What's on in London January 2017

WHAT’S ON IN 2017 LONDON REGION

CONTENTS 3

INTRODUCTION

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ACTIVITIES

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TASTER DAYS

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SPORTS

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VOLUNTEERING

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OFFICE CHAMPIONS

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MY ACTIVE

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REGIONAL EVENTS

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MY SAVINGS+

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OFFERS

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ONLINE SHOP

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ENGLISH HERITAGE

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CADW

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HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES

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TASTECARD, LONDON TEAM CONTACT DETAILS

INTRODUCTION CSSC Sports and Leisure is a membership organisation that offers a huge range of sport and leisure activities to more than 120,000 members. Our aim is to get the civil service and public sector healthy and active, helping our members to make the most of their spare time through fun and social activities.

CSSC London is the most active and diverse region within CSSC and this booklet provides you with a snapshot of the hundreds of events, activities and offers that are organised here for our members.

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ACTIVITIES CSSC London organises a great selection of sports and leisure activities that members can participate in at a subsidised cost. Whatever you fancy, there’s something for everyone – such as theatre trips, golf and spa weekends, guided walks, 5- a- side football, netball and much more!

THEATRE We have a huge range of value-for-money theatre show tickets for 2017 – School of Rock, Wicked, 42 Street and many more!

“I was kept well-informed of the event, I was able to collect my tickets at the specified time and (most importantly) enjoyed the show.”

Aladdin

GUIDED WALKS Our wonderful walking guide will take you around London on various walks that cover all of London and include many themes. Past themes have included Marble Arch and Kings Cross walks.

“The event was good fun, I learnt a bit about cheese and wine, and had a very enjoyable afternoon.”

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ACTIVITIES TRIPS Throughout 2017 we will be offering subsidised return coach trips from Victoria and Heathrow to various attractions for the day. Trips in the past have included Ostend and Bruges.

“My friend and I had a wonderful time” Afternoon Tea Bus

DAYS OUT We also offer a range of subsidised days out. Keep an eye out for golf and spa days, exclusive race packages, and tours of well-known attractions such as the Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe.

“A very well organised event both in terms of CSSC promotion and ticketing and the event itself. Thoroughly enjoyed the day.”

PGA Golf Wentworth

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LONDON TASTER DAYS 2017 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.

If you haven’t tried something new this year, make sure you do next year!

“Really enjoyed the experience, would definitely recommend it.”

Target Shooting “I had a fantastic time, made loads of bread and ate loads of bread.”

Bread Baking

“It was excellent. So much was included in the two hours.”

Fencing taster

“Definitely a worthwhile course, great fun and excellent value for money.”

Chocolate making

“My family and I had a great time and would love to do it again given the opportunity.”

Curling taster

Visit cssc.co.uk for a comprehensive list! For more information on any of our taster days contact Jennifer Yarrow, Tel: 01494 888434; Email: jennifer.yarrow@cssc.co.uk

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LONDON TASTER DAYS 2017

Yoga at the Shard

Intro to Bread Making

Artisan Bread Course

Intro to Sourdough

Italian Breads Workshop

Christmas Bread Making

Archery

Fencing

Sushi Making Paddle Boarding Paddington Basin

Photography for Beginners

Bouldering

Wine Tasting

Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting

Flying Trapeze Class

Velodrome

Go Ape Tree Top Adventure

Dinghy Sailing

Macaron Class

Cake Baking

Pastry Classes

French Pastry Class Bowls

Karting

Aerial Hoop taster Champagne and Sparkling Tasting

Inside the M25

SE1 SW6 SW6 SW6 SW6 SW6 SE16 NW9 WC2N W2 SE1 SE16 & HA8 Multiple Locations EC4Y SE18 E20 Trent Park, Battersea Park, Chessington TW17 NW8 NW8 NW8 NW8 Multiple Locations E10

Outside the M25

Ski, Snowboarding and Ringo’s Hemel

Ski, Snowboarding and Sledging Milton Keynes

Indoor Sky Diving Basingstoke and Milton Keynes

Curling Kent

White Water Rafting Hertfordshire

Wakeboarding Surrey

Clay Pigeon Shooting Kent, Bedfordshire and Bisley

Flying Kent

Go Ape Tree Top Adventure Wendover, Black Park, Bracknell

Segway Black Park, Bracknell

Alpaca Trekking

Off Shore Sailing

Dim Sum Evening Surrey

Kite Surfing East Sussex

Bombay Sapphire Gin Cocktail

Experience Hampshire

Zip Wire Experience Bangor

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SPORTS Basketball A mix of training and games for people of all abilities. We also enter regular tournaments, friendly matches and have plenty of socials.

