Issued 17th 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 1 Latest News: Energize Conferences, #EnergizeDoes, Nick Beighton Games Success, Social Media Policy, Insight: Youth Sport 2 Funding: Tesco Charity Trust & Shropshire Housing Community Fund 3 Courses & Events: Inclusive Course, Waling Football Competition, Cycling Events, Love your Bike Month, Womens Football League, Oswestry Community Games 4 Job Vacancies: Energize Intern & Human Resource Manager 5 Twitter Highlights
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Latest news
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‘Using Sport as a Vehicle for Change’ Using Sport as a Vehicle for Change’ Conference 2014 2 weeks to go until the Conference.. Click here to book now! Half day Conference Tuesday 30th September 2014. 9:00am – 1:00pm @ Whitehouse Hotel, Telford £20pp to attend – includes all seminars, refreshments and lunch. Our speakers include: Keynote speaker Paul Napthine from sported. Paul will share his experience of working with young people and communities that are ‘harder to talk to’ and with delivering and supporting grassroots projects. Paul oversees all the English Regions for sported. working with the Regional Managers to develop robust strategies to support the Voluntary and Community sector that are using sport to develop disadvantaged young people. Special Guest Danielle Brown MBE Danielle is a double Paralympic gold medallist, three times World Champion and multiple world record holding archer. 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 future projects. Click here to book your place
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‘Community Spaces’ Conference Energize’s second Conference for 2014/15 on ‘Community Spaces’ is designed to help operators maximise the potential of their community space to get people active and healthy! Click the poster below to book now!
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This is the final edition of the Energize E-News in this format‌
From Wednesday 1st October E-News will be in an ebook format through Issuu. Issuu is an online publishing platform which uses ebooks to engage audiences and is free for you to read our E-News and other publications. You can visit our EnergizeSTW section using the url: http://issuu.com/energizestw - here you will be able to read our EnergizeSTW E-News; PE and School Sport E-Bulletin and Coaching and Volunteering E-News – All in one place; through one link. We hope you continue to enjoy reading our and your news and that this move to Issuu makes your reading experience a more simplified one going forwards.
Happy reading! EnergizeSTW
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#EnergizeDoes Bubble Footbal! As part of EnergizeSTW’s on-going commitment to sport and physical activity in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin we want to showcase what is going on locally. So we have introduced #EnergizeDoes…! This time is Bubble Football with West Midlands Bubble Football (www.wmBubbleFootball.co.uk). Watch our short video below.
If you have got something worthy of showcasing and sharing with likeminded people – why not challenge us to have a go…? Challenge us at info@energizestw.org.uk stating ‘#EnergizeDoes’ as the email subject title and tell us more about your opportunity and what you would like to showcase.
Click here to watch #EnergizeDoes Bubble Football!
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Nick Beighton Wins 3 Gold Medals at Invictus Games! Congratulations to Nick Beighton who represented Team GB at the Invictus Games, winning gold medals in the sprint rowing race, the four-minute rowing race and the team event! The Games featured more than 400 competitors – both serving military personnel and veterans – across nine disciplines, with teams travelling from the USA, Afghanistan, New Zealand and across Europe to take part in the Paralympics-style championships. Click here for the full story Nick received his medals from Invictus Games host Prince Harry, in his closing speech Harry said the games had "shone a spotlight on the unconquerable character of servicemen and women and their families – their Invictus spirit." Shropshire’s Nick Beighton, a former Royal Engineer Captain was injured after stepping on an IED in Afghanistan in 2009. Following 2 years of rehab learning to use prosthetic legs, Nick started rowing to prove himself that he could achieve something different in life after being injured. Nick Beighton is available for full or half day visits to schools, community groups and organisations as part of Energize’s Olympic Champion programme- click here for more information Nick will also be making an appearance at the Oswestry Community Games This Sunday 21st September at Cae Glas Park 12-4pm. See the events section for further information.
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Lloyds Bank Community Fund A number of sporting organisations that we know are doing fantastic things in the Community and have been shortlisted for a Lloyds Bank Community Fund Award. You can vote by clicking on the relevant links below and then clicking the big orange vote for us button. You will then be asked to type your name and email address then you can submit your vote. Please remember to activate your vote by clicking on the email that they send you. Climbing Out Click here for details. Perry Riding Click here for details The New Saints Football Club Click here for details.
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Does my club need a social media policy? Staying safe online and especially on social media, has never been a bigger concern for individuals and organisations alike – including local sports clubs. Whilst social media is an excellent tool for helping your club engage with members and the public, it can also present a number of risks such as cyber bullying, reputation damage, fraud or exposure to inappropriate content. Recent examples in the media report that members of a team used their club’s Facebook page to attack a coach and other players.
