Quarter 3 October - December 2013 salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/lifestyles
Salford Community Lifestyles is part of Salford Community Leisure (SCL), which is responsible for the provision and management of sport, leisure and cultural services in the city. SCL manage a wide variety of facilities across the 8 neighbourhood areas within the city, including sport and leisure facilities, community centres, libraries (plus 2 books @ home libraries), museums and community use high schools. SCL s vision is Everyone Active and all SCL employees work towards achieving this vision. Welcome to the 3rd quarterly report for 2013/14 for Salford s. The aim of this quarterly report is to highlight the work that has taken place during during October, November and December within the Community Centres and demonstrate how Salford Community Leisure is performing. Assistant Sport and Leisure Managers: Danielle Morecroft e. danielle.morecroft@scll.co.uk Neil Gittins e. neil.gittins@scll.co.uk Jo Reilly e. jo.reilly@scll.co.uk Facility Support Officer: Angela Monks e: angela.monks@scll.co.uk Caroline Lindsay e: caroline.lindsay@scll.co.uk salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/lifestyles
Introduction Quarter 3 (October December 2013) has been a very successful quarter, some key highlights include: Halloween parties and events Christmas parties and events Cinema / film events Partnership working Centre improvements Welcome Achievement Award.
Beesley Green Community Centre The centre continues to attract a large amount of visitors and has taken several new and one off bookings during the past quarter. Beesley Green has been successful in obtaining a grant from the Activity, Play and Sport Funding; this was used to purchase an inflatable for community usage at the centre. The weekend of 14 th and 15 th December was the busiest of the year, with five parties and over five hundred people attending. Roe Green Bowling Club held another successful coffee morning, with over 100 people attending the event Munchkin Markets returned and another successful sale was held, this event attracted many visitors old and new. Just under 10,000 attendances were recorded this quarter, this is a 7% decrease compared to quarter 3 in 2012. The drop in attendances was due to the large Halloween and Christmas events not taking place and no party bookings taking place in November 2013. Boothstown Community Centre At the beginning of October the centre had retro lighting installed throughout the building. The lighting was supplied by Energy Audit as part of an energy saving initiative citywide. Winter plants were planted by both the staff and volunteers at the centre, this making the front / entrance area of the building looking lovely and bright. A new group, called Wellbeing IN Salford started on 7th November. Luncheon Club started the Christmas festivities with their Christmas dinner on 4 th of December, for the local elderly citizens who attend the club throughout the year. Teachers and over 40 children from St Andrew s School joined in the fun and sung Christmas carols. Leigh Art Group held an exhibition of their work and had a very good attendance of approximately 74 people. A Candlelit carol service was held on the local precinct, this was organised by local churches and Boothstown residents committee, with over 190 people attending. Father Christmas made an appearance and donations were received from the local Sainsbury s store. A number of groups held their Christmas lunches and parties at the centre, including Café 55, the over 60 s group, the Youth Club and Mini Maestros.. The centre hosted a Christmas film event, screening Miracle on 34 th Street. The event attracted local elderly people, who enjoyed bucks fizz and a light lunch, along with chocolate money which Sainsbury s kindly donated to the event.
Just under 7,000 attendances were recorded this quarter which is a 20% decrease compared to quarter 3 in 2012, this is due to the Healthy Hips & Hearts session missing several sessions in the last quarter. During this quarter, a number of sessions have all finished. Due to the nature/age etc of the Luncheon club for the elderly, the numbers appear to have decreased throughout the year. Additionally some bookings finished earlier for the Christmas period. Both Start in Salford and Lets All Join Hands, held their Christmas party at the centre, both were well attended. Salford Bridge Club remains a very popular session with a strong membership. Just under 3,000 attendances were recorded this quarter which is a 12% increase compared to quarter 3 in 2012. This is due to additional one of events / bookings being held and an increase in attendances at some of the groups. Clifton Community Centre. The Clifton Group based at the centre was taken over in September by Start in Salford with the help from the Health Improvement Team. The format of the group appears to have changed slightly and they now play bingo, kurling and other games. The transition appears to have been a popular move. The Mother and Toddler Group have been extremely busy with a number of new members registering. The group held two separate activities during the quarter; a Halloween party and a session of Boogie Tots, both were enjoyed, by the children, parents and childminders. Lets All Join Hands and Street Dance both held Halloween parties, everybody had fun and the costumes were amazing with lots of witches, ghosts and monsters present at the centre. Guild Hall Community Centre Guild Hall received a Welcome Achievement award via the Playgroup getting the highest mark (5) from the City Council s Health and Hygiene Department. The centre has benefited from seals being fitted to windows and doors, these have been installed as part of Salford Council s Energy saving scheme. New group Box Tech started 16 th October; this group was transferred from Fit City Worsley. The Playgroup held their Children in Need day at the centre; Playgroup staff joined in the fun by wearing their pyjamas to work.
