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11-March 2010 - Charities Cup
Entries are now being accepted for the 2010 Berwick Charities Cup, which usual will be played off at The Stanks during the summer.
The cost is £25 per team and the closing date is April 17th 2010. All players must be aged 16 or over. This year due to the World Cup, no games will be played during the course of the event.
Entries should be send to Les Chappell at 26 Ladywell Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumbelrand TD15 2AG
9-March 2010 - Mars Refuel Grant Open Again
Please be aware that the Mars Refuel grant has reopened today. This an easy to apply funding stream for up to £500 for any projects that will help an individual or club play longer. Every month until May the fund will be giving away £10,000, up to £500 to 20 clubs or individuals. Please follow the link to visit the online application form
http://www.marsrefuel.com/refuel-fund/
9-March 2010 - Sainsbury's have extended the active kids programme to Clubmark accredited clubs
Last year, more than 32,000 schools and groups shared in over £16 million worth of active equipment and experiences – bringing the total donated to over £86 million.
This year we're inviting Clubmark accredited sports clubs to join in. Clubmark is an accreditation scheme for high-quality junior sports clubs. Managed on behalf of Sport England, it sets the standard for sports clubs in England.
5-March 2010 - Active Berwick Club Forum hand out Grants
Active Berwick Club Forum handed out five £250 grants to local clubs. The money will be used to cover cost such as, coach development, volunteer training and equipment. For full report click on link below
Active Berwick Club Forum hands out grants
4-March 2010 - Rugby Ready Practical Coaching Course
The course will be held at Berwick Rugby Football Club on Monday 22nd of March 2010 (6:30pm - 9:30pm). The course is free of charge. (Coaches must be 16 or over)
The Rugby Ready Practical (3hr) course is a pre-requisite for the UKCC Level 1 Coaching Course. Coaches wishing to attend a UKCC Level 1 course must have either attended this course or a Foundation course (since 2009)
To book onto the course contact
Jennifer Dailly - Jennifer.dailly@sru.org.uk
Dougie Hall (Berwick Rugby Development Officer) - dougiehallrugby@tiscali.co.uk
4-March 2010 - Active Berwick Club Forum Meeting
The next Active Berwick Club Forum will take place on the 17th of March at Berwick Rugby Club. The forum will start at 7:30pm.
The guest speaker for the Active Berwick Club Forum on the 17th of March will be Dave Pick. Dave is the Partnership Development Manager for the Schools Sports Partnership in North Northumberland. The presentation will include school/club links and PESSCL.
Also on the agenda will be Active Berwick update and how the Club Forum will link into the North Northumberland SPAA.
If you have any questions about the club forum please contact Club Development Officer Gareth Hill
3-March 2010 - Meeting for Junior Golfers
There is a meeting for junior golfers (members, non-members and potential golfers) and their parents on Sunday 21st March at 3pm in the clubhouse of Magdalene Fields Golf Club. All are welcome.
We will explain how the junior section works, what competitions are on, where and when the coaching takes place, prices involved and answer any questions that anyone has.
1-March 2010 - Sport England Funding
Sport England is committed to the creation of a world-leading community sport system. This means focusing our investment on organisations and projects that will grow and sustain participation in grassroots sport and create opportunities for people to excel at their chosen sport.
To find out what funding is on offer for Sport or Physical Activity follow the link below
Sport England Funding
23-February 2010 - 3 WEEKS LEFT UNTIL THE BORDERS COACHING CONFERENCE
DATE: SUNDAY 14th MARCH 2010
TIME: 9.30 -4.15PM
VENUE: HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY, GALASHIELS
COST: £20 (LUNCH & GIFT INCLUDED)
These Sports will be under discussion at the event: Athletics, Cricket, Swimming, Football, Hockey, Cycling and Tennis
To book a place contact
Andy Lawrie
Email : Andy.Lawrie@scotborders.gov.uk
Tel: 01835 824000 ex 5971
Mobile : 07899726967
9-February 2010 - Try Curling !!!!!!
Try Curling!! Saturday March 6th 3.30 pm - 5.30 pm
The Borders Ice Rink is having a open day for anyone to come and try the sport of curling. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone in the local area to get involved in a new and different activity. All age groups are welcome and the session is open to all abilities - there is something for everyone. We encourage you to get in touch with the Border Ice Rink to register your interest - 01573 224 774
8-February 2010 - Club Website?
