10-year-old tennis player Sophia Tame is impressing at Hockley Lawn Tennis Club, and the youngster dreams of taking her place on Centre Court at Wimbledon. Sophia’s love for tennis spawned during Covid, after her parents had encouraged her to take up a sport. Rather than picking up a racket, Sophia was tempted to follow in […]
25 Effective Employee Retention Strategies
Employee retention is a critical factor in the success of any organisation. High turnover rates can be costly and disruptive, while a stable and committed workforce can drive growth and innovation. Retaining talented employees requires a strategic approach that addresses their needs and aspirations. Here are 25 effective employee retention strategies that organisations can implement […]
Charnock’s Referee-cum-Photographer
Steven Taylor was a respected referee until he decided to hang up his whistle, and now he can be found behind the camera at Charnock Richard. Football has always been the centre of Steven’s world, whether as a player in his youth, a level four referee, or a club photographer, you simply cannot keep him […]
Running with Blind Faith
James Ledger is a para sprinter with dreams as big as his heart – this summer, he aims to represent Great Britain at the Paralympic Games in Paris. Born with bilateral coloboma and nystagmus, and detached retinas in both eyes, James is registered as blind. He is a sprinter in the T11 classification, meaning he has a […]
Liverpool Coach Won’t be Beaten by Disability
Growing up in Liverpool, surrounded by football-mad brothers, it was almost an inevitability that Sophie Coyne would follow suit. The passionate Red loved nothing more than to watch her beloved Liverpool growing up, but Sophie found opportunities to play few and far to come by. Sophie lives with idiopathic generalised epilepsy, a global development delay, […]
Kelly Sixx: The King of Performance
Growing up, Kelly Sixx – real name Josh Wall – had one dream: to be a professional wrestler. From wrestling in the backyards of Southampton, he now performs in some of the most historic arenas in Japan. As far as professional wrestling is concerned, Japan is arguably the mecca of the sport. Regarded as one […]
Bowler, Umpire, and Influencer
John Temperton has been playing cricket for Woodhall Spa Cricket Club for over 20 years and has recently taken up umpiring and sharing his journey on social media. John first joined the club as a 13-year-old and has progressed through Woodhall’s system to play for their adult sides. Specialising as a bowler, he most enjoys […]
Five Sports Documentaries You Need to Watch (If You Haven’t Already)
Sport provides a form of escapism for billions worldwide, often producing drama you would expect to find in a soap opera script. So often, it is the story behind the scenes that carries the true theatre. In this article, we list five sporting documentaries that we feel offer the greatest insight into the stories behind […]
Luton Cyclist Pushing All the Way
Luton Town supporter Mark Crowther is close to completing his 2023/24 endurance cycling challenge, and harbours hope that the Hatters continue to match his extraordinary efforts. Throughout the current football season, Luton have arguably been everyone’s second team as the club that was non-league as recently as 2014 has been competing in the Premier League. […]
Multi Winner and BTCC Champion Driver Coach
Matt Shawyer first tasted success behind the wheel winning the National S2 Karting Championship, and he is now driving youngsters to taste glory in their own right. Originally, Matt had dreams of racing on two wheels instead of four. Aged 11, his ambition was to become a Superbike rider, but he was quickly nudged into […]