make a move spring newsletter
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Welcome to the Spring Make-a-Move Leisure Inclusion Team Newsletter. If you have a story that you would like in the Make-a-Move newsletter then contact the team at [email protected] or call 01670 542338. The next issue of the BVAL Make-a-Move Newsletter will be distributed in Summer 2011!
Welcome
Latest News
Spring 2010 Issue 2
Christmas Dance Show
The Make-a-Move team are now on Flickr
Make-a-Move February Holiday Programme
The Make-a-Move team is now on Flickr. This is a photo sharing website that illustrates many of the activities delivered in the community. To view the Flickr page click here. As well as Flickr the Make-a-Move Facebook page continues to grow. To view the Facebook page click here and send us a message. We would like to know what sports and activities you like doing and what you would like the Make-a-Move team to deliver in your area.
Due to the severe weather conditions in December, the annual dance show was postponed. The show has been rescheduled for January 20th 2011. All tickets for the December show will be valid for the January performance. If you would like any further information on Dance in South East Northumberland contact Sophie Johnson on 01670 542587.
A new weight management programme will be delivered across Seaton Valley by the Make-a-Move team in partnership with the Healthy Living Initiative. A programme of activities to benefit the communities of Seaton Valley will start soon. For Information about the Communities 4 Health programme contact Michael Firek on 01670 542413.
Once again the Make-a-Move team will be delivering a full range of sport and play activities across South East Northumberland during the half term holiday week in February. You can pick up a copy of your Holiday Programme from your nearest Leisure Centre or click here to view online. If you would like more information on February’s Holiday Programme contact Nicola Hargreaves on 01670 542588.
Communities 4 Health
Club News
Morpeth Schools get more Cricket hours
Morpeth Schools will benefit from having over 300 hours of cricket delivered in early 2011. As part of the Chance 2 Shine programme, Community Cricket Coach Tom Vickers will deliver Cricket in four First Schools and two Middle Schools in Morpeth. Stobhill Gate First School have ben-efited from having Durham County Cricket Captain Will Smith (pictured with Stobhill Gate First School) supporting Tom Vickers for the pilot project in 2010. If you would like more information on Cricket in South East Northumberland contact Tom Vickers on 07782375863.
What’s On
New Community Fitness and Dance Classes
A full range of dance and fitness based classes are starting in February 2011. Sessions include Boot Camps, Zumba, Boxercise and Salsacise. Venues include Northburn Community Centre, Bedlington Salvation Army and Morpeth Methodist Church. More details can be found by clicking here or by contacting Sarah Haigh on 01670 542407.
Morpeth Cricket Club
Morpeth Cricket Club are starting new Cricket coaching sessions on Friday nights at Chantry Middle School, Morpeth. All sessions are delivered by qualified coaches from Morpeth Cricket Club. The sessions start Friday 21st January and will run for 4 weeks before starting again on Friday 4th March. For more information contact Stephen Parsons on 07729797340.
New Watersport and Rockclimbing sessions
The Climbing Club at Concordia Climbing Wall is for juniors of all levels, on Thursdays 4pm to 6pm. The National Climbing Wall Achievement Scheme is coming soon. Paddle Sports for adults, from beginner to advanced with opportunities to train and gain Paddle Sport awards, on Thursdays 10am to 2pm. Sessions take place at Morpeth Riverside (next to Leisure Centre) If you are interested contact Luis Perales on 01670 542497.
Badminton at Cramlington Sporting Club: Flight Path Junior Bedlington Club Thursday 5-7pm (Year 8 to Year 12) ‘Come & Try’ sessions FREE, £3 thereafter The Feathers Badminton Club Wednesday 8-10pm Adults and experienced teens John Watt Academy operates as a development centre for young people. Sessions take place on Saturday mornings. For more information contact Tony Fowler on 07817457090.
