Leisure Scene - Issue 53

ISSUE 53

LEISURE AUTUMN 2015/WINTER 2016

HRH The Duchess of Gloucester at the CSSC Games 2015 CSSC team conquers the Three Peaks for charity NEW: CSSC’s Physical Activity Fund Find out who won our photography competitions

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WELCOME TO

LEISURE As we go to print with this issue of Leisure Scene, the CSSC Games 2015 has just taken place, and we were honoured to have had a visit from our patron HRH The Duchess of Gloucester. See p.8.

This issue we are focussing on getting our members fit and healthy. Find out why even a few minutes of exercise every day can make a huge difference to your health, and how CSSC can help you achieve this; see p.16. Also, read about CSSC’s Physical Activity Fund, another way of helping you get fit and stay healthy; read all about it on p.10.

We are also launching a search to find our longest standing members! Could it be you? Or someone you know? This issue we talk to Ernie Hedgecock who has been a member since 1948, see p.15.

We also talk to the three amazing girls from CSSC who conquered the Three Peaks Challenge to raise over £10,000 for The Charity for Civil Servants! Read all about it on p.12.

Enjoy the read,

Please send all Leisure Scene feedback and contributions to: Louisa Richards, Leisure Scene Editor Email: louisa.richards@cssc.co.uk

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LEISURE 04 CSSC news 07 Photography competition See which photos won the last competition and read all about our next one!

08 CSSC Games 2015 News from the biggest event on our sporting calendar.

10 CSSC’s Physical Activity Fund How to trial new activities in your area or workplace.

12 We raised over £10,000 for The Charity for Civil Servants.

Read all about our amazing fundraising effort.

14 The CSSC Board and you 15 Could you be our longest standing member?

This issue we meet Ernie Hedgecock who has been a member since 1948.

16 CSSC can help you live longer, be happier and healthier Why a little exercise can make all the difference.

18 What’s in it for you?

A reminder of CSSC’s membership benefits!

20 Meet the team: Volunteer Support 21 Taster days Try something new – go on, you know you want to!

24 National events focus Exciting national events, open to all CSSC members.

28 CSSC national events listing 29 CSSC regional events listing 31 Contacts 3

CSSC NEWS

STAY IN

TOUCH!

Want to know about forthcoming events and activities in your area, or nationally?

Send us your email address and we can send you regular updates. To add your email address to our database, go to the following page: cssc.co.uk/EmailCapture.

Everyone who sends us their email addresses will be entered into our draw to win one of five £20 Say Shopping vouchers!

Closing date: 11 December 2015

STAY WITH

CSSC FOREVER

Once you’re a CSSC member, you can stay a member forever! So even if you leave the civil service or public sector, or go into retirement, it doesn’t affect your membership – you can stay with us! Simply call us on 01494 888444 and let us know.

MEMBERS NOW

GET ACCESS

ON SPECIAL EVENT DAYS! Our Corporate Membership with English Heritage now means that all CSSC members get free or discounted entry to hundreds of their properties on special event days! And it’s so easy - all you have to do is present your CSSC membership card on arrival at the property!

Your card will allow entry for you, one other adult and up to six accompanying children to any of the properties included in the programme. You can also get a discount in their shops and holiday cottages. For more details and to check if the property you would like to visit is in the scheme, and whether entry is free or at a discounted price, please visit: english-heritage.org.uk/visit or call 0370 333 1181, or email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk

you struggling to find that perfect THE GIFT OF Are gift for someone? Have you considered MEMBERSHIP buying them CSSC membership?

It’s certainly unique and could really open up a world of activity, valuable benefits and opportunities for them. It costs £45 for a year’s membership and they will receive a presentation boxed gift set and access to a fast-tracked application process to get them started. After a year, they can then join in their own right

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(Ts&Cs apply). Please note that anyone you buy gift membership for must either be linked to your account as a linked member (maximum 3 linked members) or be eligible to join in their own right. To take advantage of this great offer, call 01494 888444 quoting ‘Membership as a Gift’.

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RECRUIT

ONLINE SHOP

NEW members and

earn yourself

£10 every time!

Yes, it’s that easy! If you introduce a new member to CSSC, we’ll give you a £10 Sainsbury’s gift card - one for every new member you get to join.

Cinema Tickets

Visit CSSC’s Online Shop and gain access to cinema tickets and other offers that you can use for yourself or as Christmas presents.

Also, keep your eye on the shop in 2016 for our fantastic range of tickets for days out around the UK.

Christmas offer

This Christmas, CSSC brings you the Cineworld Unlimited Pass. Available 1-31 December at CSSC’s Online Shop, each CSSC member can purchase up to 4 passes – ideal gifts for friends and family. The cost per pass is £140 (Cineworld normal cost £202.80).

Offer excludes London West End Cinemas

eTickets

eTickets are now available for Vue, Cineworld and Odeon*. Once you have placed your order you will receive an email which will include your codes and instructions on how you can redeem them.

For more information on how the codes work you can visit: cssc.co.uk/OnlineShop/ *Odeon eCodes are valid at London West End cinemas excluding Leicester Square, Leicester Square Studios and Whiteleys - The Lounge.

Who can join?

All public sector employees or pensioners, including civil servants, local government, the NHS, teachers, police, fire fighters and HM Armed Forces personnel.

You can also link up to three of your adult friends/family to join CSSC with you through our Linked Membership scheme. They do not have to work in the public sector to join this way. Visit: cssc.co.uk/join.aspx for all the information on how to join.

PRICE FREEZE

FOR 2016 We are pleased to announce that there will be no increase in membership subscription costs to CSSC for the coming year. The membership subscription rate will remain at:

£3.80 £3.43

a month (£45.60 a year) a month (£41.16 a year)

(retired membership rate)

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CSSC NEWS

ANYONE

FOR A PUDDING

OR TWO…

OR 7?

If you love those traditional English puddings like Syrup Sponge, Spotted Dick and Bread and Butter Pudding, this is definitely the event for you!

Three Ways House Hotel in Mickleton, in the Cotswolds, is the world famous home of ‘The Pudding Club’. At CSSC, we have our very own private Pudding Club evening at the hotel every year (sometimes two!), and 2016 marks our 21st year! Held on Saturday 6 February 2016, it is set to be another fun-packed evening with a light main course followed by seven traditional puddings! Doesn’t that sound like heaven? Diners then vote over coffee and the winners are announced!

As it’s our 21st birthday, we are celebrating by keeping member prices at 2015 rates (with a slight increase for any non-member guests).

The event is limited to 70 people, so book now to avoid disappointment.

Members’ packages available are: Pudding Club dinner only (Sat): £34.00 pp.

Pudding Club dinner + B&B (Sat): £85.00 pp.

Pudding Club dinner + 2 nights B&B (Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun): £130.00 pp.

Pudding Club dinner + 3 nights B&B (Fri/Sat/Sun): £185.00 pp.

The single room supplement is £18.50 pppn.

For guest rates, please contact the organiser.

Members save up to 30% so it’s well worth being/becoming a member!

