Energize Enews 21st January 2015

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21st January 2015

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In this issue… Latest News

Congratulations Derek Hayward MBE

Youth Service Support

Sport Oswestry

DCMS disabled access survey

New online EFDS course

Aging optimally with exercise

Funding – The Open Bursary

– Local Sports Grants from Veolia

Courses & Events – Our Arleston events

– Half term activities

– Shropshire Playing Fields Association workshops

– Disabled golf events

– DART weekly runs

– Climbing out event

– Safeguarding webinar


Latest news


Energize STW sends its wholehearted congratulations to Derek Hayward for his recognition in the New Years Honours list. Derek, of Wem, receives an MBE for dedicating more than 40 years as a volunteer and champion for sport in Shropshire. This honour is a justifiable recognition of his significant input to both school sport and the Shropshire Playing Fields Association, amongst others. In 1971 he organised the first ever inter-county cross country running competition for boys aged 13 -15 years in Shrewsbury and continued to do so for the next 21 years. He joined the Shropshire Playing Fields Association (SPFA) in 1972 and has helped them to raise funds totalling over £100k. He has been a member of the English School’s Athletics Association since 1988 and he is currently English Schools’ Race Walking Secretary. He has organised Shrewsbury Primary School’s athletics championships for the past 20 years.

Congratulations Derek Hayward MBE


Shropshire Youth Association and Energize

STW Provide Youth Service Support

Shropshire Council has published a press release announcing that SYA and Energize STW have been successful in their bid to become youth support partners and will become the new Youth Service giving support to youth clubs throughout the county. This is brilliant news for SYA, Energize and our partners, we are excited and enthusiastic to get started. To read the full article, please follow the link below:- http://shropshire.gov.uk/news/2015/01/shropshire-council-announces-new-youth-services-support-partner/

http://sya.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fd413fe32011385f5919bd971&id=3ef2d65490&e=70b1ac61e4

















Launching…Sport Oswestry

Staff at The Marches School in Oswestry have been working with key sports people in the area to launch an exciting new initiative. The first ‘Sport Oswestry’ meeting will take place on Tuesday 27th January 2015 from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at The Marches School. Following an exploratory meeting last September, the school has developed a close working partnership with Joe Lockley of Energize STW and Clive Knight of the Community Games, to form a group that comes together once every quarter, to discuss sports facilities, advertising, increasing participation and ways in which clubs and organisations can secure funding opportunities. Joanne White, Community Partnerships Coordinator at The Marches School, commented, “Sport Oswestry will aim, as a group, to assist local clubs to promote themselves, whilst bringing together resources to provide top quality facilities at the school for students, hirers and sports clubs as a whole community project. This is an exciting venture and we are delighted to be driving this initiative forward with the support of Energize STW and the Community Games”. Joe Lockley of Energize, added, “We are passionate about physical activity and working with the community to deliver a unified approach to promoting sport”. Interested sports groups or individuals are invited to come along to the first ‘Sport Oswestry’ meeting on Tuesday 27th January at 5.30pm at The Marches School.


DCMS bid to improve disabled access at sports stadiums

The government is calling on disabled sports fans to share their experiences of viewing live sport at stadiums and sports grounds across Britain. Ministers are hoping thousands of Britain’s 12 million disabled people will give their views on everything from wheelchair access and disabled parking to accessible toilets, hearing loops and treatment by other supporters at live sporting fixtures. Organisers want to hear from fans of all sports – and in particular rugby, cricket, football, hockey, basketball, cycling and motor-racing. Research showed nearly half of Premier League football clubs don’t offer even half the wheelchair space they should for disabled people. Take part in the disabled people’s experience of spectator sports survey View the full press release

http://survey.dwp.gov.uk/index.php?sid=18657

http://survey.dwp.gov.uk/index.php?sid=18657

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bid-to-improve-disabled-access-at-sports-stadiums


New online course creates more welcoming

environments for disabled customers

There has been a new online course launched by the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is set to improve disabled people’s experiences in sport and physical activity facilities. The ‘Delivering an excellent service for disabled customers’ training module means organisations can upskill their workforce and create more welcoming environments for everyone. The training, created through EFDS’s Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) programme, will support more organisations to reap the rewards of satisfied disabled customers and make active lives possible. Now the national charity, dedicated to disabled people in sport and physical activity throughout England, is eager for people to sign up.

http://www.efds.co.uk/inclusive_fitness/staff_training

http://www.efds.co.uk/inclusive_fitness

http://www.efds.co.uk/inclusive_fitness


Exercise allows you to age optimally

According to new research by Kings College London and Birmingham University, staying active allows you to age optimally. The study included amateur older cyclists who have levels of physiological function that would place them in a much younger age compared to the general population. In a study published by The Journal of Physiology, 84 males and 41 females took part aged between 55 and 79 to identify how the ageing process affects the human body and whether certain physiological markers can be used to determine age. The participants had to be able to cycle 100km in less than 6.5 hours to be included. The study concluded that staying physically active would enhance your chances of aging optimally compared to those who lead sedentary lifestyles. Read the full story here

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2015/January/Exercise-allows-you-to-age-optimally.aspx


Funding


The Open Bursary

The Open Bursary is available to anyone wanting to take an Exercise, Movement and Dance qualification / CPD or short course. The individual can apply for up to £150 of funding towards their training fees. For further information on the scheme please visit http://www.emdacademy.org/our-qualifications/open-bursary on the Academy website to download the criteria, application form, eligible training list and terms and conditions. If you would be happy to endorse the scheme via your channels and website I have attached our communications that we have devised for this purpose.

http://www.emdacademy.org/our-qualifications/open-bursary







New Sports Grant launched by Veolia :

Apply Now ! Veolia are the recycling services contractor in Telford & Wrekin. Veolia is

committed to working with the local community to enhance residents quality of life. As such, Veolia has set aside a fund of £2.5k a year for small sports clubs to apply for grants of up to £500. The Impact of this funding must be: • Help provide a long-term benefit for the club. • Provide opportunities for the wider community of Telford & Wrekin. In order to be eligible for funding the club must meet the following criteria below: • The club must be located in Telford & Wrekin Area. • The club must be constituted and operate as a not-for-profit

organisation. • The club must have been established for a minimum of 12 Months. • Clubs must be affiliated to a Sport England recognised National

Governing Body. • The club will allow Veolia and Telford & Wrekin Council to market,

through various mean (websites, social media, local newspapers etc), that they have supplied funding to the club as part of their commitment to the local community.

