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Calling families in Manchester! Manchester Active, in partnership with Better UK, are hosting a series of FREE sports taster days for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families. Examples of sports to expect: rugby, cycling, cricket, tennis, athletics, netball and much more. Activities are suitable for all abilities including wheelchair users. These events are a fantastic opportunity to: - Try out a variety of sports in a safe and inclusive environment. - Meet friendly coaches who are passionate about inclusive sport. - Learn more about regular SEND sporting activities offered in Manchester. The events will mainly be indoors with a few sports being outside, weather permitting. CLICK HERE FOR A TASTE OF WHAT TO EXPECT Come along, have some fun, and discover the joy of sport and physical activity together. No booking required, just turn up and get involved! events - Saturday 27 July 2024, Manchester Regional Arena, M11 3FF , 10:00 – 13:00, Part of Manchester Day Celebrations - Friday 25 October 2024, Belle Vue Leisure Centre, M12 4TF, 10:00 – 13:00   TRAVEL INFORMATION Denmark Road Sports Centre By Bus: 18, 217, 250, 42, 42B, 43, V1 By Car: FREE parking on-site, although limited. Paid parking available nearby (The University of Manchester - Car Park E, M15 6GD). By Train: Manchester Oxford Road (1.2 mi).   Manchester Regional Arena By Bus: 219, 231 By Car: FREE parking on-site at Gate 13 or in the Blue Car Park with short walk over the bridge. By Tram: Etihad Campus   Belle Vue Leisure Centre By bus: 201, 202 or 203 (Belle Vue Street – 0.4 mi) By car: FREE parking on-site including 20 disabled spaces. By Train: Belle Vue Station (0.5 mi)   For any additional information please contact Rebecca Kemp: Email: r.kemp@mcractive.com Tel: 07736 918 676

Here in Manchester, we understand the power of movement.    Perhaps no other city in the world truly grasps the significance of sport and physical activity as a catalyst for positive change.    Sport and physical activity is in our blood, it runs through our veins, and it's woven into the fabric of our community.   Over the past year, Manchester Active has enabled and encouraged Manchester communities to prioritise health, lead active lifestyles and thrive. Across our eight key themes, we've made an incredible difference inspiring Mancunians to move more.    Whether that's been through... - Bringing major events to the city, like the spectacular Davis Cup, the inspiring World Para Swimming Championships, or Tour of Britain finishing on Deansgate, showcasing our sporting excellence on a global stage.   - Record investment in our elite venues and community recreation facilities.   - Delivering free holiday activity sessions and meals to thousands of children from low-income families to make Manchester fairer.   - Being announced as the first-ever European Capital of Cycling for 2024, cementing Manchester status as an international cycling city.   - Providing targeted physical activity health interventions for Mancunians with long-term health conditions, empowering them to become more active and manage their well-being. Check out our impact video here download our 23-24 impact report here The video is just a glimpse into the transformative power of Manchester Active.    Seeing the lives we've touched and the communities we've energised fills us with immense pride and the confidence that we’re making a difference where it matters.   We're thrilled to be part of this incredible journey for Manchester and can’t wait to share the incredible work we will deliver over the coming 12 months.

Warrington and Greater Manchester have today been announced as the hosts of stages three and four, respectively, of the inaugural 2024 Tour of Britain Women.   Taking place from Thursday 6 June to Sunday 9 June 2024, the race will see the world’s top female riders and teams go head-to-head across four tough stages of racing, in what will be the first major international stage race delivered by British Cycling Events.   It is expected that hundreds of thousands of fans will line the streets to support the race, as the country gears up for another thrilling summer of cycling. the route This year’s race will feature a number of familiar start and finish locations which have successfully hosted major international events in recent years. The race will begin in Welshpool, situated in the heart of mid-Wales. Welshpool hosted the thrilling finish of stage four of the 2022 Women’s Tour, where Australia’s Grace Brown (FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope) sprinted to victory. The stage will see riders head north to the picturesque seaside town of Llandudno, in what will be a challenging start to the race.   Stage two will see riders stay in Wales for a start and finish in Wrexham, which also featured in the 2022 Women’s Tour. The rolling route will take in a series of challenging climbs in the dramatic Clwydian Range and Dee Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Wales.   The caravan then will cross the Welsh border to the north-west of England, where Warrington will host both the start and finish of stage three on Saturday, with a flatter route that will favour the sprinters. Warrington welcomed the men’s Tour of Britain in 2021, where Ethan Hayter (Ineos Grenadiers) claimed a memorable stage win.   The race will conclude in Greater Manchester, as part of the city region’s European Capital of Cycling celebrations. Riders will depart from the National Cycling Centre, the home of British Cycling, before taking in some of the region’s challenging climbs before they reach the finish line in Leigh, where the race winner will be crowned. "a monumental effort" The race route has been designed and agreed in just 10 weeks, when we launched our new vision for major cycling events in Britain, thanks to the hard work and support of an experienced team of event staff. We’d also like to extend our gratitude to Welsh Government, Wrexham County Borough Council, Warrington Borough Council, Manchester Active and others who have demonstrated such enthusiastic support for the race.   Jon Dutton OBE, CEO of British Cycling, said: “While there is still a great deal of work to do, today is another important milestone in our journey and reflective of the enormous goodwill and support which major road cycling events continue to enjoy   “Our primary focus has been to deliver a safe and competitive race in 2024, but we remain every bit as determined to harness the race’s spotlight to make a real impact in the communities which it touches, and know that is a vision which resonates strongly in conversations with prospective commercial partners and hosts.”   Rod Ellingworth, who was announced as Tour of Britain Race Director in March this year, said: “It’s been a monumental effort by the whole team over the past 10 weeks to confirm the stages for this year’s Tour of Britain Women. The race will take in four competitive and challenging routes, some challenging climbing in Wales and what I’m sure will be brilliant crowds on the roadside throughout.” Lizzie Deignan, former road world champion and Olympic silver medallist, said: “It’s always special to race in Britain, and I’m so pleased to have two top level stage races to look forward to on home soil as I ramp up my preparations for a busy summer ahead.   “There’s clearly so much support and fondness for the race, both at home and further afield. The four stage hosts deserve credit for their commitment to women’s racing and for helping to make the race happen, and I’m sure that together we can put on a brilliant show in June.”   Earlier this month, British Cycling announced that the Tour of Britain Men would be delivered over six days in 2024, with an ambition to bring future parity to the two national tours, following the alignment of the event names in 2024.   Positive conversations continue with a number of commercial partners along with towns and cities interested in hosting future stages of both the men’s and women’s events.