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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.
www.bassetlaw.gov.uk 17Active Bassetlaw Active Bassetlaw Active BassetlawBadminton, Table Tennis, New Age Kurling what do you fancy?Badminton, Table Tennis, New Age Kurling whatdo you fancy?Keeping fit is fun and there is a wide choice of activitiesavailable to you in Bassetlaw.Every Tuesday from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm at the mainsports hall in Tuxford Secondary School for just £3,anyone aged 16 and over can play beginner or improverbadminton. All you need is enthusiasm, some sports gearas the rackets and shuttlecocks are all provided.For the older generation a spot of table tennis every Fridaymorning at Clarborough Village Hall from 10.00 am to12 noon is proving to be so popular that the sessions arecurrently full, however there are discussions taking place toestablish a second session.Meanwhile down at Sturton-le-Steeple Village Hall NewFamily fitnesssessions at TuxfordSecondary SchoolEvery Monday during term time between 6.00 pmto 7.00 pm, adults and children can have great funexercising together.The Tuxford Fit4All sessions provide adults withfitness classes while their children enjoy fun fitnessactivities. At just £3.50 per adult and £1.00 per childit’s two hours of fun and fitness at a reasonable price.If you want to keep fit just dig out a t-shirt, someshorts and a pair of trainers and get yourself down toTuxford Secondary School one Monday night, you’llhave great fun getting fit with the family.For more information contact: Stuart Rodgers on07807072514 or Email: stu_rodgers@hotmail.co.ukAge Kurling fans gather together on Thursdays between2.00 pm and 4.00 pm. Following a successful ‘Come andtry it’ session earlier this year the group are now looking forother similar groups in Bassetlaw to set up some friendlymatches. New Age Kurling is a form of the original curlinggame, but adapted so that it can be played indoors on anysmooth, flat surface, such as a sports hall, rather than on ice.For 5 to 11 year olds theTesco FA Soccer Skills coachingat Retford Oaks takes place on Wednesdays at 4.00 pmto 5.00 pm for 5 to 7 year olds, and 5.00 pm to 6.00 pmfor 7 to 11 year olds. Launched in the summer of 2007,the nationwide programme, co-ordinated by The FA andfunded by Tesco and Sport England, has already providedsome one million children in England with top-qualityfootball skills coaching.Do you attend or runan exercise class oractivity group?As part of the Exercise on Referral programme,which aims to build confidence in taking moreregular sustained exercise as part of a healthylifestyle, we would like to hear from people inBassetlaw who deliver, attend or even know ofan exercise class in their area.Keeping active and getting healthy is so muchfun when you join in with other people and youget to make new friends too.You don’t have to be an athlete or super fit andyou don’t have to do anything you don’t fancy.Whether it’s line dancing, gardening groups,chair-based exercise or pilates there is always anactivity to suit you.For more information please contact Alex Porter on01909 533468 or Email: alex.porter@bassetlaw.gov.ukIf you are under age 16 or over 60 and like to swimthen there is free swimming available for you at all threeleisure centres for more information contact your localleisure centre.Whatever you fancy there is something sporting foreveryone in Bassetlaw. Please contact the Council’s SportsDevelopment team on 01909 534523.For more information please contact:Badminton – Rod Tyler Regional Officer BadmintonEngland Email: rodtyler@badmintonengland.co.ukTable Tennis – Clarbourough Village Hall on 01777 706800New Age Kurling – Sturton-le-Steeple Village Hall on01427 881458FA Tesco Skills programme - The FA Tesco Skills Coach:Mark Kearney on 07943 862295 or Email: Mark.Kearney@thefa.comIs your club listedin the BassetlawSports ClubDirectory?The Sports Club Directory provides youwith a list of all the organised sports clubsin Bassetlaw.If you run or a member of a sports club and wouldlike to be listed in the directory, then please contactSports Development on 01909 534523 or Email:sports.development@bassetlaw.gov.uk.Copies of the directory can be downloaded from thewebsite at www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/sports.htmlMark’s 6 - triathlon challengeMark Ladyman, Bassetlaw’s Director ofCommunity services has signed up for agruelling triathlon for the next six monthsin aid of the NSPCC.Mark will be swimming up to 1 mile, running up to10 k and cycling up to 40 km. He has already takenpart in three triathlons at Skipton, Darlington andRother Valley and the races get harder and longertill he competes in the Leeds Triathlon in September.Bassetlaw News manage to catch up with him beforehis next gruelling round.BL News: Why did you choose to participate inthe triathlons?Mark Ladyman:I have participated in triathlons in the past - but quitefew years ago. I have always tried to keep relatively fitand this just seemed a good idea.BLN: What kind of training do you do forthe triathlons?ML: I try to swim a few miles each week, run around15 miles and cycle for four hours each week. Thankgoodness the light nights are here!BLN: Where do you do your training?ML: Mostly at the gym either in Worksop or SheffieldBLN: What kind of tips would you give to anyoneconsidering entering a triathlon?ML: Be prepared, start with the races which are not toodifficult, then slowly increase the intensity.BLN: How do you feel just before you start atriathlon competition?ML: To begin with I was very nervous, but as my traininghas progressed I feel a lot more confident that I willcomplete the race.BLN: How did you feel after your first triathlonin Skipton?ML: Totally whacked!BLN: Were you interested in sporting activities as achild/teenager?ML: Yes I have always played various sports, particularlyfootball, rugby and squashBLN: Who, if anyone, has encouraged/inspired yourlove of sports/triathlons?ML: There can now only be one - Eddie Izzard.BLN: What is/are your favourite sports?ML: There is no better sport to play than rugby, howeverage has caught up and I no longer play. So I enjoy beingthe perfect arm chair coach and watch any footie that’son the TV.BLN: Which famous sporting personality do youadmire most and why?ML: Lance Armstrong. Total professional and someonewho has gone through life threatening challenges andcomes back to be one of the all time sporting greats.BLN: Any other information regarding the triathlonthat you would like to add?ML: Get yourself a good bike!If anybody would like to sponsor Mark, please go towww.justgiving.com/Mark-Ladyman
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