CSSC Membership Booklet

Promoting fulfilling lifestyles by providing sport and leisure opportunities

Whether you love sport, want to try something new, explore, have fun or enjoy great savings, CSSC is here for you.

CSSC Sports & Leisure is a not-for-profit membership organisation established in 1921. Our aim is to promote fulfilling lifestyles by providing sport and leisure opportunities to our 120,000 members.

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CSSC guide Everyday savings Try something new with sports & taster days My Active - supporting you to get active My Active - subsidies Fantastic offers on our Online Shop Explore with English Heritage, Cadw and Historic Royal Palaces Save more with My Savings+ Eat for less with tastecard Games 2017 What’s happening in your region and area?

Volunteer with CSSC Member get Member, Retiring or moving on and Stay in touch History of CSSC Contact us

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There’s so much happening at CSSC. To find out more or to get started follow these simple steps.

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Sign in

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Start Exploring

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To sign in, go to cssc.co.uk.

If you need to set your password, click on ‘forgot password’ and an email will be sent to your inbox to complete the process.

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Get involved

Get more out of life with CSSC - we have something for everyone. Start using your member benefits today!

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Start exploring What’s in it for me?

A great starting point to find out what’s on offer.

Things to do

Take part in a sporting or leisure activity, or try something new with our taster days. From sailing to golfing or a theatre trip in London.

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Get active

Earn rewards for being active by downloading CSSC’s free My Active Rewards app.

Shop

Take advantage of thousands of discounts at high street shops, on holidays, theme park tickets, cinema tickets and so much more.

Offers

We have so much on offer locally, regionally and nationally including a free digital tastecard, free entry into historical sites, castles and abbeys as well as discounted days out.

Your local benefits

Visit your region and area web pages to find out all the local activities and offers available to you.

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every day Save money on just about everything! From your grocery shop to dining, going to the cinema and other attractions.

Here’s how…

£25 saved Discounted cinema tickets for two adults to a 3D movie

£9.40 saved

5% off your grocery shop (with an annual spend of £3,600)

£180 saved

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IT ALL ADDS UP!

Theme park day out for family of four to Thorpe Park

£103 saved Family of four visit to Stonehenge

£40 saved

DIY spend of £800

£80 saved OVER

£430 SAVED

Saving estimates based on offers live at the time of print.

Offers are subject to change.

Administrative charges may apply.

Sports and taster days cssc.co.uk/EventSearch

Get some friends together and have a go SPORTS

There’s something for everyone.

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Take part in our huge range of sporting activities for all abilities. We have over 60 different sports to choose from, including archery, badminton, bowls, cycling, darts, flying, golf, karting and target shooting - we even have our own sailing boats.

at something you’ve never tried before!

TASTER DAYS

Curious but not sure?

Our taster days are the perfect way to dip a toe in the water without spending too much time or money. Try a day at the velodrome or create a ceramic masterpiece. There’s something to suit everyone.

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Supporting you to get active cssc.co.uk/MyActive

Need a little help to stay motivated?

My Active provides the support, rewards and flexibility you need to get active in your own time.

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Rewards

Get active. Collect points. Be rewarded.

Download the free My Active Rewards app and start collecting points from your daily steps and gym visits, as well as with CSSC activities. On successful completion of your chosen challenge, convert your points into cash vouchers at top retailers. We reward you for all the ways you choose to get active.

Support Let CSSC help you achieve your sporting goals. Get subsidies for race entry fees and training courses, as well as support for those with a disability or anyone experiencing financial hardship.

Please turn over for more information.

Run Ride Swim Stride Free tools and resources to help all standards from beginners to those wishing to compete or lead others in running, cycling, swimming or walking. Utilise training plans, maps and routes as well as local group finders and much more!

Got a question? Contact CSSC’s advice surgery for help and guidance in any of these areas.

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Subsidies cssc.co.uk/MyActive

Let CSSC help you achieve your sporting goals with our sponsorship and subsidy schemes.

