Dear all,
The February Aerobics date has changed. It is now Tuesday 26th February 2019.
7:30pm-8:30pm.
Best wishes Edward.
Rank Pebbles
Sporting Challenge have been awarded £500 towards their 2019 Short Break at Hothersall Lodge in September 2019.
Edward McCarthy Sporting Challenge Activities Organiser said: “On behalf of Sporting Challenge I wish to thank Rank Pebbles for their most generous grant. This will make a huge difference. This will be out third short break. Everyone is already looking forward to it !”
For more information on Sporting Challenge call 07971 299606 or email EdwardatEMSS@gmail.com
Visit www.sporting-challenge.org.uk .
Visit https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/outdooreducation/.
Visit https://rankfoundation.com/pebble-grants/ .
Bickerstock Donation for Sporting Challenge
Sporting Challenge have been awarded £200 for sessional costs from Bickerstock Music Festival. The cheque was presented at a special Presentation Evening in Rainford at The Junction Public House on the 6th February 2019.
Edward McCarthy Sporting Challenge Activities Organiser said: “On behalf of Sporting Challenge I wish to thank the Bickerstock Committee for their kind donation. We are working with Lancashire County Council to provide support/ sessions for adults transition aged (16-22) this can be a difficult time for the adults and their families. There is a lot of change and they can easily move from school/ college and not keep their friendships. Our group can help people make new friends, grow in confidence and keep fit and healthy. If you are a parent who is interested please get in touch !”
Bickerstock gives up-and-coming local musicians the opportunity to perform alongside established musicians, and gives the people of West Lancs the opportunity to hear local talent. There are Open Mic sessions hosted by various artists on the Bar Stage throughout the weekend, and these are a firm favourite, giving local up-and-coming artists the opportunity to showcase their talents.
Residents from Bickerstaffe and beyond, are made welcome, and many locals get involved in helping to organise and run the event. Community organisations, are encouraged to get involved with the running and organisation of the festival. It’s a great opportunity for people to come together and enjoy music, fresh air and (fingers crossed) some sunshine. Local businesses can get involved, offering sponsorship in return for an advert in our festival printed programme.
Over the years Bickerstock has raised thousands of pounds for local good causes and charities, including a donation to the refurbishment of the Bickerstaffe Mission building; Bickerstaffe Pensioners’ Day Trip Fund; Bickerstaffe Amateur Football Club; Holy Trinity Church Boiler Fund; St Joseph’s Hospice; Skelmersdale Sea Cadets; local Girl Guides; Merseycats; Rainford Young Farmers; Barnado’s; Rainbow House; Bickerstaffe Parish Council Defibrillator project; a seat for the Parish Field; Guide Dogs; Air Ambulance; Animals in Need; Bickerstaffe Pensioner’s Social Fund; Crossroads – respite for carers and Ormskirk Hospital neo-natal unit and now Sporting Challenge !
For more information on Sporting Challenge call 07971 299606 or email EdwardatEMSS@gmail.com
Visit www.sporting-challenge.org.uk and http://www.bickerstock.org/.
February 2019 Flyer
The new flyer is out now-
| Date | Event | Venue | Cost if with the group | Cost if you come with own support | Start time |
| 4th Feb | Bowling in Wigan | At Hollywood Bowl in Wigan. | £10 | £6 | 7:30pm |
| 13th Feb | Boccia and New Age Kurling | The Arts Centre, Burscough Wharf. | £10 | £5 | 7.30pm-9pm. |
| 18th Feb | Dance | Dance with McDonald Dance.
Valentine’s dance, teaching the romantic rumba. |
£10 | £5 | 7:30pm-9pm. |
| 20th Feb | Bowling | At Premier Bowl in Southport. | £10 | £6 | 7:30pm. |
| 27th Feb | Nintendo Night and VR Night.
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The Arts Centre, Burscough Wharf. | £10 | £5 | 7:30pm-9pm. |
| 28th Feb | Aerobics | Aerobics with Amanda. At the Burscough Old People’s Club. | £7 | £4 | 7:30-8:30pm. |
Sporting Challenge have these dates coming up in the year ahead:
- Bat Walk 20th May 2019.
- Sailing is on the: 15th May, 12th June and 17th July.
- Short Break Holiday 6-8th September Hothersall Lodge LCC Centre.
More details in the future you can’t book these yet.
Co-op.
Bag Packing in Morrison’s
Dear all,
Sporting Challenge are having a bag packing day in Morrison’s in March.
We are having a fundraising Bag Packing event in Ormskirk Morrison’s on Saturday 30th March , if you would like to help/volunteer your time that would be great. Please let me know.
Best wishes Edward.
Tel 07971 299606.
Morrison’s Ormskirk, 2 Park Rd, Ormskirk Lancs L39 3RB.
£2000 LCC Funding Award for Sporting Challenge
Sporting Challenge have been awarded £2000 for sessional costs from the Lancashire County Council – Young People’s Service – Small Grants Scheme.
The funds are for:
| Sessional staff costs. | £1100.
|
| Session costs:
Dance sessions. Boccia and Kurling sessions. |
£900 |
Edward McCarthy Sporting Challenge Activities Organiser said: “On behalf of Sporting Challenge I wish to thank Lancashire County Council for their most generous Young Peoples Grant. Our numbers are growing and the majority of new members are aged 16-22. This is a key area we need to support. This number is set to grow over the years to come. We are working with Lancashire County Council to provide support/ sessions for adults transition aged (16-22) this can be a difficult time for the adults and their families. There is a lot of change and they can easily move from school/ college and not keep their friendships. Our group can help people make new friends, grow in confidence and keep fit and healthy. If you are a parent who is interested please get in touch !”
For more information on Sporting Challenge call 07971 299606 or email EdwardatEMSS@gmail.com
Visit www.sporting-challenge.org.uk .
Co op Good Causes Scheme
Sporting Challenge have raised £168.34 so far as part of this scheme. (10th January 2019)
As a member, when you buy selected Co-op branded food products and services, 1% of the money you spend goes to local causes in your community. You can choose which cause your own 1% goes to. You don’t earn money for your community when you buy our products from independent co-operatives, such as Central England, Chelmsford Star, Southern and Midcounties.
Visit: https://www.coop.co.uk/membership
https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/23966
Dates coming up in 2019
Sporting Challenge have these dates coming up in the year ahead:
- Bat Walk 20th May 2019.
- Sailing is on the: 15th May, 12th June and 17th July.
- Short Break Holiday 6-8th September Hothersall Lodge LCC Centre.
More details in the future you cant book these yet.
Hesketh Park Sponsored Walk January 2019
Sporting Challenge organised a sponsored walk at Hesketh Park in Southport. The walk took place on Sunday 6th January 2019 in the afternoon.
Walkers included members of the group, staff and parents.
Edward McCarthy Activities Organiser said: “A big thank-you to everyone who took part in the walk. Funds raised will fund activities for our group in the year ahead.”
Sporting Challenge have raised £410 as of the 18th January 2019. There are some online payments to add on too.
For more information about Sporting Challenge visitr www.sporting-challenge.org.uk
Discos 2019
Disco 2019 Dates:
The Big Night Out takes place between once a month on one Friday from 7:30pm-10:30pm at The Wardens, 244 Blaguegate Lane, Skelmersdale Lancs WN8 8TX. There is an entry cost.
The Maghull Disco is once a month on one Friday at 7:30pm, Maghull Royal British Legion, Liverpool Rd South, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 7DJ. There is an entry cost.
These are nothing to do with Sporting Challenge. The Wardens call 01695 722371, Maghull Legion call 0151 526 2047. Please check which Friday they are on.