The internet is a great way of communication for Sports Clubs, however some clubs don't have a website because of different issues such as cost, maintenance etc. However Active Berwick have a solution to this problem. Pitchero this is a free website and you can set up your own page without any cost and have the layout how you want - this gives you total ownership of the website and it is a great way for your club to retain members and attract new ones. To learn more follow the link below
www.pitchero.com
8-February 2010 - Swimming Level 2 Teaching Aquatics Comes to Berwick
Active Berwick have successfully gained a swimming level 2 Teaching Aquatics course. The first 10 people will get onto the course free of charge. If you wish to book onto to the course or learn more about it please follow the link below
Swimming Level 2 Teaching Aquatics
2-February 2010 - Happily Ever After? Sustainable Funding in Practice
Tuesday 2nd March 2010, 9.45am-4pm
St James Park, Newcastle
In a recession-hit economy, with grant funding already in decline, voluntary and community organisations have been busy developing other income streams in order to support their work. This one-day conference will explore the challenges and the successes of different methods of income generation, in order to help you make your organisation more sustainable.
For more details go to: www.fine.org.uk
29 January 2010 - Sports Relief
Sport Relief 2010 is the perfect chance to get active, raise cash and change lives... As one of the UK's biggest fundraising events, Sport Relief brings the entire nation together to get active, raise cash and change lives. The Sport Relief Weekend is taking place from Friday 19 March to Sunday 21 March 2010 and it'll be three whole days of energy, entertainment and events for everyone to enjoy.
If you wish to learn more about sport relief please click on the link below
Sports Relief
28 January 2010 - Active Berwick Awards Night Results
Active Berwick staged their annual Awards Night on 22nd of January 2010. The event was staged at Berwick Rugby Football Club. The events main sponsor was The Berwick WorkSpace, with out their support this event could not have happened. To read more on the Awards night please follow the link
Active Berwick Awards Night Result
Active Berwick would like to thank the Berwick Advertiser team for putting this report together.
27 January 2010 - Wish To Become a Coach
If you wish to become a coach and want to know more details please follow the link below
If you require more information please contact on of the Active Berwick Staff
11-January 2010 - Sports Unlimited - Rowing
Active Berwick are pleased announce that through the Sports Unlimited programme this term they are able to run indoor rowing sessions at Berwick High School on a Thursday after School (3:30pm)
Active Berwick
Rowing
Venue: Berwick High School in Berwick-upon-Tweed
Day: Thursday
Dates: 28th January 8th April (no session 18th February)
Time: 3.30 - 4.30pm
Cost: Free of charge
Years: 11-16 years
For more information regarding the Rowing sessions or to book a place ring Gareth Hill
05-January 2010 - Two more sponsors step forward
Active Berwick Awards Night has gained two more sponsors for its trophies. The Round Table and Tees Active Limited have kindly said they will be sponsors of an awards. The awards night happens on the 22nd of January 2010 at Berwick Rugby Football Club (7:30pm). If you wish to attend please contact one of the Active Berwick Staff Members
17-December 2009 Active Berwick Sports Awards Nominees announced
Active Berwick have announced the nominees for the Active Berwick Sports Awards. The awards night celebrates Sport and Physical Activity achievement in the Berwick Borough in 2009. The Awards take place on the 22nd of January 2010 at Berwick Rugby Club (7:30pm). The awards evening is being sponsored by the Workspace. To find out the nominees click on the link below
Active Berwick Sports Awards Nominees
17-December 2009 - Active Berwick Club Forum
Two more local clubs have signed up for the Active Berwick Club Forum. Borders Gliding Club and Berwick Cricket Club are the two latest editions.
10-December 2009 - Active Berwick Awards Night Tickets on Sale
The Active Berwick Awards Night are taking place on the 22nd of January 2010 at Berwick Rugby Football Club. The evening is to celebrate and recongnise local sporting and physical activity achievements in 2009. The evening will be sponsored WorkSpace
The evening will being at 7:30pm and the doors will open at 6:45pm.