To find out more or to book, contact the organiser, Audrey Haskell, on 01935 434819 or email: audreyhaskell@btinternet.com

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Amateur

RADIO

Are you a licensed radio amateur or are you interested in finding out more about amateur radio?

Amateur radio allows you not only to talk to people all around the world but also take part in activities such as contesting or radio orienteering. Maybe you would like to talk to the astronauts on board the International Space Station or someone on a remote desert island.

All these are possible with amateur radio.

If you are interested in forming a CSSC Amateur Radio Group, please contact Nigel Knapton at nigel.knapton@parliament.uk

ENJOY OUR PUDDING CLUB

FOR FREE!

WI N!

Win back the cost of the Pudding Club dinner, plus B&B for Saturday night (worth £85)!

Don’t worry if you’ve booked already, all attending CSSC members’ names will be put into a hat and the winner, drawn at random, will be announced at the end of the Pudding Club dinner! The winner will then have the amount refunded back to them. You don’t need to do anything to enter this giveaway, you just need to book your Pudding Club places – we will know who you are!

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CSSC PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION NEW PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

EMOTION For the Autumn photography competition, we have chosen the theme ‘emotion’. This could be anything from happiness, anger, fear, sadness or joy. We look forward to receiving your entries!

SEND UP TO THREE PHOTOS THAT YOU FEEL BEST REPRESENT EMOTION TO BE IN WITH A CHANCE OF WINNING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PRIZES:

WINNER £150 Amazon voucher

THREE RUNNERS-UP £30 Amazon voucher each

Entries should be sent (digitally only please) with your name, membership number and contact details to: rebecca.brand@cssc.co.uk by 11 December 2015. See terms and conditions online at www.cssc.co.uk/CSSCPhotoCompetitions

WINNERS FROM THE LATEST 2015 PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITIONS

WINNER

WINNER

£150 Amazon voucher

£30 Amazon voucher

CLARE HODGSON

CHERYL VINCENT

SECOND PRIZE £20 Amazon voucher CHRIS WHITE

RUNNERS-UP £30 Amazon voucher each PAUL PORSYTH, STEVE BLABER & VAL SMITHIES

THIRD PRIZE £10 Amazon voucher ABBY TIDESLEY

MORE PHOTO COMPETITIONS WILL FOLLOW THROUGHOUT 2016!

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CSSC GAMES 2015

The 17/18 September saw the hosting of the biennial CSSC Games at Loughborough University, with over 1,000 competitors and 80 volunteers in attendance, all of whom were CSSC members. The competitors travelled from all corners of the UK to compete in one of the fifteen available sports, which were: athletics, archery, badminton, basketball, fencing, football (open, ladies’ and masters’), golf, hockey, karting, netball, rounders, table tennis and touch rugby.

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LEISURE

Wild

Zo o!

Night at the

To complement the action of the sports, everyone enjoyed a fun night out on the Thursday evening.

Competitors, spectators, volunteers and organisers all came together for a hilarious evening of themed entertainment! The theme was ‘Zoo’, which resulted in many wild and wonderful fancy dress outfits. A good night was had by all! Of course, many revellers needed to be bright eyed and bushy tailed the next morning for more competitive sport, so naturally everyone was completely sensible and got a nice early night…!

We were delighted that our patron, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester, was able to join us for the first day of this year’s Games. She enjoyed meeting many of those involved, who were all generous with the time they gave to discuss their individual roles and show their great enthusiasm for the event. The Duchess met with many of the volunteers and staff members, as well as taking a trip around the campus with Simon Lee, CSSC’s Chief Executive, to meet those taking part, and to watch the action unfold.

Members enjoyed two days of brilliant sport. When they weren’t taking part themselves, they were watching other colleagues and friends take part, or generally enjoying the atmosphere around the campus which replicated that of a mini-Olympic Games tournament! As always at the CSSC Games, our members showed great humility and sportsmanship, and the volunteers who helped run the event did so with real professionalism. We always come away from the Games absolutely buzzing, thrilled to have spent two days with so many amazing people, glad to know that everyone involved is making a positive difference to the lives of our members.

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CSSC PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FUND

CSSC’s PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FUND CSSC’s Physical Activity Fund is a fantastic new funding opportunity for you to trial new physical activities in your workplace, area or region for fellow CSSC members and potential new members.

Is there demand for lunchtime exercise classes in your workplace?

Do you have enough colleagues interested in casual 5-a-side football after work?

Ever thought about organising a family fun day in your local area?

Other ideas? We want to hear about them!

What can CSSC fund?

What can’t CSSC fund?

How do I apply?

• A one-off activity or an ongoing activity for up to 8 weeks.

• An activity that directly benefits both CSSC members and potential new members.

• Start-up costs e.g. the purchase of non-personal equipment, venue hire costs, coach/instructor fees, promotional materials.

• Ongoing running costs of an activity already existing in your area or region.

• An activity designed for an individual or where the benefit is for one person only.

• An activity organised to run for longer than 8 weeks.

• An activity that has already been tried and tested in your area in the last 2 years.

The application form and guidance notes can be found at cssc.co.uk/pafund.

If you require more information or need any assistance with the application process please contact Daisy Clarke: daisy.clarke@cssc.co.uk.

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Lunchtime pilates class

CSSC member: Activity: Region:

Marie Williams

Lunchtime pilates x 6 weeks South West

Workplace: Start date:

Animal & Plant Health Agency July 2015

Funding awarded:

£576

Marie says, “The money from the Physical Activity Fund has made it possible for a lot of people (men and women) to try something they may not have thought about doing. Our site is full of multidepartments and is not walking distance from the shops and is extremely close to a very busy main road, so this has been a great way of doing some sort of exercise at work. It’s a good way of escaping the intensity of our jobs, great for morale and team interaction between different departments. This has proved very popular and has also been an insight into what other activities and funding CSSC can offer.”

After work handball

CSSC member:

Matt Everett

Activity:

After work handball x 6 weeks

Region:

South

Workplace:

Army HQ, Andover

Start date:

September 2015

Funding awarded:

£295

Matt says, “As someone who is passionate about teaching handball to beginners, the CSSC Physical Activity Fund was perfect for me. Although we had a facility, we had no equipment, so the fund allowed us to buy goals and balls to cater for a large amount of interest, which we would have lost had the grant not been awarded quickly. The feedback from the sessions has been excellent and there is a noticeable buzz about handball around the site, with many people engaging with it outside the sessions. Throughout, CSSC also provided support to help us start and have been invaluable ever since.”

