The New Edition of Live Life is here!

The new edition of Live Life is here!

News from the Wychavon Health and Wellbeing Groups, Walking
for  Health Group in Evesham,  FREE  NHS  Health Checks  and
Workplace Health.

Please click on the link below to access the newsletter.

Live Life Newsletter December 2012

Become A Sports Maker

This Year Anyone Can Be A Sporting Hero

Whether it’s planning the route, finding the pitch or encouraging people to take part – sport doesn’t just happen, it needs people to make it happen. Become one of 40,000 Sport Makers aged 16+ and you’ll not only get the skills, knowledge and opportunities you need to get more people playing sport, you’ll become part of the official London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sports legacy.

People all over the UK are now being encouraged to take steps towards becoming a Sports Maker.  This means partaking in ten or more hours of volunteering towards making sport happen.    Visit http://www.sportmakers.co.uk/ to find out more and to sign up as a Sports Maker in your local area.

Wychavon at the County Sports Awards

On 14th November 2012 the Sports Partnership Herefordshire and Worcestershire held their annual Sports Awards event. The evening welcomed guests from both local sports groups and supporting organisations to celebrate local talent and achievements. We must once again congratulate the Wychavon Finalists:

Emma Gooderham nominated for Senior Female Sports Person of the Year

Tazmin Pugh for Junior Female Sports Person of the Year

Pershore Women's Touch Rugby Club for Club of the Year

Abi Penrose for Volunteer of the Year

Mike Goode for the Olympic Inspired Award

Two of the finalists from Wychavon went on to win their categories. Well done to both on their outstanding achievements this year:

Edward Higson - Winner of Junior Male Sports Person of the Year

Dennis Hodgkins - Winner of Volunteer of the Year

We can now all look forward to the BBC Sports Personality Awards. For more information visit their site at http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/sports-personality/.



Wychavon Sports Club Survey

Sports Club Survey

Looking to upgrade facilities and expand sporting provision within your Wychavon Sports Club? We may be able to help. Telling us about your clubs plans for the future allows us to better respond if resources and funding become available.

Click this link to access the form: Sports Club Survey

We really urge you to complete the form, in as little or as much detail as you can.

Talk Drink!

This is a great opportunity to have your say and be heard. 
Let us know what you think about alcohol problems.

What should we be doing to tackle alcohol problems in Worcestershire?
 Have your say at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/talkdrink #worcstalkdrink .

ArtWorks - The Arts Newsletter from Wychavon Community Development

There are lots of exciting upcoming projects within the arts, click
the link below to find out about arts within your community.

www.wychavon.gov.uk/artsnewsletter

Visit our site for more about the team and more opportunities to get
 involved.

www.wychavon.gov.uk/communitydevelopment

 Is there anything you are looking forward to?  Do you have any
 further questions about the news featured?  Feel free to comment and
 let us know what you think or email sarah.ardin@wychavon.gov.uk .

Youth Matters November 2012

 

                              Youth Matters
E-News from the Wychavon Community Development Team

           http://www.wychavon.gov.uk/youthnewsletter

This newsletter contains plenty of opportunities and information for
the youth of Wychavon.  Catch up on the activities that have been
run this summer and find out the latest opportunities to get involved
in sports and arts.  Also check out the possible ways that your Big
Ideas can be funded.

The November 2012 Sport e-News has arrived!

The past months have been extremely eventful for the Community

Development Team at Wychavon District Council in light of the

Olympics and throughout the summer months. Click the link below

to find out what the team has been up to within your community.

  

www.wychavon.gov.uk/sportsnewsletter

Like what you read? The newsletter is just an overview of our

activity. Visit our site for more detail, more pictures and more fun!

www.wychavon.gov.uk/communitydevelopment

Remember that the way our newsletters work has recently changed.
The newsletters are to be sent out quarterly, being coupled with
short e-bulletins to send out important news between publications.

We are still keen to hear about your stories and successes, with a
possibility of the information going out as an e-bulletin to all our
subscribers. If you have any information you want us to know about
 please email across the details to: sarah.ardin@wychavon.gov.uk.



Herefordshire and Worcestershire Annual Sports Awards

I am happy to announce that some of our recent Wychavon Sports Awards winners have made it to the final stages for the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Annual Sports Awards!


Fresh from their success Emma Gooderham, Tazmin Pugh, Dennis Hodgkins and Abi Penrose look set for more glory, they’ve been nominated alongside fellow Wychavon residents Edward Higson and Mike Goode for awards such as Volunteer of the Year and Sports Person of the Year. Best of luck to them all!

For more information on the awards you can visit http://www.morethansportawards.com/finalists.html .

Make sure you keep an eye on the website for your chance to nominate your sports personality of the year, voting is set to open soon.

Let’s make it a year for Wychavon to remember!