Your club wouldn’t accept this type of behaviour on the pitch or in your clubhouse – so why would you online? Club Leaders have put together simple guidance, click here to access
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The Challenge of Growing Youth Participation in Sport Are you trying to grow participation at your sports sessions or club? Sport England has identified 3 key audiences in their new report, with information on how to reach them and how to design and deliver experiences. The 3 audiences are categorised by their attitudes to sport, which are: • Positive • Functional • Uninterested Young people are under pressure to achieve: their world is characterised by the economic recession, high university fees and high youth unemployment. They are ‘digital natives’, constantly using social media and they have instant access to information through Google. Young people are seeking experiences which are: • Interactive • Social • Rewarding • Personalised • Inspiring • Creative Young people are often looking for something which sport isn’t selling to them; even if the activity is sport, the message doesn’t need to be. The report also contains case studies of projects which have repackaged the sport experience. Access the full report by clicking here
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Funding
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Tesco Charity Trust Community Awards The Tesco Charity Trust Community Awards Scheme provides one-off donations of between £500 and £4,000. Grants could be for equipment and resources for projects that directly benefit children, the elderly and adults and children with disabilities, living in the local communities around our stores in the UK. Applications are open from 26th August – 21st September. Click here for further information
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Shropshire Housing Group – Community Fund Community Chest - Grants up to £500 This fund is for small grants of up to £500 for a specific piece of equipment or an event. For example: Coffee Craft – some of the running costs of an intergenerational activity morning that travels to community rooms within Shropshire Youth Engagement Activity – funds towards a one off event that engages the community’s young people Community Development Fund Grants up to £5,000. A long term investment in a project, for example: Better management of open spaces to enhance wildlife, clean up derelict space or get people running their own community gardens Community groups, such as sports teams, youth groups, parent and toddler groups and groups to encourage new skills e.g. computer skills Skills development for young people such as basic mechanics, basic cookery or home maintenance, as long as the skills lead to employment or improved life skills Contact: Helen Vaughan, Regeneration Manager Shropshire Housing Tel 01588 676220 Mobile 07791782924 Email Helen.Vaughan@ssha.org.uk Click here for more information
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Courses and Events
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Active Kids For All Community Training Do you want to increase your skills, know-how and confidence in delivering sports based activities to disabled people? Why not attend a low cost inclusive community workshop and see the difference you can make? There are still a few places remaining on the course. Our second workshop is taking place on Tuesday 23rd September 12:45pm – 4:00pm at The Lantern, Shrewsbury, SY1 4NG. The cost to attend is £10pp - limited places available, please register online via Eventbrite Click here to book your place
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Shropshire’s First Walking Football Competition The New All Saints FC Foundation presents Shropshire’s first Walking Football Competition. Date: Saturday 11th October 2014. Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm The cost is £30 per team with a maximum of 8 players per squad. Limited spaces are available, book early to avoid disappointment. For more information follow this link to the booking form or contact Shelly McGlinchey by email: shelly.mcglinchey@gotothevenue.com, or telephone 01691 684840.
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Shropshire Cycling Events Coming Soon Ludlow Cycling Festival 21 September 2014, Ludlow Rugby Club A full day of cycle rides and fun activities for all the family in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support organised by Ludlow Cycling Club with support from Travel Shropshire. Activities include: South Shropshire Tors - a tough 100k ride over the challenging South Shropshire Hills. Orchard Ride - a led ride to Tenbury. Two guided family rides from Ludlow. Guided mountain bike ride in Mortimer Forest. The Turbo Time Trial Challenge – with prizes for the fastest speed and furthest distance in 3 minutes. Free Dr Bike safety check – just bring your bike along. A host of other family activities during the day to keep you entertained, including art bike, bouncy castle, magician, junior orienteering, tombola and raffles. Food and drink, a licensed bar and live music. Visit the Ludlow CC website for full details of this event. Register to take part in the South Shropshire Tors or Tenbury Orchard Ride at the British Cycling website. Alternatively, enter on the day. Wem Moss Cycle Safari 14 September 2014 A family cycle ride with a nature guide from the Meres and Mosses partnership around Wem Moss. Meet at Edstaston Village Hall at 11am. We will also pick up riders at Newtown Primary School at about 11.30am. More information.
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Love Your Bike Month Love Your Bike Month coming soon! Throughout October there will be events, offers and giveaways to help you have fun on your bicycle and prepare for winter cycling. Look out for more details of Love Your Bike Month on the Travel Shropshire website soon. Booking is already open for the following activities; book early to avoid disappointment! Sustrans Bike It sessions for children 21 September 2014 - Learn to ride session in Oswestry for Oswestry Community Games. 27 October 2014 - Half-term family fix your bike session in Oswestry 28 October 2014 - Half-term learn to ride sessions in Oswestry and Shrewsbury Evening maintenance classes Especially for Love Your Bike Month we've added a couple of evening classes to our schedule. Daytime sessions are also available. Book here. 8 October 2014 - Basic class in Shrewsbury 6.30pm-9pm 22 October 2014 - Intermediate class in Shrewsbury 6.30pm-9pm
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U18’ 7 –A-Side Female Midweek Football (FMF) League to Run in October The Shropshire FA along with Telford College of Arts and Technology and supporting partners across Shropshire are looking to run a U18’s Female Midweek Football (FMF) League to get more females currently aged 15 – 17 involved in football. (Players must be 15-17 years of age on or before 31st August 2014) This 7 A-Side Central Venue League will be based at Telford College of Arts & Technology (TCAT) on 3G Pitches. The FMF League will run every Monday for ten weeks, starting from 6th October 2014.
