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02 Introduction & Healthy Living

05 Sport & Leisure Directory

17 Contacts

19 Leisure Centres

24 Independently managed/booked facilities

25 Sports Pitches, Beaches & Water Sports

26 Allotments

27 Youth Clubs

28 Youth Pubs

Introduction and Healthy Living _

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This directory is intended to be a valuable information resource for clubs,schools, youth groups and the community at large in making availablecontact details of the wide diversity of health, sports and physical activityclubs within the Swale area.

The contacts for these clubs and organisations are normally a dedicatedgroup of volunteers who give up their free time for their club and sport.Please bear this in mind when trying to contact clubs within this directory.

All the information within this directory was received from the clubs andreproduced with their consent and the contents are correct at the time ofgoing to press. A regularly updated list is available at www.swale.gov.uk andclick on Sports Development.

If your club is not included in this directory and would like it to be, pleasecontact Ben Maxfield on 01795 417388 or benmaxfield@swale.gov.uk

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The benefits of regular physical activity are well researched and accepted.Regular physical activity improves both your physical and mental health. It isone of the most important factors in maintaining a good quality of life. Theheart is the most important muscle that we possess and it needs regularexercise to keep it fit to pump blood around the body to our muscles andbrain.

Regular physical activity (this means working hard enough to make breathingharder than normal, and becoming slightly warmer and at least 30 minuteson 5 days a week) will make a difference to your quality of life in manydifferent ways.

Benefits include:Better health - regular activity will reduce the risks of Coronary HeartDisease, high blood pressure, obesity, and other related diseases.More energy - you will be able to cope with your daily routine and haveenergy to spareReduced stress - you will be able to relax more easily and feel better aboutyourselfStronger muscles and bonesBetter balance, suppleness and mobilityImproved sleepMore social opportunitiesIncreased enjoyment of life

For more information on healthy eating please visit these websites:www.eatwell.gov.ukwww.food.gov.ukwww.nutrition.org.uk

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Regular physical activity should also be supplemented by healthy eating.Healthy eating is about eating a balanced diet, there are no good or badfoods. All foods can be included in a healthy diet as long as they areconsumed in moderation and the overall balance of nutrients is correct. The balance of healthy eating should include the following 5 food groups:

Fruit and vegetables,Bread, potatoes, pastaMeat, and fishMilk, and dairy productsFoods with fat and sugar

and be based on the following principles

enjoy your foodeat a wide variety of foodseat the right amount to be a healthy weighteat plenty of fruit and vegetableseat plenty of foods with starch and fibredon’t eat too many foods with fat and sugardrink plenty of waterdon’t drink too much alcohol, fizzy or sugary drinks

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Sport & Leisure Directoryfor Swale 2005 _

Aikedo - see Martial Arts

American FootballBritish American Football AssociationMr G Marshall ChairWest House, Hedley on the HillStocksfield NE43 7SWTel - 01661 843179Fax - 01661 843 179Email - gmblade@aol.com

AnglingAngling Development Officer- Contact Mr D Rower - 01626 331330Faversham Angling Club - Contact Nick Prior - 01795 590824 (eve only)Email - favershamanglingclub@yahoo.comSea Angling Club - Contact Mr Sean Barry - 01634 846301Blue Circle Sea Angling - Contact Mr John Padmore - 01795140525

ArcheryKent Archery Association - Contact Mr T East - 01474 357807Abbey Bowmen - contact Chris searley - 01795 536548Highsted Valley Bowmen - contact Mr Ken Hurkett - 01795 667199Kent County Archery Association - Contact Mr T East - 01474 357807

AthleticsUK Athletics - Contact Bill Adcocks - 0121 4565098, fax 0121 4568752 Email - information@ukathletics.org.uk Website - www.ukathletics.org.ukSouth of England Athletic Association - Contact Linda Whitehead 020 72472963 Email - south@ssea.freeserve.co.ukSouth East Development - Contact Paul Eales - 01737 354694Email - peales@aaasoutheast.fsnet.co.ukSwale Combine Athletics Club - Contact Richard Scoones - 01795422072Sittingbourne Striders - Contact Mr Keith Plumb - 01795 476113Kent County Athletics Association - Contact Ian Smith - 01322 271553

Arm WrestlingBritish Arm Wrestling Federation - Contact Neil Pickup - Fax no 020 87610597 Email - natural@armwrestling.co.uk

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BowlingSwale blind and partially sighted bowling Club - Contact Les Hunt - 01795 472709Faversham Recreation Bowling Club - Contact K Neame - 01795 533656Milton Regis Bowling Club - Contact - 01795 424886Bredgar Short Mat Bowls - Contact Sheila Prime - 01795 438151

