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Sporting Stars Honoured |
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Talented sports stars were rewarded for their 2009 achievements at the annual Alnwick and District Sports Awards which was held at Alnwick Play House. The evening acted as a firm reminder of ... read more... |
Dance Champions Online Survey |
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The Dance Champions Group is an exciting new initiative comprising of a few well known faces from the world of dance including Arlene Philips, Lisa Snowdon and other celebs, which exist to ... read more... |
Exciting new Sport Unlimited programme starting soon |
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Alnwick Sports Development have now put together the next Sport Unlimited programme offering young people aged 11-19 the opportunity to take part in taster sessions in a vast range of activities ... read more... |
And the winner is ... |
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The time has come once again to celebrate the sporting achievements of the district with the 2009 Alnwick and District Sports Awards being held on Saturday 30th January, 2010, 7pm at Alnwick ... read more... |
Brand new state of the art Community and Sports venue |
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Westfield Park is a brand new state of the art Community & Sports Venue located in the delightful North Northumberland village of Longhoughton just four miles outside the historic country ... read more... |
Former Olympian Presents Sport Unlimited Prize to Young Participant |
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Sporting Champion and former Olympic Gymnast and twice Commonwealth Gold medallist, Craig Heap, was on hand to present a Nintendo Wii console package to Marc Friar aged 10 from Lindisfarne Middle ... read more... |
NCL Sports Development Team go 'excellent' |
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North Country Leisure Sports Development Team recently completed their Quest Assessment and are proud to announce that they acheived 91% which moves them into the Excellent category. The team ... read more... |
Funding for your club through MARS |
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The Mars Refuel Drink fund is back for 2009, giving you, your team or club a bit of refuelling! For more information please visit the website. read more... |
Cash 4 Clubs |
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CASH 4 CLUBS , a scheme that gives money to grassroots sport, has announced it is to award significant grants to community sports clubs for a second consecutive year and has extended the scheme ... read more... |
FREE workshops for volunteers |
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Volunteers' Week is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2009. This annual awareness week celebrates volunteers and volunteering and takes place from 1 – 7 June of each year. It plays a huge part ... read more... |
School Sports Coordinator Vacancy |
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School Sport Coordinator (SSCo) MPS +TLR2 (Full or Part-time appointment considered) North Northumberland SSP / HaydonBridgeHighSchoolSportsCollege Required for September 2009 ... read more... |
Sporting Heroes Honoured at Alnwick Sports Awards |
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Talented sports stars were rewarded for their 2008 achievements at the annual Alnwick and District Sports Awards which were held at a packed Alnwick Play House. The evening acted as a firm ... read more... |
Alnwick Most Active in Country |
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Leisure Alnwick would like to congratulate everyone who has helped make Alnwick District the most Active in the Country, according to The Active People Survey carried out by Sport England. The ... read more... |
Indoor Athletics a Huge Success |
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More than 200 year six boys and girls from schools across the county, represented their areas in the Northumberland Sports Hall Athletics County Final at Alnwick’s Willowburn Sports and Leisure ... read more... |
Nominate Now - North East Sports Awards 2008 |
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Active Alnwick is pleased to announce that the North East Sports Awards 2008 will take place on Sunday 7th December at the fantastic Sunderland Aquatic Centre. These prestigious annual awards ... read more... |
Alnwick Football Funday Proves a Huge Hit |
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Northumberland Sport in conjunction with Newcastle United Foundation and supported by Active Alnwick, recently held a girl’s football fun day at the fantastic indoor facility at Willowburn ... read more... |
Sports Development Team Expands |
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North Country Leisure Alnwick has expanded its Sports Development team which brings sport and activities to local communities in the Alnwick area. Working closely with organisations that have ... read more... |
Summer Activities for Kids |
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NCL Alnwick have produced a Summer programme for young people, containing lots of exciting activities to ensure a fun packed holiday this summer! Please click on the image to download a ... read more... |
Alnwick Community Sports Coaches Offering Fun and Competitive Opportunities For All |
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Over the past two years, Community, Sport Coaches have had a massive impact in the Alnwick District Area. Katy Taylor (Community Football Coach) and Stephen Boyd (Community Cricket Coach) are ... read more... |
Young at Heart 2008 |
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Active Alnwick were proud to be a part of the 2008 Young at Heart day held at Willowburn Sport and Leisure Centre on May 16 2008. This was the 4th annual Young at Heart day in the district ... read more... |
Former World Champion Inspires our Swimmers |
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Former World Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist Nick Gillingham MBE helped motivate and inspire young people across the County to take part in the fourth Annual Swimming Festival for children ... read more... |
Girls Football Takes Off in North Northumberland |
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The ‘Northumberland Rural 5's League’, a girl’s football 5-a-side league has just completed their inaugural season, which is a significant achievement for the county. This was established ... read more... |
New Appointment in Alnwick Sports Development |
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North Country Leisure (NCL) Alnwick have this week appointed Victoria Howey as their new Community Sports Manager. Victoria will work with the Alnwick Sports Development Team and play a key role ... read more... |
Striking a Pose! |
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Sporting activity and photography aren’t always two pastimes that you would put together. However, there is a nationally recognised competition that looks to knit the two together. Ten ... read more... |
Girls Football Craze Reaches Rothbury |
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Following in-school coaching by Community Football Coach, Katy Taylor in Rothbury First Schools, and a 3 Lions FA Course delivered as part of the NFA School-Club link programme at Dr Tomlinson ... read more... |
Alnwick Schools Gain 'FA Charter Standard' |
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In November, in partnership with Katy Taylor, our North Northumberland Community Football Coach, Northumberland Sport and Northumberland FA, a one day FA TOPs Course was held at Alnwick South ... read more... |
'Chance to Shine' Returns to Local Schools |
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The Alnwick Cricket Club “Chance to Shine” coaching programme returns to local schools this week as the 2008 cricket season begins in earnest. Community Coach Stephen Boyd will once again be ... read more... |
Physical Activity Coach Vacancy |
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Following successful funding from Sport England, North Country Leisure on behalf of the Alnwick Sport and Physical Activity Alliance are inviting applications for this exciting post in rural North ... read more... |
Girls Football Success |
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The Northumberland Rural 5's League, a 5-a-side girl’s league, was established in May 2007 in North Northumberland to provide competitive football opportunities for local girls aged 14 and ... read more... |
Alnwick Sporting Club - A Dream That Could Come True |
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Active Alnwick are keen to promote and support the Alnwick Sporting Club in their efforts to bring a multi sport facility to the district. Alnwick Sporting Club comprises of Alnwick Town FC ... read more... |
FA Level 1 Coaching Course |
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Active Alnwick are very happy to offer the chance of a FA Level 1 Coaching Award course to be held at Coquet High School, Amble. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to get involved ... read more... |
Alnwick and District Sports Council Awards 2007 |
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Saturday 23rd February saw the Alnwick Playhouse host the annual Alnwick and District Sports Council Awards evening, supported by Active Alnwick. The event which celebrates sporting ... read more... |
Wrestling Academy Shield |
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Saturday December 8th 2007 saw Willowburn Sports and Leisure Centre host the prestigious Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling Academy Shield. The annual competition organised in partnership ... read more... |
Sports Development Quest Success |
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Following an assessment visit the Sports Development Team at North Country Leisure have maintained their Quest accreditation with an increased score of 74%. The Team, covering the Alnwick and ... read more... |
Sporting Challenge Success for Children In Need |
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Active Alnwick would like to congratulate the Sports Development and Leisure Staff at Willowburn Leisure Centre, Alnwick, on raising £170 for Children in Need. Visitors to the Willowburn ... read more... |
