after Paralympic sport received a multi-million pound increase in funding. In December 2012, UK Sport announced […]

London 2012’s legacy? Fewer disabled people taking part in sport

By John Pring on 7th August 2015 Category: Arts, Culture and Sport

London 2012’s legacy? Fewer disabled people taking part in sport
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The number of disabled people participating regularly in sporting activity has fallen since the London 2012 Paralympic Games, according to official figures. The fall in participation emerged as the government published a consultation document as part of preparations for a new […]

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