When Simon Voakes first embarked on his fitness journey in 2016, he entered the gym intending to lose weight. Seven years later, he is a three-time British powerlifting champion. Waking up one day and deciding that a health kick is needed is a story that many of us can relate to. That was exactly what […]
Cissy Radford has been working to further girls and women’s football as part of her role at Lincolnshire FA as a football development officer, with players aged between five and 80 years of age benefitting. Cissy has spent just over a year with the county FA, during which time she has been involved with pushing […]
Saying goodbye to students can be a bittersweet moment. Whether they are graduating, moving to a new school, or transitioning to the next year, it’s important to show appreciation and celebrate their accomplishments. One way to do this is by giving them meaningful goodbye gifts. These gifts not only serve as tokens of remembrance but […]
London 2012 Paralympic archer Leigh Walmsley was a relative latecomer to the sport and says she owes everything to Royal Richmond Archery Club. Leigh, who is originally from Detroit, Michigan, in the United States of America developed osteoarthritis following a cycling accident at the age of 11 and did not take up the sport until […]
Former World Masters champion and Lakeside finalist Lorraine Winstanley still has her sights on winning tournaments, but now has more than one eye on developing darts’ future. Winstanley has enjoyed a hugely successful career and is still going strong, very much targeting a maiden World Championship win after reaching the final in 2019, where she […]
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a critical component of the knee joint, providing stability and preventing excessive forward movement of the shin bone. Unfortunately, ACL injuries are common, especially among female athletes participating in high-impact sports. While complete prevention is not always possible, there are several proactive steps you can take to significantly reduce […]
David Jones is a Scottish-based golfing enthusiast who has been fortunate to have played rounds at some of the most beautiful courses in the world for his blog, UK Golf Guy. David lives in East Lothian and makes no bones about the fact that he won’t be troubling the likes of Rory McIlroy or Tiger […]
The service is the most crucial shot in tennis. It sets the tone for the entire point, dictating the rhythm and control of the game. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player, investing time in practising your serve can significantly elevate your performance on the court. Start with the Basics Before delving into complex […]
Ross Wylie grew up idolising Scottish motor sporting royalty in the likes of David Coulthard and Allan McNish; now he is following in their footsteps. Ross was born in Thornhill in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland on 15 September 1991. In 2023, the Scotsman is competing in the coveted Porsche Carrera Cup, which […]
Ben Stokes, the enigmatic all-rounder from England, has captured the imagination of cricket fans around the world with his fearless and impactful performances. From his heroic innings in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup final to his match-winning displays in Ashes encounters, Stokes has proven time and again that he is a force to be […]