BadmintonKent Badminton Development Officer- Contact Mike Okeefe - 01622 605066Faversham Badminton Club - Contact P Jackson - 01795531290Borden Badminton Club - Contact Mr Nigel Sands - 01795 473660Elvy Badminton Club - Contact Ms Helen Sensia - 01795 475871 Email- Hsensier@hotmail.com

BallooningBritish Balloon and Airship ClubMr D Bareford ChairmanClee Hall LodgeAustcliffe LaneCookleyKIDDERMINSTER DY10 3RT01604 87002501562 850750Website - www.bbac.org

BalletMackinnon School of Ballet - Contact Mrs T Kerley - 01795424863Cats Whiskers Dance Group - Contact Mrs P Morton - 01795 890133Elaine Fuller Dancing School - Contact Ms Elaine Fuller - 01622 730055

BaseballBritish Baseball FederationMr K Macadam, Administration SecretaryPO BOX 45HESSLE HU13OYQ01482 64355101482 640224Email - kmacadam@freeserve.co.ukWebsite - www.bbf.org

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BaseballBritish Baseball FederationMr K Macadam, Administration SecretaryPO BOX 45HESSLE HU13OYQ01482 64355101482 640224Email - kmacadam@freeserve.co.ukWebsite - www.bbf.org

BoatingThe Catamaran Yacht Club - Contact Tim Judge - 01795 871103Holllowshore Cruising Club - Contact Carol Beck - 01227 274888Conyer Cruising - Contact Mr Troy - c/o Swale Marina, Conyer Kent ME10 4NTKingsferry Bridge Boating Club - Contact Mr Dewey - 01795 472316 Queenborough Rowing Club - Contact Caroline Howard - 01795 662749Queenborough Yacht - Contact Len Anysworth - 01227 658905

Boccia Boccia Development Officer - Contact John Chapman - 01732 359040The Disability Discovery Club - Contact Carol Halle - 01795 420420

BowlsKent County Bowling Association - Contact Mr Bannister - 01474 356811Email - mbannister@supanet.comKent County Womens Bowling Association - Contact Sandy Hazell 01622 738107Short Mat Bowls - contact J Robertson - 01795 538156Sheerness Town Bowls - Contact - 01795 668151Milton Regis Bowling Club - Contact - 01795 424 886St Georges Bowls Club - Contact - 01795 668151Swale Indoor Bowling Club - Contact Mr E Long - 01795 421222

BoxingRegional Contact - Mr J Faulkner - 02392 829688Amateur Boxing Association Of England - Contact Mr Collier - 0208 77800251 Email - hq@abea.org.uk Website - www.amateurboxing.freeserve.co.ukFaversham Amateur Boxing Club - Contact J Bailey - 01795533768

Canoeing / KayakingBritish canoe Association - Contact Vera Whalley - 0115 9821100 Email: info@bcu.org.uk

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CavingContact Dave Cooke -0208 7889955

CricketECB National Disabilities Development Officer - Contact Mr A TravisTel no - 0115 982300 Email: Arthur.travis@ecb.co.uk Website - www.trentbridge.co.ukDavid Sear - Kent Cricket Development Officer - 01227456886Womens Cricket Association - Contact Ms K Brown 66 Golding, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3NJSwale Cricket Development Officer- Contact Roger Truelove - 01795 425455Boughton C.C - Contact - M Mullarkey - 24 Berkeley Close, Dunkirk, Faversham, Kent - 01795474137

Borden C.CContact - D Roche - 114 Borden Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent - 01795-474137

Bredgar C.CContact - D.L Parry - 9, Medlar Close, Sittingbourne, Kent - 01622 884483

Sheldwich C.CContact - I Hucks - 2 Belmont Road, Faversham, Kent - 01795-590075

Elgars C.CContact - J Batten - 27 Britton Road, Faversham, Kent - 01795-536595

Macknade C.CContact - C Heath - Faversham, Kent - 01795-536348

Sheppey C.CContact - P Butler - 21 Danley Road, Minster, Sheerness, Kent - 01795-661872Sheerness East Cricket Club - Contact Mr Daryll Phillo - 01795 662362

Rodmersham Cricket Club - Contact Arlene Priestly - 01795 426519Email - piesleys@aol.com Website www.rodmershamcc.co.uk

ChessSittingbourne Chess Club - Contact Kevin - 01795 439732 /020 7573 5549 fax 020 7704 1021

CroquetSouth East Croquet Association - Contact Mr G Noble - 13 Sandy Lane, Richmond TW10 7EW Email - karinn@netcomuk.co.uk

Cross CountryEnglish Cross Country Association - contact 01256 328 401

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CyclingBritish Cycling - Tel no - 0870 8712000, Fax 0870 8712001 Email info@britishcycling.org.ukSittingbourne Cycling Club - Contact Mr Roy Piles - 01795 537162

