The Sport and Recreation Alliance, which tries to raise sporting participation, is backing the Games.

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In May the following year he was on a Central Council of Physical Recreation course in Oxford and was a spectator when Bannister made sporting history.

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Once the public consultation is complete the Sporting Hub will apply for planning permission to build on and improve the town's current recreation site.

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