Venue: Pimlico Academy, Lupus Street, London, SW1V 3AT Day/Time: Monday 8-10pm Contact: Jide olujide.alade@mhra.gsi.gov.uk

Barbarians Rugby British Civil Service Rugby Players were amongst founding members of the Rugby Floorball Union in 1871, but join the CSSC Barbarians now, in their 10th season and be part of something really special. We welcome players of all shapes, sizes and abilities to join us on midweek evenings for training and/or Saturday afternoons in the Middlesex Merit Tables for 15s and 7s fixtures in London and/ or Whitton Park (nr. Twickenham). Unity. Pride. Friendship. This is Civil Service Rugby. Find us on Facebook and Twitter. csscbarbarians.co.uk Contact: Ashley captain@csscbarbarians.co.uk

Mixed Touch Rugby

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We are a sociable club catering for all abilities – from complete beginners to experienced internationals, both men and women. We organise our own Monday night league, run coaching sessions and enter teams in leagues in London. Our teams also enter tournament at home and abroad. We focus on keeping fit; developing teamwork and skills; and – most importantly – having fun!

Venue: Tooting Bec Common (spring/ summer), Battersea Park (autumn/winter) and Crystal Palace Park (autumn/winter) Day/time: Mondays approximately 6.30-8pm, Saturdays 1-3pm Contact: cssctouchrugby@gmail.com

SPORTS Football We have nine 11-a-side teams as well as one vets team (for over 39s) playing across London. We cater for all levels of ability and have a great social side including European tours.

Venue: Kings House Sports Ground, Duke’s Meadows, Chiswick, W4 2SH Day/Time: Matches – Saturday afternoons; Training – Wednesday 7-8:30pm Contact: Steve civilservicefc1863@yahoo.co.uk Tweet: @csfc1863

Outdoor Flat Green Bowls The outdoor season runs from May to September.

The London Civil Service Bowling Association play 20 mixed games in and around the M25 and welcome both new and experienced bowlers of all ages and abilities. We also have a few social events throughout the year which are open to all members, both indoor and outdoor, and their partners.

Contact: Christine cauphill@yahoo.co.uk

Indoor Bowls During the winter months the London Civil Service Indoor Bowling Association has a programme of 20+ mixed fixtures around the South East of England. We welcome both new and experienced bowlers of all ages and abilities.

Contact: Christine cauphill@yahoo.co.uk

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SPORTS Riding The Civil Service Riding Club organises riding and social events at various venues in and around London at affordable rates. Complete beginner to advanced riding is available, including dressage, western, polo, jumping and more!

Venue: Various weekday and weekend riding opportunities at stables in London and Home Countries.

Membership: ÂŁ15 a year for CSSC members.

Contact: civilserviceridingclub@hotmail.co.uk

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Netball

Volleyball

Beamers are a friendly and sociable club who take part in local leagues and national and overseas tournaments. We welcome new players of all abilities.

Venue: Colombo Centre, Colombo Street, SE1 8DP Day/Time: Monday 6-7:30pm Contact: Rosanne rosanne.savoury@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk

We hold a weekly volleyball session incorporating both coaching and games for a range of skill levels from beginners upwards. The first session is free.

Venue: Westminster City School, SW1E 5HJ Day/Time: Monday 6-8pm Contact: Nick nicolas.reynolds@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk

SPORTS Tennis

Squash

Enjoy your tennis with social and competitive play at the CSLTC. All standards are welcome; for beginners and improvers we have free group coaching throughout the summer and winter. First visit is FREE! Excellent hard and astro courts with floodlights all year round. Grass courts in Summer.