DanceAdult Dance Classes - Contact Mrs Susan Whitby - 01795410884Sittingbourne Scottish Country Dance - Contact Mr A Whittaker - 01795 830 332

DramaAvenue Theatre - Contact Mrs Morton - 01795 890133Brenchley House Players - Contact Mrs Pat Best - 01795 472804Second to None drama group - Contact Ms Jan Brooks - 01795 420835Adult Drama Classes - Contact Miss D Motte - 01795 426536

Diving - see swimmingCounty ASA Diving Secretary - Contact Mrs Avril Lee - 01322 225142Woodstock Diving Club - Contact 238 Queenborough Road, Sheerness Kent ME12 3DG.

Fly Dressing / Fishing Swale Fly FishingContact 01795 426 667

FitnessHarpers Gym Sittingbourne - Contact - 01795 421421Harpers Gym Sheppey - Contact 01795 668061

FootballKent County Football Association - Tel No 01634 843824Football Development Officer - Contact Nici Rice - 01634 812032Football Foundation - 020 75344210 Email enquiries@footballfoundation.org.uk

Ant Hill MobContact - R StockAddress - 2 Magpie Court, Minster, Sheppey, KentTel No - 01795-870455

White Horse ReservesContact - T ArmitageAddress - 17 Peel Drive, Sittingbourne, KentTel No - 01795-426059

Swan & HarlequinContact - A ParkerAddress - 60 Cyplus Road, Faversham, KentTel No - 01795 - 534723

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The SwanContact - J E LawrenceAddress - Nurseries House, Highstead Valley, Rodmersham, KentTel No - 01795-425115

Towns ClubContact - P CooperAddress - 49 Fallowfield, Sittingbourne, KentTel No - 01795-430105

Sheerness SteelContact - L CliftonAddress - 69 Queenborough Road, Halfway, Sheerness, KentTel No - 07940174733

Courtney RangersContact - B DickensonAddress - 12a Fernleigh Close, Dunkirk, FavershamTel No - 01227-750243

Faversham StrikeforceContact - Gary AxefordAddress - 17 Wells Way, FavershamTel No - 01795 539675

Range Rovers Juniors - Contact Andy Hill - 07940 580622Sittingbourne Football Club - Contact Andy Spice - 01795 753441Faversham Town Football Club - Contact The Secretary - 01795 591 667Email - webmaster@favershamfc.co.ukDoddington Football Club - Contact Ian Pateman - 01795 886 815Email - Steveshrimplin.freeserve.co.uk Sheppey Sports Club Referees organisations - Contact 01795 664719Sentinels Football Club - Contact Mr Ray Chambers -01795 535868Email - R&JCHAMBERS@FAVERSHAM2192.FSNET.CCKChimney Boy Soccer - Contact Mr M Gates - 01795 535301 Oak Athletic Football Club - Contact Martin Harrison - 01795 476900Email - martin@borden7.freeserve.co.ukJS Athletics Football Club - Contact Tim Gibson - 01795 427074Email - tim@whiterose23.freeserve.co.ukSheerness CCFC - Contact mark Rogers - 07765514041

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Football (Ladies/Girls)Women's and Girls Development Officer - Contact Liz Simmons - 01634 843824Woodstock Girls and Ladies - Contact Elaine Solecki - 01795 437963 01795 417054elainesolecki@swale.gov.ukUKP Ladies Football Club - Contact Dave Pilcher - 01795 476 619 Email - Davepilcher1@activenml.co.uk

Folk DancingFolk Dancing Club - Contact - 01795 538751

Go KartingBayford Meadows - Tel 01795 410707 - Fax 01795 423814Email - sales@bayfordkarting.co.uk Website - wwwbayfordkarting.co.uk

GolfKC Golf Union - Email kcgu@kentgolf.co.ukGolf Development Officer - Carol Macdonald - 01920 876200Faversham Golf Club - Contact 01795 890561

Greyhound RacingCentral park Stadium - Contact - 01795 475 547 Fax 01795 436 314Email- mail@sittingbournegreyhounds.co.ukWebsite- www.sittingbourne greyhounds.co.uk

GymnasticsBritish Gymnastics - Contact 0845 1297129 Email membership@british-gymnastics.org National Development Officer- Disabilities - 01952 822334 Email marie.F@british-gymnastics.orgGymnastics Development Officer - Contact Lyn Potter - 01622 605065Lynnpotter@kentgymnastics.org.ukFaversham Gymnastics and Activity Centre - Contact Alison ReynoldsTel No - 01795 532532 Email- info@favershamgym.freeserve.co.ukWebsite - www.favershamgym.freeserve.co.uk

