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Summary

The Be Active Leisure Inclusion Service is working towards a safer, healthier and more active community by improving leisure participation opportunities in Babergh.

The Be Active Leisure Inclusion Service is working towards a safer, healthier and more active community by improving leisure participation opportunities in Babergh.  The project aims to support  vulnerable social groups, in particular young people at risk of offending and people of all ages with disabilities.

Be Active disability - We work with Optua and the Suffolk Disability Sports Academy to increase participation and activity by disabled people in Babergh - we also work with local partners such as special schools and existing clubs to identify and develop talent in disabled athletes.
Basketball Game
Be Active referral project - We liase with the Youth Offending Service, the local police, PCSO's, schools within Babergh and Baberghs Community Safety Partnership.  We involve youngsters in diversionary activities, help them to feel part of their community and offer them a positive alternative through sports and leisure.

Want to get involved with the referral project?  We will support you to become a coach or volunteer,  we can also help you get involved in one of our many sports clubs just email us at be.active@babergh.gov.uk


Boys in Babergh

Coming soon - Arts and Culture
opportunties for youngsters who are part of the referral project, get involved in a local theatre production, acting, dancing or singing class.  


Working together


If you are an agency and think you have a young person who may benefit from the referral project please complete the referral form attached below.

 Download our  Be-Active Referral Form (PDF, 37Kb)


Kickboxers Richard and Rachel Stevens



Download our new Be-Active Flyer (PDF, 37Kb)




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External links ...

Ipswich Borough Council
Ipswich Borough Council
Ipswich Borough Council's Sports Development Unit, with the help of the Ipswich Disability Sport Forum, have put together this guide highlighting a selection of local sports clubs.
Disability Sport Directory web page
English Federation of Disability Sport
The umbrella organisation for disability sport in England bringing together the eight National Disability Sport Organisations recognised by Sport England.
English Federation of Disability Sport website
Optua
Working to provide disabled people with the opportunities to play an active part in the community and to help them recognise their equal right to take part in all aspects of everyday life.
Optua.
Suffolk Disability Sports Academy.

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Contact us ...

Team:
Be Active Leisure Inclusion
Telephone:
01473 825834
Minicom/textphone:
01473 825878
Fax:
01473 825770
Address:
Babergh District Council
Corks Lane
Hadleigh
Ipswich
IP7 6SJ

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Last updated on: 22 August 2011 | Date of next review: 22 August 2012

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