Please Contact : Harry Weaver for an application or for more details. Tel: 0203 567 6478 Email: [email protected]



Courses and

Events


OUR ARLESTON COMMUNITY PROJECTS EVENTS: JANUARY 2015

EVENT DATE TIME

ARLESTON STREETDANCE COACHING

FREE FOR 10-14 YEAR OLDS IN ARLESTON

(CONTACT ANDY FOR REG FORMS)

FRIDAY 23RD JANUARY 2015 5-6PM @WATLING COMMUNITY

CENTRE

ARLESTON ACES FOOTBALL COACHING MONDAY 26TH JANUARY 2015 5-6PM @ AFC TELFORD

ARLESTON BOXERCISE COACHING FREE

FOR 10-14 YEAR OLDS. (CONTACT ANDY

FOR REG FORMS)

TUESDAY 27TH JANUARY 2015 7.30-8.30PM @ WATLING COMMUNITY

CENTRE

ARLESTON STREET DANCE COACHING

FREE FOR 10-14 YEAR OLDS. (CONTACT

ANDY FOR REG FORMS)

FRIDAY 30TH JANUARY 2015 5-6PM @ WATLING COMMUNITY

CENTRE

ARLESTON COMMUNITY FILM NIGHT

7.30PM DOORS OPEN (7.45 PM FILM

START)

FRIDAY 30TH JANUARY 2015 7.30PM @ WATLING COMMUNITY

CENTRE (SMALL FEE FOR POPCORN AND

DRINK)

As well as providing support with job workshops AFC Telford’s Our Arleston Community Project offers a diary of sporting events, as listed below, for the remainder of January.

Contact Andy with any enquiries Andy Smith Our Arleston Community Development AFC Telford 07818638850


Kids for £1! February Half Term

Activities

Telford & Wrekin Council in partnership with

RICOH UK Products Limited offer lots of half term activities to keep the kids occupied.

There is something for everyone, it doesn’t matter how long the sessions are, if they are led by a qualified coach or supervised by leisure centre staff it only costs a £1.

All they ask is that you book in advance so they can plan the session according to numbers attending and avoid any disappointment. Also make sure you have a Telford Loyalty Card (tlc). These activities are available to tlc holders only.

If you haven’t got one all you need to do is… pick up an application form from your local leisure centre.

Visit www.telfordandwrekinleisure.co.uk to book multiple activities online.

Children under 8 years must not be left unattended when

participating in activities.

http://www.telfordandwrekinleisure.co.uk/


Workshop 1: Towards understanding the value and benefits of play as a tool towards social engineering. – Tuesday February 10th 2015 (9.45am -12.15pm) : Free to everyone Workshop 2: The role and work of the Shropshire Playing Fields Association – Tuesday April 21st 2015 (2.00pm – 4.30pm) : Free to everyone.

Shropshire Playing Fields Association Promotional Workshops.

If you prefer it maybe that your organisation would prefer to host one of these workshops in your own locality for your own group members, in which case please contact David Kilby 01743-850943 for further details. To book on either workshop, contact David. David Kilby –Shropshire Playing Fields Association – Secretary 01743-850943 [email protected]



The Disabled Golf Association

The Disabled Golf Association have a full diary of events for 2015, which are filling up fast. See disabledgolf.org.uk. Their members come from all backgrounds and all firmly believe in the power of golf in rehabilitation/therapy. Events in Shropshire feature:- Friday 8th May - The Shropshire (BGL) www.theshropshire.co.uk however they host many other events through the country. Full details can be obtained from:

Graeme Robertson 0118-979-0193 07932-061-680 National Events Co-Ordinator [email protected]

http://www.theshropshire.co.uk/



Free safeguarding webinar

CPSU, NSPCC FREE webinar - How can your organisation help keep children and young people safe online? 28 January 2015 11.30am to 12.30pm This free webinar will look at online safety and provide practical examples and guidance for sport, voluntary and community organisations.

Get involved, register as safer internet day supporter.

Register for the webinar

https://childnet.wufoo.eu/forms/supporter-registration-safer-internet-day-2015/

https://childnet.wufoo.eu/forms/supporter-registration-safer-internet-day-2015/

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/100000000065677565;jsessionid=abcbu0ZiXdMwlav_INYRu


Twitter Highlights!

Every fortnight Energize will pick out our favourite tweets

from team members and partners, from those who’ve been

helping hearts beat faster in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin

through sport and physical activity!

Tweet away @EnergizeCSP


Contact Us

CHRIS CHILD: Chief Executive BEN HARPER: Senior Sports Manager HELEN FREEDMAN (nee Redwood): Senior Business Manager IAN DUCKMANTON: Marketing & Communications Manager HELEN MADDEN: Office Manager JOE LOCKLEY: Club Development Manager HARRY CADE: Youth Sport Manager GEMMA BRITTON (nee Harrison): Coaching and Volunteering Manager HELEN WHITE: Business Development Officer JESSICA LIGHTWOOD: Shropshire Inclusion Officer [email protected] Central telephone: 01743 453 495



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