Winners fittingly toasted at St.Helens Cultural & Sports Awards
(Saturday 27th February 2010)
The Park Inn Hotel was bursting with cultural talent this weekend as the annual St.Helens Cultural & Sports Awards took place. Individuals and groups representing performing arts, sport, heritage and creative writing were fittingly recognised for their contribution to the cultural offer in St.Helens.
The awards ceremonies, filled with glitter and glamour provided an excellent opportunity to celebrate all the good that is going on in the cultural scene in St.Helens. The evenings were sprinkled with performances from some of the most talented cultural individuals and groups in St.Helens.
Mark Edwardson, BBC Regional News Presenter hosted the Youth Awards on Friday evening, where sixteen youngsters from St.Helens, representing themselves, their families, schools and the Borough, were congratulated for their achievements. The Main Awards were hosted by Dianne Oxberry on Saturday evening, which included a variety of awards, culminating in a ‘Special Award for Services to Culture in St.Helens’
Special guests for the Awards included Andrew Langtree, (St.Helens-born Coronation Street actor), Helen Billington (Swimmer) and Nick Leather (Playwright from St.Helens) on Friday evening and Mike McCartney, photographer, musician and ‘Cultural Ambassador’ on the Saturday evening.
ST.HELENS CULTURAL and SPORTS 2009 AWARD WINNERS (District Sports Council Section)
St.Helens Sporting Volunteer of the Year 2009
DAVE CUNLIFFE of Senely Green & Garswood JFC.
St.Helens Sporting Coach of the Year 2009
JOHN NEWTON of YMCA Squash Central Fitness Club
St.Helens Sporting Hero (Lifetime Achiever) Award Winner 2009
GERRARD POTTER of St.Helens Centre Gymnastics.
Young outstanding Sporting Award
RACHEL HUGHES
St.Helens Sport Club of the Year 2009
RAINFORD TENNIS CLUB
All Winners will go forward to the Merseyside Partnership Sports Awards in November 2010.
There will be a fuller report and photographs published in the near future WATCH THIS SPACE
If you have any special needs or require further information regarding any of the courses/workshops then contact Michaylo Fedyk on 01744 675929
28/01/10
Short listed nominees for 2009 St.Helens Cultural Awards announced
Published On: Tuesday 26 January 2010
The names of the short listed nominees for the St.Helens Cultural Awards have just been announced for the ceremonies taking place at the Park Inn Hotel on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th February. Having received a large number of nominations from a broad spectrum of talented individuals and groups, the judging process has been completed, and the short list of stand-out achievers has now been finalised. A cultural award has already become a coveted accolade and the deserving winners will represent the very best St.Helens has to offer in the arts, sports, music and heritage.
The short listed nominees for the Cultural Awards are:
Youth Awards: Friday 26th February
St.Helens Young Visual Artist of the Year: Ben Tatlock Rosie Makin Lizzie Griffin
St.Helens Young Performing Artist of the Year: Dance
Primary Category: Erin Taylor Emily Birchall Macy Jade Shadwick
St.Helens Young Performing Artist of the Year: Drama Michael Burrows Daniella Lawson Hannah Barr
St.Helens Young Musician of the Year: Instrumentalist Primary Category: Alex Glyn Emily Fletcher Amy Hoey Ben Rimmer
Secondary Category: Michael Graham Jonathan Foster Daniel Follin
St.Helens Young Musician of the Year: Solo Vocalist Claire Jones Callie Lavelle
St.Helens Young Creative Writing Award Primary Category: Joseph Walker Emily Quinn Sian Grace Philips
Secondary Category: Rianna Owen Emma Hampson Charlotte Harris
St.Helens Young Individual Sporting Award Primary Category: Melissa Guest Matthew Cunliffe Tyler Smith
Secondary Category: Connor Hughes James Pout Amy Livesey
St.Helens Young Outstanding Sporting Achievement Award Primary Category: Kieran Garritty Connor Blackburn-Woolley Megan Glover
Secondary Category: Rachel Hughes Matthew Duggan Harry Cross
St.Helens Youth Arts Award – Outstanding Achievement: Watch this Space Megan Armstrong Rachel Boyle
St.Helens ‘Find Your Talent’ Award: Ben Rimmer Philip Smith Chatterbabes Jade Houghton
Adult Awards: Saturday 27th February
St.Helens Creative Arts Award: Professional Practice Terry Caffrey Watch This Space St.Helens Sinfonietta
St.Helens Voluntary Arts Sector Award UC Crew Art Club – St.Helens St.Bartholomews Choir
St.Helens Arts Engagement Award Mr Gareth Owen Mr Leslie Bott Poetryfest Team
St.Helens Community Heritage Award St.Helens Association for Research into Local History St.Helens Townships Family History Society Rainhill Civic Society
St.Helens Heritage Project Award Deafness Resource Centre Rainhill trials Virtual Museum Hands On @ The Citadel
St.Helens Sporting Volunteer of the Year Award Janet Haseldon Joan Booth Dave Cunliffe
St.Helens Sporting Coach of the Year Award Rachel Harrison John Newton Helen Pickervance
St.Helens Sporting Hero Award Michael Mellor John Fairhurst Ged Potter
St.Helens Sport Club of the Year Award Senley and Garswood JFC Rainford Tennis Club Sutton JFC
St.Helens Special Award for Services to Culture Paul Cousins Alan Free Enid Pennington
21/01/10 Liverpool & St.Helens U17's Attain County Honours
THE THREE AMIGOS
(Middle) Connor Charlton – Prop.