To find out how much tickets cost and to book tickets please follow the link below
Active Berwick Awards Night Tickets
8-December 2009 - Active Berwick Club Forum
The next club forum will discuss School/ Clubs Links. The speak will Dave Pick who is the Partnership Development Manager. The forum will take place at Berwick Rugby Football Club at 7:30pm. The date of the forum will be decided in the next week. Watch this space
30-November 2009 - Swan Centre for Leisure website up and Running
The Swan Centre for Leisure website is now up and running. For all the latest information on the Centre please click on the link below
Swan Centre for Leisure
18-November 2009 - Active Berwick Awards Night
Active Berwick will be hosting their second annual awards night on the 22nd of January 2010 and will be held at Berwick Rugby Football Club. The whole evening is being sponsored by Berwick WorkSpace. If you wish to nominate people for the awards or read more about the evening please click on the link below
Active Berwick Awards Night
9-November 2009 - Community Cycle Leaders Wanted
Are you interested in being part of group cycle rides taking place across Berwick Borough?
Active Berwick are looking for volunteer leaders (aged 16+) to help lead and support recreational cycle rides in the community. You need to be competent cycling in your community, able to carry out minor repair work and have a good sense of direction. The ability to communicate well with groups of people and not be shy to take the leadership role is required. The rides are designed to target families as well as to accommodate different abilities of riders. The focus of the rides is on participation rather than competition. Leaders are needed in Berwick, Seahouses and Wooler. read more......
3-November 2009 - FA Level 1 Coaching Course comes to Berwick.
Active Berwick have successfully gained a level 1 FA Football Coaching course to be held at the Swan Centre for Leisure. If the community support this level 1 this will help Active Berwick to deliver a Level 2 in the area which has never been done before. If you would like to know more about the course or to download the application form please click on this link. FA Level 1 Coaching Course.
22-October 2009 - Active Berwick Club Forum
The next Active Berwick Club Forum meeting will take place on the 2nd of December 2009 at Berwick Rugby Football Club. During the forum there will be a talk from a guest speaker on Funding for clubs and what organisations are available. The Active Berwick Awards Night will also be a topic and you will have your chance to raise any issues. If you want to know more information on the Club Forum please contact Club Development Officer Gareth Hill
7-October 2009 - Wooler Walk Weekend
New for 2009 is the Wooler Walk Weekend. Locally based walking guide Peter McEwan from Walk Northumbria has teamed up with the owners of Wooler Youth Hostel the Glendale Gateway Trust to bring a weekend of guided walks to the area. Click here to find out more Wooler Walk Weekend
28-September 2009 - Active Berwick Club Forum Up and Running
Active Berwick held the first of their Forums designed to help sports clubs in the borough with funding and development at Berwick Rugby Club last week. Rapidly becoming seen as one of the most successful sporting organizations in the North east Active Berwick have dramatically helped clubs in the town and surrounding area with coaching development and grant applications. Besides helping local clubs with grant advice the evening also showed those attending some marketing strategies to help them boost membership and public awareness of their clubs. Read more..........
28-September 2009 - NEW SWAN CENTRE Time table published
The Swan Centre for Leisure has just published its new Pool time table. For info click here
24-September 2009 - Goswick Golf Club Achieve ClubMark
Goswick Golf Club have been accredited with Golfmark. Active Berwick congratulate Goswick Golf Club and all its volunteers who have made this possible. Goswick Golf Club has now been award the Active Berwick Club of the fortnight awards for their achievement.
21-September 2009 - Active Berwick Club Forum Meeting
Active Berwick is hosting its first club forum meeting on the 23rd of September. The forum will start at 7:30pm and will be held at Berwick Rugby Football Club. If you have any question about the forum please contact Club Development Officer Gareth Hill
16 -September-2009 - Belford Fun Run
Friday 25th September - 6:00pm - in the Market square in Belford. Fun run is to raise money for the Christmas Lights in Belford. Its a £1 per person of any age.
There are categories for: Adults, First school children; middle / high school children and families. The Fun Toddle starts 5:45pm with the Fun Run itself starting at 6:00pm.
For an entry form click here
08-September-2009 - Berwick Triathlon Report
The Berwick Triathlon is a new event for 2009 and is run by Active Berwick in Partnership with the Swan Centre for Leisure. Active Berwick promotes and develops opportunities for sport and physical activity across the Berwick area and the triathlon is a part of that initiative.