Shindig - Bringing Professional Performance to Community Venues

Since 2004, Shindig has been working with voluntary groups bringing together theatre companies, dancers and musicians from within the UK as well as abroad. Through October, November and December they are bringing a selection of professional shows to Worcestershire towns and villages. Varying from Pinocchio with masked performers to a one man crime thriller play, Shindig brings something for everyone to local community venues.

The scheme is managed by Live&Local, a not-for-profit organisation, and hosted by a network of over 50 voluntary promoting groups who chose the shows and sell tickets locally.  This is an excellent opportunity to see top performances 'on your doorstep' and is not one to be missed!

For more information visit: www.shindig.org.uk for the full What's On listings and to find out how to purchase tickets.

Why not leave a comment if you have seen the shows before or are really looking forward to a particular show.  We would love to hear from you!

2012 Wychavon Sport Recognition Award Winners

Congratulations to all the winners of our Wychavon Sport Recognition Awards 2012.  The standard of those nominated was outstanding and after a lot of deliberation the twelve winning individuals or groups were decided.  Each winner has been nominated for the County Sports Awards and we hope to see many Wychavon winners this year. 

The Chairman of Wychavon District Council, Richard Morris, was present to announce and hand out awards.  He reflected on what an inspirational year for sport 2012 has been both nationally and locally.  Excitement was added by the presence of both an olympic and paralympic torch, kindly brought along by Dennis and Tracey Hodgkins. 

The Community Development Team would like to thank everybody that came along and made the evening one to be proud of.

Why not show your support for the winners on our Facebook:  Wychavon Community Development .

Droitwich Spa Legacy Day

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Inspired by the Olympic Legacy we have an action packed fun day out for all the family this Saturday 22nd Sept 12-4pm in Droitwich.

We have lots of sporting activities for all the family to try out including climbing, fishing, boxing, judo, athletics to name but a few…

New this time is the Wychavon Pass-Sport system.  Try a sport/activity and then get your Pass-Sport (activity card) stamped.  When you have collected the ‘super six stamps’, you go to ‘Pass-Sport Control’ to collect a free prize!

We also have the Youth Bus, Bouncy Castle, Pony Rides, fun and games, refreshments, bar, fete activities and live music.  So lots of sport & fun for everyone!

For further details, please contact Mark Williams T: 01386 565229 E: mark.williams@wychavon.gov.uk


or  John Humfress, Droitwich Spa High School T: 01905 774421


Check back for news about how the day went, as well as to find out the winners of the 2012 Wychavon Sports Recognition Awards.

We hope to see you Saturday,

The Community Development Team.

Interview with Mark Williams, Sports Development Officer

Interview with Mark Williams, Sports Development Officer at Wychavon District Council

What does your job entail?
To get more people, more active, more often! By planning and delivering local/national sports initiatives and events. By providing support, advice and guidance on club/coach development, funding and opportunities to get more people involved in sport and physical activity!

What projects are currently you working on?
With the Olympic Games just around the corner this is a very exciting year for sport and I am involved in the planning and delivery of two Olympic Torch Relay events and ‘Olympic Legacy’ inspired Community Games such as Evesham Festival of Sport, Droitwich 2012 Legacy Day and the Pershore Sport Relief Mile.

Other key projects this year include planning a delivering a wide range of sports activities for young people aged 14-25yrs through Sportivate (Sport England initiative) and working with the Specialist Sports Colleges to provide an after school sports program for first schools.

What sports are you personally interested in?
All of them, honest!!! But in particular Snowboarding, Rugby, Trail Running, Fishing and Cycling.

What’s your proudest moment through your career?
Getting the job in the first place was a pretty special moment, followed by the first time I organised a tournament, did a radio interview, ran holiday schemes and managed a team of sports coaches

Hobbies: Apart from sport, I love to travel, experiencing new things, walking the dog, seeing family/friends and going to the pub!

What is your favourite saying, quote or motto?
‘If you build it, they will come…’ (Field of Dreams)

Is there anything else you would like to add?
Yes please, I’m doing a charity cycle ride this Easter, 1400+ miles from Rome (Italy) to Evesham (UK) a whopping 1400+ bum numbing miles in just two weeks! I’m doing this with 10 friends from Evesham Rugby Club in the hope of raising £20,000 for Birmingham Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

This daunting challenge is being undertaken as a mark of gratitude to the Neurology Department, for their huge efforts in trying to save the life of a good friend and fellow rugby player Matt Brace who tragically passed away from a head injury in May 2011.
The cycle will begin in Rome on 31st March and by travelling 100 miles a day we hope to be home on 15 April 2012 (my birthday!) for a HUGE Welcome Home Party!!

To find out more and/or to donate please visit http://www.allroadsleadtoevesham.com/

……Go on why not show your support and sponsor Mark for this amazing challenge!

i
Mark Williams
T: 01386 565229
E: Mark.Williams@wychavon.gov.uk

Droitwich Spa Arts 4 All Day - Saturday 10th March 2012, 12-4pm

Droitwich goes art mad!