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CSSC THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE Congratulations to our team of walkers – Jennifer Cuthbert, Michelle Russell and Natalie Parry – who conquered the Three Peaks Challenge with 45 minutes to spare! Here is their story:

We raised over

The Charity for Civ Natalie Parry:

“The camaraderie from my fellow walkers and the support team was a real motivator, and the good humour and encouragement (as well as the insane calorie intake) between the mountains gave me the energy and conviction to keep going. Ben Nevis was the most beautiful – the summit covered deep with snow. Scafell Pike was a jagged and slippery march with harsh rain. Finally, with little left in the tank, sleep deprived and heart burn from all the Mars bars, we set off up Snowdon. Luckily, I had the mighty Jon Bunyan who was amazing at distracting me, and motivating me when the jelly legs took over. Finally, we reached the summit, well within time, and at that moment we knew we had done it! Elated and proud we meandered back down, and were greeted by our wonderful support team. I would like to thank each and every member of the team, what a wonderful experience! And to all the CSSC volunteers who helped us fundraise – we hit the target, we conquered the Three Peaks, a true team effort!”

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Jennifer Cuthbert:

“This challenge was one of the most exhilarating, enlightening and exhausting events of my life! The precise and perfectly executed planning from Andy and Jon was a major contributing factor to our success. The walking team was made up of a determined, devoted and slightly, ok extremely, competitive trio of girls; however, we were ‘driven’ by a support team also made up of the same defining traits! Ben Nevis was the first peak and had some of the hardest terrain we faced on the entire challenge; snow squalls and death defying drops which made us walk with caution and precision and was completely nerve-racking.

LEISURE The aim of the Three Peaks Challenge is to climb up (and down) the three highest mountains in England (Scafell Pike), Scotland (Ben Nevis) and Wales (Snowdon), in a 24 hour period, including travelling times in between. The timings mean that one mountain must be climbed in the dark! The total walking distance is 26 miles, taking in an ascent of 9,800 feet.

CSSC’s walking team was backed up by a dedicated

support team: Andy Burdett, Pete James, Danny Brady, Hedley Featherstone, Jennifer Fell, Matt Taylor, Jade Knowlden and Alastair Smart. Not forgetting Jon Bunyan, the man behind the whole idea, and who, alongside Andy Burdett, organised the event, arranging everything from training walks, flights and accommodation, to suitable meals and snacks, driving rotas and emergency protocol.

r £10k for

vil Servants!

The thought of setting off up Scafell Pike at 4am was daunting, but even with the terrible rain and wind, we absolutely smashed it, shaving 20 minutes off the anticipated time. This gave us the motivation we needed for the final slog up Snowdon, plus we were met there

by Jon Bunyan who walked with us, and he was the inspiration we needed! His fresh legs and encouraging enthusiasm was the driving force that got us up and down in record time! As we walked the final steps, 45 minutes ahead of the 24 hour time limit, we were greeted by our outstanding support team cheering us in; it was a moment I will remember for a long time, and to know we accomplished this together, as a team, and were able to donate over £10,000 to the Charity that helps so many members and their families, made the 23¼ hours of extremely testing times completely worth every step!”

Michelle Russell:

“The challenge was both physically and mentally tough. Due to the start time we went without sleep for 40 hours; we had no room to stretch our legs between mountains and were constantly hungry. The management of the challenge was phenomenal however; meaning we only had to concentrate on keeping our legs moving, which was hard enough. I could not have asked to do this challenge with two nicer people, Natalie and Jennifer; and together we kept each other motivated. This was not an easy challenge, so I am happy that so many people contributed and £11,000 is going to a great cause. Completing the challenge with 45 minutes to spare was the icing on the cake!”

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CSSC BOARD

The CSSC Board and YOU! You might not realise it but the decisions that are made by the CSSC Board affect every single member, just like you. So, if you’re the sort of member who’d like to help set the strategic direction for our organisation and help shape our future, why not think about becoming a Board member? Read on to hear about the experiences of two of your current Board members.

“I have been a member of the CSSC Board for over a year and I have found the experience a fulfilling one, giving me the opportunity to influence thinking on important and strategic issues.

I have continued to attend CSSC events in the South West and participate in others.

Stuart Fraser This has enabled me to keep in touch with other CSSC members to gauge their thoughts on various issues and be aware of their views and experiences when considering Board business.

Again this year I attended the CSSC Annual Conference and the AGM. The Conference provides an excellent opportunity to talk to colleagues from all over the UK to discuss topical issues and challenges and, most importantly, to hear from the numerous ‘Good Practice’ sessions.

What conclusions have I drawn from my experience of the last year? There are probably three: • As an organisation, CSSC is in good health in all respects; it is a well-run organisation that acts on the needs of the membership.

• CSSC head office and the Board (including supporting committees) do not operate on an ivory tower basis. Rather the opposite is the case.

• The health and success of CSSC is significantly dependent on the huge number of volunteers who make it possible for CSSC to offer and sustain such a diverse range of activities throughout the UK. I hope that my brief experience so far as a CSSC Board member might encourage some of you to think about standing for election in 2016. Fresh thinking and ideas are always welcome. Indeed, they are essential to sustain a vibrant and inclusive CSSC.”

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“I have been a member of CSSC for so long I can’t remember exactly how many years!

Encouraged Janis Cammell by my old department, BIS, where, even though retired, I have long been involved in organising their lunchtime language classes, I decided to stand for election to the CSSC Board.

I feel that with a vastly changed and smaller civil service, CSSC must continue to review and adapt its recruitment and retention strategies.

From my previous job experience, I have a good understanding of both the public sector and private sector cultures, and I felt I could make a contribution in helping CSSC face challenges in an increasingly competitive environment.”

We are now seeking nominations for the 2016 Board elections. For more information, please see the enclosed nomination form, visit: cssc.co.uk/BoardNomination or contact: jennifer.fell@cssc.co.uk / 01494 888451.

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CSSC MEMBER FOCUS

Could you be CSSC’s longest standing member?

Our records go back a long way, but for some of our longest standing members the system can’t tell us when they first joined CSSC, so we are on a mission to find them.

We know Ernie Hedgecock is one of them, having joined CSSC back in 1948, but might you know someone who has been a member for even longer?

First of all, let’s meet membership meant for

Ernie, and find out our members 67

what CSSC years ago!

ERNIE HEDGECOCK, CSSC MEMBER SINCE 1948 “I started work in 1948 at the age of 14 or 15 as an apprentice engineer at the Central Ordnance Depot Donnington – known as Coddon. In our area, at the time, CSSC also stood for Coddon Sports & Social Club!

With snooker player John Parrott at the opening of the new bowling green at Telford

I joined CSSC (Civil Service Sports Council) mainly to play indoor and outdoor sports, and also because the employment officer was a CSSC member and recruited all new personnel! I became a CSSC committee member of the Telford Area Association in 1959.

Back in the early days of CSSC, there were not a lot of benefits like there are today. Although sport was involved, the hub of activity was in the social clubs, mainly for a meeting place and indoor sports. We had four snooker teams, two darts teams, a chess team and a badminton team. The club also created a friendly atmosphere for members to meet socially, especially at weekends when we enjoyed entertainment and dancing.

In the Army in Cyprus in 1956

I was never a fantastic sportsman but I enjoyed the exercise, and through my CSSC membership I enjoyed quite a lot. Football was played in a minor league, our kit was supplied by the club and the pitch was within the Depot perimeter. We never achieved fame but we enjoyed it!

