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We have been very busy over the last few months and have a lot to share with you. So thank you for taking the time to download or subscribe to this newsletter!

In this issue we also have a special section dedicated to the news of local clubs and their events! If you would like your club news to be featured in the next newsletter please use the contact details at

the bottom.

Sportivate Sessions The Sportivate programme is designed in order to encourage and facilitate sporting activities for those ages 11 to 25. This year’s sessions began in April and have included activities such as Field Athletics, Swesh, Dance to Teach, TaeKwondo and Rowing. Sportivate scheme aims to attract those who do not currently take part in sports in their own time, or do so for a little amount of time. The importance of this initiative is to provide an opportunity to join local sports clubs or leisure memberships. The Sports Development Department are currently making plans for the future sessions that will be taking place throughout 2014 and the start of 2015, please get in contact if you are a coach or part of a club interested in taking part.

Splash ‘n’ Relax

We also organise Splash ‘n’ Relax sessions in partnership with Wyre Forest Gold. These sessions allow participants who have learning or physical disabilities to take part in music relaxation and cardiovascular

fitness. It is also aimed to have other health benefits such as improved sleep. Splash 'n' Relax was made possible with £2220 of funding from Awards for All, Sport England.

Cycling We have various cycling sessions that have been taking place throughout the year Women’s Cycling sessions are continuous throughout the year. These sessions began running in April at Stourport Sports Club, on their cycle track away from cars. This has meant that the sessions have become an opportunity for women in the district to get involved in the sport of cycling by making it more accessible.

We also had children’s cycling sessions that took place in Easter. The children’s sessions are always popular and was booked out. We look forward to seeing some of those that took part in our summer cycling course!

Issue 10 – July 2014

Disability Sports The Wyre Forest District Council received a three year fund totalling £27,000 to encourage inclusive sports throughout the district. This inclusive sport fund has meant that adults with learning and physical disabilities have been able to take part in activities such as Short mat bowling and boccia sessions which have been taking place at the Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre. Also an inclusive Angling day at Woodland fishery which took place on 14th May. It was a great day and gave the opportunity for adults to try a new sport they may not otherwise have had the chance to be a part of. Furthermore, the sports development department have been organising Multi-sports sessions every Thursday at the Wyre Forest Glades Leisure centre. These sessions try to encourage those with disabilities to take part in a variety of sports with their carers. We like to celebrate the achievements of those who take part in multi-sports by holding a sports day event every summer. This years event took place on the 3rd July 2014 at Bewdley Leisure Centre. It was a great day with around 50 people taking part in the sports. A special thanks to Bewdley Leisure Centre, those who volunteered from The Bewdley School and our staff for their help in making the day such a success. We look forward to next year!

Summer Activities 2014 Every summer the Sports Development Department organise numerous events and activities that will be running over the summer holidays for children. These include: Tennis, Tae Kwon Do, Dance, Athletics, Football, Cycling and Netball. We also have free sport sessions with our summer team. Sport Here and Sport L8r take place everyday from 28th June. Have your children take part in numerous different sports in your local park. If you would like more information or you are interested in booking your child a place on these activities, please visit our website page dedicated to the summer events www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/summer

Club information and Events

Young Gloves Karate

Young Gloves Karate have been extremely busy this year with the Karate School.

Every year they choose a local children charity to support and to date they have raise over £32,000. They are currently in the process of choosing the charity organisation for this year, while also completing various events for the fundraising, including:

Summer BBQ 20th June

Peak challenge 3rd June – 4 members of the club attempted this challenge which involved climbing Ben Nevis, Scarfell Pike and Snowdon within 24 hours

Annual Competition 23 November – All members of the club are encouraged to take part in competing in sparing and Kata in this event. Last year they raise £5000 alone with this event.

Good luck with all your fundraising for this year!

If you’d like more information please visit their website www.younggloves.co.uk

Wharton Park Golf & Country Club

2 for 1 on the driving range every Wednesday.

Come down to Wharton Park Golf and Country Club to try out their new driving range, now open

to the general public.

Any size basket is 2 for 1

Worcestershire Cricket

Worcestershire Cricket is proud to announce that Katherine Brunt, current England women’s fast bowler and number 2 ranked ICC women’s ODI bowler in the world, will be working as a Development Coach for two-days a week from Tuesday 3rd June. Katherine has accepted the position with Worcestershire Cricket, alongside her new playing contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

Andy Wheeler, Participation Officer for Worcestershire Cricket, said “This is a huge boost for not only women and girls cricket in Worcestershire but cricket as a whole, especially in the Dudley area. I have known Katherine for a number of years and when she mentioned to me about possibly being available, we jumped at the chance. Her role will be to work with a number of schools across the Dudley area, as well as working on a number of projects across the county.”

Katherine commented, “Worcestershire is a place I hold close to my heart, and I’m really looking forward to spending time in the county to help inspire the next generation of players to take up the game I love.”

If you would like some more information please call Andy Wheeler 01905 337946 or email andy.wheeler@wccc.co.uk

Sports Awards

This year, the Wyre Forest Sports Awards will be taking place in December 2014. We are currently organising to make it the best year yet – please keep your eyes peeled to when we will be accepting nominations.

Until then, The Herefordshire and Worcestershire County Sports Awards will be on the 4th November 2014. They are accepting nominations now up until 5th September. Please go to www.morethansport.com/sportsawards to enter someone who you believes deserves recognition of all there hard work in sports.

Volunteer

Do you have an interest in sports or want to gain experience by working for the

council? Sports Development aim to provide great experience for people with a

variety of opportunities including sports coaching and administration duties.

Volunteering for us can lead to job opportunities in the future but also gives valuable

experience that aims to help your employability.

If you are interested in applying please use the contact information given at the

bottom of the newsletter.

Thank you!

Thank you for reading this issue of our Sports Newsletter,

If you’d like any more information about what we do or activities to take part in, you can also visit our website: www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/sportsdevelopment

Or contact our Sports Development Officer, Dale Evans, by emailing: dale.evans@wyreforestdc.gov.uk Contact him directly by calling 01562 732974