Sporting Challenge have received a £50 donation from local foundation The Jean And Leslie Connor Charitable Foundation.
A big thank-you on behalf of Sporting Challenge.
Driving Range Golf
Tonight we had a lovely time trying the Driving Range Golf Course at Clarke’s Golf in Rainford. Photos below.
Aerobics
25-7-19 Thursday.
Dear all,
Aerobics is cancelled tonight.
There is a yellow weather warning for heavy rain, thunder, lightning and possibly flooding.
The weather here at the moment is bad and looks to be like that till early morning.
I will let people know.
Stay safe and stay dry.
Best wishes Edward McCarthy.
Facebook Group
Dear all ,
Just to clarify who can join the Facebook group page. The page is for Sporting Challenge staff, people who take part in Sporting Challenge and their parents. The page is not for carers. Carers are more than welcome to look at our website page which has much information about our work.
Best wishes Edward McCarthy.
August Flyer
| Date | Event | Venue | Cost if with the group | Cost if you come with own support | Start time |
| 5th Aug | Pool | 22 Club, Moorgate, Ormskirk. | £10 | £5 | 7:30pm-9pm |
| 12th Aug | Dance | Dance with McDonald Dance. Party Dance night. | £10 | £5 | 7:30pm-9pm. |
| 14th Aug | Boccia and New Age Kurling | The Arts Centre, Burscough Wharf. | £10 | £5 | 7:30pm-9pm. |
| 17th Aug | Martin Mere Walk Day. | We are having a day at Martin Mere. Limited Places. | £12. | £6 | 10am-3pm. |
| 19th Aug | Bowling in Southport. | At Tenpin Southport. | £11 | £7 | 7:30pm. |
| 21st Aug | Nintendo Night and VR Night.
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The Arts Centre, Burscough Wharf. | £10 | £5 | 7:30pm-9pm. |
| 28th Aug | Bowling
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Hollywood Bowl, Wallgate, Wigan. | £11 | £7 | 7:30pm. |
| 29th Aug | Aerobics | Aerobics with Amanda. At the Burscough Old People’s Club.
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£7 | £4 | 7:30-8:30pm. |
Some changes at Sporting Challenge.
After many years John Haggart has decided to retire from Sporting Challenge as chairman and a trustee having devoted a significant amount of time and effort to ensure the running of the charity fulfilled its primary objectives of providing sporting and other leisure activities to people with in particular learning difficulties in West Lancashire.
Following the election of the trustees at the Sporting Challenge AGM in July Alasdair Watson has taken on the role of chair of the charity.
You can contact the charity / chairman on info@sporting-challenge.org.uk
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Sailing July 2019
On the 17th July Sporting Challenge had a great night of Sailing on the Marine Lake in Southport with West Lancs Yacht Club. A huge thank you on behalf of the group.
Some photos below. More available on our Facebook page for our group.
Visit www.sporting-challenge.org.ukwww.sporting-challenge.org.uk and https://wlyc.org.uk
Chairman of Sporting Challenge
As of our 2019 Sporting Challenge Committee AGM we have a new chairman.
John Haggart has stepped down from the role, John has been Chairman since 2008. Our new Chairman is Alasdair Watson.
A huge thank you to John for all his hard work and support during these last 11 years. Good luck for the future.
Best wishes Edward McCarthy.
Sporting Challenge Activities Organiser.
Online Payments
If you prefer you can pay for all your activities monthly by cheque or online, please ask for details. If you pay by bank transfer put the month and invoice number as your reference.
Please ask Edward for further details.
The Bryan Lancaster’s Trust
Sporting Challenge have been awarded £400 from the Bryan Lancaster’s Trust.
A huge thank-you from Sporting Challenge.
For more information visit:
The Bryan Lancaster’s Trust listing
Nintendo Night 26th June 19
Some photos from our June Nintendo night at Burscough Wharf. Everyone had a lot of fun. Please get in touch for further information.
