GIRLS & BOYS MULTI SPORTS COACHING

fun, games & different sports every week!

Tuesdays - Pershore Leisure Centre - 4-5pm

15th September - 8th December 2009 (excluding 27th October)

Wednesdays - Evesham Leisure Centre - 4-5pm

16th September - 9th December 2009 (excluding 28th October)

FOR AGES 7-10 YEARS

Each session costs just £2 - NO booking required!

For more information please contact Mark Williams on 01386 565229 or email on mark.williams@wychavon.gov.uk

Shindig ~ live arts on your doorstep!!

WHAT'S ON OFFER: this programme is jam packed full of exciting events appealing to all the family commencing in September and running until the end of March.
Shindig is Worcestershire's programme of live arts and entertainment for the community and is hosted by volunteers!

Enjoy a bit of live music, have a passion for African dancing and music, or does comedy and caberet tickle your fancy?? If 'YES' then this event is just for you! Don't waste time - book tickets now! (tickets range from £6-£8 depending on the event)

A little insight to what to expect:

• Asere - Cuban band
• The Opera Dudes - Mission: Improbable
• Dancing in my Dreams - performed by Oxfordshire Theatre Company
• The Buffalo Gals - 6 piece band

and many, many more!

For more information on the events and venues please contact Tracy Grubb on 01386 565168 or email on tracy.grubb@wychavon.gov.uk

VALE ARTS TRAIL

Fancy becoming part of the second 'The Big Draw' and enjoy a variety of workshops and exhibitions?? Then come along to the start of the Vale Arts Trail (3rd October - 31st October 2009) with the launch event on 3rd October 2009!


Workshops and Exhibtions throughout the month include:

• ceramic and glass sculptures
• photography
• watercolour/oil paintings
• students' own work
• digital art
• caricature
• a range of children's workshops

The Launch Event is FREE of charge 1.30pm - 4.30pm at Pershore High School, Station Rd, Pershore, WR10 2BX

(*Individual pricing for selected activities throughout the month)


For more information visit our website http://www.wychavon.whub.org.uk/

GIRLS & BOYS BASKETBALL COACHING!

skills, drills, games & fun!

Mondays - Droitwich Leisure Centre

(14th September - 7th December 2009) excluding 26th October

Ages 7 - 10 years - 4 - 5pm Ages 11 - 15 years - 5 - 6pm

Tuesdays - Pershore Leisure Centre

(15th September - 8th December 2009) excluding 27th October

Ages 7 - 10 years - 5 - 6pm

Thursdays - Evesham Leisure Centre

(17th September - 10th December 2009) excluding 29th October

Ages 7 - 10 years - 4 - 5pm Ages 11 - 15 years - 5 - 6pm

(Times may vary, subject to the leisure centre set up times procedure)

No booking required - £2 per session

For more information contact Mark Williams on 01386 565229 or email on mark.williams@wychavon.gov.uk

‘FREE’ SPORTS TASTER SESSIONS

WDC’s Sport Development Team are offering FREE multi-skills/ sports taster sessions for local community groups including youth groups, uniform groups, guides, scouts etc.

The team is able to offer a wide range of sports including cricket, football, ultimate frisbee, hockey, rugby, multi-skills plus many more. All sessions will be delivered by Community Development Sport Coaches who are CRB checked and appropriately qualified.

We would also like to hear of any events that your organisation might be planning within the Wychavon area e.g fetes, exhibitions or shows as the team may be able to offer some sporty support.

To take advantage of this fantastic offer contact Emma Gardner on 01386 565182 e-mail emma.gardner@wychavon.gov.uk

What is change4Life?
Change for Life is a new initiative supported by the department of health which is designed to educate people about diet, health and lifestyle decisions. It targets children in particular and its main goal is to ‘to help every family in England eat well, move more and live longer.’

Why Should I Join Change4Life?
Once you have signed up to the initiative you will receive important information and tonnes of exciting ways in which you and your family can change your lives for the better. This will come in the form of games, tools, tips and a free personalised welcome pack.

Where will I find Change4Life?
The initiative is being broadcasted on television, radio, local parks, schools and supermarkets just to name a few. Change4Life has set also set up an exciting and fun website for kids; www.nhs.uk/change4life. Here you are able to all access all the information you need and find out what’s going on in your local community. Why not sign up? What have you got to lose?

COACHING COURSES RIGHT ON YOUR DOORSTEP

Are you a coach looking to develop your skills? Or a club looking to expand? Then here are a wide range of diverse courses to help you do this, these include;

· An introduction to long term athlete development
· Funding for your club
· Coaching disabled performers
· Safeguarding and protecting children
· First aid
· An introduction to the FUNdamentals of movement

These are just a few of the courses on offer throughout Herefordshire and Worcester set up by the county sports partnerships from January 2009.

More sport specific courses are also available catering for a number of different sports. To find out more and to book yourself onto any of these please visit
http://www.morethansport.com/

Welcome

Welcome to the first post for the Wychavon Community Development.