Connor has a great attitude, is technically very good in the tight, a coach’s dream as he asks questions if he’s unsure and listens and takes everything onboard. Starting to learn the dark arts of the front row. A huge asset as he is happy to play either side of the front row.
(Left) Jamie Bradshaw – Fly Half.
Jamie came into the side initially as a centre but his ability to read a game and his handling led us to start him this season at 10, didn’t enjoy his first couple of games there but has grown into the position and is now a tremendous prospect, another with great attitude, leads the line superbly well.
(Right) Ryan Leadbetter – Wing / Full back.
A live wire on the wing, has pace to burn and always returns kicks with interest, a devastating broken field runner. Great attitude, typified when our hooker went down injured at Rochdale, Ryan immediately offered his services.
All 3 where due to play, and gain their first county cap, against a North of England side at KEQMS Lytham, unfortunately the game was called off at the last minute and denied the trio, surely they will not have long to wait, to get that first cap.
The day turned into a 3hr training session for Lanc’s U17s
21/01/10 Work Begins On New Pavillion At Rainford Cricket Club
Work on the new £200,000 pavilion at Rainford Cricket Club began in early November and should be ready in time for the start of the new cricket season.
The development, which includes state of the art changing rooms and a much enlarged club room, is primarily funded through the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Grant Aid Programme and Sport England and money raised by the club members themselves. The club has also received £25,000 from the St Helens Council’s Youth Capital Fund in response to an application led by two of the club’s girl coaches Helen Pickavance and Rachel Harrison. The award specifically recognises the club’s recent developments in girl’s cricket.
Rainford skipper Mark Williams, currently coaching and playing cricket in South Africa, says everyone at the club is delighted with the progress so far. “We cannot wait for the new season to start” he said. “We have enjoyed our first couple of years in the Liverpool Competition and look forward to sharing our improved facilities with everyone this season.”
Club Chairman John Williams said “It has been a long process but, with the help of a lot of people, it is brilliant to see it all now happening. We are extremely grateful to the ECB, Sport England and St Helens Council for their financial support together with the invaluable help provided by ECB’s Dan Musson, the Lancashire Cricket Board’s Paul Bryson and the Council’s Dave Boocock. The club would also like to thank Beesley and Fildes Ltd, Lawrenson Associates, Haygarth Jones Solicitors and Jayne Howson Hair for their help and support as main sponsors.”
04/11/09 MERSEYSIDE SPORTS COUNCIL BURSARY AWARD
Above picture showing a member of Pilkington Rounder’s Club receiving a Merseyside DSC Bursary cheque for £100 from Sports Development Officer Michaylo Fedyk. The money helped with her costs of attending recent England trials, at which she was selected for the U14 squad.
GOLD ACCREDITATION AWARD
The above picture shows St.Helens DSC Secretary Fred Crawford presenting the Gold Accreditation certificate to the St.Helens STAR (Satellite Training Academy for Rounder’s) Centre. Also on picture are Centre Manager, Jan Griffiths; a young England player, and a volunteer, Jan Mayer.One of the Centre’s remit is to provide fast track coaching, leading to National selection.The minimum age is Year 6 but there is no upper limit:anybody who thinks they would benefit from coaching should contact Ch`man Fred at fred.crawford1@btinternet.com
25/10/09 St.Helens Sports Club Conference
St.Helens District Sports Council were well represented at the St.Helens Sports Club Conference held recently at the Park Inn Hotel with over 35 DSC clubs/organisations attending the evening.The DSC had a stall and gave out information and advice to many visitors attending the conference. David Boocock-Head of Sports Development opened the conference.There were various guest speakers including Andy Worthington-Chair of North West Steering Group for 2012 and David Shaw-formally Head of Rugby Football Union Development.During the evening the delegates divided into a number of groups and participated in various Group Discussions. Cllr Wally Ashcroft –Executive Member Culture, Sport and Heritage gave the closing remarks.
