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Issue 15 New Year 2016
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The Sportarray Roundup
- Sporting opportunities for disabled people in North Somerset –
Introduction
Welcome to the latest edition of the Sportarray Roundup, aimed at anyone
involved or interested in local, inclusive sport.
Sportarray is a North Somerset Council initiative aiming to increase the
number of disabled people regularly playing sport. We support clubs, coaches
and volunteers to gain knowledge and skills to provide inclusive sport sessions
as part of their club activities.
Weston College’s Ability Counts Football Academy will compete in the
Association of College’s 2016 national finals in Newcastle after winning the
South West regional tournament in Plymouth in November.
Read on to find out about the college’s new sports academy facilities…
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Local roundup...
Clevedon Football Ability – welcomes new players
Clevedon Ability is a weekly football session for adults with learning
disabilities. It takes place on Mondays, 5.30 - 6.30pm, at Clevedon YMCA,
Marson Road, Clevedon, BS21 7NN. Sessions cost £2.
NS Mencap Sports Club – an active social environment
North Somerset Mencap invites you to come and join in its sports club every
Thursday, 7.20 - 8.30pm at Nailsea Methodist Church Hall.
Transport from Weston can be provided for a small fee.
Please contact Anita Brown for more details on 07766 767 222.
Laura Bryant (pictured left
holding the ball) is a regular
player at the group. She said:
“I have great fun on a Monday. I
get out and about and meet new
friends.”
To find out more call the YMCA
on 01275 878 405 or visit
www.clevedonymca.co.uk
The friendly multisports
group is open to anyone over
the age of 16. Members
enjoy fun, games and sports.
Make new friends and meet
old friends in an active
social environment.
Sessions cost £4 (carer
free).
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MS Swimfit enjoys successful start
The North Somerset branch of the MS Society is pleased with the launch of
new weekly swimming sessions specifically for people with Multiple Sclerosis.
The sessions are supported by Sportarray and take place on Fridays, 3 - 4pm,
at Hutton Moor Leisure Centre, Weston, BS22 8LY. Sessions cost £3.
People living in Weston may be eligible to apply for vouchers for free sessions
through the Council’s Go4Free initiative at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/go4free
The sessions are supported by instructors who have received specialist
training to provide swimming for people with Multiple Sclerosis. Commenting
on this, one swimmer noted: “It's good to have two instructors who will get in
the water to help us if necessary.”
For further details please call Hutton Moor Leisure Centre on 01934 425 900.
Members of this brand new
swimming group have enjoyed
the sessions so far.
One participant commented:
“I'd forgotten how lovely it is
to get back in the water again.”
Another added:
“I haven't been able to go
swimming for four years, so it
feels wonderful.”
The group is keen to encourage
more members.
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LDD multisports group looking for more participants
A new regular sports session for disabled people launched this autumn in
Weston-super-Mare, aimed at people with learning disabilities/difficulties.
This is a great opportunity for local disability sector providers to link in with a
local fun and friendly physical activity session that is designed for adults with
a range of additional needs.
Sessions take place in the sports hall at Hans Price Sports Centre. Full details
are contained below.
Disability Multi-sports Every Friday
Adults (16+) @ 5pm – 6pm
Hans Price Sports Centre, Marchfields Way, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3QP
£3.50 per session Qualified and DBS checked Coaches!
Medals & Trophies to be won!
To book your place or more info, contact Jamie:
07444 126 775 or [email protected]
The new club is run by local sports coaching
company Goaaals Ltd with support from
Sportarray and Parkwood Leisure.
Participants can play a range of sports such as
football, cricket and rugby, with a range of
adapted sports equipment funded through
Sportarray.
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Urchinwood Manor – horseriding for all
Urchinwood Manor in Congresbury has an accessibility-marked centre where
you can learn to ride or get back to it. The centre works with a number of
local groups and agencies to arrange riding opportunities for disabled riders.
One regular rider Catherine said: “I like riding Tosca and I enjoy walking,
trotting and patting the horse.”
A carer Gill, who supports another regular rider Yinka, commented: “He really
enjoys riding and is so excited to come. He knows exactly which day riding is
on and though he may not be able to talk he understands it all. It is very
therapeutic and helpful to him. He likes the animals and also mixes and
interacts with the people, which is good for his confidence and understanding.”
Horseriding is fun and great exercise, so come and join in. Call the Urchinwood
Manor office on 01934 833 248 to book your place.