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HockeyRegional Office - Contact Sally Munday - 01628 890462 Email - ehardms@globalnet.co.ukContact - S BurtonAddress - 37 Fox Hill, Bapchild, SittingbourneTel No - 01795-479124Old Bordenians Hockey ClubContact - P HammondAddress - 12A Holly Bank Hill, London Road, Sittingbourne, KentTel No - 01795-430670 Ladies/ Men /junior sectionsFaversham Ladies Hockey - Contact The Secretary - 01795 532132

Ice SkatingGillingham Ice Bowl - Ambley Road Gillingham, Business Park - 01634 388477

Judo Sittingbourne Judo Club - Contact Dave or Sue 01795 553 837Email Dhba10566@blueyonder.co.uk Contact - Tara Smith 01795 472 086 Email - Tara.1.smith@virgin.net

KorfballKorfball Development Officer - Contact Jackie Hubbard - 01634 719642Email - hubbard@icadnam.freeserve.co.uk

KarateSheppey Karate Club - Contact - Mr F Wallace - 01795 876567

LifesavingSheerness Swimming Club and Lifeguard CorpsContact: Irene Dunn - 01795 875903

Martial ArtsBritish Council for Chinese Martial Arts - Website - www.bccma.comJujitsu Club - Contact Faversham Gym and activity Centre - 01795 532132KO BO Milton - Contact Ms Susan Whitby - 01795 410884Swale Martial Arts - Contact Mr Martin Clarke - 0700 5641448 Email - vic@combatsombo.co.uk Websites - www.sittingbournejudo.co.uk www.martinclarkenews.co.uk www.youngjudoclub.co.uk Academy of Sport and movement - Contact Norman Clarke - 01795 470659 Website - www.nobbysgym.co.ukKojinsei Martial Arts Karate Club - Contact Lloyd Beard - 07973 157934 Email - lloydbeard@hotmail.com

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NetballAll England Netball Association - 01462 442344 Email - info@aena.co.ukAll England Netball Association (Regional) 01375 671 566 Email - kimbushnell@aenakb.freeserve.co.ukNetball Development Officer - South East 07818 036795 / 01622 605057Email - kimbushnell@aenakd.freeserve.co.ukFaversham Netball Club - Contact Chris George - 01795537631Sittingbourne and District Netball League - Contact Lou Fosbraey - 01795 478695 Comets Netball Club - Contact David and Norma Roche - 01795 474137Email - normaroche@tesco.netFax 01795 474137 Junior and senior sections

New Age KurlingNew Age Kurling5 Lower SandsDymchurchKent, UK, TN29 0NEContact John Chapman - 01303 873270Fax: 01303 873271Email: info@kurling.com

OrienteeringBritish Orienteering Federation - Contact Alex Ross - 01629 734 042Email alex@bof.cix.co.uk - Website - britishorienteering.org.ukContact Juliana Grant - Orienteering Development Officer - 01273 50879607770 671 553 - Email jzg@bigfoot.com

Outdoor PursuitsKent Rural Disability Sportslink Project - Contact Paul Panton 01622 605052 Email - paul.panton@kent.gov.ukEast Kent Outdoor Club - Contact Mr Neil Russell - 01795 425901

PhotographySittingbourne Photography Society - Contact Mr John Pellant - 01622 470466

RacingSittingbourne Racing pigeon Club - Contact Mr Peter Dane - 01795 479 955

Radio Swale Amateur Radio Club - Contact Tony Lifton Email - tony@marant.freeserve.co.uk

Riding Faversham and District Riding - Contact Ms Karen Smith - 01795 435 241

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RowingSouth East Development Officer - Contact Bryan Wilson 01732 847 987

RugbyRugby Development Officer - Contact Chris Wilkins 01622 605060Associate Disability Officer - Contact Pete Mcloughlin 07889 408 190Faversham Rugby Club - Contact Alex Delamain - 01795 590593 Email -alexdelamain@talk21.comSittingbourne Rugby union - Contact Mr S Smith - 01795 843 356Sheppey Rugby Football Club - Contact Linda Neal (Hon Secretary) 01795 873983 (H) 01795872082 (CLUB) Email - LIN2DAVE@aol.com

RunningSittingbourne Striders Running Club - Mr Keith Plumb - 01795 476113

SailingLower Halstow Yacht Club - Contact Mr Derek Hornshaw - 01795 200050Sittingbourne and Milton Sea Cadets - Contact Lt S Wincent 01795 477707Hollowshore Cruising Club - Contact Carol Beck - 01227 274888The Catamaran Yacht Club - Contact Tim Judge - 01795 871103Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club - Contact Ken Brown - 01795 521971/663052 Website - www.IOSSC.org.uk

SkateboardingThese parks are open 24 hours a day and are free of charge.Beachfields - SheernessMilton Recreation GroundFaversham Recreation GroundWarden Bay - rear of Village Hall

Unreal Skate parkUnit 10, Tribune Drive, Trinity Trading Estate, Sittingbourne - Contact 07901593565 - £10 yearlymembership £1.50 / £2.00 per session.