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M Activity Subsidy Scheme

CSSC can help cover the entry costs of non-CSSC events such as running races and assault courses (10km or more), swimming, cycling, walking/trekking and chipped wheelchair events.

Training Subsidy Scheme

Become a sports coach, referee or umpire and CSSC can subsidise your training fees.

Gym Discounts

Access to corporate gym membership at over 2,900 gyms across the UK.

Physical Activity Fund

Organise an activity in your workplace or local area. CSSC can help fund the venue, equipment and instructor costs.

Sponsorship Scheme

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If a disability or financial hardship is preventing you from continuing your sport, we may be able to help.

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We’ve got it covered cssc.co.uk/OnlineShop CSSC’s online shop

brings you a host of events at discounted rates. Whether it’s a night out at the cinema, thrillseeking at a theme park or tickets to an international sports event.

Family days out Get exclusive discounts to family attractions as well as a guaranteed minimum discount of 50% at selected Merlin theme parks and attractions.

Sports event tickets Look out for race days across the country, rugby at Twickenham, football at Wembley and many other popular events.

Cinema tickets Purchase discounted cinema tickets and eCodes from just ÂŁ5.75 (adults) and ÂŁ4.25 (children) or for the regular movie goer save 33% on an Odeon Limitless (exluding Central London) or Cineworld Unlimited card (excluding London West End).

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Find places you’ll love and create memories cssc.co.uk/Offers Through our partners, CSSC offers a range of exciting places to explore!

Live and breathe the story of England at royal castles, historic gardens, forts and defences, world-famous prehistoric sites and many others with English Heritage.

Seek out ancient monuments, castles, abbeys, forts and burial chambers; and learn more about Wales’s rich history with Cadw.

Explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society, in some of the greatest palaces ever built with Historic Royal Palaces.

For full terms & conditions and any exclusions visit CSSC’s website.

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ENGLISH HERITAGE

Get unlimited access to 280 castles and gardens, historic houses, abbeys and more. Plus get free or reduced price entry to hundreds of exciting historic events throughout the year.

Simply show your CSSC membership card on arrival. Valid for CSSC member, one other adult and accompanying children under 19 (maximum six).

HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES

CADW

Get free tickets to explore and discover these amazing royal palaces throughout the year.

Gain free unlimited entry to some of the best castles in the world as well as abbeys, churches, chapels and more.

Download your voucher in exchange for tickets and present together with your CSSC card and photo ID on arrival. Valid for CSSC member plus one to three guests dependent on palace (children go free at some palaces).

Simply present your CSSC card together with photo ID on arrival. Valid for CSSC member, one other adult and accompanying children under 16 (maximum three).

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My Savings +

cssc.co.uk/Shop Keep the discounts coming at My Savings+ with over 2,000 discount, cashback and voucher offers on everything from shopping, car insurance to holidays.

Shop Online

Access over 2,000 compelling online offers.

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Shop In Store

Access fantastic discounts and cashback from your favourite retailers.

Community

Free monthly Lotto and competitions.

Wellbeing

A wealth of information to help you towards a full sense of wellbeing.

Gym Membership df

Get discounted corporate gym membership at over 2,900 gyms.

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for less with

tastecard

cssc.co.uk/tastecard

FREE DIGITAL TASTECARD AND APP Enjoy incredible savings when eating out. Get 50% off the total food bill or 2 for 1 meals across the entire menu at over 6,500 UK restaurants.

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RESTAURANTS INCLUDE Pizza Express, Zizzi, Strada, Prezzo and many more.

TO EAT FOR LESS Select your restaurant, book your table and flash your digital tastecard.

cssc.co.uk/CSSCGames

The CSSC Games is a fantastic event to be involved in, whether you’re one of the 1,500 competitors taking part, or one of our much valued volunteer team.

This biennial sporting extravaganza will be taking place on 15 September 2017 at Loughborough University.

