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Funding Successes for Clubs in North Northumberland |
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Coquet Valley Archers Coquet Valley Archers have recently received a lottery funded grant from Sport England. The club has its base in Upper Coquetdale and was formed in October 2010 after a ... read more... |
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New website dedicated to coaches across Northumberland |
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Northumberland Sport have launched a new online database for all coaches in Northumberland which will support you with; - Training needs/Continuous Personal Development - Price reductions on ... read more... |
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North Northumberland Sportivate Update Dec 2011 |
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Launched on 14th June 2011, Sportivate is a key part of Sport England's London 2012 mass participation legacy plan, "Places, People ,Play", a £135 million initiative which will bring ... read more... |
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Sports Council Round Up 2011 |
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It has been another very busy and successful year for the sports council who have been able to fund over £1,500 to enable local sports clubs and individuals to achieve their sporting goals. ... read more... |
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Nordic Walking Course Huge Success |
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North Northumberland Sports Development have been delivering Nordic Walking sessions since May 2011, and the sessions have proved to be very popular. Nordic Walking was first introduced at the ... read more... |
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Alnwick Netball Thriving |
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Alnwick Juniors go Satellite Alnwick Juniors netball club came back to training in September to a flood of 30 eager girls aged 12-16 ready to participate in the brand new Satellite Academy ... read more... |
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Indoor Cricket League a Huge Success |
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Indoor Cricket League The eagerly anticipated indoor cricket league took place over the last eight weeks at the Willowburn Sports and Leisure Centre. Teams from across North Northumberland ... read more... |
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Sportivate |
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Launched on 14th June 2011, Sportivate is a key part of Sport England's London 2012 mass participation legacy plan, "Places, People ,Play", a £135 million initiative which will bring ... read more... |
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New course data base for clubs |
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Northumberland Sport, Tyne and Wear Sport, County Durham Sport and Tees Valley Sport are pleased to announce the launch of the new North East Course Finder. This new online resource provides ... read more... |
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Job Vacancy for Leisure Activity Workers |
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Blyth Valley Arts and Leisure in partnership with North Country Leisure are seeking to appoint suitably qualified professionals with the drive and enthusiasm to join the Leisure Inclusion Team as ... read more... |
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All fenced out |
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The Sport Unlimited Fencing sessions which were ran at Westfield Park, Longhoughton have now come to an end. The sessions have been a huge hit and have attracted children from all over the Alnwick ... read more... |
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New funding available for Sports Clubs in the Alnwick District |
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Additional funding has been secured through Northumberland County Council which will enable clubs in the Alnwick District to access funding opportunities through Alnwick and District Sports ... read more... |
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Job Vacancy - Sport and Physical Activities Coach |
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£17,334 per annum (plus leased car and access to pension scheme) 37 hours per week (temporary contract until August 2012) North Country Leisure (based in Alnwick) are seeking an experienced ... read more... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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'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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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