COMMENT By MARTYN ALLISON (UK adviser on sport, leisure and culture) It was a pleasure and a relief to see Sport England publish the…
David Ferguson9 December 2022
OSS THINK PIECE The OSS invites think pieces contributed by a wide range of people engaged in community sport for wider benefit. To submit an…
David Ferguson31 May 2022
SPORT and leisure has barely featured in party messaging ahead of this week's local elections as it's not a big vote-winner. Yet, as Scotland's councils…
David Ferguson3 May 2022
The OSS was saddened to learn of the passing this week of Rod Marsh, the legendary Australian wicket-keeper who joined Mike Gatting on our first…
David Ferguson4 March 2022
The UK's Lords have united to call for the UK Government to rethink its approach to sport and physical activity, and make it a core…
David Ferguson15 December 2021
As 2021 draws to a close, the OSS staff, board and volunteers have been reflecting on progress during a second year of Covid challenges. What…
Ryan Brown14 December 2021
The rising cost of taking part in sport for children and parents was the focus of a BBC Radio Scotland discussion this morning with presenter…
David Ferguson15 November 2021
AFTER the fears that encircled a 'Covid Games', the 32nd Olympic Games brought a stirring blend of Japanese colour and excitement, and more unique stories…
David Ferguson9 August 2021
THERE have been waves of excitement for Scottish sports supporters at the Tokyo Olympics with swimmer Duncan Scott becoming the first British athlete of any…
Ryan Brown31 July 2021
