Issued 3rd September 2014
EnergizeSTW E-News
Welcome to the latest issue of EnergizeSTW E-news. This newsletter is here for you‌ to help keep you informed of opportunities and developments influencing sport and physical activity across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Got something that you would like to share? Drop us a line at enews@energizestw.org.uk with outline of your article and associated pictures / logos. Friends and colleagues who would like to receive this e-news directly can register via our home page: ww.energizestw.org.uk
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In this issue‌ Nominate your local sporting heroes New health and wellbeing programme Energize conference National Fitness Day Contact us
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Nominate your local sporting heroes Don’t miss out on the chance to nominate your local sporting heroes – there are only 10 days left to get your nominations in – so don’t put it off. Visit www.energizeawards.co.uk to nominate. We would like to pay a special thank you to all out category sponsors (listed below) and the Shropshire Star who help makes this great evening possible. Coach of the Year Volunteer of the Year – Sponsored by Greenhous Group Young Volunteer of the Year Sports Performance of the Year Junior Sports Performance of the Year Community Club of the Year – Sponsored by Shropshire Community Leisure Trust Newcomer of the Year – Sponsored by BBC Radio Shropshire Community Project of the Year – Sponsored by Pleydell Smithyman Ltd Employer of the Year – Sponsored by ATS The William Penny Brookes Trophy for Outstanding Contribution to Sport and Physical Activity – Sponsored by Wenlock Olympian Society But who will this year’s stars be? To nominate, go to www.energizeawards.co.uk where you will find an online nomination form, as well as forms that can be downloaded and filled in by hand, or electronically. Alternatively you can telephone 01743 453495 or email info@energizestw.org.uk and the details will be sent to you.
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New Health and Wellbeing Programme Starting on the 1st September, a new health and wellbeing programme is being launched at Oswestry Leisure Centre and Shrewsbury Sports Village and South Shropshire Leisure Centre to help adults who are currently inactive take part in physical activity. Many people want to be more active but are nervous about using their local leisure centre. To help overcome this, every participant will be supported by a friendly Health and Wellbeing Coach who will take them through a 12 week programme to improve their physical and mental wellbeing. There are a total of 500 places on the programme at Oswestry Leisure Centre (200), Shrewsbury Sports Village (200) and South Shropshire Leisure Centre (100) between September 2014 and February 2015. The aim is to make the programme sustainable, therefore the cost to each participant is ÂŁ10 per month for 6 months, with the option to access another discounted membership at the end of 6 months to support ongoing physical activity. This is a tailored and targeted programme for the harder to reach and as such we are promoting it through organisations we feel may have service users who this programme could benefit the most. If you would like some leaflets to help you to speak to your service users about the programme or would like someone to come in for a chat to find out more, please contact Christian Smith from Shropshire Community Leisure Trust on: Christian.Smith1@serco.com Mobile: 07896 878189 Landline: 0345 0007 002 Click here for further information
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Energize Conference ‘Using Sport as a Vehicle for Change’ – half day conference. Are you already coaching young people and want to learn more about using sport to work on their all-round development? Do you want to learn about funding and support available from Energize and external sources to develop or upscale a project? Do you have contact with vulnerable young people and want to learn about existing work happening in the County? Tuesday 30th September 2014. 9:00am – 1:00pm Whitehouse Hotel, Telford £20pp to attend – includes all seminars, refreshments and lunch. The Conference is in partnership with sport for development charity sported. Who will share national insight from organisations that are already using sport as a vehicle to engage disadvantaged young people.
A series of seminars by Energize, sported. Streetgames and EFDS will cover topics such as local funding opportunities and offers, how to engage with young people, demonstrating an evidence base and possible future projects. Click here to book your place
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National Fitness Day Friday 26th September National Fitness Day, 26th September 2014 is the largest celebration of physical activity in the UK. Hundreds of clubs, parks and leisure centres are opening their doors to welcome you for free. We all know the great things linked to regular exercise including a healthier heart and a better quality of life. But many of us find getting fit a lonely slog and it shouldn't be. That's what National Fitness Day is all about – providing the inspiration and opportunities to move. Free half hour events near you 'Power Half Hour' Events in Shropshire: Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre – Duathalon Shrewsbury Sports Village - No String Badminton Oswestry Leisure Centre - Circuits Class Market Drayton Swimming & Fitness Centre - Boot Camp Whitchurch Swimming Centre - Water Workout Session Booking is required in advanced for these sessions, see the Spogo website for further details and book with the venue directly. Click here for all the events on the Spogo website Have you signed up to the Workplace Challenge? www.workplacechallenge.org.uk Take part in a ‘Power Half Hour’ event, log your activity, earn points, compete against colleagues! Let us know at @EnergizeCSP
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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 HARRISON: Coaching and Volunteering Manager HELEN WHITE: Business Development Officer firstname.surname@energizestw.org.uk Central telephone: 01743 453 495
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