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Sporting opportunities at transformed tennis courts
A £115,000 scheme has transformed the old Grove Park tennis courts in
Weston-super-Mare into a state-of-the-art all-weather facility that provides
a range of sporting opportunities.
Weston College and North Somerset Council have worked in partnership to
create a Multi-Use Games Area at the former tennis courts in the town centre,
across the road from the college’s Knightstone campus.
The facility’s full name is the Weston College Academy of Sport Grove Park 3G
Pitch. It's an artificial grass facility, which is marked out as a football pitch,
but can be used for a range of sporting activities.
Weston College funded the project, and the pitch will be used by college
students during term-time.
However, outside term time, at weekends and during evenings, it will be
available for hire to the wider community. Charges are yet to be decided, but
are expected to be around £15 an hour with some concessions available.
Paul Taylor, Sports Development and Performance Manager at Weston College,
said: “This is the first time Weston College has been able to provide a sports
pitch like this. It can be used for a wide variety of different sports and
activities, such as football, tennis, volleyball and tag rugby.”
The height of the security fencing, colour of the pitch, and lack of
floodlighting have been agreed between Weston College, North Somerset
Council and the St John’s Church Diocese.
The pitch is expected to be available for community bookings from early
December. For further information email [email protected] or
call 01934 411 450.
Read more at: www.tinyurl.com/q57eka7
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Players
Matt plays his part in England victory
Weston cricketer Matt Blamire played his part in England’s victory in the first
international tournament in physical disability.
Blamire coaches and plays at Weston Cricket Club. He has attended our
Sportarray inclusive sport training to help encourage more disabled people to
take up the sport at his club.
Former Weston College pupil Blamire, who had his left leg amputated after an
industrial accident, added: “We broke so many records out there. We were
the first team to be involved in a multi-team tournament, the first team to win
it and we broke records like our highest T20 score. I came on for the final
seven overs in the final and was the 12th man.”
To find out more about any of ECB’s four disability programmes (physical
disability, learning disability, deaf or visually impaired), please visit
www.ecb.co.uk and search disability or email [email protected]
[Adapted article from the Weston Mercury – see www.tinyurl.com/o7vwjf5]
Blamire was part of the 15-man squad which
won the inaugural Red Cross International
T20 Tournament for people with physical
disabilities in Bangladesh.
The 29-year-old returned to his job as a
mobile plant instructor and said: “It still
hasn’t sunk in yet, it is such a surreal
feeling.”
England lost their opening game against
Bangladesh, but went on to beat India,
Pakistan and Afghanistan in the group
stages, before defeating Pakistan in the
final by 19 runs.
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Regional roundup...
Deaf-Friendly Swimming in Bristol – starts 7 January
Does your child want to improve his/her swimming skills and make new friends?
The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) in partnership with Puddle Ducks
is holding deaf-friendly swimming for deaf children and young people in Bristol.
The activities are suitable for all abilities from complete beginners to
confident swimmers. You will take part in fun activities and learn new skills,
delivered by fully qualified swimming teachers.
DW Fitness, Imperial Park, Hartcliffe Way, Bristol, BS13 7TJ
Starting 7 January 2016
12-week course, every Thursday
£60 for course of 12 lessons (RRP £144)
Young people will take part in fun activities and learn new skills, delivered by
fully qualified, deaf-aware swimming teachers.
For further information and session times please call Ashleigh Scott, NDCS
Swimming Development Officer on 0121 234 6225 or email
*** NEWSFLASH *** - Sportarray hopes to support some new deaf-friendly
swimming sessions in North Somerset in the New Year.
Look out for details in our next newsletter or check for alerts on the West of
England inclusive sport Twitter account… twitter.com/SportsRushWest
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Play at Taunton’s disability tennis centre of excellence
Ivor Griffiths is the Head of Disability Tennis at Taunton Tennis Club and
coordinator for the Somerset Disability Tennis Network (DTN).
Ivor (pictured below, third from left) heads up a team of coaches and
volunteers who support opportunities for players with a physical impairment
and learning disabilities/difficulties. The club is preparing to offer provision
for deaf and visually impaired players once training is completed.
The Taunton club is a ‘Centre of Excellence’, hosting Lucy Shuker (pictured
above, far left) who is British number two and World number 10! She holds a
bronze medal from her doubles success at the 2012 Paralympics. The club has
adult and junior players, and is keen to increase numbers. To find out more
contact Ivor Griffiths on 01984 623 888 or email [email protected]
Frame football comes to Bristol
Bristol Frame Football Club is the only club in the West of England designed
especially for children aged 4-16 who use frames to walk.