It is hoped that this league will attract teams from all areas of the County, including Junior Clubs, Colleges and 6th forms, youth groups or simply a group of players that wish to create their own team with their friends. If you have dropped out of the game, or have never played football before and would like to give it a go, we will be running 2 weeks of taster fun football sessions. The aim of these sessions is to support anyone who wants to join a team. These taster sessions will run on Monday 22nd and 29th September, 6 – 7pm at TCAT free of charge. If the FMF league proves success, the Shropshire FA along with their supporting partners will look to continue in the winter months, with potential of playing various formats of football such as Futsal. The FMF League will cost teams £100 per team for the 10 weeks (less than £2 per player per week) To enter a team into the FMF League, complete the team entry registration form (link below) and return to Eve Bailey no later than Wednesday 24th September 2014 For more information on the FMF League, contact Eve Bailey, Shropshire Football Development Officer, eve.bailey@shropshirefa.com or call the offices on 01743-362769.
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National Fitness Day – Friday 26th September 2014 On National Fitness Day hundreds of clubs, parks and leisure centres are opening their doors to welcome you for free! Shropshire Community Leisure Trust are holding the following events at their venues: Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre – Duathalon, you can book in advance or Click here to download a barcode to take along Shrewsbury Sports Village - No String Badminton Oswestry Leisure Centre - Circuits Class Market Drayton Swimming & Fitness Centre - Boot Camp Whitchurch Swimming Centre - Water Workout Session Workplace Challenge merchandise will be available at all five Shropshire Community Trust venues! 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 Lilleshall NSCC are offering a free SQUASHERCISE session on Friday 26th September for 45 minutes from 12:30pm. If you are interested or have any questions please contact James Palmer on any of the details below. T: 01952 603003 E: James.Palmer@serco.com M: 07718 195 498 Booking is required in advanced for all 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
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Oswestry Community Games Cae Glas Park – Sunday 21st September 12pm – 4pm This family fun event is FREE for everyone to attend and take part in “have a go sessions” and see the amazing activities that are on offer in Oswestry all year round for all ages and abilities. Everyone who takes part and enjoys one of the have a go activities will be able to learn how they can continue to do so after the games. Clive Knight – Games Organiser said “This year’s Games preparation has gone well, and we have more and diverse activities taking place with many more local organisations including schools now on board. I am particularly delighted to welcome Derwen College and North Shropshire Special Olympics, and Cricket Federation for Disabilities, to make the event truly inclusive. Having the support of Oswestry and District Arts Association and Fusion Arts will increase the cultural side, and broaden the overall appeal. I am also delighted to welcome Nick Beighton – Paralympic 2012 rower from Shrewsbury - as our guest of honour.” To find out more about the Games, see below for the link to their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Oswestry-communityGames/1535657546647859 Clive Knight, Games Organiser can be contacted via 07964615858
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Job Vacancies
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Energize Intern Funded by Sport England, Energize Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin is part of a national family of 49 accredited County Sports Partnership teams. As part of our desire to provide local people a first step into community sports management we have developed a new opportunity and are seeking to appoint an; Energize Intern – £6.50 an hour, 15 hrs per week. As part of a small team working in partnership with local authorities, sports’ governing bodies and community organisations, the Energize Intern will play an important support role within the Energize Business Team helping to build the evidence base and demonstrate the wider outcomes that sport and physical activity can play in changing people’s lives. You will play a particular role in data collection and therefore will be required to work closely with partners. We have funding to offer a temporary contract for up to 30 weeks (term time only). If you are highly organised, keen to gain experience and passionate about the role that sport can play in people’s lives then we want to hear from you.
Energize is an equal opportunities employer and so would welcome applications from all members of the community. As part of the role we will also commit to develop your skills so that a career in community sport is a realistic option for your future. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 30th September and interviews will take place on Tuesday 7th October with the option to start immediately. For a copy of the application pack (inc job description) please contact info@energizestw.org.uk or tel 01743 453495. For an informal discussion, please call Helen Freedman (01743 453497).
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Head of Human Resources, Ethics & Welfare Location: Lilleshall NSC Terms: Full time This is a new role to lead on the strategic development of people services for the organisation and the wider gymnastics community. As part of the senior management team the successful candidate will be required to provide a HR Business Partner approach to organisational development; to manage the direction, development and operations of the HR and the Ethics & Welfare Teams; and will lead on the strategic development of services to support club management and development. Closing date: 19 September 2014
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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
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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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