A cinema event took place in December; the film shown was It s a Wonderful Life. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the film, along with a light lunch. Donations for the event were kindly received from Tesco and GLP Solicitors. Over 12,700 attendances were recorded this quarter, this is a 3% decreased compared to quarter 3 last year and is due to slightly lower attendances at some groups such as the Playgroup and also bookings finishing earlier for the Christmas period. Always clean and tidy inside and out. Salford College (Future Skys) stated it was one of the best places they have been at. Irlam Community Centre Community Committee have extended their booking at the centre into the New Year. The centre saw the return of Zumba, Yoga and the art class after the half term break. Weight Watchers and Red Tiger Karate continue to attend the centre on a weekly basis; both sessions attract a number of local people. Over 1,700 attendances were recorded during the quarter. Attendances have increased 1% in comparison to quarter 3 last year due to a busy October month. Rainbow Rooms Community Centre A local adult English class relocated to the centre for 5 weeks, this was due to a building issue with the venue they normally hire. The Health Improvement Team introduced two new sessions at the centre during quarter 3, these consisted of gift making classes and weight management; both sessions appear to be popular. At the beginning of October the centre took part in Bin your Bra for Breast cancer. Female users of the centre were encouraged to recycle old bras at the centre. This proved to be a popular request with lots of donations received. On 27 th October, the centre held their annual Halloween party. The decorations were fantastic, with a life sized Frankenstein made out of balloons. The event attracted a large number of people who enjoyed a disco, party games and dance displays from the children who attend Tracing Steps and SCL s Disability dance sessions at the centre. The holiday club ran throughout the October half term holidays. The young people had a great time organising the clubs Halloween party, baking cakes and decorating the room. On Saturday 30 th November, the centre held its annual Christmas fair. There were lots of festive stalls and refreshments and Father Christmas also made an appearance. As per Halloween, Tracing Steps performed their dance displays along with singing We wish you a merry Christmas, which they performed in sign language. On Friday 6 th December, the Here and Now project, held an Elvis tribute night at the centre. The project coordinators felt it
was the best recovery event that they had held so far. All proceeds from the sale of the tickets, went to the Wood Street mission for children s Christmas presents. The Disability Drama group held their Christmas party at the centre and performed their interpretation of a Christmas Carol, everyone attending said it was fantastic. Over 5,700 attendances were recorded at the centre in quarter 3, this is an 11% decrease compared to quarter 3 last year, this is due to some of the street dance sessions finishing and numbers decreasing at some of the other dance sessions. Additionally some bookings finished earlier for the Christmas period. The Valley Community Centre Red Rose is continuing the good work on the public orchard at the side of the community centre. Several planting and pruning sessions have also been undertaken. The kurling group have recently started a separate social afternoon at the centre to continue their afternoons of laughter, whilst playing bingo, games and having lunch. The centre held another successful Halloween party with support from the Community Development Officer and City West. A few days prior to the event, SCL held a free dance class for local children; this was to entice young people to learn a routine to perform at the event. On the night, they worked really hard and the audience thoroughly enjoyed the Ghost Busters routine. The local people attending the centre enjoyed a disco, games and refreshments. Overall the place was bouncing, with the help of the DJ and the white witch who coordinated the games and handed out prizes. The Valley community gardens had an official work day, where everyone was invited to come and help out. Attendance was good and the young people enjoyed carving out the pumpkin patches. A computer course for beginners ran in November, this was championed by the Health Improvement Service. The Valley s film club enjoyed the classic Marilyn Monroe s No business Like Show Business. In the intervals refreshments, ice cream and a hot pot dinner were available. The session is mainly aimed at the over 60 s, however it is accessible to all. November also saw the centre working with the young offenders programme. The group attended the centre on a couple of occasions to help improve and maintain the surrounding gardens; the changes made to the surrounding areas have been beneficial to the local area. Swinton Childminders held their Christmas party at the centre. The children, parents and childminders enjoyed a morning of party food, games
