The very young are encouraged to play golf and there are tasters for much older newcomers ….. but what about the 1625 year olds?
For this age groupprobably these days rather short of cashthe County Golf Partnership, ActiveGloucestershire and Sportivate have joined forces to organise vastly discounted starter lessons at clubs across the area.
For just £30 young people can sign up for a course of six lessons, covering all aspects of the game, and participating clubs are also offering further opportinities including followup trial membership packages.
The project, called Tee2Green, starts in February so contact one of the clubs listed below, quoting code Tee2Green
The first of the ten weekly sessions is on Friday 3rd February at 11am at GL1, Gloucester, GL1 1DT.
Enjoyed playing netball at school? Stopped playing and would love to start again? Looking for afun, new activity? If you answered yes to any of the above then GL1's Back to Netball programme (Gloucester) is just what you're looking for.
Back to Netball is designed to provide a gentle introduction to the sport for female players over 16 years of age. Sessions are coach led and cover basic skill development and court play. The emphasis of the sessions is learning new skills and having fun whilst playing.
Experienced coach and player Jo Capaldi is running the sessions and comments:
“Back to Netball is a fantastic way for women to re introduce themselves back into the game. Not only are they surprised how quickly they develop skills but also how much they improve their fitness levels and havefun, demonstrating why netball is among the top ten women's participation sports in England." Whether it is about rediscovering sporting abilities you forgot you had or getting active again, these sessions cater for all abilities. Get fit, have fun and make friends through Back to Netball. For more information, please contact Rachel Bussey,Gloucestershire Netball Development Officer, on 07540 126596.
Forest Leisure Half Term Holiday Children's Activities
Monday 13th - Friday 17th February Are you looking for fun activities for half term? Forest of Dean has lots to offer, to find out more please click on your local area
City Works, Gloucester. Starts 13th February, performances 22nd March and 4th April
Great chance for young people (of all abilities) to learn from one of the best UK Contemporary Hip Hop companies Please click here for more details
Bredon /TewkesburyGloucestershireDance Classes with 'Dance at 8'
Where:Bredon Village Hall, Main Road Bredon, Tewkesbury,Gloucestershire GL20 7QN
When:Starting Tuesday, February 21st, 20126 weeks (Join in by Feb 28th) 7:30pm8:30pm
Cuban Salsa for Beginners / Starters. Salsa is exuberant, fiery,fun, and flirtatious. Everyone should learn to Salsa no matter what age. This is a great class to get you moving. Suitable for: Absolute Beginners with nodance experience to more experienceddancers who would like a refresher. All ages welcome with or without a partner. Just £5 per person.
United NC Half Term Netball Workshop Thursday 16th Feb 2012
Where: ALL SAINTS' ACADEMY SPORTS CENTRE, BLAISDON WAY, CHELTENHAM, GL51 0WH
When: THURSDAY 16th FEBRUARY 2012, 9.00am - 12.00pm
Download the poster here and click here for the consent and booking form.
Gloucestershiredance classes with 'Dance at 8'
Where: Bredon Village Hall, Main Road Bredon, Tewkesbury,Gloucestershire GL20 7QN
When: Starting Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 ~ 6 weeks (Join in by Feb 28th) 8:30pm9:30pm
Beginners Ballroom: Slow FoxtrotThe Real Thing
The Ultimate BallroomDance is the Foxtrot. If you ever wanted to glide around the floor to those smooth swing rhythmsNow is your chance.
Why look like 'Fred and Wilma' on thedance floor, 'Dance at 8' can make you look like 'Fred & Ginger' in 6 weeks. £5 pounds per session.
Suitable for Absolute Beginners or for thosedancers who have never managed to get 'around to' learning the Fabulous Foxtrot (or those who would like a refresher.) Note Slow Foxtrot is one of thedance styles often left to later... Even if you have been dancing for years you never know what you may have forgotten (or indeed have never learned). Everyone welcome singles or couples.
For more information phone 'Dance at 8' On 01386 556 665 or click here
An Introduction to the Basics of GolfLadies
Where: Westonbirt Leisure Centre When:Tuesday 21st February, 28th February, 6th March and 13th March, 12.30pm1.30pm
Inspiration 4 Ability in association with Able Magazine
When:Friday 30thSaturday 31st March 2012
This is a new event in Bristol runing next year for people living with disabilities, their families, carers and health professionals. There are many shows and exhibitions that focus on helping people with disabilities with daytoday living but this event is about inspiring full and active living.
Inspiration 4 Ability in association with Able Magazine features Channel 4's Katie Piper, Falklands hero Simon Weston OBE, 3 times Gold Medalist Peter Hull MBE, Comedian Laurence Clark, Musician Tom Doughty, Deaf Men Dancing, Misfits Theatre, ConcordesDance and many more including Ambassadors from Help for Heroes. Plus a chance to win a trip of a lifetime on a tall ship!
See all the latest ideas, products and innovations:
Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Homes & Gardens
Action & Sports
IT & Gadgets
Kids
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Please clickhere for a flyer of the event. It's FREE ENTRY just register online. For more information call 01626 853133 or clickhere.