We also field teams for London and regional league matches.

Our website address for more information is csltc.co.uk Venue: Kings House Sports Ground, Dukes Meadow, Chiswick, W4 2SH Contact: csltc.membership@gmail.com

A friendly and sociable club, catering for experienced players and those wishing to take up a new sport. All from just £60 a year! If you are interested come down on a Wednesday evening (from 6pm) to Southbank Club. You’ll be shown the facilities and be able to have a hit against people of a similar standard.

Badminton

Venue: Southbank Club, 124-130 Wandsworth Road, SW8 2LD Contact: dave.torrance@hotmail.com philip.stamp@defra.gsi.gov.uk Website: southbankclub.co.uk

Love badminton? Love our club! We are a friendly club and we welcome all standards. We have social events and tournaments.

Venue: Westminster City School Day/Time: Tuesday 6-8pm Contact: chris.redford@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Table Tennis Members can play casual table tennis every Thursday evening and/or join a team competing in the London Banks and Civil Service Table Tennis League. All standards are very welcome and catered for from novice to expert.

Venue: Abbey Centre, SW1P 3BU Day/time: Thursday, 6-9pm (casual play) For Team League play contact Neil for more information: Contact: neil_le_milliere@btinternet.com, Mobile: 07946615889

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SPORTS Cygnet Rowing Club With a firm focus on enjoying rowing, competing and socialising, Cygnets are the Civil Service Rowing Club. We have a proud track record of welcoming new rowers of all abilities and we enjoy not only being on the water, but training and socialising off the water. We represent our club and the Civil Service at races ad regattas throughout the year. Established and lapsed rowers are welcome, along with complete novices for whom we run regular learn-to-row courses.

Venue: Civil Service Boathouse, Riverside Drive, Dukes Meadows, Chiswick (just across the bridge from Barnes Bridge Railway Station).

Contact: vice@cygnet-rc.org.uk Website: cygnet-rc.org.uk

Barnes Bridge Ladies Rowing Club Barnes Bridge Ladies Rowing Club is one of two women-only clubs in the UK and welcomes rowers of all ages and abilities. We have a wide range of equipment built for women and we have specialist coaching for the makeup of our club. We regularly run a Get Fit and Row course for beginners and have a strong social side to the club. For those that want the extra edge of competition, the club competes in a variety of regattas and competitions – often with considerable success.

Location: Civil Service Boathouse, Dukes Meadows, Chiswick, London, W4 2SH Website: bblrc.co.uk Contact: captain@bblrc.co.uk

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SPORTS Civil Service Contract Bridge Association The bridge association operates a league that runs from October to April, which works out at about one match each month. We also hold four competitions each year, usually at the Civil Service Club in New Scotland Yard.

Secretary: Nigel Stuttard, 017 0822 1318, nanddstuttard@hotmail.co.uk League: Tony Verran, 03000 585 480, tony.verran@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk

Civil Service Canoe Club A friendly, welcoming canoe club with no experience necessary and boats/ equipment provided.

Venue: Thames at Chiswick (summer); Porchester Centre, Bayswater (winter) Day/Time: Tuesday evenings We also organise day trips and weekends away as well as longer holidays.

Contact: Dan secretary@civilservicecanoeclub.org.uk

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VOLUNTEERING Volunteers are at the very heart of CSSC. Volunteers are CSSC’s face within the civil service and wider public sector. They run activities, assist with social media, monitor income and expenditure, act as mentors and champion CSSC in their workplace.

CSSC London offers a wide and vibrant activity programme. It has a series of long established sports clubs including the CS Football Club who recently celebrated their 150th anniversary (founder members of the FA). In addition it has many one off activities embracing not only sport but recreation and leisure.

Volunteers are also needed to help promote CSSC and act as ambassadors to spread the word about CSSC. What you choose to do depends entirely on your interests and how much time you want to give. It’s our ambition to make sure anyone who gives their time to CSSC feels valued, understood and proud to be part of CSSC London’s volunteer team.

A warm welcome awaits you as well as a chance to be part of a team that makes a difference to people working in the civil service and the public sector.