SkiingThe British Ski and Snowboarding Federation - 01506 884343 Email - britski@easynet.co.uk Website - www.complete-skier.com

SquashSquash Development Officer - Contact Mary Scott Miller - 07932 686007Rodmersham Squash Club - Bottles Lane, Rodmersham, Sittingbourne Kent - 01795 422121

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SurfingBritish Surfing AssociationMr C WilsonNational DirectorChampions YardPENZANCE TR18 2TA01736 36025001736 331077Email - britsurf@demon.co.ukWebsite - www.britsurf.co.uk

Sub AquaAlcatraz Sub Aqua Club - Website - www.members.tripod.com/-AlcatrazdivingSwale Divers - Website - www.swale-divers.org.ukEastchurch Diving Club - Contact Peter Piper - 01795 6680

Swimming/DivingNational Development Officer for Disability Swimming - Contact Mrs T Smith - 01509 228764 Email tara.smith@swimming.orgAmateur Swimming Association - 01273 643 838 / 07771 813695Kent County ASA - Contact John Carrie - 01959 524 155Sheerness Swimming Club and Lifeguard Corps - contact Irene Dunn - 01795 875903Sittingbourne and Milton Swimming Club - Contact Simon Watson - 01795 428718 Email simon@watson3030 - freeserve.co.uk Junior and senior sections.Swale Diving Club - Contact Faversham Swimming Club - Contact the Secretary - 01795 532 426

Table TennisBapchild Table Tennis Club - Venue: Village Hall School Lane Bapchild Contact Mr P Millington - 01795 556091 (also Chairman of the Association)

New House Sports and Youth Centre - Venue Chalkwell Road, Sittingbourne Contact - Mr J Knight - 01795 423836

Rainham 83 - Venue: Gillingham Table Tennis Centre, Watling Street, Gillingham Contact - Mr M Smith - 01634 571517

Sheerness East Table Tennis Club - Venue: 47 Queenborough Road, Halfway Sheerness Contact Mr M Carr - 01795 876339

Sturdee Table Tennis Club - Venue: Foresters Hall, Sturdee Ave Gillingham Contact Mr S Bannister 01634 264607

Tunstall Table Tennis Club, Venue Bapchild Village Hall, School Lane, Bapchild Contact Mr M Waters - 01795 520 075

UK Paper Leisure Club - Venue - UK Paper Sports Ground, Gore Court Road Sittingbourne Contact MrR Melhuish

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Woodcoombe Sports and Social, Venue Church Road Murston, Sittingbourne Contact Mr R O'Rawe - 01795 470476

Wyvern Sports Club, Venue Borden Village Hall Borden Sittingbourne Contact Mr J Hepburn 0209 445066 or Mr Stevens 01795 424037

TennisFaversham Tennis Club - Contact M A Venis - 01795 536162Mike.venis@hri.ac.uk Sittingbourne and District Tennis Club - Contact Mr C Wiles - 01795 665148

TrampoliningTrampolining Development Officer - Contact Lyn Potter 01622 605065 Email - lynpotter@kentgymnastics.org.ukSittingbourne Trampolining Club - Contact Mr Colin Hall - 01634 681945Trampolining and Preschool Trampolining Clubs - Contact Paul Hurd - 01795 427 018Email - paulhurd@hstc.org.uk

WeightliftingBritish Amateur Weight Lifters Association - South EastMr M SherryCourses AdministratorTop Flat, 95 South RoadHAILSHAM BN27 3JTTel No - 01323 848558Fax - 01323 442355

WrestlingBritish Amateur Wrestling AssociationMr M Morley - Chair5 Brooke DriveBrimingtonCHESTERFIELD S43 1PDTel No - 01246 236443Fax - 01246 236443Website - www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/bawa/

English Olympic Wrestling AssociationThe Secretary 41 Great Clowes StreetSALFORD M79RQTel No - 0161 8329209Fax - 0161 833 1120

Contacts _

Sports Development Team

James Thatcher Recreation Officer(01795) 417109 jamesthatcher@swale.gov.uk

Ben Maxfield Active Community Sports Officer(01795) 417388 benmaxfield@swale.gov.uk

Elaine Solecki Sports Development Officer(01795) 417412 elainesolecki@swale.gov

Lisa Alexander Sports Development Officer (01795) 417054 lisaalexander@swale.gov.uk

Davina McInerney, Sport4NRG, Bus Club & Sports4ERG Coordinator(01795) 417577 davinamcinerney@swale.gov.uk

