Horsham District Latest News
Heavens Above as All Saints and St Mary’s Win Swim Gala Glory
The annual Horsham Primary Schools Swimming Gala ran at Pavilions in the Park this afternoon with eight schools taking part. Three schools entered the A teams event which was for teams that included some or all club swimmers. Eight took part in the B teams event in which club swimmers were excluded.
School Games Mark Success as More Schools Prioritise Sport and Wellbeing
Leading children’s charity, Youth Sport Trust, has welcomed a significant increase in School Games Mark engagement, with applications reaching their highest level since 2018 and marking a renewed momentum in schools’ commitment to sport, wellbeing and physical activity.
Greenway Dodgeball Triumph
Another fantastic dodgeball tournament at The Bridge tonight with the primary school year 3+4 teams gathering for glory. Wet weather consigned the event to the two court indoor venue of the athletics club. Greenway took a liking to the setting winning all four of its matches, including a 1-0 one over West Chiltington in the last one, to take the title.
Women Who Coach Sport are Twice as Likely to be Bullied as Men
New research from UK charity Women in Sport shows that sports coaching in the UK can be a hostile environment for women.
New and Upgraded Grassroots Sport Facilities to Get the UK Active
Nearly 1000 community projects across the UK are benefitting from new all-weather pitches, extended playing hours through floodlighting, and modern changing facilities designed to welcome underserved groups like women and girls, in a new boost for grassroots.
Sport Unites with Government for National Campaign to Tackle Male Isolation
Rugby icon Jonny Wilkinson, Ashes centurion Jacob Bethell and teenage darts sensation Luke Littler are among the sports stars throwing their support behind the Government’s ‘Team Up’ campaign, which has launched to tackle the male loneliness crisis.
Sir Mo Farah Joins Buxton and Mind to Support the Nation, as Over a Third (35%) Say their Mental Wellbeing this Winter is Worse than Previous Winters
Sir Mo Farah joins Buxton and Mind to support the nation, as over a third (35%) say their mental wellbeing this winter is worse than previous winters.
Olympic Legend Roger Black Rallies the Nation to Walk More in 2026
Olympic legend and British Heart Foundation (BHF) ambassador Roger Black is urging people across the UK to walk more this Heart Month, as new research shows walking is the nation’s top health goal for 2026.
Five Tips for a Personal Best Run!
parkrun is whatever you want it to be, and it’s the taking part that matters most. But for lots of people, part of that personal journey at parkrun every week is about how to reach your fitness goals, do your best, and see your progress.