Appropriate training is essential for Child Welfare Officers and BADMINTON England are pleased to now be in a position to deliver a workshop which provides this key training.

No sooner has this year’s Bonanza Series finished, and dates are already being finalised for next year’s special trio of events.

Nathan Robertson, Gail Emms MBE and Andy Allford head to Loughborough, Manchester and Wellington for the members' only coaching event.

Successfully running any event has long relied on the enthusiasm and commitment of an army of dedicated volunteers, and the Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships is no exception.

Chris Adcock and Imogen Bankier moved up 2 places to 16th in the BWF world rankings on the back of their giant killing exploits at Wembley Arena but there are mixed fortunes for other English players with climbers and fallers right across on the latest standings.

Calling all female members... Give your thoughts on sport, fitness and, in particular, badminton in this nationwide survey.