Paul Quinnell, Assistant Sports Development Officer(01795) 417577 paulquinnell@swale.gov.uk

sportsdev@swale.gov.ukHealth Promotion Team

Anne Ford (Healthy Lifestyles Team Leader)Terry Hall (Project Manager for Obesity, Physical Activity & Young People)Emma Parker (Healthy Lifestyles Food and Nutrition Specialist)Emma Watt (Healthy Lifestyles Administrator)(01795) 415344

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Kent County Council Sports Development Unit

Director: Chris Hespe 01622 605002 Kent Sports Development Manager: Kevin Day 01622 605003Facilities Development Manager: Chris Metherell 01622 605004 School Sport Facilities Officer: Edward Fane 01622 605341 Strategic Projects Manager: Chris Walker 01622 605053 Secretary / Administrator: Maria Deal 01622 605054 Information Officer: Jennifer Taylor 01622 605055

Sport Specific Development Officers

Staff in blue are based at Kent Sports Development Unit, West Malling.Please note that many of the Kent sport specific contacts work part-time, as indicated (p/t).

Athletics Coaching Officer: Chris Newman 01634 405645 Badminton Development Officer: Mike O'Keeffe (p/t) 01634 230535Basketball Development Officer: Radmila Turner (p/t) 01622 605338 Cricket Development Officer: David Sear 01227 456886 Football Development Officer: Nicci Rice 01634 812032 Women & Girls Football Development Officer: Liz Symons 01634 812032KCFA Volunteer Co-ordinator: Val Hajialexandrou 07790049445Gymnastics & Trampolining Development Officer: Lynn Potter (p/t) 01622 605065 Korfball Development Officer: Jackie Hubbard (p/t) 01634 719642Netball Development Officer: Kim Bushnell 01622 605057 Rugby Youth Development Officer: Chris Wilkins 01622 605060Rugby Youth Development Officer: Matt Mitchell 01622 605050Tennis Development Officer: John Watton 0208 650 7257Volleyball Development Officer: Tom Middleton (p/t) 07710 772533

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Leisure Centres _

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The Swallows Leisure CentreThe Swallows Leisure Centre is conveniently located in the centre of Sittingbourne,offering sports and leisure facilities for the whole community.

Our leisure pool has waves plus a great beach area to add to your fun, with aseparate flume and a learner pool so whatever your ability in the water, we havesomething for everyone.

Away from the water, our dry side facilities are equally impressive. We have oneof the largest sports halls in the area, ideal for a wide range of sports -Basketball, Five-A-Side Football, badminton, cricket, gymnastics and Netball toname but a few. It is also used for our extensive range of fitness classes, and isavailable to hire by Clubs and individuals. The Swallows also has two SquashCourts and a projectile hall, which is ideal for archery and shooting.

Dance StudioAn ISOSPA fitness suite can also be found within the centre offering members thechance to keep fit and shape up in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

There is a café and licensed bar on site for refuelling, in addition to five beautifulfunction rooms perfect for your special events.

The Swallows has plenty of parking spaces and is well served by public transport,so getting here couldn't be any easier.

Poolside Features: Leisure Pool, Wave machine, Flume, Teaching Pool, Cafe, Bar.

Dryside Features: ISOSPA Gym, Solarium, 2 Squash Courts, 6 Badminton Courts, Dance studioCafe, Crèche, Projectile Hall, Children's Parties, Junior Sports Coaching Courses, Children's Holiday Activity Camp, Function Suite, Meeting Rooms.

Address: Central Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4NTManager: Jay JenkinsTelephone: (01795) 420420 Fax: (01795) 431324Email: jay.jenkins@leisure.serco.com

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Sheppey Leisure ComplexSituated on the seafront at sheerness, these two sites provide a wide range ofactivities for everyone.

Sheppey Leisure Complex houses a main hall with a viewing area, which plays hostto a range of activities such as badminton, basketball, 50 plus sessions, five asidefootball and circuit training classes. It also has two squash courts and an aerobicsstudio, which is used for fitness classes and by local clubs. The site also boasts asauna and sun-beds, in addition to ISOSPA Gym the ideal place to shape up, in arelaxed atmosphere. You will find our staff so friendly & helpful that you willforget just how hard your working! Outside facilities include tennis courts and apaddling pool.

A short step away, Sheerness swimming pool has great facilities for those who liketo get splash happy…. A 25m pool for the serious swimmer, a learner pool forthose just starting out, and there is a sun deck, so that you can relax in style afteryour swim, and a poolside cafeteria offering a selection of drinks, snacks andmeals, so that you can recharge your batteries. For the youngsters in your family,we have an Adventure world, where they can escape into an exciting soft playworld especially for them.

We have parking on site and are sited just a short walk from the train station.All this, and the beach only a minute away!!

