Ex-Chief Executive for Activity Alliance @AllForActivity. Now retired
Joined August 2012
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Barry Horne MBE retweeted
Are you experienced in shaping policy responses? Do you know how best to influence key decision makers like senior politicians? Our Senior Policy Advisor position may be the role for you. Take a look at this exciting role. Deadline 17 October #PolicyJobs activityalliance.org.uk/get-…
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Barry Horne MBE retweeted
Alfie,hold your head up and be proud! We saw the most awesome tennis out there today. You gave it your all. Everyday mate. See you in Nottingham! But rest up first! The crowd were awed by your skill! The only thing not perfect was the result!
Barry Horne MBE retweeted
Canadian colleagues @AbilitiesCentre share their journey working in partnership with IMAS and @AllForActivity and creating new networks of NGB's promoting Mixed Ability sports across Ontario and Canada #BetterTogether #IMARTCork2022 #IMART2022 – at Cork, Ireland
Barry Horne MBE retweeted
Thank you to all the volunteers and supporters who keep sport and activity going. We appreciate all your time and generosity. #ThankYouDay
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Entries for the National Junior Athletics Championships 2022 are open. The UKA Level 2 licensed event will be held at the Coventry Athletics Stadium on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 July. Find out more and how to enter here: activityalliance.org.uk/get-…
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Barry Horne MBE retweeted
We are looking for fundraisers to take up one of our guaranteed charity places for the TCS London Marathon and support us in achieving fairness for disabled people in sport and activity. More information here: activityalliance.org.uk/news…
ALT People talking part in the London Marathon running past the London Eye
Barry Horne MBE retweeted
Latest @Sport_England #ActiveLives Adult Survey data shows activity levels of disabled adults and people with a long-term health conditions remain down compared to before the pandemic, although their activity levels have stabilised over the last 12 months.
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EmployAbility Leisure launches today, an initiative to create more accessible and inclusive training and workplaces for disabled people in the leisure sector. To mark the launch, Aspire is releasing three Guides to support the industry activityalliance.org.uk/news…
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Barry Horne MBE retweeted
On this #DayOfReflection our thoughts go out to everyone who has lost a loved one over the pandemic. We also want to thank those who have looked after us too. It's been a challenging period for all. Today, we’re taking the time to reflect and connect with our membership family.
Barry Horne MBE retweeted
#WhoSays disabled children should sit out of PE lessons? An #Ofsted review highlights that a high-quality PE provision should meet the needs of disabled children and that all pupils feel included and able to succeed within the subject. gov.uk/government/news/a-lev…
Barry Horne MBE retweeted
What about this then! George Webster, @CBeebiesHQ presenter & @parkrunUK ambassador calls time on negative perceptions about disability, inclusion and sport for Activity Alliance's new campaign.
#WhoSays disabled children can't grow up to be active adults? activityalliance.org.uk/whos…
Barry Horne MBE retweeted
"The positive messages in our campaign are authentic and give a taste of how negativity is affecting real people. We need more people to join us as we build a movement that pushes for change and fairness." - @kirstyc81, Kirsty Clarke, Activity Alliance. #WhoSays
Today, we're launching phase two of our exciting #WhoSays campaign. Check it out and watch our new films that explore four negative perceptions that can impact disabled children and young people's opportunities to be active. Link to campaign page: activityalliance.org.uk/whos…
Barry Horne MBE retweeted
Check out these incredible films from @AllForActivity for their new #WhoSays campaign, channeling misconceptions of young disabled people in sport ❤️
Proud to have participants and coaches from our #AbilityCounts programme involved ⚽️🔴
📲 activityalliance.org.uk/whos…
The #WhoSays campaign is back! This time we're calling time on negative perceptions towards disabled children and young people in sport and activity. Find out about the campaign, watch our new films, and get involved right here: activityalliance.org.uk/news…
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Barry Horne MBE retweeted
Congratulations to our former Board member Dr Rashmi Becker MBE for your amazing work at @Step_Change Studios and #DanceDosti programme, and your commitment to inclusion of disabled people in sport and activity. Well done from everyone at Activity Alliance!
Committed to making dance accessible to all, Dr Rashmi Becker MBE is the founder of the dance company @Step_Change and has also established innovative projects such as the UK’s first dedicated ballroom dance programme for those with sight loss.
Barry Horne MBE retweeted
Have you seen our new inclusive PE activity cards yet?
They are brand new and free for teachers and school staff. The cards are jam-packed with fun games and activities to help you make your PE sessions inclusive and accessible for all school pupils. activityalliance.org.uk/news…
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Barry Horne MBE retweeted
@ThisGirlCanUK have collaborated with @parkrunUK to celebrate women and girls this International Women’s Day!
They're encouraging as many women and girls as possible to run, walk or volunteer at their local parkrun on Saturday 5th March.
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Are you looking for a new challenge and want to raise money to support our vision - fairness for disabled people in sport and activity? Well, the Manchester Marathon returns Sunday 3 April and we’re looking for 15 fundraisers to join our team. activityalliance.org.uk/news…
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We've been a partner of @AllForActivity's Get Out Get Active programme for two years, helping to support thousands of disabled and non-disabled people to enjoy being active together!
We loved watching this video sharing @GetActiveGOGA's impact!
👉 youtube.com/watch?v=UGFJfcbg…
Barry Horne MBE retweeted
Congratulations to our newly
appointed Disability and Access Ambassadors!
As a key part of the #NationalDisabilityStrategy,
I look forward to working with all 19 of our DAAs to help businesses support disabled customers in a variety of sectors
Today, the Minister for Disabled People, @NorwichChloe, has appointed four new Disability and Access Ambassadors.
Congratulations to the new DAAs, who will help businesses support disabled customers in:
Recruitment 👥
Sports 🏓
Technology 💻
Tourism ☀️
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