Make a Move Newsletter Spring 2013

Spring 2013 Issue 11

Welcome Welcome to the Spring Make-a-Move Leisure Inclusion Team Newsletter. If you have a story that you would like in the Make-a-Move Newsletter then contact the team at make-a-move@bval.co.uk or call 01670 622177.

The next issue of the BVAL Make-a-Move Newsletter will be distributed in Summer 2013!

Latest News Active Holidays February Programme a Success BVAL and partners delivered a fantastic ‘Active Holidays’ programme during February half term for families and young people across South East Northumberland.

More than 1000 young people attended activities throughout the holidays which included a wide range of sports sessions and camps. In Blyth, an inclusion programme for people with disabilities was attended by 60 young people, setting a new high for the number of people taking part. Move It Community Dance Camps proved to be extremely popular with 70 young people performing routines which had been practised throughout the holidays, this took place at Blyth Sports Centre.

Partners who have supported Active Holidays include Seaton Valley Parish Council, Newbiggin Town Council, Morpeth Town Council, Cramlington Town Council and West Bedlington Town Council.

BVAL will be delivering a range of activities during May half term, to find out more please visit our website.

Taster programme encourages young adults to get active As part of the Sportivate programme in Northumberland, a range of activities targeting 14-25 year olds have been delivered by BVAL including Archery, Multi Sport, Dance, Athletics and Cycling. 96 young adults have attended activities during year two of the programme with 82 attending at least 5 out of 6 sessions.

Partners who have supported activities include Northumberland Church Of England Academy, Bedlington High School, Seaton Valley Youth Services, Seaton Valley Town Council, Blyth Community College, Cramlington Learning Village, Northumberland Athletics Network and GUST. As part of Sport England’s Places People Play initiative, Sportivate offers young people aged 14-25 years old the opportunity to take part in a range of sporting activities. BVAL will be delivering additional taster programmes from April 2013.

For more information about the Sportivate programme in Northumberland please visit www.northumberlandsport.co.uk

Pegasus Equestrian Centre A Para Dressage rider based at Pegasus Equestrian Centre has been named Female Personality of the Year at the North East Disability Sports Awards.

Hosted by local news Presenter Ian Payne, the awards recognised and celebrated the achievements of participants, coaches and clubs from disabled sports across the region.

Gayle Bloomfield, aged 42 from Seahouses was one of several winners at the event which included 2012 Paralympic Swimming Gold medallist Josef Craig and Paralympic Basketball player Terry Bywater. Gayle trains at the Pegasus Centre where she receives specialist coaching from Instructor Cathy Burrell.

Since the awards, Gayle has also won a competition to have training mirrors installed at Pegasus Equestrian Centre. Held by Mirrors for Training, Gayle received over 1000 votes and now hopes to enhance her performance through visual feedback.

For more Information regarding activities at the Pegasus Centre, Contact Martin Peagam on 01670 518219.

Club News Paddle Ability Event BVAL and partners have organised a Paddle Ability event on Saturday 25th May at Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, Ashington, The event will take place during Go Canoeing Week and is open to everyone, there will be representatives from Wansbeck Paddle Sport Club, Blyth Kayak Club and Coquet Shorebase Trust. Canoe England are also supporting the event.

To find out more about Paddle Sport opportunities in South East Northumberland please visit our website or contact Luis Perales on 01670 622146.

Clout Archery at Pegasus Equestrian Centre Pegasus Equestrian Centre is set to host an exciting Clout Archery event on Saturday 29th June. Exclusively for members and guests of Morpeth Archers and Pegasus Centre Archery Club, participants will receive demonstrations and an opportunity to try Clout Archery.

For more information on this event or Archery opportunities at Pegasus Equestrian Centre please contact Luis Perales on 01670 622146.

What’s on Barnardo’s Active Families programme New activities have been developed in partnership with Barnardos to provide opportunities for families with children under 5 years to get active and lead a healthy lifestyle. This includes activities across Blyth, Cramlington and Seaton Valley. These new activities include: Diddy Diva’s dance - Monday’s 3:30-4:30pm, Blyth Central Children’s Centre First Step mother and baby exercise classes - Wednesday’s 1.30-2.30pm, Blyth Central Children’s Centre Buggy Fit Boot Camp - Tuesday’s 10:30-11:30am, Astley Park, Seaton Delaval Buggy Fit Boot Camp - Thursday’s 10:30 -11:30am, Seven Oaks Park, Cramlington For more information contact Michael Firek on 01670 622179.

County Hall employees get morning exercise with BVAL Northumberland County Council employees at County Hall now have access to early morning ‘Wake & Shake’ exercise activities twice a week after Easter. Organised by BVAL and the Health Improvement Team, sessions take place every Tuesday and Thursday morning in the canteen from 8:30am and will include a short 10-15 minute class designed to help set you up for the day! These classes will start the week commencing 15th April and continue for 4 weeks initially.

For more information contact Michael Firek on 01670 622179.

Get Active Northumberland (GAN) Programme BVAL have joined up with Northumbria Healthcare Trust to help deliver GAN programmes across South East Northumberland. This popular and effective weight management programme has impacted the lives of many families in the County with bespoke programmes for families with younger age children, children 7-13 years old, teens and a Dads specific course.

For more information about upcoming courses and how you can sign up for a programme please contact Northumbria Healthcare Trust on 01670 784183 or gan@nhct.nhs.uk Active Holidays May Half-Term Holiday Programme BVAL will be delivering a range of activities during the May half term holidays.

Activities on offer include Active Roadshow Plus, Multi Sports, outdoor activities and a number of Dance Camps. Ability to Play ‘Stay all Day’ will also be on offer during the holidays.

Partners include Seaton Valley Parish Council, Newbiggin Town Council, Morpeth Town Council, Cramlington Town Council & West Bedlington Town Council.

To View the May Half-Term Programme please visit our website.

No Strings Badminton In partnership with Badminton England, BVAL are running several Badminton sessions suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities.

No Strings (Any Concordia Leisure age, any ability, just Centre pay and play)

Tuesdays 5-6pm

£3 Per Person

Over 50's Badminton

Concordia Leisure Centre

Tuesdays 12-1pm

£3 Per Person

For more information contact Jake Preece on 01670 622223.

Family Badminton

Concordia Leisure Centre

Saturdays 1-2pm

Adult - £4 Junior - £2 Family - £10

No Strings (Any Cramlington Sportage, any ability, just ing Club pay and play)

Thursdays 6-7pm

£3 Per Person

Over 50's Badminton

Thursdays 2-3pm

£3 Per Person

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Funding Opportunities All of the links below provide information on funding opportunities for sports clubs and organisations in Northumberland.

Make-a-Move Volunteer Package Childrens Trust Rothley Trust Sherburn Trust Joicey Trust Other funding opportunities can be found at www.bval.co.uk or by contacting the Make-a-Move team on 01670 622177.

Leisure Inclusion Team Blyth Valley Arts and Leisure Make-A-Move Leisure Inclusion Team offer a wide range of sport and play activities. For more information on these exciting activities please contact the Make-A-Move team on 01670 622177 or you can email us at make-a-move@bval.co.uk

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