Sheppey Leisure Complex incorporating Healthy Living Centre and Sheernessswimming Pool.

Poolside Features: Main Pool, Teaching Pool, Flume, Children's soft play adventure world, Cafe.

Dryside Features: ISOSPA Gym, 4 Badminton Courts, 2 Squash courts, 3 Outdoor Floodlit Tennis courts, male and female solarium, 3 Meeting Rooms, Cafe,IT Suite, GP Surgery, Arts Projects Room, Sauna, main sports hall and practice hall.

Address: Off the Broadway, Sheerness, Kent ME12 1HHManager: Karen BoilingTelephone: (01795) 668061Fax: (01795) 668268

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Sittingbourne Community College Sports CentreThis dry side facility offers a wealth of sporting and leisure opportunities to thelocal community. Situated on the outskirts of Sittingbourne, it is easily accessiblefrom the nearby residential areas, and boasts plenty of free parking for thosefrom further a field.

SCCSC has a multi purpose Sports Hall offering a wide range of activities, from football and badminton to volleyball and baton twirling and muchmore.

One ancillary hall offers customers the chance to enjoy fitness classes, martialarts and table tennis, and the site also has 2 squash courts. The halls are alsoavailable for range of non-sporting activities such as trade fairs, discos andprivate parties.

Outside activities are catered for by one of the best multi court pitches in the area,so that you can play Netball, football, hockey or tennis - floodlights make playpossible into the evening if required. All courts can be booked by the hour, on aregular or casual basis.

For children, there is plenty to offer - junior sports courses run each term, andparty animals parties are great fun too…

Features: 4 outdoor floodlit tennis courts, 4 badminton courts, ancillary halls, 2 squash courts, childrens parties.

Address: Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4NLManager: Carol HarrisTelephone / Fax: 01795 425825

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Faversham Swimming Pools

Indoor Features: Main Pool, Teaching Pool, Bubble Pool, Cafeteria.

Outdoor: Heated main pool, Diving Boards, Paddling Pool, Fun Pool, Large paved are and grassed area, ideal for picnics and Sunbathing.

Features: The pool offers Swimming Sessions throughout the day, Aqua aerobics, group and individual swimming lessons. All Pools are available for private hire.

Address: Central Car Park, Leslie Smith Drive, FavershamManager: Roger LakeContact: 01795 532426

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The Faversham Community Gymnastic and Activity CentreFaversham Gym Club and Activity Centre is situated next to the Recreation ground,in a new purpose built Centre. We are home to Faversham Gymnastics Club andrun classes for all ages from babies just walking upwards. All abilities are cateredfor, with a competitive squad for the more serious gymnasts. We have two sunkentrampolines and a separate trampolining Club.

There are classes in aerobics, yoga, circuit training and martial arts for Adults anda fitness suite with machines and Free weights. Older people or those withmedical conditions can benefit from Active for life classes run for rehabilitation.

Alongside the gym area is the adventure play Centre with a large indoor soft playframe for children under 12. This is available on Mondays, Wednesdays andFridays and weekends for public use and we are a popular venue for children'sparties. There is a café in the centre selling a range of drinks and snacks atreasonable prices.

Both Gym and Adventure play areas can be hired for private use. Educational andSpecial needs Groups benefit from the preferential prices, and the Adventure Playis used exclusively for such hire on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

For more information visit our website or pop in and see what we do. There isparking on site or we are ten minutes walk from the railway station and the centreof town.

Indoor Features: Two Sunken floor trampolines, sprung gym floor, large soft play area, café and seating area, gym with machines and free weights.

Outdoor features: Car park.

Address: 23a Whitstable Road Faversham Kent ME13 8BFManager: Alison ReynoldsPhone: 01795 532532Email: info@favershamgym. Freeserve.co.ukWebsite: www.favershamgym.freeserve.co.uk

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TennisLocation: King George's, SittingbourneNo: 4Pitch Type: Hard CourtsContact: Park Snacks (01795) 437417

Multi - use hard courtLocation: Milton Recreation Ground, SittingbourneNo: 1Pitch Type: 5 aside, Tennis, BasketballContact: Nobby's Gym (01795) 470659

FootballLocation: King George's Playing Field (The Mount) FavershamNo: 1Pitch Type: SeniorContact: Syndale Park Sports & Leisure Centre (01795) 591271

Multi - use hard courtLocation: King George's Playing Field (The Mount) FavershamNo: 1Pitch Type: 5 aside, Tennis, BasketballContact: Syndale Park Sports & Leisure Centre (01795) 591271

Bowling GreenLocation: Faversham Recreation Ground FavershamNo: 1Pitch Type: 5 aside, Tennis, BasketballContact: Faversham Recreation Bowling Club (01795) 663862

Bowling GreenLocation: Borough Road, QueenboroughNo: 1Pitch Type: 5 aside, Tennis, BasketballContact: Faversham Recreation Bowling Club (01795) 663862

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Sports PitchesContact InfoSports Pitches Recreation & AmenitiesTel: (01795) 417553Email: sportspitches@swale.gov.uk

The Council are responsible for outdoor formal sports pitches and facilities inmany of the parks and recreation grounds in Swale. These include football, rugby,hockey, tennis, cricket and bowls.

