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This week is Dementia Action Week, and for those living with dementia being active can help you stay healthy and independent for longer.

The Alzheimer’s Society can provide tips and ideas of how to support those around you to maintain their activity levels:
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/staying-independent/keeping-active-dementia-practical-tips

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻 📰

The April edition is now available to view and download from our website: https://bit.ly/BDA-Safeguarding

Vacancy | Independent Non-Executive Director - Bowls Development Alliance The BDA is seeking to appoint an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Independent Non-Executive Director to support the Board in ensuring that it has appropriate oversight of inclusion.

We are looking forward to these

Over the coming months, we are excited to be hosting a number of Inclusive Open Days across the country alongside Just Bowl. These free sessions are open to everyone so keep an eye out for dates of an event in your local area!

So far we can confirm the first event which will take place on the 16th April at Ilminster Bowling & Tennis Club.

Later this month, we will hosting a series of roadshows, alongside Bowls England, to update affiliated clubs and counties of the support that is on offer, with a particular focus on recruitment initiatives including Bowls’ Big Weekend and Bowls Bash, affiliation benefits and safeguarding.

Find out more information and sign-up below 👇
https://bit.ly/BDARoadshows

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR CLUBS

What is Landsec Futures?

Landsec Futures is a £20m fund that aims to deliver around £200m of social value by 2030. The fund reflects an approach to sustainability and is an important step towards delivering sustainable places, connecting communities and realising potential.

What is available?

Community grants will be available for local charities to increase funding for challenges specific to our local communities. These unrestricted grants of up to £3,000 are designed to support not-for-profit organisations with daily activities.

Who can apply?

Bowls clubs in a number of locations across the country can apply. Please click the link below and scroll down to the Community Grants tab at the bottom of the page. All information can be found here including the online application form.

Is there a deadline?

Yes, applications close on February 19th at 5:30pm.

Please get in touch with Bowls Development Alliance for any support needed. Good luck!

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🚨 STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING! 🚨

Club sign up is now OPEN for Bowls' Big Weekend 2024 🎉make sure you sign up now to take part in this year's nationwide event!

Find out more ▶bit.ly/BowlsBigWeekend
Sign up now 🖊 bit.ly/BBWSignUp

Resources - Bowls Development Alliance Resources and documents about BDA are available here.