CSSC Sports & Leisure
January 2011

Eastern Enewsletter

 

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I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year and that you are now all suitably refreshed for an exciting year ahead with CSSC. Both the Region and your local Area Associations welcome suggestions for additional activities and trips to take place throughout 2011, so please get in touch. I hope that by playing an even more active part in CSSC, we will have another successful year. For more information about what is going on within the Eastern Region, please visit CSSC's new website

Luke Roberts
Business Development Executive for the Eastern Region

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News

Queen's New Year Honours 2011
Two of CSSC's finest are honoured. Read on to find out who will be off to The Palace in 2011.

New Card
Your New CSSC Card is on its way to you - keep an eye out in the post for it in the next few weeks!

Get Swapping with Change4Life
Make some small healthy swaps this year and see how they can make a huge difference to your health and well-being.  Click here for more information.

Olympic Selection Events
Are you hoping to volunteer as a Games Maker for the 2012 Games? If so, click here to find out how CSSC can help you with your travel costs.

New Year New You
Why not make 2011 the year to spend more time with family and friends? With discounts at a range of leisure attractions, you're sure to find something to keep the family entertained. Choose from a variety of amusement parks and days out, not to mention all the holiday deals - click here to find out more!

Regional News

100th Eastern Region Council Meeting
The 100th Eastern Region Council Meeting took place on Friday 10th December with the key item on the agenda being online shopping. All areas present at the meeting agreed to the concept and we are now looking to go live in the early spring. The Eastern Region Chairman also presented an award to Suffolk's Chairman, Gavin Palfrey, in recognition of his invaluable contribution to the local membership over the years. To read the full article, click

Suggestion InBox
Is there a sporting activity or a leisure interest that you cannot find on our website that you would like to be involved in? We are continually encouraging more suggestions and ideas for sports or leisure activities to be run within the Region, so please let me know by sending an email to my Luke Roberts. or phone 07951 342034.

 

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Events

Sports Programme
Are you interested in Angling? Fanatical about football, or perhaps crazy about cricket? If so, click here to see the Sports Programme that is coming up in your Region.

Flying Taster Day
19 May 2011
For only £25, CSSC members have the opportunity to take to the skies at Rochester Air Field, Chatham, Kent.  As well as a scenic flight, formation flying or aerobatics, the price also includes a workshop tour and a buffet lunch. Please contact Luke Roberts. for more details.

Hit the slopes in 2012
Calling both beginner skiiers and experts alike, if you would be interested in attending a CSSC National Ski Trip, please email
Tom Thompsett

CSSC Games 2011
The CSSC Games is returning once again in 2011 at Loughborough University on the 15th and 16th September. Included in the overall price is accommodation, all meals, competition entry fees, facilities and evening entertainment. For an entry form and additional information please click here.

Kilimanjaro Challenge
For anyone who would like to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to test themselves, raise money for a great charity and to achieve a once in a lifetime experience, CSSC Eastern Region has formed a partnership with the charity, Climb Your Mountain. The trip will run from 4 - 14 November 2011 and will include a maasai tribe and local village visit as well as a safari. For more information, please see the article on the website or contact Luke Roberts.

Eastern Region Subsidy Scheme
As a reminder, your Region is still operating their subsidy scheme for regional qualifying competitions, CSSC 'Open' events held on a national basis and other social and/or non-competitive Eastern Region events. As part of our ongoing reviewing process, we are interested to hear your thoughts about the scheme so please contact Luke Roberts.Please see here for more information about the scheme.

Event Evaluation
In order to monitor the progress of the regional subsidy scheme and to receive feedback from our regional events, please fill in our new online evaluation form here.

Local

Cambridge
Disney on Ice
Saturday 12 March 2010 - Wembley Arena
Disney On Ice presents a Disneyland® Adventure. Swing to the beat on the Jungle Cruise™ with Baloo. For further information click here

Great Yarmouth & Lowestoft
Potters Leisure Resort, Hopton-on-Sea
With a selection of Weekend Breaks designed for adults or for the whole family throughout the whole year, Potters is the perfect solution for that well deserved weekend away. To find out what discounts you can receive, click here

Luton & Dunstable
Midnight Tango
Saturday 18 June 2011 at 4pm - Milton Keynes Theatre
(Vincent & Flavia from Strictly Come Dancing)
A breath taking evening bringing all the drama, sensuality and elegance of this most exciting dance form to life!  Tickets: £10.  Please phone Jaime on 01582 681288 to register your interest.

PlayFootball
Are you aware of our PlayFootball site at Stepsley High School? As a CSSC member you can hire a third generation (3G) 5-a-side or 7-a-side pitch with 15% off! Visit here for more details

Milton Keynes
MK Sailing Club
To gain full access to all amenities and events 7 days a week at the Haversham Sailing Club, please see click here for more details.

Sno!Zone Special
Take advantage of discounted rates at Sno!Zone with MKCSSC, click here for more details. To celebrate this partnership, MKCSSC will also refund any MKCSSC member £10 when they produce a receipt that shows that they have utilised the Sno!Zone offers.
For all MKCSSC events, please visit their webpage

Norwich
Hampton Court Flower Show
Saturday, 10 July 2011
Members: £25.00
Non-members: £38
Contact Carol Timson on 01508 492630 or email Carol Timson for more information.

Norwich City F.C.
Season Tickets available for Norwich City Football Club. Contact Geoff Sinden 01603 434713.

Peterborough
Holiday on Ice
Sunday 6 February 2011
East of England Showground
CSSC Members: £12.00
Children: £5.00
Non-Members: £22.00
Please contact Ev Holt

Subsidised Badminton
Deepings Leisure Centre
Thursdays 7.00 - 8.30 pm
For more information click here 

Suffolk
Chinese New Year
Friday 4 February 2011
The Canton Restaurant, Bury St Edmunds.  Celebrate the Chinese Year of the Rabbit with two courses.
Members: £11
Guests: £16.
Cost excludes drinks.
For further information contact  Dave Boor on suffolkcssc@hotmail.com with "Chinese New Year" in the subject box

Ten Pin Bowling
Thursday 10 February 2011 Bury Bowl.  Contact  Jacqui Ricot on suffolkcssc@hotmail.com  with "Tenpin" in the subject box or call 01284 719148

Winter Ramble
Saturday 19 February 2011 Troston
Enjoy a 5 mile walk from The Bull, Troston departing at 10:30.
Please contact John Beamish with "Winter Ramble" in the subject box or call 01284 764695 if you wish to attend.

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