News

Sports Unlimited Programme
19th September 2008

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Sports Unlimited is a nationwide initiative to get more children and young people taking part in sports that interest them outside school, offering 10 week taster sessions in a range of sporting ... read more...

Summer Activities for Kids
24th July 2008

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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
27th June 2008

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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
9th June 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
5th June 2008

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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
22nd May 2008

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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
1st May 2008

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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!
29th April 2008

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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
25th April 2008

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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'
25th April 2008

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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
25th April 2008

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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
15th April 2008

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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
15th April 2008

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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
8th April 2008

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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
20th March 2008

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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
25th February 2008

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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...

Kurling League
28th January 2008

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A new Kurling League will take place every Wednesday from 30th January 2008 at Willowburn Leisure Centre. This will run every Wednesday 1:00pm - 3:00pm and will cost £1 per session. These ... read more...

Wrestling Academy Shield
22nd January 2008

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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
11th January 2008

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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
4th December 2007

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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...

Walks for All
12th September 2007

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Active Alnwick is pleased to announce that further funding has been secured to deliver intergenerational health walks in the local Communities of Alnwick, Rothbury, Amble and Druridge Bay (CARAD). ... read more...

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