Overall the Conference was a great success and a special thanks to the hotel staff that were exceptionally helpful throughout the conference.
16/10/09 Destination 200 Awards Evening
The St.Helens District Sports Council held their Sports Volunteers Destination 200 Awards Evening on Wednesday 7th October 2009 at St.Helens Town Hall in front of a distinguished audience.The evening was dedicated to various Sports volunteers who had achieved 100 hours and 200 hours of volunteering for their club who are all members of the DSC. The above photograph shows all the volunteers and special invited guests.
What is Destination 200?
St.Helens District Sports Council (DSC) have initiated a voluntary recognition/award scheme aimed at all members of local sports clubs and sport and recreational organisations. The scheme is open to all persons who offer their voluntary time in the effort to provide sport and recreational activities for all community members.
If you are interested in taking part in the scheme or would like to know more about it please contact Michaylo FedykSports Development Officer on 01744 675929.
St.H DSC Chairman Roy Jones seen above recently presenting another DSC Sports Grant and this time toRainford Tennis Club. Chairman Helen Bligh seen above receiving a cheque for £337.50. The DSC Grant is to be used towards the cost of purchasing and errecting a road sign on Church Road directing people to the Club.
RAINFORD TENNIS CLUB PICK UP TOP TENNIS AWARD
Rainford Tennis Club have won Club of the Year at the 2009 Lancashire Tennis Awards.
The Club won the award following an online vote having been nominated for their excellence during 2009.
Since achieving Tennis Clubmark in January, the Club have significantly increased the number of juniors attending coaching and competitions and have doubled the number of members at the Club.In addition, they have delivered tennis to thousands of children in local primary and secondary schools.
“We are delighted to have achieved this award from Lancashire Tennis” said Club Secretary, John Case. “It is great that all the hard work by all our members and volunteers has been recognised in this way and we are now looking forward to an even better year in 2010.”
The above photograph shows Helen Bligh (Chairperson), Chris Pettet (junior representative) and Linda Collins (Treasurer) receiving the award from the LTA President, Derek Howarth at the Lancashire Tennis PresentationEvening, which took place at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton.
London 2012 Inspire Mark
I have recently been appointed as the Inspire Programmer for the North West. The Inspire Programme is a great way of recognising exceptional and inspirational projects that have been inspired by the 2012 Games.
I don't know how familiar you are with the programme so I've attached the presentation I gave at the NW 2012 Steering Group and the link for the programme is at the bottom of this email.
Please note, there is no funding available for this scheme we are looking of fully funded, non commercial projects, programmes and events to join the London 2012 network and drive participation within the communities across the north west in the run up to the 2012 Games.
The benefits of being part of the London 2012 Inspire Programme are:
- Be a part of London 2012
- Set themselves apart
- Badge excellence
- New audiences/partnerships
- Showcase your success (dignitary visits etc)
- Communications support (Support from LOCOG)
- Networking opportunities
- Regional Profile
Application Process
The application process is really simple (form and guidance notes attached) and has a short turnaround. If you have any projects you feel meet the criteria for the Inspire Programme just drop me an email.
Northwest Regional Development Agency Renaissance House Centre Park Warrington Cheshire WA1 1QN
Merseyside Sports Bursary Receipicants
Recent reciepiants from the St.Helens DSC membership to receive a Merseyside Sports Council Bursary of £100 each to assist with expenditure connected with their progress to regional/county participation in their sport. The recipients were two from Capricorn Netball Club and two from Sutton & St.Helens Athletic Club.
Sports Grant St.Helens DSC Recipients
(Left) Secretary Fred Crawford presenting Mr Kevin Hollis of Newton Knights JFC with a Grant cheque for £250 to go towards Courses,CRB checks and Protective clothing for officials. (Right) Secretary
Fred Crawford presenting Mr Andrew O`Connor of Vulcan JFC a DSC Grant cheque for £250 towards the cost of Coaching Courses.
MORE THAN
More than £355,000 has been ploughed into more than 100 sports clubs and educational establishments in St.Helens in the past year.
