2005 Press Releases http://www.skillsactive.com SkillsActive Press Releases from 2005 daily 3 2006-12-30T18:10:20Z SA WELCOMES YEAR OF THE VOLUNTEER http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/press-room/2005/SA%20WELCOMES%20YEAR%20OF%20THE%20VOLUNTEER.pdf SkillsActive is helping to lead the drive for volunteering in sport, and welcomes this year long celebration of volunteering that Home Secretary Charles Clarke and Chancellor Gordon Brown officially launched today. No publisher Andrew Brown 2007-11-05T11:42:43Z SA File PLAY WELCOMES LOTTERY FUNDING http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/press-room/2005/PLAY%20WELCOMES%20LOTTERY%20FUNDING.pdf SkillsActive and The Children’s Play Council today welcomed moves by the Government to heal the rift over the promised £200m of Lottery funding for play. No publisher Andrew Brown 2007-11-05T11:49:35Z SA File GOVERNMENT MUST DO MORE FOR OUTDOOR EDUCATION http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/press-room/2005/GOVERNMENT%20MUST%20DO%20MORE%20FOR%20OUTDOOR%20EDUCATION.pdf The DfES and Local Authorities have not done enough to promote education outside the classroom. This is the message delivered to the Government today by a cross party committee of MPs. No publisher Andrew Brown 2007-11-05T11:53:37Z SA File GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCE 14-19 REFORMS http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/press-room/2005/GOVERNMENT%20ANNOUNCE%2014-19%20REFORMS.pdf The Government today published its long awaited white paper reforming 14-19 education. No publisher Andrew Brown 2007-11-05T11:51:27Z SA File 155m GUARANTEED FOR PLAY IN ENGLAND http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/press-room/2005/155M%20GUARANTEED%20FOR%20PLAY%20IN%20ENGLAND.pdf Today, The Big Lottery Fund guaranteed £155m funding for children’s play in England. No publisher Andrew Brown 2007-11-05T12:24:43Z SA File SKILLSACTIVE KEY TO A HEALTHY NATION http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/press-room/2005/SKILLSACTIVE%20KEY%20TO%20A%20HEALTHY%20NATION.pdf SkillsActive has been identified as a key partner in delivering the Government’s physical activity goals in a physical activity action plan published today. No publisher Andrew Brown 2007-11-05T12:14:33Z SA File YOUNG PEOPLE ENCOURAGED TO STAY IN TRAINING http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/press-room/2005/YOUNG%20PEOPLE%20ENCOURAGED%20TO%20STAY%20IN%20TRAINING.pdf SkillsActive’s role in encouraging young people to remain in education and training was commended to the House of Lords yesterday. No publisher Andrew Brown 2007-11-05T12:20:50Z SA File BROWN ALLOCATES 65M TO EMPLOYER TRAINING PILOTS http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/press-room/2005/BROWN%20ALLOCATES%2065M%20TO%20EMPLOYER%20TRAINING%20PILOTS.pdf Chancellor Gordon Brown delivered an election-focused budget in the House of Commons yesterday, placing skills at the heart of the Government’s agenda. No publisher Andrew Brown 2007-11-05T12:23:08Z SA File MIKE HALL MP VISITS BROOKVALE RECREATION CENTRE http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/press-room/2005/MIKE%20HALL%20MP%20VISITS%20BROOKVALE%20RECREATION%20CENTRE.pdf Mike Hall MP for Weaver Vale today visited Brookvale Recreation Centre in Runcorn to view the excellent facilities on offer which are helping local people keep fit and healthy. No publisher Andrew Brown 2007-11-05T12:03:00Z SA File EMPLOYERS AT FOREFRONT OF NEW SKILLS DRIVE http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/press-room/2005/EMPLOYERS%20AT%20FOREFRONT%20OF%20NEW%20SKILLS%20DRIVE.pdf The Government has unveiled plans to take forward the next phase of its skills strategy, reinforcing the role of the Skills for Business network. No publisher Andrew Brown 2007-11-05T11:57:42Z SA File HEALTHY FUTURE FOR RECRUITMENT IN THE INDUSTRY http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/press-room/2005/HEALTHY%20FUTURE%20FOR%20RECRUITMENT%20IN%20THE%20INDUSTRY.pdf Employers in the industry will finally be able to recruit people with the right skills to support their business. No publisher Andrew Brown 2007-11-05T11:59:56Z SA File DR STEVE LADYMAN MP VISITS DOG AND DUCK LEISURE PARKS FINAL PR http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/press-room/2005/DR%20STEVE%20LADYMAN%20MP%20VISITS%20DOG%20AND%20DUCK%20LEISURE%20PARKS%20FINAL%20PR.pdf Dr Stephen Ladyman, MP for Thanet South, today visited the Dog and Duck Leisure Parks near Canterbury to see for himself the opportunities the park provides for local people, local wildlife, and holiday makers. No publisher Andrew Brown 2007-11-05T11:55:51Z SA File STEPHEN LADYMAN MP VISITS DOG AND DUCK LEISURE PARKS http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/press-room/2005/STEPHEN%20LADYMAN%20MP%20VISITS%20DOG%20AND%20DUCK%20LEISURE%20PARKS.pdf Dr Stephen Ladyman, MP for Thanet South, today visited the Dog and Duck Leisure Parks near Canterbury to see for himself the opportunities the park provides for local people, local wildlife, and holiday makers. No publisher Andrew Brown 2007-11-05T12:16:40Z SA File VINCE CABLE FITNESS FIRST PRESS RELEASE 1 APRIL 2005 FIA sent http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/press-room/2005/VINCE%20CABLE%20FITNESS%20FIRST%20PRESS%20RELEASE%201%20APRIL%202005%20FIA%20sent.pdf Dr Vincent Cable, MP for Twickenham and Lib Dem Shadow Chancellor, today visited the Fitness First Club in Teddington to view the excellent facilities on offer which are helping local people keep fit and healthy. No publisher Andrew Brown 2007-11-05T12:18:54Z SA File SKILLSACTIVE LAUNCH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY STANDARDS http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/press-room/2005/SKILLSACTIVE%20LAUNCH%20PHYSICAL%20ACTIVITY%20STANDARDS.pdf Today sees the launch of the Exercise Referral and Working with Older Adults standards for the health and fitness industry. No publisher Andrew Brown 2007-11-05T12:34:54Z SA File