Cricket was another favourite, playing friendly games on both Saturdays and Sundays, and all day fixtures against other MOD workshops at Derby, Branston, Chilwell and Bicester. Again, the club paid for all our cricket gear. The club also subsidised all expenses and all juniors under the age of 21 played for free. I enjoyed swimming too, and arranged a night booking for CSSC in the local swimming pool. After achieving my Lifesaving Awards, I became part-time manager of the pool.

With his wife Betsy at the ‘Tramps Supper’ evening event for the members at Telford CSSC Club in the late 1950s

In my ageing years, CSSC has been good for me, allowing me to participate in loads of activities which maybe I might not otherwise have done.”

If you, or someone you know, has been a member since the 1940s or earlier and would be interested in being featured in Leisure Scene, please email: louisa.richards@cssc.co.uk

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CSSC HEALTH & WELLBEING

CSSC CAN HELP YOU

LIVE LONGER, BE HAPPIER & HEALTHIER! So, you’ve joined CSSC – that’s the first step. The next step is to use your CSSC membership to help you get active, more fit and be healthy!

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LEISURE It is officially recommended that we undertake at least 20 minutes of moderate exercise every day. ‘Moderate’ exercise should allow you to talk but you should be too out of breath to sing the words to a song. And whilst those who do follow this advice should be able to reap the benefits of being healthier, new research has now shown that, so long as you exercise regularly, anything is apparently better than nothing, and even just a few minutes, every day, can help you live longer. So if you can’t quite make the full 20 minutes, don’t think there’s no point bothering – just a few minutes every day is enough to make a difference.

Regular exercise not only helps to give us an overall base level of fitness but it has been shown that regular exercise can play a vital role in keeping many illnesses at bay, with research showing that it can help delay the effects of dementia, as well as helping with the symptoms of depression, with doctors now ‘prescribing’ regular exercise to patients suffering from depression.

The findings also suggest that damage from heart disease or heart failure could be at least partially repaired through 30 minutes of running or cycling every day. The research has been published in order to encourage older people to take part in sport or other exercise under a new government drive to beat dementia, reduce the risk of cancer and to help keep older hearts healthy.

There are many reasons why our members have joined CSSC, some people join for the sport, others join for the special offers, many people join for the leisure activities we offer and some just join for the great value cinema tickets! However, we want everyone to go back to CSSC’s roots – the very reason CSSC started in the first place all those years ago: it was all about creating a more active, more fit, more healthy workforce for the civil service. If employees are happy and healthy – they are going to be more effective and productive workers! So, whatever your reasons for joining CSSC, why not make the most of all the opportunities that CSSC can open up for you, and start making a difference to your health?

Are you struggling to fit exercise into your life? Let CSSC help you! From taster days where you can try something new, to joining the football league, CSSC has so much to offer*. Ask around the office, maybe there are things going on in your place of work that you didn’t know about. If not, maybe you could start something new; get a group of colleagues together and CSSC can help you start your own activity. See p.10 for more information on our Physical Activity Fund. *Visit cssc.co.uk for full details

A MESSAGE TO EMPLOYERS Millions of working days are lost each year because workers are off sick, and more and more companies are implementing Health and Wellbeing Programmes into their workplace, to show their support to their employees – to encourage healthy lifestyles, not just at work but also at home. A Health and Wellbeing Programme can bring exciting changes to a workforce by giving them opportunities to be active and healthy, to network and team-build with colleagues, and to take part in activities together. Employers will reap the rewards for the investment in their staff: a happier, healthier, more effective and productive workforce. And CSSC can help you fulfil this role!

CSSC has offered “opportunities to DDC staff to become involved in sports and social activities not currently available.

Membership has been taken up by more than 50% of our staff and every day more enquiries are being made

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CSSC MEMBER BENEFITS

Take part in our sporting events

English Heritage

A chance to make big savings!

We organise literally hundreds of sporting events for our members – turn to the back of this magazine to see just a few of the national and regional events on offer or take a look at our website for a comprehensive list. Why not try something new?

As corporate members of English Heritage, entry to hundreds of their properties is free for CSSC members – including free or discounted entry on special event days – you just need to show your CSSC membership card on arrival!

Everyone likes to get a discount, and CSSC members can get them by the bucket load. We have a whole host of offers and discounts. For up-to-date info on our high street, local and online offers, visit: cssc.co.uk

Win win win!

We all like a discount, but there’s nothing better than getting something for nothing!

And here at CSSC we love to organise competitions to give our members the chance to win something. See the back cover for a chance to win a family holiday to Disneyland Paris. ®

MAKE T THE MOS R OF YOU HIP! MEMBERS

Our subsidy schemes

Become a volunteer

Claim back the fees on lots of organised events outside of CSSC. This scheme is no longer restricted to certain sports, and you can now apply after the event, however not all events are included, so please enquire first. We can also provide up to 50% (max. £75) reimbursement of fees for accredited training, to help members who want to become a coach, ref, umpire or other official in their chosen sport. For full details and T&Cs of our subsidy schemes, visit: cssc.co.uk/subsidyscheme

We have an amazing volunteering community who run nearly all of our events, and who form our regional and area committees that keep CSSC running on a day-today basis. CSSC could not survive without them. We may have lots of volunteers already but we always need more! Come and join this amazing community of volunteers who just want you to get the best from your membership. To apply and see a current list of volunteer vacancies, visit cssc.co.uk/volunteer

CSSC - WHAT’S IN IT FOR

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LEISURE SHOP

Our Online Shop Fancy family days out at reduced prices? Discounted cinema tickets? Yes, you can get these and more from our Online Shop; in fact there are deals to be had all across the UK! Visit: cssc.co.uk/OnlineShop/

Taster days Want to try a new sport or activity, but not sure where to begin? Our taster days are the perfect way to try your hand at something new without having to commit to a club or invest in equipment. Take a look at the taster day pages in this magazine as an example of what we offer.

Our sponsorship scheme If a disability or financial hardship is preventing you from continuing with your chosen sports or hobbies, CSSC’s Sponsorship Scheme might be able to help you. To apply, or for more details, visit: cssc.co.uk/sponsorship_scheme; email: sponsorshipscheme@cssc.co.uk or call: 01494 888439.

We’re here to help!

Friends and family can join too!

If you enjoy your membership, why not get friends and family to join too! You can link three of your (adult) friends/family to join CSSC with you – they don’t need to work for the public sector. You’ll also earn a £10 Sainsbury’s gift card for every member you encourage to join as a thank you from us! For membership forms and more info, visit cssc.co.uk and click on ‘membership’ in the left hand column.

YOU?

minder member?

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CSSC MEET THE TEAM

CSSC is pleased to announce the launch of its very own Volunteer App, created specifically to help volunteers locate important information from CSSC. According to the NCVO (National Council for Voluntary Organisations) this is a ground-breaking initiative in supporting volunteers.

To access the Volunteer App you will need either an iPhone or iPad with iBooks, or a PDF viewer already installed (iBooks is normally free and installed by default). Once the App has been downloaded, you will not need an internet connection to view the files, the App will also automatically update itself every time you open it when connected to the internet. This will ensure that the files are always the latest version.