A number of these facilities although owned or part owned by the Council aremanaged in partnership with other organisations to ensure the best possiblelocal service provision.

Our grounds maintenance contractor, Blenwood, maintains the majority of theCouncil's pitches. There is a full specification of works during the season andreinstatement work is carried out at the end of each season to prepare for thenext.

Pitches are booked through the Council or directly with the partner organisationrunning the facility and the following table lists all the facilities available andcontacts for booking.

Beaches and Water SportsThe Isle of Sheppey has won three awards for its beaches including the Blue Flag.Dog free beaches can be found at Sheerness, Minster Leas and Leysdown On Sea.Barton's Point Costal Park features a lake with boats to hire, a pitch and Puttcourse, a model railway, picnic area and a windsurfing with tuition if required.Water sports enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with a host of opportunities rangingfrom scuba diving and windsurfing through to dinghy sailing and catamaranraces. Club details can be found in this directory.

For information regarding all the facilities above and more, visits Swale's tourismweb site at www.@swale.gov.uk

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AllotmentsAllotments are a great place to grow your own produce, whether its fresh fruit,vegetables or flowers, free of pesticides and chemicals. Allotment gardening is avery efficient form of exercise, a couple of hours a week spent digging, raking,planting and weeding increases strength, flexibility and muscle tone as well asburning off excess calories.

Swale Borough Council has 13 allotment sites, 4 in Faversham, 5 inSittingbourne, 2 in Sheerness and 2 in Queenborough. Self-management groupsrun the majority of the sites. There are also allotment sites run by ParishCouncils.

Contact InfoAllotment Recreation & AmenitiesTel - 01795 417529Email - allotments@swale.gov.uk

Community Halls for HireContact InfoCommunity Halls for Hire Community Services Tel: (01795) 585616

Play For AllAn essential part of every child's life and vital to their development. It is theway children explore the world around them and develop practice skills. It isessential for physical, emotional and spiritual growth, for intellectual andeducational development, and for acquiring social and behavioural skills. Playis a generic term applied to a wide range of activities and behaviours that aresatisfying to the child, creative for the child and freely chosen.

Swale Borough Council Manage 53 Play Areas in Swale for the enjoyment of theBorough's young people. Our aim is to provide safe challenging facilities forall regardless of age, gender, impairment or ethnicity.

If you would like more information on what facilities are on offer then log on towww.Swale.gov.uk or email play@swale.gov.uk. Alternatively write us ortelephone 01795-417529.

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Youth ClubsFaversham Youth & Community CentreVenue: South House, South Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7LRTel: (01795) 532238

Kemsley Youth HouseVenue: 66 Cold Harbour Lane, Kemsley, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2SHTel: (01795) 439103Email: info@kemsleyyouth.fsnet.co.uk

New House Sports and Youth CentreVenue: Chalkwell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2LPTel: (01795) 423836Email: newhousesyc@ukonline.co.uk

Sheerness County Youth ClubVenue: Broadway, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1TPTel: (01795) 662808

Sheppey Inter-Agency ProjectVenue: VariousTel: (01795) 665733

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Youth PubsPUB CLUB a club for youths of Swale to meet, enjoy sport and leisure pursuits ina friendly atmosphere. Are you interested? Want to know more?Contact Leslie Hunt 01795 584034

Duke of Edinburgh Award - Contact Miss Naomi Salmon - 01795 423 836Girls Brigade - Contact Mrs Lynda Nash - 01795 478 940Guide Association - Contact Mrs U Nunn - 01795 471461Kent Army Cadet Force - Contact Lt Col P Troy - 01622 750328kqkentarmycadets@btopenworld.comMonday Live - Contact Maj Howard Webber - 01795 423 836St Johns Ambulance - Contact Mrs J Gardener - 01795 474 577

Skate ParksThese parks are open 24 hours a day and are free of charge.Beachfields - SheernessMilton Recreation GroundFaversham Recreation GroundWarden Bay - rear of Village Hall

Unreal Skate park Unit 10, Tribune Drive, Trinity Trading Estate, SittingbourneContact - 07901593565 - £10 yearly membership£1.50 / £2.00 per session.

Websiteswww.boredinswale.co.ukwww.swale.gov.uk - Click on Sports Development

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