If you would like to know more about volunteering with CSSC, get in touch with the London Team Leader, Jade Knowlden at jade.knowlden@cssc.co.uk

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OFFICE CHAMPIONS

We are looking for volunteers to promote CSSC in office buildings “It’s a great way of getting to know the people in your building and it also makes me aware early of what is going on within CSSC.”

Rosanne Savoury, CSSC office champion

What is an office champion?

Our office champions help to spread the word of CSSC. We are looking for one volunteer per office who is responsible for promoting all the great benefits of CSSC to their colleagues.

What is involved?

You can do as much or as little as you are able to, so you could…

• Forward on CSSC information to your colleagues • Print and display posters in your office • Post CSSC details on your intranet • Talk to colleagues about the benefits of CSSC • Open doors for the CSSC sales team

What support will I have?

CSSC will send you emails with everything you need to help you understand and promote CSSC. Your local volunteer support advisor will also be on hand to offer you any support or advice you need.

My SUPPORT Take advantage of the financial help available from CSSC.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FUND

Organise an activity in your workplace or local area. CSSC can help fund the venue, equipment and instructor costs. Whether it’s starting up a lunchtime exercise class in your workplace, organising weekly badminton sessions locally or even putting on a family fun day, the Physical Activity Fund can help!

cssc.co.uk/PAFund

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.

cssc.co.uk/SponsorshipScheme

GYM DISCOUNTS Access to corporate gym membership at over 2,900 gyms across the UK through My Savings+.

cssc.co.uk/MySavings

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.

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

Entry Fee

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Entry Fee

Level of Subsidy

£10 - £20

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Up to £150

50%

£20 upwards

£20

£150 upwards

£75

Two events per year. Max £20 per event.

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TRAINING SUBSIDY SCHEME

One reimbursement per year.

For more information please go to

cssc.co.uk/Subsidies

My RUN • RIDE SWIM • STRIDE CSSC's set of tools and resources to help those interested in running, cycling, swimming or walking.

An extensive range of free tools and resources to help all standards and abilities, from beginners to those wishing to compete or lead others.

Training plans, local clubs, routes, maps and even an online advice surgery are all available for CSSC members who are interested in running, cycling, swimming or walking.

My REWARDS The free health and fitness app that rewards you for being active, whatever your fitness level.

Download the free My Active Rewards app, then get active, earn points and join your first challenge to receive cash rewards.

1. GET ACTIVE

2. COLLECT POINTS 3. BE REWARDED Connect to your favourite fitness apps and fitness devices and start collecting your points.

On successful completion of your chosen challenge, you'll receive your wellearned cash rewards from top retailers.

Every activity earns you points, from your daily steps, exercise classes, visits to the gym and even CSSC activites.

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REGIONAL EVENTS The London Region offers a variety of sporting opportunities to compete in and qualify for national finals. These sports include:

Angling - Coarse

Men’s and Ladies’ Golf

Fred Davis freddavis@talktalk.net

Angling - Game

Gordon McCain gordon.mccain@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk

Tenpin Bowling

James McGraw james.mcgraw@cssc.co.uk

Pool

Darts

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Further details including dates and venues can be found on the London Region section of our website cssc.co.uk

My Savings + CSSC’s online savings portal for members* Save when shopping online or instore with access to over 2000 discount, cashback and voucher partners. * CSSC membership is open to all public sector workers.

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TRAVEL AND LEISURE

DINING OUT

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Corporate gym membership to over 2,900 gyms including:

Discounts correct at time of print.

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OFFERS Pimlico Fitness

Pimlico Fitness has now teamed up with CSSC London to offer a range of different fitness classes at a discounted rate. To sign up email babs@pimlicofitness.com and quote DISCOUNT CODE: CSSC01. There is no contract or signing on fee! Visit pimlicofitness.com for an updated class list.

Addelstone and Egham Leisure Centre, Achieve Lifestyle CSSC members are entitled to a 25% discount and no joining fee (£25) at both Addlestone and Egham Leisure centres which are run by the Charitable Trust, Achieve Lifestyle.