The event consisted of a 600m pool swim, 20k bike and 5k road run. Conditions were cool and breezy and thankfully the heavy rain which has been a factor over the last few days, stayed away until the final run section. READ MORE
06-September-2009 - Berwick Triathlon Results
Well done to all those who took part in the Berwick Triathlon. Fantastic event - a massive thank you to all those volunteers who helped out over the weekend. THANK YOU.
The (updated) Berwick Triathlon results are available here
01-September-2009 - Health Walk Scheme wins National Accolade
Congratulations to Berwick Walking Group, who have been awarded accreditation by Walking the way to Health, a Natural England initiative.
Berwick Walking Group became an accredited scheme on 24th August 2009, having successfully demonstrated that they meet the required criteria. This includes offering led walks for beginners, meeting the "Walking the way to Health" safety and insurance standards for all walks and collecting basic monitoring information. Over the past few months Berwick Walking Group have been working extremely hard to gain this accreditation by completing various targets in order to meet the standards of the Initiative.
20-August-2009 - Stephenson 150years Railway Walk
The last of the Stephenson 150 Railway Walks took place on Sunday 16th August from Donaldson's Lodge to Twizel Viaduct, and dispite the appalling weather over 20 people turned out. Wisely everyone had brought wet weather gear so ready and raring to go we set out to Twizel Viaduct with the weather not having the slightest effect on the groups 'upbeat' attitude. Input from Jim Herbert about the history of the line and also the surrounding area (with help from his i-phone) meant that this wasn't just a walk as people learnt about the Twizel Bridge, Twizel Viaduct and also St Cuthberts Chapel. With the finish line in sight, the sun eventually poked through the clouds and finished off what was to be a very enjoyable walk. Many thanks to all of those who helped out on the day and I will look forward to seeing you all in the near future.
19-August-2009 - Berwick Triathlon Race information
The race information for competitors, maps and route clarification is available here
17-August-2009 - UKCC Level 1 Athletics Course Postponed
Active Berwick new UKCC Level 1 Athletics course which was to be held on 11th of October and 22nd of November at The Swan Centre for Leisure has been postponed by England Athletics. Read More ......
13-August-2009 - Active Berwick Club Forum Launched
Active Berwick are please to announce that the new club forum is up and running. The Club Forum is taking over from the Berwick Borough Sports Council. The first meeting is taking place on the 23rd of September and the Steve Newman will be giving a talk on marketing for sports clubs and individuals. Read More ........
5-August-2009 - Railway Walks are a Success!
Over 120 people took part in the walks last weekend.
The first one being Cornhill to Kelso on Saturday 1st August. After scares of the weather threatening to put everyone off, the day was a great success with everyone turning up, kitted out and ready to go. The weather stayed fine, which kept everyone happy and many positive reviews came about the walk. Thanks again go out to Wooler Walking Group who took charge of leading the walk. read more.......
5-August-2009 - Congratulations to Belford Walking Group
Belford Walking Group have recently completed Walking for Health Initiative accreditation. The aims of the accreditation programme are to set and maintain high standards for health walk schemes; to give potential users confidence about what to expect; to give participants, partners and funder's added confidence; and to reassure users that the walks in their area are of good quality. Over the past few months Belford Walking Group have been working extremely hard to gain this accreditation by completing various targets in order to meet the standards of the Initiative.
30-July-2009 - Cycle & Run routes for Triathlon
The map / image of the cycle and run routes of the Berwick Triathlon are available to download. Cycle Route / Run Route
30-July-2009 - SUNNE Street League
Street League engages disadvantaged adults who are at risk of social exclusion in a structured sport for development programme that builds on opportunities for clients to improve physical fitness, develop a better quality of life, acquire life skills and relevant qualifications, and make positive choices as they make the transition towards employment, independent living and other positive outcomes. read more .......
29-July-2009 - Active Berwick Facebook page
Active Berwick are now on facebook. If you would like to see the page and become a fan click on the link. Active Berwick facebook page
28-July-2009 - Funding News Letter for July
If your a Sports Club, Physical Activity Group or an Individual in sport looking for Grant Funding please click on the following link and it will give you the most up to date list of Funding organisations. Funding News Letter
If you would like to Know more about funding please contact Active Berwick
21-July-2009 - UKCC Level 1 Teaching Aquatics course comes to Berwick
Active Berwick have successfully gained a UKCC level 1 teaching aquatics course to be held at the Swan Centre for Leisure. Active Berwick are offering the course for £100 instead of the normal £370. If you would like to know more about the course please click on this link UKCC Level 1 Teaching Aquatics
20-July-2009 - New date for Active Berwick Pubs 6s Cricket Tournament.