A new running group for beginners is starting at Blyth Sports Centre from Friday 28 January 2011. Everybody will be able to take things at their own pace with guidance from a qualified ‘Run in England’ Leader. Sessions are aimed at people who are new to running or do not regularly run and would prefer to train in a group. Everyone is welcome to join regardless of their age or ability. For more information please contact Alison Lowes on 07792860740.
Badminton Running
Funding Opportunities
Multi Sport Clubs
The Make-a-Move Leisure Inclusion team currently deliver Multi Sport clubs in Ashington and Newbiggin. Sessions are for young people aged 6-12 years old and consist of sports such as Football, Cricket, Dodgeball and Basketball. Session information below: Tuesday: Newbiggin Multi Sport Club (3.30-4.30). Wednesday: Ashington Multi Sport Club (4.00-5.00). Regular competitions take place throughout the year between both clubs with plans for new clubs to be established in the near future. For more information contact Lee Paris on 01670 542338.
Ability 2 Play Disability Football and Cricket
All of the links below provide information on funding opportunities for sports clubs and organisations in Northumberland. Queen Elizabeth II Fields Fund Northumberland High Sheriff Ashington Town Council Newbiggin Town Council Cramlington Town Council Morpeth Town Council Seaton Valley Parish Council People’s Postcode Trust Other funding opportunities can be found at www.bval.co.uk or by contacting the Make-a-Move team on 01670 542268.
Northumberland All Stars are looking for new players. The All Stars train on Monday’s at Blyth Sports Centre, 5 – 6pm £2 per session. The aim is to play regularly in the North East Junior Disability Football League which caters for hearing impairments, visual impairments, cerebral palsy and learning difficulties. Age groups for the league are 8-12yrs and 12–16yrs. For more information on Northumberland All Stars or other ‘Ability 2 Play’ activities please contact Adam Dixon on 01670 542587.
The ‘Ability 2 Play’ Cricket Academy starts on the 18th January at Blyth Sports Centre. Sessions take place on Tuesday nights from 5:00pm-6:00pm for 13-18yrs at £1 per session. If you would like more information contact Ronnie Scheu on 07889320377.
Leisure Inclusion Team
www.bval.co.uk
Sophie Johnson Dance Inclusion Officer Tel:01670 542587 Mob:07540412082 [email protected]
Tom Vickers Cricket Development Officer Mob: 07782375863 [email protected]
Lee Paris Sports Activator Tel:01670 542338 Mob:07540412090 [email protected]
Martin Deagle Sport Inclusion Officer Tel:01670 542589 Mob:07540412083 [email protected]
Tom Lavender Sport Inclusion Officer Tel:01670 542246 Mob:07540412079 [email protected]
Chris Scurfield Sport Inclusion Officer Tel:01670 798405 Mob:07540412088 [email protected]
Nicola Hargreaves Sports Coordinator Tel:01670 542589 Mob:07850900402 [email protected]
Michael Firek Sports Activator, Health & Fitness Tel:01670 542413 Mob:07540412080 [email protected]
Sarah Haigh Women & Girls Development Officer Tel: 01670 542407 Mob:07540412085 [email protected] Sa-
Amy Foggett Women & Girls Development Officer Tel: 01670 714154 [email protected]
Adam Dixon Play & Disability Officer Tel:01670 542587 Mob:07540412084 [email protected]
Ronnie Scheu Play & Disability Activator Tel:01670 542587 Mob:07889320377 [email protected]
Luis Perales Outdoor Development Officer Tel:01670 542297 Mob:07540412087 [email protected]
Hemant Desai Athletics Network Officer Tel:01670 542297 Mob:07540412089 [email protected]
Nathan Rogerson Leisure Development & Inclusion Manager Tel:01670 542268 Mob: 07843357864 [email protected]
Blyth Valley Arts and Leisure Make-A-Move Leisure Inclusion Team offer a wide range of sport and play activities. For more information on these exciting activities please contact the Make-A-Move team on 01670-542338 or 542587 or you can email us at [email protected]