Membership Costs: Addlestone normal rate: £39.90 CSSC members: £29.90 Egham normal rate: £45.90 CSSC members: £34.50 Please present your valid CSSC membership card upon joining.

Achievelifestyle.co.uk Members can benefit from: • Upgraded gym at Egham Leisure Centre – 350k investment • Extensive free weights • Spinning studios at both sites • Full range of fitness classes • GP referrals welcome Bio Analysis available at Egham. Free crèche available at Egham.

Call 01784 437695 option 3 or contact membership@achievelifestyle.co.uk

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CSSC members receive discounted rates when playing in 5,6 & 7 a-side leagues.

PlayFootball have premium facilities with full FA accreditation: • • • • • •

FA qualified referees 3G all weather pitches Floodlights Non-stop play Sports bars with large screens Changing rooms with hot showers

There are discounted rates for casual and block bookings. As well as a 10% discount on children’s parties.

London locations include:

Shepherd’s Bush (opening March 2016) Romford Finchley Bromley

Full t&c available at cssc.co.uk/playfootball

Visit playfootball.net for more details

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ONLINE SHOP

Now is the time to take full advantage of your CSSC membership!

NEW for 2017

Get ready for some terrific sporting events scheduled for 2017 including race days at Ascot, rugby at Twickenham and cricket at Trent Bridge.

Cinema Tickets

range from £4.50 for kids and £5.95 for adults across the major cinemas including:

CINEWORLD Unlimited

Cardholders can see any standard film at any time, no catches, no restrictions and no hassle. Save 33% when purchasing from CSSC’s online shop.

Excluding London West End

ODEON Limitless

Imagine being able to see all the films you want, week in, week out. Well now you can! With huge potential savings and access to exclusive member treats, join Limitless and save 33% when purchasing from CSSC’s online shop.

Excluding Central London

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Minimum discount of 50% at selected Merlin theme parks and attractions.

LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations, the Minifigure, DUPLO and LEGOLAND are trademarks of the LEGO Group. Š2017 The LEGO Group.

Meet the Team

Ever wanted to put a face to the friendly voice on the end of the telephone? Meet Arica and Tina, the dynamic duo who support the online shop. To discuss fulfilment and make enquiries you can reach the shop at: Arica Huggins 01494 888 411 eCommerce Coordinator Tina Rodwell 01494 888 459 eCommerce Administrator

Tina Rodwell

Arica Huggins

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ENGLISH HERITAGE FREE ENTRY Get unlimited access to over 300 castles and gardens, historic houses, abbeys and more. Plus get free or discounted 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 up to six accompanying children under the age of 19.

SHOP DISCOUNTS 15% discount in English Heritage online and on site retail shops.

DISCOUNT ON HOLIDAY COTTAGES 10% discount on English Heritage Holiday Cottages when booked over the phone.

For more details and to check whether a property is included in the scheme, and whether entry to an event is free or at a discounted price go to english-heritage.org.uk/visit call +44 (0) 370 3331181 or email customers@english-heritage.org.uk 26

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

Simply present your CSSC card together with photo ID on arrival. Valid for CSSC member, one other adult and up to three accompanying children under age of 16.

For more on places to visit and things to do:

HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES

SHOP DISCOUNTS 10% discount at Historic Royal Palaces retail shops for CSSC members.

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

FREE ENTRY Excludes: Carreg Cennen Castle, Weobley Castle, Dolwyddelan Castle and Margam Stones Museum.

gov.wales/cadw

• Tower of London • Hampton Court Palace • Banqueting House • Kensington Palace

Download your voucher from CSSC’s website 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 depending on palace (children go free at some palaces).

For more information on the palaces and to download a voucher go to:

cssc.co.uk/hrp Image by Historic Royal Palaces

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Contact the London Team

Lauren Fairhurst

London Event & Volunteer Coordinator 01494 888 402 lauren.fairhurst@cssc.co.uk

James McGraw

London Event & Volunteer Coordinator 01494 888 417 james.mcgraw@cssc.co.uk

Jade Knowlden

London Team Leader 01494 888 435 jade.knowlden@cssc.co.uk