May 2011 Enewsletter

Midlands

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The closing date for entries into the CSSC Games is 31 July 2011. If you want to take part in this fantastic event, don't forget to get your forms in soon! Civil Service Insurance Society (CSIS) is proud to once again be the main sponsor of The CSSC Games for 2011 and looks forward to another great sporting spectacle at Loughborough in September.

Local News

Take That Concert at Wembley. Ticket, coach and B & B is £219 for members, £269 non-members. Can pick up at M1 corridor services. See here for poster. NB closing date extended to 13 May.

Grimsby - did you know that your Treasurer, Dave Briggs, has been volunteering for CSSC since 1979? He has been recognised by the Midlands Region for what has (and continues to be) an amazing contribution towards ensuring that the members are very well served in the Grimsby Area. To see his full profile and photo, please have a look here.

Hereford - to see the latest calendar of events and regular offers visit the home page at here

Kidderminster and Wolverhampton Areas - the Areas were formally merged to Wolverhampton Area Association last month. To see their new cash back click here. Please see here for the fantastic summer prize draw.

North Staffs - Limited special offer at Rookery Hall Health Club & Spa, Nantwich. Join and receive over £500 of benefits including an overnight stay and spa treatment. See here for more detail.

Northampton - are running a very special prize draw - a pair of 3 day general admission tickets for the Silverstone round of F1. Even if you don't win, you can still claim £10 back for a selection of race tracks in the Midlands. See here.

Nottingham - to see their latest newsletter click here.

Telford - We need to form a new volunteer committee so that Telford members can enjoy the same benefits as other members in the Region. Think you can help? Then see here.

Regional Events

Butlins Skegness - come and enjoy a day out on 11 September for only £7.50pp. All the usual facilities will be available including the Splash sub tropical waterworld, free funfair (excl. concessions), all restaurants, cafes & bars and the live entertainment. Contact Matthew_Taylor for more information.

Cricket - the regional 6 a side cricket event will take place at West Park, Long Eaton. The date could not be confirmed in time for this edition but will be w/c 13 June or 4 or 11 July. Email phil.connolly@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk for latest update.

Mountain Bike Training - whether you are a complete beginner or have some experience we can help. The Midlands are running 2 training sessions - 25 June & 17 September. Places are limited to 8 each day so get in quick! Contact Andrew Sturgeon for more information.

Rutland Civil Service Sailing Club - is based at Rutland Water and operates two 20' keelboats (squibs). If you fancy having a trial sail you can access all the information you need here.

National Events

Forget that lake inland, this is sailing by the seaside! From 23-24 July 2011, our CSSC national competition takes place at Netley Cliff SC on Southampton Water. Click here for more information.

Have you always wanted to learn to surf? CSSC Surf camp is running 18/19 June. Click here to find out more.

Broad Haven Hill Walking and Activity weekend is happening from the 8-11 July. For more information click here.

Olympic Games ticketing closed on 26 April. Keep checking the CSSC website for the latest news!!

Why not start the summer with a tasty pick me up?
Benenden Healthcare is offering 10 CSSC members the opportunity to win a year's worth of discounted dining and 2-for-1 meal deals at 4,500 restaurants across the UK courtesy of the Gourmet Society. Simply register your details online at www.benenden.org.uk/cssc and you could be enjoying the best in fine dining!

We need your help please!
We have recently launched a project civil service wide via the Head of Communications for the civil service to try to recruit more CSSC members. Information was sent through to Government Department intranets giving ALL civil servants access to 3 Countdown offers for 2 months. We launched with ASDA, Merlin Entertainments and Superbreaks. Click here to find out more.

Walking for Health - following on from the article in the Spring edition of Leisure Scene, you may be interested in the "Walk and Talk Plus" walks that take place in Lichfield, Burntwood & Fazeley. To get the forthcoming programme phone 01543 301265 or click here to email.

Volunteering

Are you interested in Volunteering? Or perhaps would just like to find out a bit more about what goes on behind the scenes? CSSC has an Enewsletter which goes out to all volunteers and if you would like to receive it to find out more please contact Hedley.featherstone@cssc.co.uk.

Have you volunteered as a Games Maker? Still waiting for your interview or perhaps you have had it? Don't forget that CSSC is able to help towards your costs of attending interviews. Click here for more information.

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