With most activities, accommodation (Thursday and Friday) and entertainment on campus, it’s the ideal location for a full day of competition.

Whatever your sporting ability, there’s an event for you!

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EVENTS AT THE CSSC GAMES 2017 Outdoor archery Arts competition Mixed badminton Mixed basketball E Sports Fencing Golf (pairs) Mixed hockey Indoor games (quiz, Scrabble and dominoes) Karting Men’s masters football Men’s open football Ladies’ netball Mixed rounders Squash Table tennis Tennis Mixed touch rugby

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WHAT’S HAPPENING In your Region & Area cssc.co.uk/MyRegion what’s happening in your region and area cssc.co.uk/MyRegion

Keep up to date with activities and offers near you Whether you are based in the north, south, east or west, seek out the activities, trips and offers that suit you best. Sailing in Southampton or making bath bombs in Glasgow, a theatre trip in London or a golf tournament in Wales. There’s loads of local activities to get involved in and offers to take advantage of.

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It feels good to give something back!

cssc.co.uk/Volunteer

Give your time and make a difference - become a CSSC volunteer and use your skills and energy to help others.

• Feel valued • Have fun and enjoy yourself • Meet new people and make friends • Build your self-esteem and confidence • Develop new skills and enhance your career

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MEMBER GET MEMBER

Like many things in life, some things are better shared.

If you love your CSSC membership, why not encourage friends and colleagues to take part?

As a thank you, you’ll receive £10 cashback for every new member you introduce.

Up to 3 of your friends and family can join CSSC and link with your membership – they’ll enjoy the same benefits of membership as you.

cssc.co.uk/join

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RETIRING OR MOVING ON

Just because you’re moving on professionally or retiring doesn’t mean you have to leave CSSC. Being a member of CSSC can last a lifetime!

So, if your circumstances change, give us a call on 01494 888444 and we can update your details.

Retired members get a 10% reduction in subscriptions.

cssc.co.uk/moving-on

STAY IN TOUCH

To get the most out of your membership, keep your profile updated. Remember to select your communication preferences and interests to be kept up to date with all that‘s happening at CSSC.

cssc.co.uk/MyCSSC

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1921 CSSC FOUNDED

1871 FA CHALLENGE CUP The Civil Service Football Club (CSFC) helped create and played in the first ever FA Cup Challenge competition in the 1871 / 72 season.

From 1901 the CSFC regularly toured the continent up until 1926 and were highly successful, regularly competing against what are now among the world’s leading teams including Barcelona and Real Madrid.

At an enthusiastic meeting held on 4 November 1921 at Central Hall, Westminster, the Chairman, Sir Aubrey Symonds, K.C.B., Second Secretary, Ministry of Health, proposed the first resolution as follows: “That this meeting, representative of Civil Service Sport in all its branches, now records its opinion that the time has arrived for the formation of a United Civil Service Sports Club,” the resolution being duly seconded.

The Civilian, 12 November, 1921

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FRANK BROOMAN - THE BOXING CHAMPIO

He was a member of the Civil Service Team Amatuer Welterweight Champion who represen England in the Empire G at Toronto.

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FOOTBALL MATCH AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE

VISIT FROM THE QUEEN TO CHISWICK “HM Queen Elizabeth II visits Chiswick sports ground on July 25 where she spends time with her own Civil Servants.”

Civil Service Sports Journal, July 1953

2003 CSSC GAMES The first Games were held at Millfield School in 2003 and have been held every two years since at Loughborough University. Over the years, 27 sports have been included and two royal visits in 2003 and 2015 have taken place.

The CSFC celebrated 150 years of playing association football in 2013. The CSFC is acknowledged as the sole surviving association football club from the original 11 clubs who founded The Football Association in London on 26 October 1863.

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Contact Us CSSC Sports and Leisure Compton Court, 20-24 Temple End, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5DR 01494 888444 cssc.co.uk CSSC_Official CSSCSportsAndLeisure