Now in its fourth year, Droitwich Spa Arts 4 All is back again and is bigger and better than before.

Taking place on Saturday 10 March from 12-4pm there will be displays, activities and events across the town this year, where celebrations where previously based purely at the theatre, as Droitwich goes art mad.

The Norbury Theatre in Friar St. opens its doors to reveal taster sessions and performances of puppetry, Irish dance, youth theatre, bands and singing with feature performances from The W Factor finalists 2012, Droitwich Rock Choir and the Lighthouse Street Puppets.

Visual art exhibitions will be on show at St Andrews Parish Centre including Elmbridge Art Club, Droitwich Spa Photographic Society and youth art at Spa Youth Zone.

Music in St Andrews Shopping Centre will feature folk singer Deborah Rose, hip hop band Case Closed, Abby Davies, Robinson and Tina V, who will be sharing their recent experience from a workshop with Jamie Callum.

The Gardeners Arms will have a sculpture garden, a live literary event from local poet Sarah James at Parks Cafe with children’s storytelling at 4 pm. The library will host a puppet show, choirs and drop-in writing workshop and will also reveal new proposals for a mural at Netherwich Basin. There’s something for all ages from young to old and best of all it’s all free.
There will also be snacks and refreshments will be available throughout the event at the theatre, Parks Café or from around the town.

Jenny Davis Arts Development Officer at Wychavon said “I am delighted that Droitwich Arts 4 All is here again and growing in size. It is so important that people know about the local artistic talent and have the opportunity to get involved. This growing talent will help support and promote Droitwich’s cultural and economic growth. It is going to be a great fun packed day with a fantastic line up.”

Peter Hawkins, Chair of Droitwich Arts Network added:” It is amazing how much talent is blooming in Droitwich Spa and the surrounding area it is great to be able to present it to the town on 10 March”

If you want to know more then contact Peter Hawkins 07766 415094 or peshawk@talktalk.net

This project has been organised by Droitwich Arts Network, For Droitwich Spa, The Norbury Theatre and Wychavon District Council.

The W Factor Final!!!!

They’ve got The W-Factor!

The winners of The W-Factor – Wychavon’s very own search for the stars of the future – have been announced at a glittering final.

68 talented local youngsters aged 11-18 auditioned for the contest, and now the winners have been crowned at a packed final held at the Number 8 Arts Centre in Pershore.

17 acts and artists reached the grand final, which saw performers thrilling the crowds with live performances, as well as an exhibition from the winner in the visual arts category.

More than 200 people packed the Number 8 Arts Centre in Pershore to see the final.
The winners were presented with their trophies by Councillor Tony Miller, Chairman of Wychavon District Council – the council organises the competition every year. Councillor Miller said: "The power of art can bring about change. This has been seen tonight through the lift of confidence that The W-Factor has given these young people, both as artists and as people.”

The winners will all get the chance to work with experts to further develop their talents, and will be performing at events across the Wychavon district over the summer.

And the winners are…

Singing under 14s -Immy Ackland (13), from Sedgeberrow, who attends Prince Henry’s High School. At the final she sang ‘Who you are’ by Jessie J.

Musicians - Jazz band Blue Monday Jazz Quartet, who are Ben Burkes, Luke Pilot, Jack Solloway, and Daniel Gallant. They’re all aged 17 years and they’re from Droitwich Spa - they performed their own composition.

Singing aged 14-18 - Rose Johnson (15) from Sedgeberrow, who attends Prince Henry’s High School. She sang ‘Somewhere’ from the musical West Side Story.

Dance - Matilda Maginnis from Crowle, aged 14, attends Pershore High School. She performed a contemporary dance piece to the song ‘Iris’ by The Goo Goo Dolls.

Alternative - Molly Bater (15) and Emily Cooper (16) from Wyre Piddle and Upton Snodsbury, both of whom attend Pershore High School, won this prize with a comedy duet.

Visual art - Holly Winship (18) from Droitwich Spa scooped this prize, with a collection of stunning nature photographs.

Game On - March/April

Check out the new issue for March/April on Game On E-news. Game On is the sport E-newsletter bought to you by Wychavon District Council. Click the link below to view:

http://www.e-wychavon.org.uk/wychavon/sport/Feb2012/index.htm

It is packed full of the latest sporting news, events, funding opportunities, local club information, training and job opportunities. If your into your sport - you must check it out!

Highlights this issue include an interview with Mark Williams, The Sports Development Officer at Wychavon District Council, Information about the Sport Relief Mile, How to be involved in Community Games, Small Health Grants, Community Grants and much more!

So have a read and feel free to give us your feedback!

Kind Regards

Laura Barnard
Assistant Community Development Officer
Wychavon District Council
laura.barnard@wychavon.gov.uk