Its weekly Saturday sessions move indoors from 12 December, taking place at
Action Sports, Whitchurch, Bristol, 10.30 – 11.30am. Sessions cost £3.
To find out more please call Nick Dewfall on 07411 013 516 or visit
www.inclusivesportandfitness.com
The Somerset DTN is one
of only 12 such networks in
the country, making it a
hub for disability tennis in
the south west.
It is supported by the
Tennis Foundation, a
charitable part of the LTA
that is also looking to back
North Somerset provision.
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National roundup...
BowlStart – 11 December
Cerebral Palsy Sport has organised the chance for prospective players with CP
to try the sport of bowls in a fun and friendly atmosphere on Friday 11
December.
If you would like to attend please contact Ed Pearse on 0115 925 7027 or email
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Volunteering
Get your dancing shoes on!
Do you enjoy a good dance, great music, coming up with creative routines or
helping others to move to music? If so you may be able to help TLF Dance
Company’s Dancing4Fun Club.
Volunteers are needed for the Club’s Tuesday afternoon (2 - 4pm) dance and
drama group in Nailsea, and its Wednesday morning (10am – 12 noon) dance and
drama group in Worle. Both groups are aimed at adults with learning
disabilities. Volunteers must be over 18 and will take part and plan new dances.
If you would like to get involved please call Vickie Mitchell on 07902 465 002
or email [email protected]
Training
Mental health awareness training in Weston – 25 February
In our last newsletter we mentioned our aim to develop more opportunities for
people with mental health issues, for which we do not currently have wide
enough provision within sport and physical activity.
In partnership with the Carlton Centre in Weston, we’re organising a training
session on Thursday 25 February, 6 – 9pm. It will be aimed at increasing
understanding among sports club and physical activity coaches, instructors
volunteers, welfare officers and leisure facility staff.
Attendees will receive a certificate on completion of the training session.
Places normally cost £20 each but through Sportarray we will offer free
places to all attendees looking to support the development of opportunities in
North Somerset for people with mental health issues.
Full details will be included in our next newsletter, but if you would like to
reserve your place in advance please email [email protected] or
call us on 01275 882 734.
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Funding
Sportivate
Wesport – our County Sports Partnership – is pleased to welcome applications
for Year 6 Sportivate funding (delivery from 1 April 2016 – 31 March 2017).
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 19 January 2016.
Essential project requirements:
Targeted at 11-25 year olds
Targeted at inactive young people (less than 4 x 30 mins per month)
Preference towards 19+ and female projects
Delivery must take place during April 2016 – March 2017
Have a strong, sustainable exit route
Clear connection to Sport England’s Youth Insight research
To apply, and for all information relating to Year 6 Sportivate, including a
multitude of support documents to help you write your application, please visit
www.wesport.org.uk/deliversportivate
Awards for All
Awards for All is a quick and easy way to get small Lottery grants of between
£300 and £10,000.
They fund projects which address the issues, needs and aspirations of local
communities and people. They will fund a wide range of community projects
aimed at developing skills, improving health, revitalising the local environment
and enabling people to become more active citizens.
Although they don’t fund ‘sport’, they fund the outcome of sport, e.g. better
chances in life, improved health and wellbeing or stronger communities – all of
which sport can contribute towards.
Here is a good You Tube video from Awards for All explaining this popular
funding stream, including the types of things it will fund, who is eligible and
the outcomes your projects must achieve. Visit www.tinyurl.com/ngl6h3f
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Tweet!
We’re part of a West of England partnership raising the profile and scope of
inclusive sport. For news and alerts about inclusive/disability sport events,
clubs and activities across the West of England follow SportsRush on Twitter.
To stay in the know go to twitter.com/SportsRushWest
For a full club directory and forthcoming events visit www.sportsrush.org.uk
Blog on!
Go4Life – North Somerset’s brand for promoting healthy and active lifestyles
– has launched its own blog. It’s the place to go for local news and views on
health and exercise, aimed at local partners in physical activity provision.
To see for yourself and to register for free updates visit
http://go4lifens.wordpress.com
Sportarray – who to contact
Thanks for reading the Sportarray Roundup. We hope you enjoyed it!
If you have any comments or suggestions about this newsletter it would be
great to hear from you. Please contact us via the following methods…
Post: Sport and Active Lifestyles team, North Somerset Council,
Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ
Tel: 01275 882 734
Email: [email protected]
Log on: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/sportarray
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