In all 112 grant applications to various grant givers were successful bringing into St.Helens a total of £355,293 for sports and recreational projects.
That included £106,763 being awarded by Sport England Lottery Grant Awards For All.
Recipients included St.Helens District Sports Council, Newton Tennis Club, Billinge Football Club, Rainford Cricket Club, Sidac Football Club at Sutton Leach, Parr Cons Bowling Club and Cossack Karate Academy at Sutton.
Many of the clubs which received grants have been supported by St.Helens District Sports Council which has provided them with advice on sports development and given assistance with applying for grants through executive MemberMr. Michaylo Fedykfrom the St.Helens Councils Sports Development Unit.
Cllr Wally Ashcroft, Executive Member for Culture, Sport and Heritage, paid tribute to the people who run local clubs saying: “The excellent efforts of our voluntary sports clubs and educational establishments provide sport and recreational activities for people of all ages in the Borough.
They have taken time and sought advice to seek grant aid for their projects.
Without this massive commitment from a dedicated band of people - mostly volunteers - the wide range of opportunities created would simply not be available.”
Groups which require grant aid assistance should contact Michaylo Fedyk on 01744 675929.
SPORT, CULTURE and HERITAGE EXCHANGE
Students from Stuttgart, Germany - a partner town with St.Helens - made a return exchange trip to St.Helens to take part in a table tennis tournament with youngsters from Sutton Junior Table Tennis Club.
During their four day visit the seven boys and six girls from Sportbund stayed at Lindisfarne House, a national and international accommodation centre in the grounds of St.Cuthbert’s College of Business and Enterprise.
The visit was organised by Bryan Wearden senior club coach at the Sutton club and the Council’s Sports Development officers. Cllr Wally Ashcroft, the Council’s Executive Member for
Sports, Culture and Heritage, met all of the young people involved and presented St.Helens DSC members Sutton Junior Table Tennis Club with a grant cheque for £500 from the St.H DSC to assist them in raising funds to enable events such as this to take place.
St.Helens Swimming Club Defend Festival Trophy
St.Helens Swimming Club defended the Festival Trophy at Woolston Pool on Sunday the 26th April , with outstanding conviction , gaining over 26 , 1st place finishes but they were hard pushed by previous winners Halton S.C but triumphed with some outstanding individual swims.The gala which was held over 50 events , comprising of 11 and under , 13 and under , 15 and under and open age saw the team captains (Patrick Loughnane and Alice Harrison) lead by example with crucial victories and valuable points needed to retain the trophy.
The final points were St.Helens- 238 , Halton SC- 216,Warrington A -198 ,Woolton-167 , Newton - 154 and Warrington B- 73 , St.Helens now look forward to retaining there other 2 trophies they won back in 2008 later this year with the Prestige Trophy and the Bolton & District under 12's League. Also girls team Captain, (Alice Harrison) picture holding the trophy had other reasons to celebrate as she had been selected to represent Liverpool and District in the Inter Association , competing in the 50m and 200m Butterfly and also the 50m Free , this is a fansatic achievement for Alice and she was competing against some of the top swimmers in the Liverpool and surrounding areas to gain selection , Well done to Alice and all other swimmers who took part in the Festival Trophy.
More than 100 sports clubs share grants totaling £355,000 plus
More than £355,000 has been ploughed into more than 100 sports clubs and educational establishments in St.Helens in the past year.
In all 112 grant applications to various grant givers were successful bringing into St.Helens a total of £355,293 for sports and recreational projects.
That included £106,763 being awarded by Sport England Lottery Grant Awards For All.
Recipients included St.Helens District Sports Council, Newton Tennis Club, Billinge Football Club, Rainford Cricket Club, Sidac Football Club at Sutton Leach, Parr Cons Bowling Club and Cossack Karate Academy at Sutton.
Almost all of the clubs which received grants have been supported by St.Helens Council Sports Club Development Unit which has provided them with advice on sports development and given assistance with applying for grants.
Cllr Wally Ashcroft, Executive Member for Culture, Sport and Heritage, paid tribute to the people who run local clubs saying: ¡°The excellent efforts of our voluntary sports clubs and educational establishments provide sport and recreational activities for people of all ages in the Borough.
They have taken time and sought advice to seek grant aid for their projects.
Without this massive commitment from a dedicated band of people - mostly volunteers - the wide range of opportunities created would simply not be available.¡±
Groups which require grant aid assistance should contact Michaylo Fedyk on 01744 675929.