Active Berwick had to cancel their recent pub cricket tournament due to weather. The new date for the tournament is the 13th of September 2009. read more......
16-July 2009 - Curfew Run results
The Curfew Run took place under clear blue skies (miraculously) on Wednesday 15th July. Full report can be found on the Curfew Run page of the website. Full results are available here
10-July 2009 - Training Plan for the Berwick Triathlon
Active Berwick have been working with F4L Coaching to produce a six week training plan leading up to the Berwick Triathlon on Sunday 6th September. The plan can be found here. For more information about the Triathlon click here
09-July 2009 - England Athletics Level 1 Course to be Staged in Berwick
Active Berwick have successfully gained the New Level 1 England Athletics Coaching Course. The course is being held at the Swan Centre for Leisure on the 11th of October and the 22nd of November 9am till 5pm. read more ......
09-July 2009 - Congratulations goes out to Seahouses and Wooler Walking Groups
Both Seahouses and Wooler Walking Group have recently completed WHI accreditation. The aims of the accreditation programme are to set and maintain high standards for health walk schemes; to give potential users confidence about what to expect; to give participants, partners and funders added confidence; and to reassure users that the walks in their area are of good quality.
08-July-2009 - Active Berwick Brings Tennis to Seahouses
Active Berwick are proud to introduce coaching sessions in Seahouses over the Summer Holidays. Carry on that Wimbledon spirit and learn how to play tennis, improve your tennis skills, or become a star like Roger Federer in Seahouses this summer. ... Read More ....
02-July-2009 - CASH FOR CLUBS
Awards of up to £1,000 are made on a quarterly basis. Grants can be used to improve facilities, purchase new equipment and generally invest in the sustainability of your club. Further info is available on the web link:
http://cash-4-clubs.com/news/our-official-launch.php
29-June-2009 - Emergency First Aid Course
Berwick are hosting an Emergency First Aid (sport) workshop on the 10th and 17th of August. The course last a total of 6 hours and will be split into two sessions.The course will take place at Berwick Rugby Football Club. Each session will being at 6:30pm and will last till 9:30pm. .... read more.....
23-June- 2009 - Seahouses Bowling Club Trial Run For All
Seahouses Bowling Club are advertising a trial run of bowling for anyone welcome. Between the 29th June - 4th July there is a FREE week of bowling so anyone interested in taking part can turn up anytime between 1.45pm-4.15pm. This is a great way to get involved with the friendly Seahouses Bowling Club. ..... read more ....
23 -June 2009 - Kick Cancer into Touch
Berwick Rugby Club's Youth Development Officer Dougie Hall took part in a fund raising activity for "Kick cancer in to Touch" last Friday. The ten Borders Rugby youth development officers each took 3 kicks at goal at each of the 10 Border Rugby grounds, starting at Berwick at 7.30 a.m. and finishing at Peebles. ....Read More .....
15-June-2009 - Safeguarding and Protecting Children Course FULL
The Sports Coach UK workshop Safeguarding and Protecting Children being run by Active Berwick is now full. This is very positive as this means that Active Berwick continue to have a positive effect on sport and physical activity in the Berwick area. ... Read More .....
19-May-2009 - Berwick Sports Council EGM
There will be an Extraordinary General Meeting of Berwick Sports Council on Wednesday 8th July at the Swan Centre in Berwick. This meeting will confirm the future of the council. If you have an opinion or want to raise an issue please do so at the meeting in person.
18-May-2009 - First Aid Course at Ford Castle
Ford castle have announced their dates for their 2009 First aid courses If you would like to attended the course click on the application form link below. This will provide you with dates and... read more
17-May-2009 - Ladies Cricket Taster Session
Berwick Cricket Club are planning on running their first Cricket taster session for girls and women of all ages on Sunday May 24th at 10am. The session will be held on the Pier Fields. The... read more
16-May-2009 - Spring Walk Campaign
Since the changing of the clocks the days and nights are getting longer and more people are seen to be out and taking exercise in Berwick. It is the time of year when we get in touch with our... read more
15-May-2009 - ACTIVE Berwick's NEW website
It's here! The all new singing and dancing website is launched