Issued 29th April 2015
EnergizeSTW E-News
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Energize News
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Further Workplace Challenge Competitions Announced! Get into Rounders, Golf and Rugby this Summer! Our Workplace Challenge Competition Programme is aimed at workplaces in Shropshire, Telford or Wrekin (aged over 16 years). By working with partners we have been able to put on these exclusive events for users of the Workplace Challenge. What to expect All of our competitions are social and are designed to support team bonding! Pick up some quick tips and start having a go at the activities; Participants will be signposted to local opportunities to carry on playing the activity; You are not required to have any prior knowledge or specialist equipment; Comfortable clothing and footwear is advised. Regular physical activity can help reduce the risk of many chronic conditions, including coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancer, obesity, mental health problems and musculoskeletal conditions. An active workplace also has a positive influence on reducing absenteeism, staff turnover, presenteeism and team building! All of these events can be booked via https://www.workplacechallenge.org.uk/energizestw/competitions See event posters below for further information. Contact info@energizestw.org.uk with any queries.
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Grow Your Club seminar This is a one off event that will be held at Shrewsbury Town Football Club on the 28th May at 6:30pm. We have invited a very talented speaker to travel to Shropshire to share experiences about ‘Growing your Club’. Svend Elkjear has helped developed hundreds of clubs across the country and has helped clubs to attract new members, retain existing members, grow revenue, increase the social life of the club, increase media coverage and introduce new revenue streams. This is a great opportunity for clubs to learn from experience and embed some of the ideas into your own club. It will also be a chance to understand what other local opportunities are available to you This workshop is being provided by Energize for just £10 per person. Book your place here.
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Inclusive Community Training Energize have linked with Severnside Housing to host the Sainsbury's Active Kids for All – Inclusive Community Training workshops. The training is the first step to increase your skills, know-how and confidence in delivering sports based activities to disabled people. It is a three-hour practical workshop, supported by online resources where you will: - Learn practical tools to support inclusive delivery - Explore creative ideas to support disabled people to take part in physical activity in sport - Complete a workbook that will support your activity sessions going forward - Learn about local opportunities for participants, leaders, volunteers and coaches in sport and physical activity. Dates, times and locations for the workshops for 2015/16 can be seen by clicking here For further information contact: Jessica Lightwood Shropshire Inclusion Officer Tel: 01743 453499 Mobile: 07958 318915 Email: Jessica.Lightwood@energizestw.org.uk
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Latest News
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Other News and Updates What are hidden disabilities? There are many different types of hidden disability that affect children and young people who may be involved in sport. These types of disability are not easily identified or recognised, unless a person is working closely alongside someone with this impairment or the information is disclosed. Hidden disabilities or impairments may include: Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Attention disorders (ADD/ADHD) Epilepsy Brain injury Crohn’s Disease Sickle Cell Anaemia Diabetes Dyslexia These disabilities are not always obvious to the onlooker and can sometimes limit daily activities. They can range from mild challenges to severe limitations and vary from person to person.
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Funding
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DM Thomas Foundation For Young People. The Foundation makes grants to a wide range of charities supporting children and young people up to the age of 25 that meet one of its chosen areas of focus: The Foundation has a particular strategic focus on: * * * *
Children and young people with disabilities. Children and young people who are sick in hospital. Children and young people who are homeless. Children and young people who are life limited (requiring palliative care).
Link to website and applications: DM Thomas Foundation for Young People _________________________________________________________________________________ LTA Grant support for your club Our free to use grant search facility allows you to search through the thousands of grants and soft loans that could help you. We ask you some basic questions about your organisation, and then list the support schemes that you might be eligible for. The information that you search is updated daily by a team of researchers, is fully comprehensive and completely free to use. View the search page _________________________________________________________________________________ The Percy Bilton Charity For UK registered charities whose primary objectives are to assist one of the following groups: 1. Disadvantaged/underprivileged young people (under 25 years of age) 2. People with disabilities (physical or learning disabilities) or mental health problems 3. Older people (aged over 60) Type of grants offered: Large grants – one off payments for capital expenditure of approximately £2,000 and over (the majority of grants fall within the range of £2,000 to £5,000) Small Grants up to £500 Preference is given to specific items of furniture and equipment (excluding office items) which the Charity can fund in their entirety. Applications may be submitted at any time. http://www.percy-bilton-charity.org/
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National Governing Body of Sport (NGB) Updates
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Let’s Talk More Rugby League – Participation Survey The Rugby Football League is in the process of undertaking research into the way individuals engage with Rugby League. Following an initial survey last year we are entering into the second stage of the research and want to find out more information about why people participate in the sport. This survey has been created to identify what motivates people to play Rugby League, including why people start and continue to participate in Rugby League. As such we are looking for individuals who CURRENTLY participate in Rugby League to complete the following survey. If you have NOT played Rugby League in the LAST 6 MONTHS thank you for your interest, but please do not progress any further. The survey should only take 10 minutes to complete and to show our appreciation on completion you will have a chance to enter our prize draw with the opportunity to win one of the following prizes: - 5 x iPad Mini's - 50 x iTunes vouchers (£15) - 50 x Rhino Rugby League balls The prize draw will take place on Wednesday 20th May 2015. In order to be in with a chance of winning one of the prizes listed above you will need to complete the survey and provide the appropriate contact details by the closing date of 18th May 2015. Access the survey Read a news item in relation to the survey
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Courses and Events
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Job Vacancies
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England Netball - Netball Officer Location: Shrewsbury Terms: Part time 21 hrs per week – fixed term 13 months (maternity cover) Closing date: 1 May 2015 View more details
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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 LAURA KERRIGAN: Senior Business Manager TAMSIN FOSTER: Marketing & Communications Manager HELEN MADDEN: Office Manager JOE LOCKLEY: Club Development Manager HARRY CADE: Youth Sport Manager GEMMA BRITTON: Coaching and Volunteering Manager HELEN WHITE: Business Development Officer JESSICA LIGHTWOOD: Shropshire Inclusion Officer firstname.surname@energizestw.org.uk Central telephone: 01743 453 495
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