And Finally

 

 

 

 

Two Fantastic Opportunities for Young People

 

Young People needed to be Part of a 50 Year Friendship

 

A party of young people from Germany visit Staffordshire every year to mark peace and reconciliation after World War II. This year the young people are visiting between 13th August and the 27th August.

 

We are looking for young people aged 16 or 17, to spend two weeks with the young people from Germany. It’s the 50th Anniversary of the event and will be bigger and better than ever, so it really is a one off opportunity! Plus it's absolutely free!

 

The two weeks will include:

• Trips to places relevant to the programme
• Fun social activities
• A wreath laying ceremony
• Outdoor work at the German Military Cemetery

It’s a fantastic chance to try something different and build new friendships. Plus it can be used to enhance a UCAS application, improve German language skills and develop interests in History and Religious Education.

 

Find out more:

• Visit www.youthbox.info
• E-mail youth@staffordshire.gov.uk
• Or call Staffordshire Young People’s Service on 01785 854125

We are encouraging young people to sign up for the projects by the end of March

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  Summer of a Lifetime

 

Summer of a Lifetime is aimed at young people in year 11 who have just completed their GCSEs and who are up for a challenge over their summer. 

 

It supports young people from all backgrounds to work together, take on new challenges, have fun and engage in their communities - making lifelong friends along the way.

 

What's Involved?

Summer of a Lifetime takes place over the summer holidays, just after GCSEs and involves three weeks full time activity, followed by 30 hours part time activity spread over a period of three weeks. 
 

Activities will include:

• Two residentials
• Outdoor activities including climbing, mountain biking, canoeing and archery.
• Meeting elite athletes such as Boxers, Swimmers and Inline Skaters.
• Team building activities
• Organising and delivering a community project
• A celebration event 

Who is Summer of a Lifetime for?

• Year 11 students
• Young people must have reached their 16th birthday by 31st August 2012 (young people with a disability may be older)  

What will you Gain from the Experience? 

• Gain confidence
• Develop skills and improve employability
• Develop your independence
• Meet new people
• Gain a vinspired award (www.vinspired.com/awards)
• Gain a sense of achievement
• Be challenged
• You will have had fun! 

Find out more: 

• Visit www.youthbox.info
• Call Lisa Blairs on 07841448962
• or e-mail syps.ncs.project@staffordshire.gov.uk.

Please note:

 

Staffordshire County Council is only delivering this project in the following districts: Stafford, Lichfield, Tamworth and East Staffs.

 

Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services (SCVYS) is delivering the project in South Staffs and Cannock Chase.

 

YMCA is delivering the project in Newcastle and Staffordshire Moorlands.

 

Red Cross is delivering the project in Stafford.

 

We are encouraging young people to sign up for the projects by the end of March

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Walk4Life chart topper walks

 

A new entry to the chart is Staffordshire County Council's Cannock Chase-Staffs Way. This is also one of the longest walks in the chart at 8.24 miles.

 

View the information of where all the most popular walks are throughout the country to find one near you.

 

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De Ferrers Take Zone Crown

 

The De Ferrers Academy have taken the English Schools Zone 2 Under 16’s table tennis crown in style this year, losing only 5 of their 32 games and winning all 4 matches.

 

De Ferrers Under 16's

 

The team of Ed Freeman, Joe Byrne, Andrew Heathcote, Liam Burt & Jack Prescott beat teams from Yorkshire & Nottinghamshire in their group before trouncing Derbyshire’s Tipshelf 8-0 in the semi final. This put them up against Beckfoot School from Bradford in the final and despite Joe losing the first game, normal service was quickly restored as they quickly went into a 3-1 lead. Ed then made it 4-1, leaving Andrew to play for the glory of taking the winning point. However, he failed to cope with some vicious pimples, and it was Joe who took De Ferrers over the line. With Liam taking the last the final score was 6-2. Liam proved the star name on the sheet as he remained unbeaten throughout with Andrew’s final game loss being his only one out of 8. Ed also lost only 1 and with Joe weighing in with 5, De Ferrers rarely looked in trouble and with Jack Prescott waiting in the wings to cover any injury any eventuality was catered for. Prize for the 5 boys is a trip to Grantham, for the Regional finals, one round away from the National finals, and after a resounding result like this, confidence is high that this season long goal is achievable.

 

Alongside the under 16’s, an inexperienced under 13 team were also in action and after 2 draws and 2 defeats they finished 4th out of 5. Lewis Acton lead well from the front winning 6 from 8 but all the other players, George Hodson-Walker, Ed Watchman & George Lydiatt, came away with victory’s and with 2 still only year 7, maybe their success may come next year.

 

Regards, Simon Price

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Penkridge Junior Football Club Summer Cup 2012

 

Our tournament will take place on Saturday 14th July and Sunday 15th July at the Monckton Recreation Centre, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5QP. (10 minutes from M6 junction 12 and 13)

 

All Games are played on Small Sided pitches, playing 6 and 7-a-Side depending upon age and refereed by FA qualified Referees. There is no limit to the number of players that can take part.

 

Saturday 14th July
- Boys Under 11, 12, 13 and 14s

Sunday 15th July
- Boys Under 7, 8, 9, 10s
- Girls Under 11 and u13s
(under 7 and 8 will be friendly games as per FA guidelines)

 

Link to Entry Form that can also be obtained from the Penkridge Juniors web site www.pjfc.co.uk If you require any further information then please email me at paulmallaband@yahoo.co.uk

 

Over the last few years we have had teams from Oldham, Manchester, Macclesfield, Liverpool, Stoke-on-Trent, Derby, Coventry, Banbury, Crewe, Dudley, Telford, Shrewsbury, Kidderminster, Stourbridge, Redditch, Dudley and Cardiff, as well as teams local to Penkridge Juniors, Stafford, Lichfield, Walsall and Wolverhampton.

 

Regards

Paul Mallaband
Competition Organiser

 

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Come and Run with Olympian Paul Evans!

 

Sunday 12th February 2012 at Marquis Drive

Cannock Chase (WS12 4PW)

10:30am – 12 noon on the chase and then 1pm – 3pm

at Stafford Harriers home St Leonards Sports and

Social Club – Stafford (ST17 4HX)**timings approximate!

£5.00 charge (see booking details below)

 

The session will be a circuit on grass paths, including a few inclines!

Then afterwards at Stafford for question and answers, sandwiches,

the bar and support for your training and preparation from Paul.

ALL ABILITIES WELCOME

 

More Information

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Shadowing Disability Dance Artist Opportunity – Staffordshire

February – July 2012

Dance Connected are looking for a number of shadowing dance artists to assist in the delivery of a disability dance project which links the Aiming High programme to Get Dancing a ‘Dancing for the Games’ project for Staffordshire.

 

More Information

 

Artist Fee: This is a voluntary opportunity. Some expenses can be claimed.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 1 February 2012

Interview Date: tbc

 

How to Apply:

For full details about this opportunity and how to express an interest, please submit a current CV and covering letter detailing why you are interested in this opportunity. Or contact Dance Development Officer Alison Lord: T: 01785278647 E: alison.lord@staffordshire.gov.uk

 

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