An android version is currently in development and will be released shortly. To install and then access the App, please follow the instructions on our website or contact andy.burdett@cssc.co.uk for more information.

Meet the CSSC

VOLUNTEER Support Team

The Volunteer Support Team is CSSC’s ‘One Stop Shop’ for volunteering!

At CSSC we rely on our fabulous volunteering community to organise and run events, and also to form regional committees who ensure things happen is each area of the country. CSSC could not survive without them, however, volunteering can also make a real difference to your own life.

The Volunteer Support Team is here to ensure that anyone thinking about giving their time can find a CSSC volunteering opportunity which is right for them. For those who have already decided to

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become a CSSC volunteer, the team also offers convenient and practical advice and resources to help affiliated associations and clubs to support their volunteers.

Our volunteers help us, so we’re here to help our volunteers!

For more information please contact the Volunteer Support Team on 01494 888449 or email: volunteer@cssc.co.uk

LEISURE

CSSC TASTER DAYS

TASTER DAYS THE FEEDBACK In 2015 we ran some amazing taster days and the feedback we have had from members has been brilliant, so we thought

we’d share their thoughts with you and hope to encourage even more members to make the most of these great experiences!

White Water Rafting

Lee Valley

iling a S e r o h S Off le r Hamb

you fo to say thank e ot n k ic u q t enjoyable “ Just a Essay, a mos a Se n o il sa the whole the day throughout ed is n ga or l tio n last day. Wel itial notifica in e th m o fr process, iling itself.“ year to the sa

“ This was a really good eve nt, both my daughter and I enjoyed it very much.“ “ I’m not sure this event cou ld be improved, it was rea lly good!“ “ It was so fun that that I wish I had more time in the water.“ “ The event was excellent.

The activity itself was fan tastic and the staff were extremely capable and helpful. One of the best £20s I have ever spent.“

Indo or Sky Diving Manchester

“ I attended the indoor sky diving in Manchester and it was brilliant – very much to be recommended.“

Clay Pigeon Shooting Bisley

Milto n Keynes

“ I had such a great time I’m thinking of taking up the sport. It was great meeting people like Pete who had a bit of experience.“

Ladies’ G olf Bristol

“ I thought it was a brilliant day with great company.“

Go Ape

“ Good value and well organised.“

ting Target Sh oHoastings

ised and vered as advert ey.“ “ The event deli value for mon was incredible

Yeovil

e excellent and th “ The event was ng hi ac te in helpful instructor was d offering tips an an the basics d “ y. da e th d Really enjoye encouragement.

Exeter

helped me with my “ It was a fantastic day out and actually organising it.“ for fear of heights. My thanks to the team

Archery

Lo n d o n

“ It was a really go od taster day.

I would thorough ly reco mmend to anyo ne else.“

Blayd o n

“ It was excellen t value for mon ey, the instructor w as very friend ly and humorous, and m ade it very enjo yable.“

Darlingto n

“ A superb experi ence, the instruct ors were very go od and the standard of the equipment was very high.“

Kent

because I absolutely “ There should be more courses like this again very soon. I loved this event and would like to do this extremely satisfied. finished the five courses very excited and Thank you so much!“

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CSSC TASTER DAYS

TASTER DAYS to EVERYONE Open

no matter WHERE you are!

This year our taster day scheme really took off with so many new activities being offered and hundreds of members making the most of this fantastic offer - where else do you get the opportunity to try out so many new and amazing things at such reduced prices?! Remember, taster days are open to all members regardless of where you live and where the activity is being held.

EAST

21/11/15

Yoga at the Shard, SE1

LOND 16/04/16

Sledging/Snow Fun, Hemel Hempstead EAST

21/11/15

Sushi Making, WC2N

LOND 13/05/16

Snowboard, Hemel Hempstead

EAST

21/11/15

Paddle Boarding, Paddington Basin

LOND

May tbc

Skiing Beginners, Milton Keynes

EAST

06/02/16

Introduction to the World of Wine

MIDL

16/01/16

Sledging, Milton Keynes

EAST

06/02/16

Skiing Beginners, Tamworth

MIDL

13/02/16

Snowboard Beginners, Milton Keynes EAST

06/02/16

Snowboarding Beginners, Tamworth MIDL

13/02/16 13/02/16

Skiing, Hemel Hempstead

Skiing Beginners, Hemel Hempstead EAST

05/03/16

Tobogganning, Tamworth

MIDL

Sledging/Snow Fun, Hemel Hempstead EAST

05/03/16

Karting, Sutton Elms

MIDL

Feb tbc

Snowboard Beginners, Hemel Hempstead EAST

05/03/16

Rock Climbing Centre, Nottingham

MIDL

26/03/16

Indoor Sky Diving, Milton Keynes

EAST

13/03/16

Velodrome, Derby

MIDL

22/04/16

Indoor Sky Diving, Basingstoke

EAST

24/04/16

Karting, Newark

MIDL

April tbc

Go Ape Tree Top Adventure, Thetford EAST

14/05/16

Transform Supermarket Flowers

MIDL

06/05/16

Shooting Day, Attleborough

EAST

May tbc

Go Ape Tree Top Adventure, Notts

MIDL

07/05/16

Karting Daytona, Milton Keynes

EAST

May tbc

Wakeboarding, Notts

MIDL

14/05/16

Christmas Baking, SW6

LOND 19/12/15

Sailing, Rutland

MIDL

20/05/16

Rock Climbing, SE16

LOND 19/02/16

Archery, Darlington

NE

20/03/16

Introduction to Bread Making, SW6

LOND 20/02/16

Karting, Teeside

NE

March tbc

Archery, SE16

LOND 10/03/16

White Water Rafting, Tees Barriage

NE

27/05/16

Fencing, SW1P

LOND 30/03/16

Skiing, Manchester

NW

21/11/15

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LEISURE If you live in Cornwall, you can take part in a taster

THIS IS JUST A SAMPLE

day being held in Manchester, for example!

OF TASTER DAYS ON

If you haven’t tried something new this year, make

OFFER - PLEASE VISIT

sure you do next year - and please let us know how

CSSC.CO.UK FOR A

you got on! Email: jennifer.yarrow@cssc.co.uk

COMPREHENSIVE LIST!

