And Finally....

 

2012 Inspire Programme

You may be aware that the London Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games are offering non-commercial organisations the unique opportunity to access the London 2012 brand thorough the Inspire programme. Projects and events should fit with one of the six themes (Sport, Culture, Education, the Environment, Volunteering and Business Opportunities).

 

Sport projects must:

• increase participation in grass roots sports (including schools), sport competition and physical activity; and/or
• improve Olympic and Paralympic medal table performance.

They should be innovative, high quality and high impact projects that are inspired by the Games and can help deliver a lasting legacy. Applications are not limited to projects involving Olympic or Paralympic sports and should be fully funded as the Inspire programme does not offer grants.  

If you are involved in the development or delivery of projects that may benefit from use of the Inspire mark in its promotion and marketing, please let Chris Kirkland know or contact the appropriate lead organisation as listed in the ‘How to Apply’ section.

Applications for Regional or Sub Regional projects will be sought in 2009 (other than Cultural projects, which can apply now). However, it is worth considering this opportunity now if you are planning any relevant projects as they need to be fully funded before the application can be submitted.

Click here for some further information on applications for projects in sport, culture, volunteering, education, environmental issues and promoting business opportunities.

Further information on the criteria and how to apply are available at www.london2012.com/beinspired

For more information on the above contact:

Chris Kirkland, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Co-ordinator for the 2012 Games on 01785 854595 or email: chris.kirkland@staffordshire.gov.uk

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South Staffordshire Sailing Club

Good news from South Staffordshire Sailing Club, due to funding they have achieved the following:

• Further developed the adjacent club boat shed by constructing a mezzanine floor at our own expense
• Developed the boat / car park further
• Have been awarded a Sports Club of the Year Award last year by RYA
• Have just won for the first time in the club's history the Southport 24 Hours Race, the premier dinghy event on the calendar, with a team of predominantly junior sailors - this after 41 years of competing! They recieved national and local press publicity in the Dinghy Sailing Magazine, Staffordshire Newsletter and Wolverhampton Express and Star.
• The clubs numbers are holding up too!

Well done to all members of the club – National Lottery funding paying off!

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Cannock Hockey Club – opens refurbished pitch

A pitch for all


Cannock Hockey Club officially opened a newly refurbished and resurfaced pitch on Saturday, 4 October, made possible through 2 awards of funding from Sport England.

With £169,834 from the Community Club Development Programme and £62,500 from the National Sports Foundation the club has been able to provide the community with a pitch that will be at the forefront of hockey development - from grass roots up to elite performance levels.

The club can now proudly boasts that it has 2 international standard pitches

Read the press release from the club

 

Cannock Hockey Club – local companies are suppliers for the refurbished facilities 
 

Tiger Turf from Kidderminster supplied the new ‘carpet’ for the pitch and Zaun in Wolverhampton the fencing. Read the details:

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Trentham Water Sports Association –  Sport England funded new clubhouse project

The project, to build a new clubhouse with storage facilities for both canoeing and rowing in Stoke-on-Trent, was celebrated down by the riverside on Thursday 16 October, when a formal signing of the contract with the appointed construction company took place. All being well they will have everything up and running by spring next year.

The project received funding from Sport England through both the Community Club Development Programme and the Community Investment Fund – total value £290,000.

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The North West Health & Physical Activity Forum
Annual Conference 2008
Thursday 27th November 2008 
The Novas Contemporary Urban Centre, Liverpool.

  

Back to Basics: Stimulating ideas, programmes, networks and partnerships 

This year the event will focus on inspirational ideas, programmes, networks and partnerships and aims to stimulate information sharing, networking and learning.

 

We will be joined by keynote speakers from:

• North West Health and Physical Activity Forum
• The Department of Health
• The North West Physical Activity Alliance
• Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
• The University of Bristol  

This event will be an invaluable networking opportunity for those involved in physical activity development at all levels and is open to members and non members of the North West Health and Physical Activity Forum.

 

The event has been heavily oversubscribed for the last 4 years running - don't miss out on your place for this year! 

   

You may also wish to consider becoming a member of the Forum, as members can attend the conference free of charge.  The cost of annual membership of the Forum is less than the conference fee itself, however the cut off point for membership is 31st October so please return your completed membership form quickly. 

   

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IFI's forthcoming partnership seminars

Please click here to view the Inclusive Fitness Initiative information on the Partnership seminar they hold. For more information on IFI visit the website by clicking on the logo below. 

 

For more information contact:

Michelle Dent
Regional Inclusive Activator (West Midlands)

Tel:0114 2572060 (add prefix 18001 for Typetalk)
Email: michelle@inclusivefitness.org 

 

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Winter Fun

 

Trentham’s Aerial Extreme ropes course is encouraging local people out of hibernation to make the most of the outdoors this winter.

 

Fitness experts predict approximately 30% of us get no exercise during the winter. Site Manager Alex Dick says it is vital everyone keeps up their exercise routine through all four seasons:

 

“We all find excuses not to ‘work out’ sometimes and the cold winter weather is one I frequently hear around this time of year! However, there really are numerous benefits to working up a sweat during these chillier months.”

 

Among the perks of exercising is a ‘mood boost’ effect produced by exercise that provides a great solution to beating the winter blues. Furthermore, it’s a great calorie burner. Due to the extra energy our bodies need to maintain a core temperature, we burn significantly more calories in cold weather.

 

The Aerial Extreme team have calculated that you burn an extra ‘150’ calories in the winter than you do in the summer – losing approximately 350 calories in total.

 

Aside from making us happier and healthier people, Aerial Extreme provides a fun family day out which can challenge even the bravest adventurer. Wrap up warmly though, wear plenty of layers, and get ready to make the most of the ‘good-old’ British winter.

 

Aerial Extreme is open every day from 10am. Check out the website for more details, as times will vary in the run up to Christmas - call 0845 652 1736.

 

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The Stroke Association's "Christmas Nightmare" Abseil

Could you abseil 150ft to raise funds for people affected by stroke?

Join us in abseiling 150ft at The Abyss@Magna on 13^th & 14^th December 2008.

We have over 400 places at this exciting event where you can free abseil into the abyss inside the awesome Magna building.

You can do this challenge on your own, with a friend, partner or in a team. Over 400 abseilers will be taking on this feat for The Stroke Association, so there will be a great atmosphere.

There is a restaurant and café on site selling a wide range of food and drink. There will also be music and other Christmas themed entertainment for all the family to enjoy.

To register for a place at this exciting event please complete the enclosed registration form and send it with your £10 deposit (cash or cheque) to Ellie Tunbridge, Regional Fundraising Events, The Stroke Association, 61-69 Derngate, Northampton NN1 1HD. Please make cheques payable to “The Stroke Association”.

All we ask you to do is raise a minimum of £85 in donations from your friends, family and work colleagues. We will also send you a fabulous fundraising pack to help you on your way.

If you raise £115 you will receive a Stroke Association T-shirt on the day, and we have prizes for the most money raised and the largest team.

So remember no experience needed as full training will be given on the day from our fully qualified, professional abseil team. But places are going fast so return your form as soon as possible.

You Can Do It!

To view the promotional flyer and an entry form click here.

For further information either ring the Abseil Hotline on 07799 436011 or email abseilabyss@stroke.org.uk