Active Newcastle is a four year campaign leading up to the 2012 Olympics and beyond. This easy to use website is a simple solution for people who want to become more physically active in Newcastle.
This site provides you with information about the range of venues, how to get there and what is involved in different activities all within a few clicks of your mouse. You can also watch short videos with the stories of people of all ages and backgrounds leading an active lifestyle across the city.
Is there a sport or activity that you have always wanted to try, but never have? You'll be amazed at what's available within our city. Active Newcastle will strive to make it easier for you to give new activities a go. Please get in touch if you can recommend a physical activity or venue in Newcastle that isn't yet listed on this website. It does not matter whether it's a karate instructor working in a local community centre or a voluntary project organising local football matches - we'd like to hear from you.
We would also encourage you to register with Active Newcastle so that you can be part of the campaign as it grows. By signing up you will be able to access a wide range of exclusive opportunities as this site grows. So spread the word and enjoy the buzz.
Active Newcastle is through to the semi-finals of The National Lottery Awards 2011.
It is one of only ten projects to make it through to the semi-finals in the Best Sport Project category and needs your vote to win.
The project aims to encourage more people who live and work in Newcastle, to be more active, more often with a Active Newcastle is a four year campaign leading up to the 2012 Olympics.
The National Lottery Awards are an annual search to find the UK's favourite Lottery-funded projects and to celebrate the talent, hard work and amazing dedication of the people involved in running Lottery-funded projects.
As the competition enters its public voting stage, Active Newcastle needs your support to progress through to the finals later this year.
To register your vote for Active Newcastle log on to www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. Voting runs from Thursday 31 May to midday on Monday 20 June.