Snow Park, Manchester

NW

21/11/15

Windsurfing, Portsmouth

SOUTH May tbc

Snowboarding, Manchester

NW

21/11/15

Rock Climbing, Cheddar Gorge

SW

23/04/16

Indoor Sky Diving, Manchester

NW

26/03/16

Adventure Caving, Cheddar Gorge

SW

07/05/16

Go Ape Tree Top Adventure, Cumbria NW

28/05/16

14/05/16

Clay Pigeon Shooting, Yeovil

SW

Skiing and Snowboarding, Braehead SCOT 08/11/15

Curling, Flitshire

WALES 23/11/15

Snow Ice Slide, Braehead

SCOT 08/11/15

Archery, Pontypridd

WALES 30/04/16

Curling, Dumfries

SCOT 29/11/15

Go Ape Tree Top Adventure, Swansea WALES 22/05/16

Tennents Tour and Beer Tasting

SCOT 12/02/16

Skiing, Castleford

YRKS 15/11/15

Painting and Drawing Class, Balfron SCOT 18/02/16

Sledge and Slide, Castleford

YRKS 15/11/15

Introduction to Wine Course

SCOT 05/03/16

Snowboarding, Castleford

YRKS 15/11/15

Cocktail Masterclass, Glasgow

SCOT 13/05/16

Sledge and Slide, Castleford

YRKS

Curling, Kent

SE

20/11/15

Skiing, Castleford

YRKS 13/02/16

Curling, Kent

SE

19/02/16

Snowboarding, Castleford

YRKS 13/02/16

Target Shooting Experience, Hastings SE

12/03/16

Rock Climbing, Leeds

YRKS 19/03/16

Curling, Kent

SE

10/04/16

Diving, Sheffield

YRKS 05/05/16

White Water Rafting, Lee Valley

SE

22/04/16

Archery, Dalby Forest

YRKS 07/05/16

White Water Rafting, Lee Valley

SE

20/05/16

Wakeboarding, Surrey

SE

29/05/16

Off Shore Sailing, Hamble

SOUTH

For more information on any of our taster days, please contact Jennifer Yarrow.

Tel: 01494 888434 Email: jennifer.yarrow@cssc.co.uk

tbc

The information provided is correct at the time of printing. For the latest up-to-date lists please visit cssc.co.uk

13/02/16

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CSSC NATIONAL EVENTS FOCUS NATIONAL SWIMMING, DIVING, LIFESAVING AND WATERPOLO CHAMPIONSHIPS WHERE: Ponds Forge, Sheffield WHEN: 5-6 May Entry is open to CSSC members of all ages and all standards are catered for. This is a popular event and attracts a high number of swimmers in all of the categories. The entry fee is £3 per individual event and £6 per team event.

A free diving taster day will take place on Thursday 5 May which is open to all (you do not have to enter any other swimming events if you just want to learn how to dive).

The closing date for entries is Friday 1 April 2016. Please contact Hilary Gray on 01494 888438 or hilary.gray@cssc.co.uk.

BADMINTON OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS AND VETERANS TOURNAMENT WHERE: High Wycombe Badminton Centre WHEN: Open: 19 Feb; Vets: 20 Feb

CAPITAL CHALLENGE 10K RUN, 3K RUN AND 1 MILE WALK WHERE: Olympic Park, London WHEN: 13 April COST: 10k: £5, 3k: £3, 1 mile walk: £2.

(Non CSSC member rates also available)

To play in the veterans you need to be 40 years or over by the date of the competition. Entries are welcomed from all standards of player in the ladies’ and men’s singles, and in the ladies’, men’s and mixed doubles. The entry fee is £10 if you are entering just one event but only £15 if you wish to enter multiple events. The closing date for entries is Friday 8 January 2016. Please contact Hilary Gray on 01494 888438 or hilary.gray@cssc.co.uk.

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For the first time CSSC will be holding their annual Capital Challenge at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. The event is open to both existing CSSC members and non-members working within the public sector and other eligible employment groups. All ages and standards welcome. Medals will be awarded to all finishers as well as selected championship races (veterans, men’s and women’s and departmental). The closing date for entries is 1 April 2016. Please contact Jennifer Yarrow on 01494 888434 or email jennifer.yarrow@cssc.co.uk for an entry form or further information.

LEISURE HOCKEY FESTIVAL 2016 Incorporating the Joyce Cole Cup and Hancock & Evans Tournament

WHERE: Beeston Hockey Club Anyone who has played CSSC ladies’ hockey in the last 50 years will know the name Joyce Cole (pictured left). When I, Marcia Burgess, first joined CSSC and competed in my first Joyce Cole Cup, I found myself having an in depth conversation about the game we were watching with a lady stood on the side of the pitch. As I walked away at the end of the game, my team mate said, ‘I see you were talking to Joyce.’ I was shocked! I, like many others, had not realised that the cup we were playing for that day was named after Joyce and that she would be at the tournament itself! In 2016, this living legend will celebrate her 90th birthday and CSSC ladies’ hockey would like you to help us party with her.

The annual Joyce Cole Cup and the men’s Hancock & Evans Tournament will both take place at Beeston Hockey Club on Thursday 28 and Friday

WHEN: 28-29 April 29 April 2016 and we are going to make it a party! Our plans are still coming together but there will be music and reminiscing in the bar at Beeston on Thursday night and a back-to-hockey session on Friday, perfect if it has been a while since you picked up a stick! We are also planning a mixed game on the Thursday evening.

It will be a real festival of hockey over the two days and we want as many teams as possible to take part – it doesn’t matter if you haven’t played for a while, or if you’re not yet part of a team – dust off those hockey sticks and drum up some players from your colleagues, and then get in touch with Marcia Burgess (marcia.burgess@landregistry.gsi.gov.uk).

You are also more than welcome to come along if you just want to watch! (Please still let us know if you’re coming as a spectator.) Come and help us to celebrate with Joyce Cole in style. More information is available on the CSSC website hockey page.

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CSSC NATIONAL EVENTS FOCUS HILL WALKING PROGRAMME 2016

We have six fabulous hill walking packages for members for 2016.

Events are based at different locations throughout the UK each year to cater for all abilities.

WHERE: Bridge, Highlands of Scotland WHEN: 13-20 February

WHERE: Ben Nevis, Scotland WHEN: 15-17 September

WHERE: Buttermere, Lake District WHEN: 6-9 May

WHERE: Isle of Skye, Scotland WHEN: 17-24 September

WHERE: Osmotherley and Boggle Hole, North Yorkshire WHEN: 17-20 June

WHERE: Harrogate, North Yorkshire WHEN: 18-21 November

There is a week or 4 day/4 night option

Option of Via Ferrata Climbing or Scrambling

Option of Lyke Wake walk from Osmotherley to Ravenscar supported by minibus/food kitchen

Events include hotel accommodation, meals and walk guides. Whether you are an experienced hill walker or haven’t done hill walking before, we have some great opportunities for all!

The qualified walk leaders will show you how to make the walk safe and enjoyable.

If you are a seasoned pro you will have the opportunity to suggest a walk to the leaders or you may fancy pushing yourself by trying climbing or cycling.

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A supplementary visit on the way to Skye

A week or 4 day/4 night option

Easier walking to end the year staying in the Cairn Hotel.

Cycling may be an option this weekend

Whether you come on your own or bring a friend there is always a welcoming group atmosphere that will make the trip more entertaining. The team is dedicated to ensuring you enjoy the weekend from start to finish and it’s a great opportunity to meet new people who share the same outlook.

Please contact Jennifer Yarrow on 01494 888434 or email jennifer.yarrow@cssc.co.uk for further information or to express your interest in any of the activities above.