and songs; they also had a special visit from Father Christmas. Just over 2,000 attendances were recorded at the centre in quarter 3, this is 4% lower than quarter 3 last year and is due to less children attending the Youth Club and fewer people attending the annual Halloween event at the centre. Wardley Community Centre The cheerleading and drama classes remain popular at the centre. The Playgroup received a grant from Community Committee, this is great news and it enables the group to continue for the foreseeable future. The Kurling team coordinated a match between the A and B team in memory of a late member; the winning team were awarded with a trophy in honour of the gentleman s name. The match was then followed by an afternoon of music and dancing. Wardley Band held a Christmas Carol Concert on Wednesday 11 th December. This was attended by approximately 70 local people. The band played all the Christmas favourites and held a raffle and refreshments in the interval. Everyone had a lovely time and all proceeds from the concert were donated to charity. Friends of Wardley Park transformed the centre into Santa s Grotto; this was a huge success with approximately 75 children visiting Santa, the children then took part in a festive arts and craft session. Several groups held their Christmas parties at the centre these included: Henshaws, who enjoyed an afternoon of socialising, Christmas carols, food and drink. The Playgroup, children, parents and childminders had an abundance of fun and received a special visit from Father Christmas. The parent and toddler group had approximately 77 people attend their event at the centre. Both adults and children were treated to buffet and a visit from Santa. Kurling danced their afternoon away in Santa hats. The group enjoyed an afternoon of fun with a buffet and refreshments. Just over 4,000 attendances were recorded at the centre in quarter 3, this is a slight decrease (-1%) compared to quarter 3 last year and is due to less children and parents attending the play group sessions and a quieter November period.. Westwood Park Community Centre Due to a high demand from the local community, the Health Improvement Team have rebooked another kurling session. The Kurling group comprises of mixed ages and abilities and is a fantastic opportunity to combine physical activity with socialising. The SCL disability dance session continues to be popular with approximately 15-25 people attending the session each week. The centre was used as a base to assist City West to undertake a big tidy up on the Winton estate. The project was a massive success with over 40 bags of rubbish collected off the streets. Salford Advertiser was present and reference was
made to the project within the community section of The Advertiser. SCL worked in partnership with Salford Foundation, to make the National Citizens Service Programme a success, this involved SCL providing a hub for the project to be undertaken. The project included painting the small hall area and kitchen; in addition to this the notice boards were re-vamped. The project was undertaken by supervisors and young people who had the responsibility of coordinating the project from scratch, with regards to planning, purchasing and painting, this was over two weekends and was undertaken on a voluntary basis. As a result of the recent project, the centre users have given positive feedback, with regards to how bright and refreshing the centre now looks. The Young @ Heart group hosted their Christmas fair at the centre in December; attendance to the event was steady. The Bingo and Butty group dedicated their last session in December to their Christmas party and they unveiled a plaque in memory of Beverley Miller. Bev was a great friend to the group and was also the Centre Supervisor at Westwood for many years. The group invited teachers and children from Westwood Park Junior School to open the afternoon singing a number of Christmas Carols. Some of Bev s family and friends also attended, sharing memories of Bev over refreshments. Over 1,800 attendances were recorded in quarter 3, this is slightly lower (-3%) than quarter 3 last year. The drop in attendances was due to a quieter October period and the centre held a Munchkin Market in November 2012 which attracted 100 people, this event never happened during this quarter.
Inclusive Activities Salford Community Leisure s services and activities are influenced by the demographic profile of local communities. SCL strive to provide inclusive services and activities to enable everyone to be active in their chosen leisure pursuit. The community centres provide facilities for a wide range of specific groups who meet on a regular basis; the list below gives a snap shot of some of the more targeted groups that benefit from the use of the facilities: Luncheon Club Salford Community Leisure s disability dance Over 50 s sessions Henshaws Over 60 s clubs Clifton group Dementia group Yana (social group) Thomas Operation Imagine, art and succeed Kurling sessions Healthy Hips and Hearts Connexions
Forthcoming Events / Activities in Quarter 4 2013-14 Group gatherings New bookings Film shows Centre improvements In Bloom planting Bouncy castle parties to be introduced at Beesley Green