Northwich Welsh Society

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on February 19, 2009 8:17 AM

Good attendances at meetings have given the New Year's programme of activities an encouraging start.

In January even though the scheduled speaker was in hospital, members had an enjoyable evening when each person had to draw a topic from a hat, and speak on that theme. It was nostalgic for many, shades of the old penny readings which were popular in chapel youth clubs years ago. It was also a way of encouraging people to speak before an audience. The topics were varied and members of the Society were invited to make comments after each speaker. Subjects included:- If I was President of the USA; The book I'm reading; my hobby; If I was the Prime Minister; My town; When I was a child.. etc.

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Rotary Club of Tarporley

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on February 17, 2009 10:13 AM

We:
Meet every week and discuss what we're going to do next!
Arrange fund raising events including the village Carnival, Sponsored Horse Ride, Golf Day.
Collect about UKP10,000 each year for charities & good causes.
Encourage International understanding, by twinning & sponsoring exchanges.
Run projects such as publishing walk guides, and our book Tarporley Then and Now.
Provide the Tarporley Notice Board for Tourists & Visitors.
Support Tarporley Community High School by running annual 'mock interviews'.
Invite speakers to attend our meetings to help spread understanding of their interests & projects.
Organise trips out to theatres, concerts, restaurants, foreign countries.
Have a pretty good time.
Look out for prospective new members.
Enjoy eating and drinking well.
Recognise vocational service and support of the community.

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Phoenix Park Morris Dancers

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on February 9, 2009 10:51 AM

Phoenix Park Morris Dancers are based at St Paul's Church on Russell Road in Weston Point, Runcorn. We practise every Tuesday and compete in competitions most Sundays from March to October. We currently have girls aged 3-25 years and are always happy to welome new members whether they have danced before or not.

Under 12s practise from 5pm - 6pm, 12 to 15 years at 6pm-7.15pm and dancers aged 16+ at 7.15pm-8.30pm. FIRST WEEK IS FREE. Subs are £2 a week (£1 a week goes towards end of season championships).

Contact: Phoenix Park Morris Dancers, c/o Mrs S Howell, 154 Sandy Lane, Weston Point Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4ED
Tel: 01928 247100
Email: phoenixpark@morrisdancers.net
Website: www.morrisdancers.net/phoenixpark

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Olympians visit Sandbach Sharks

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on February 5, 2009 9:08 AM

Sandbach Sharks have recently had a visit from some of the Beijing Team GB swimmers.

Those attending were:
Kerri-ann Payne - the Olympic silver medallist in the 10km open water event, as well as this she also swam in both the 200 and 400 IM, making the semi-final in the 200 IM. Kerri-ann has represented Great Britain at numerous Commonwealth Games and European championships.

James Goddard - the new European champion at 200 IM and is also European bronze medallist in the 100 IM. James was briefly a bronze medallist at the Athens Olympics until a decision to DQ the eventual winner Aaron Peirsol was somewhat dubiously overturned. This unfortunate decision relegated James a multiple Commonwealth Games medallist and British record holder to fourth place.

David Carry - multiple Commonwealth Games medallist for Scotland in both 400 free and IM, He is the also the current British and Scottish record holder for the 400 free. David is a regular Team GB or team Scotland swimmer on the world stage.

The Olympians started with a question and answer session from the Sharks, followed by a warm up, and 'inpool' training session lasting for over an hour. Over 50 Sharks were in attendance, and they were split into 3 groups for the training, each olympian having a group each. These were rotated so that each group got to train with all 3 olympians.
Afterwards, there was another question and answer session, this time for the parents, followed by pictures and autographs.

The session was extremely enjoyable for the children and parents alike. It was great to see everyone taking such an interest with so many questions!

Sandbach Sharks is a competitive swimming club. We swim against other local and district clubs in leagues, invitation galas and open (individual) meetings. We also hold an annual Club Championship with presentations to all swimmers at a social evening.

Our swimmers are divided up into groups (squads) according to age and ability. The coaches ensure every swimmer achieves his or her full potential by progressing you through the different squads.

Contact: Phil Walsh
Tel: 07904 782213 or 01270 505617
Email: info@sandbachsharks.co.uk
Website: www.sandbachsharks.co.uk

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