LEISURE THE CIVIL SERVICE INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGATTA (IDOR) WHERE: Hamble/Solent/Cowes WHEN: 12-17 June

SCUBA DIVING WHERE: Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh WHEN: 14-21 May COST: Package A ‘Learn to Dive’: £330; Package B PADI Advanced open water course: £330 (non-member £400). Package C 5-day leisure diving: £225 (non-member £290)

(non-member £400).

The IDOR involves five days of sailing in a series of inshore and coastal races around the Solent and Isle of Wight. After the racing there are social events, culminating in a prize-giving dinner at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club in Cowes. All CSSC members can take part. Crews and boats represent their departments, organisations, or clubs. Crews are made up of a mixture of experienced, less experienced, and novice sailors, however, all boats require an experienced skipper and one or more competent sailors. Racing takes place on Beneteau Oceanis 37 boats chartered from Fairview Sailing (Hamble), which take a maximum crew of eight, including the skipper.

The skipper will need to satisfy Fairview’s requirements - RYA Yachmaster Coastal qualification or equivalent. If you don’t have a skipper with sufficient experience, Fairview can supply one (around £140 per day). The overall cost of yacht charter, berthing, race entry and regatta dinner is around £2000 per boat, or £250-£300 per person. For more information visit: idor.org.uk, or email: idor@cs-sailing.org

This scuba diving holiday will be held in the resort of Sharm El Sheikh on the Red Sea in Egypt. Whether you’re completely new to diving or an experienced diver there is something to suit all tastes. CSSC will be diving with Oonas Dive Club in Na’ama Bay, visiting some of the most scenic dive sites in the world. The organiser, John Horner, has stayed with Oonas Dive Club on many occasions over the past 9 years, so please direct any questions to him in the first instance. Contact: johnehorner@hotmail.com.

Please put the words ‘CSSC Diving’ in the email header.

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CSSC NATIONAL EVENTS FEBRUARY

Date

Venue

Organiser Contact

National 5-a-side Finals

05/02/16

Manchester

Ray Welch

ray.welch@sussexfa.com

Squash Team Championships

5-6/02/16

Nottingham

Peter Lee

p2leecssra@btinternet.com

Pudding Club

06/02/16

Gloucestershire

Audrey Haskell audreyhaskell@btinternet.com

Winter Hill Walking

13-20/02/16

Scotland

Clair Wilson

gobbyduck@hotmail.com

Open and Vets Badminton

19-20/02/16

High Wycombe

Ray Allen

rayallen1@hotmail.co.uk

Belfast

John Harthen

john.harthen@talktalk.net

Venue

Organiser Contact

Finsbury Park

Nick Hume

nick.hume@tiscali.co.uk

Warwick

Ray Welch

ray.welch@sussexfa.com

Venue

Organiser Contact

CSSC Indoor Bowls vs A.I.I.B

MARCH

27/02/16

Date

Road Relays

09/03/16

Lewis Cup

17-18/03/16

APRIL

Date

Indoor Bowls National Final

11/04/16

York

John Harthen

john.harthen@talktalk.net

Capital Challenge inc CSAA 10K

13/04/16

Olympic Park

Jennifer Yarrow jennifer.yarrow@cssc.co.uk

Squash Masters Singles

22-23/04/16

Nottingham

Cynthia Crane cynthia.crane@lineone.net

Racketball Open Singles

23/04/16

Nottingham

Cynthia Crane cynthia.crane@lineone.net

Newark

Dave Mappin

dave.mappin@dwp.gsi.gov.uk

28-29/04/16

Nottingham

Hilary Gray

hilary.gray@cssc.co.uk

Men’s Hockey - Hancock & Evans 28-29/04/16

Nottingham

Hilary Gray

hilary.gray@cssc.co.uk

MAY

Venue

Organiser Contact

Karting Women’s Hockey - Joyce Cole

April

Date

Hill Walking

6-9/05/16

Lake District

Clair Wilson

Swimming National Final

7-8/05/16

Sheffield

Iain Colguhoun cssc@cssc.karoo.co.uk

Egypt

Rebecca Brand rebecca.brand@cssc.co.uk

Milton Keynes

Dave Mappin

Brighton

Beth Earwicker beth.earwicker@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk

Venue

Organiser Contact

Weston Super Mare

David Angus

david.angus@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk

National Scuba Diving Trip

14-21/05/16

Karting Daytona

May

Beach Volleyball

26/05/16

JUNE National Pool Finals

Date 3-4/06/16

gobbyduck@hotmail.com

dave.mappin@dwp.gsi.gov.uk

Offshore Sailing Regatta

12-17/06/16

Cowes

Nick Bowle

idor@cs-sailing.org

Hill Walking

17-20/06/16

North Yorkshire

Clair Wilson

gobbyduck@hotmail.com

Freckleton

Nick Hume

nick.hume@tiscali.co.uk

Half Marathon

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19/06/16

LEISURE

CSSC REGIONAL EVENTS EASTERN Events Regional Conference

Date Organiser 14-15/04/16

Email

Ian Allen

ian.allen4@ntlworld.com

Telephone

Angling - Shore

06/11/15

Kevin Eley

kevin.eley@bt.com

07710 350457

Angling - Boat

23/11/15

Jim North

jim.north@which.net

07901 795966

Angling - Shore

11/12/15

Kevin Eley

kevin.eley@bt.com

07710 350457

Brian Crumley

brian.crumley@ntlworld.com

07411 023336

Email

Telephone

gordon.mccain@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk

07474 343194

Email

Telephone

Pool

TBC

LONDON Events Angling - Boat

Date Organiser 23/11/15

Gordon Mccain

MIDLANDS Events

Date Organiser

9 Ball Pool

27/11/15

Nigel Daniels

nigel.daniels@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk

03000 562443

8 Ball Pool

11/03/16

Phil Connolly

phil.connolly@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk

07971 520716

Email

Telephone

NORTH WEST Events

Date Organiser

Indoor Bowls Pairs

12/12/15

Linda Hough

linda.hough1@dwp.gsi.gov.uk

07780 802165

Indoor Bowls Singles

30/01/16

Linda Hough

linda.hough1@dwp.gsi.gov.uk

07780 802165

Angling - Coarse

08/07/16

Kevin Bradshaw

kevbrad58@googlemail.com

07801 749706

Email

Telephone

dave.grieve@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk

07580 962745

Email

Telephone

Ron Bow

ronniebow@hotmail.co.uk

07887 381372

5-a-side Masters Football 26/02/16

Davie Elder

davie.elder@outlook.com

07411 696518

Snooker

07/05/16

Harry Brebner

harrybrebner@hotmail.com

07852 195791

Snooker

01/05/16

Harry Brebner

harrybrebner@hotmail.com

07852 195791

NORTH EAST Events Angling - Shore

Date Organiser 14/11/15

David Grieve

SCOTLAND Events Skittles

Date Organiser 21/02/16

The information provided is correct at the time of printing. For the latest up-to-date lists please visit cssc.co.uk

