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16 www.bassetlaw.gov.ukActive Bassetlaw Active Bassetlaw Active BassetlawBPL springsinto actionBPL’s Sooper Gleyn Davies, Steve Roberts, Rob Debenham and Stuart BetteradgeFrom April, BPL, a leading regionalleisure operator, has taken overthe day-to-day running of fourpopular leisure venues from BassetlawDistrict Council. This includes Bircotes,Retford and Worksop Leisure Centresand Kilton Forest Golf Course.To regular users of these popular leisurevenues, there will be no noticeable changeto normal operations. Customers will stillbe able to benefit from affordable fitnessmembership, swimming lessons, leisureswimming and a full great selection offitness classes.The partnership means BPL will expandits leisure portfolio by a third and increaseits staff members from 600 to 770, asall 170 staff employed at the venues willbe transferred across to BPL under TUPEregulations. This will ensure the veryhighest standard of customer service iscontinued at each site.Cabinet member for communityprosperity, Councillor Keith Isard, explains:“BPL has been appointed because of itsexcellent track record in managing andoperating a diverse range of services,from small community recreationcentres to large regional facilities, suchas the Metrodome leisure complex inBarnsley. We feel we have chosen the bestpartner for this project, with the ultimatebeneficiaries being customers using ourleisure venues in this region.”Steve Roberts, head of businessdevelopment for BPL, explains: “We aredelighted to be working in partnershipwith Bassetlaw District Council to continueto provide an excellent level of service tocustomers at these venues. This is a reallyexciting time for our organisation andwe are looking forward to enhancing theservices provided to users of these facilities.”Steve continues: “We are really excitedabout the opportunity to extend ourpresence into Nottinghamshire. Wesee this as a very positive move, bothfor staff who work at the venues andcustomers who use them. We will belooking to enhance some of the facilitiesover the coming months, as part of ourcommitment to continuous improvement.”BPL runs a further 12 leisure venuesin the South Yorkshire area, includingthe Metrodome Leisure Complex inBarnsley. Over the last 12 months, theorganisation has invested over £1millionin refurbishing and upgrading its venues.The organisation was established in 1999in order to provide sporting and leisureopportunities for local communities. Itsmission is to enrich lives through creatingenjoyable sport and leisure choices for all.For more information, visit the websiteww.bpl.org.uk.10 top sunsafe tips Race for Life, what aFamous actor Dustin Hoffmanonce said, “The two basic itemsnecessary to sustain life aresunshine and coconut milk”.With summer around the corner we will allbe hoping for some sunshine which offers agreat source of vitamin D. There’s nothingbetter than sitting in the sun with a cooldrink, having a picnic outdoors, a Sundayafternoon BBQ or a stroll along the beach.While the sun provides us with a lot ofpleasure, more than 90% of all skincancers are the result of exposure to theultraviolet radiation of the sun. Here aresome sunsafe tips to help keep you safewhile you have fun in sun.1. Always wear suntan lotion with a highSPF, apply it generously 20 minutesbefore you go out and, reapply aftertwo hours2. Pay careful attention to behind theknees, behind the back, and the tops ofthe feet, ears and nose…there’s nothingworse than a bright red sunburned nose!3. Try not to stay out too long in the sun,always wear a hat and drink plentyof fluids4. Try to avoid the sun between 11.00 amand 4.00 pm when it is at its strongestand cover up5. Cotton and linen are excellent fabricsfor hot weather – wear loose,light-coloured, lightweight, heatreflectingclothing.6. Hold fabric up to a light bulb to assess itsprotective potential. Material that blocksout the light will also shield you from UVrays. If you can see light through a fabric,UV rays can get through, too.7. Do NOT use sunscreens on babiesyounger than 6 months. Instead, usehats, clothing, and shading to protectsmall babies from the sun. Always reapplysuntan lotion generouslyand frequently on young toddlersand children.8. Research shows that sunscreen is mosteffective when applied liberally and lefton the surface of the skin. Do NOT rub itin thoroughly.9. Wearing protective sunglasses willprevent you from having cataracts whenyou grow old.10. If your sunscreen goes past its sell bydate – throw it out!Remember toslip, slop, slap…• Slip on clothes made of a closeweavefabric that cover the neck,arms and legs.• Slop on a Sun Protection Factor 30+water resistant sunscreen.• Slap on a wide brim hat that coversthe face, neck and ears.fantastic response!Thank you to everyone who hasvolunteered to walk, jog or runin the Race for Life 2010 atClumber Park on Sunday July 18th.The number of participants in the raceis set at a maximum of 3,500 and weare pleased to say that this figure hasnow been reached. If you could not joinin the race this year, there is always nextyear. However, we still need volunteersto help out at the event.This is the first time, since the race forlife events began 15 years ago, thata race has been held in the district ofBassetlaw. Thanks to the cooperationof the National Trust Clumber Parkand Bassetlaw District Council SportsDevelopment the 5 and 10km racewill help to raise funds for CancerResearch UK.If you would like to show your support,please come along on the day from10.30 am to help cheer on everyonewho has volunteered to take part.If anyone would like to help out atthe event please visit the Race for Lifewebsite: www.raceforlife.orgSend us your photosfrom the ClumberPark Race for LifeIf you are taking part we would loveto see photos from the Race for Life atClumber Park on the 18th July and we’llpublish a selection in the next edition.Please send photos with your name andaddress to the Editor, Bassetlaw News,Bassetlaw District Council, Queen’sBuildings, Potter Street, Worksop,Notts S80 2AH or Email: editor.bassetlawnews@bassetlaw.gov.uk.