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CSSC REGIONAL EVENTS SOUTH EAST Events Ten Pin Bowling

Date Organiser 15/05/16

Ray Allen

Email

Telephone

ray.allen1@hotmail.co.uk

SOUTH WEST Events

Date Organiser

Email

Telephone

Angling - Shore

13/11/15

Tony Hiscock

tony.hiscock@ukho.gov.uk

07967 116956

Angling - Shore

08/04/16

Tony Hiscock

tony.hiscock@ukho.gov.uk

07967 116956

Pool

17/04/16

Derek Saddington

jean.genie@talktalk.net

01929 423667

Snooker

08/05/16

Derek Saddington

jean.genie@talktalk.net

01929 423657

Angling - Boat

23/05/16

Tony Hiscock

tony.hiscock@ukho.gov.uk

07967 116956

Angling - Coarse

31/05/16

Brian Chivers

b.chivers@sky.com

01823 973931

Angling - Boat

30/09/16

Tony Hiscock

tony.hiscock@ukho.gov.uk

07967 116956

Angling - Shore

25/11/16

Tony Hiscock

tony.hiscock@ukho.gov.uk

07967 116956

Email

Telephone

SOUTHERN Events Angling - Coarse

Date Organiser 01/07/16

Fred Gill

frgill@metronet.co.uk

WALES Events

Date Organiser

Email

Telephone

Indoor Bowls Singles

22/11/15

David Davies

dl-davies@tiscali.co.uk

07812 500393

5-a-side football

26/11/15

Nigel Williams

nigel.williams@dwp.gsi.gov.uk

014436 88915

Indoor Bowls Pairs

10/01/16

David Davies

dl-davies@tiscali.co.uk

07812 500393

Indoor Bowls Triples

31/01/16

David Davies

dl-davies@tiscali.co.uk

07812 500393

Email

Telephone

YORKSHIRE Events

Date Organiser

Angling - Shore

14/11/15

Martin Bradshaw

pockpikeman@aol.com

07961 900819

Angling - Shore

28/11/15

Martin Bradshaw

pockpikeman@aol.com

07961 900819

Angling - Shore

12/12/15

Martin Bradshaw

pockpikeman@aol.com

07961 900819

Angling - Game

TBC

Steven Frakes

steven.frakes@sky.com

078244 69594

Angling - Coarse

30/06/16

Neil Robinson

robbohull65@gmail.com

Angling - Coarse

07/07/16

Neil Robinson

robbohull65@gmail.com

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LEISURE

CSSC CONTACTS CSSC VOLUNTEER SUPPORT TEAM CONTACTS

See below for the names of our Volunteer Support Team members, their contact details and the areas for which they are responsible: NAME

REGIONS

TELEPHONE EMAIL

Hedley Featherstone Volunteer Support Team Manager 07802 482330

hedley.featherstone@cssc.co.uk

Michelle Russell

Scotland

07802 482334

michelle.russell@cssc.co.uk

Jennifer Cuthbert

North West, North East, Yorkshire & Northern Ireland

07802 482328

jennifer.cuthbert@cssc.co.uk

Jon Bunyan

Midlands and Wales

07703 124780

jon.bunyan@cssc.co.uk

Andy Burdett

South, South & Southeast

07802 482332

andy.burdett@cssc.co.uk

Natalie Parry

South West

07903 281957

natalie.parry@cssc.co.uk

Jade Knowlden

London

07534 966441

jade.knowlden@cssc.co.uk

CSSC EVENT TEAM CONTACTS Listed below are the members of CSSC’s Event Team, their contact details and the sports for which they are responsible: NAME

TITLE

TELEPHONE EMAIL

MATTHEW TAYLOR Event Team Leader 01494 888439 matthew.taylor@cssc.co.uk Celtic Games, Chess, Cricket (6’s & Curtis Bennett) Fantasy Football, Football, Five-a-side Football, Lewis Cup, Women’s Football, Masters Football, Golf (Men & Mixed Team) & Table Tennis.

HILARY GRAY Event Team Coordinator 01494 888438 hilary.gray@cssc.co.uk Archery, Barbados, Badminton (Team, Individual & Badminton Camp), Bowls (Crown Green, Mixed Pairs, Indoor, Individual, Pairs, Triples, Flat Green & Open 4’s), Darts, Farncombe, Tug of War, Golf (Women), Hockey (Men, Hancock & Evans, Mixed, Women, 7’s & Joyce Cole), Pool, Swimming (Open Champs & Open Water) & Volleyball (Interdepartmental & Beach) JENNIFER YARROW Event Team Coordinator 01494 888434 jennifer.yarrow@cssc.co.uk Angling (Boat, Coarse, Game, Shore, Pike Champs & Open Shore) Athletics (Track & Field), Capital Challenge, Basketball, Cycling Champs, Hillwalking, E-Sports, Fencing, Flying, Netball, Squash (Singles, Team & Vets) Skiing / Snowboarding, Skittles, Snooker & Taster Days.

REBECCA BRAND Event Team Administrator 01494 888407 rebecca.brand@cssc.co.uk Curling, Cycling Trips, Mountain Biking, Photography, Poker, Pudding Club, Sailing, Dinghy, Idor, Scuba Diving, Surfing, Target Shooting, Ten Pin, Tennis (Open & Team), Touch Rugby, Subsidy Schemes & Go Karting.

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WIN a Family

Holiday to Disneyland Paris

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The prize includes:

How to enter

Return travel from the UK to Disneyland Paris

Email: CSSC@TheTravelAdventure.co.uk with:

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3 night’s B&B hotel accommodation at the 4 star Dream Castle Hotel at Disneyland Paris

• Your name

2 day, 2 Park Hopper Ticket, giving you access to both Walt Disney Studios Park & Disneyland Park over two days

• Your CSSC membership number

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• Your phone number

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01825 745215 CSSC@TheTravelAdventure.co.uk

CSSC has teamed up with The Travel Adventure to offer all members the chance to win a magical family holiday (2 adults & 2 children) to Disneyland Paris. This magical prize looks after everything from your transport, accommodation and entrance to Disneyland Paris. The Travel Adventure is a preferred partner of Disneyland Paris and specialises in organising group travel to UK, European & Worldwide destinations since 1995! ®

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Terms & Conditions: Departure date for this prize is May 29th 2016 for two adults and two children aged 3 to 11 years. Additional or different aged passengers may be added to this prize for a fee. There is no entry fee or purchase necessary to enter this competition. Entrance is open to all members of CSSC. Closing date for entry will be 29th January 2016. We reserve the right to amend the competition and will notify entrants as soon as possible. Our decision in all aspects of this competition is final and no correspondence will be entered into. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating their agreement to be bound by these conditions.

For your peace of mind, we’re a licensed & bonded tour operator meaning your payments to us are safe. For air tours you are protected by our ATOL Licence, Number 9173 and for coach tours you are protected by our ABTA Licence, Number Y6280 to ensure your complete financial security.

The Travel Adventure Ltd, Suite 2, Falmer Court, London Road, Uckfield TN22 1HN.