Be Active – Birmingham

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Steph

Be Active in Birmingham Government Scheme.

Be Active (BBC News write up HERE) has been going for a few years. Apparently 360,000 people (one third of the population in Birmingham) have registered for the scheme. I have heard of it but would like to know more. Not in the sense that I want to participate but in getting involved with helping organise some badminton sessions. I already run a couple of social sessions (not free I might add) but folks do come along regularly and enjoy playing.

I doubt very much if Councillor Steve Bedsar would talk to me, but somebody might know who I can talk to! Can you help?

Then please email stefcr@live.co.uk  or call 07976 814036

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Social Badminton

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Steph

Change of venue for Social Badminton on Wednesday evenings.

Social Badminton BirminghamWednesday evening’s Social Badminton session has been affected due to the use of the school’s sport hall for exams. Last night players from the Wednesday Social badminton session went along to the North Solihull Sport Centre on Conway Road, full details HERE.

The next few session will be will be held here till after the exams are over. Notification will be sent out to those who normally attend.

Congratulations to Mandy and Helen on their first even win together. The celebration dance was one to witness. Well done girls!

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Badminton Courts – Have you got any spare?

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Steph

Badminton courtsHelp needed to find badminton courts? Can you help find badminton courts to set up children’s badminton clubs?

Stephanie Cartwright-Randle – development Officer for the West Midlands Performance Centre needs help finding badminton courts to set up badminton sessions for children. There is a lot of interest being shown in badminton for juniors. The difficulty is in finding the right venue housing adequate badminton courts for each individual group.

Venues housing single courts, twin courts and halls with multiple courts are needed in and around Birmingham.  Cost of venues, as you can imagine, are also important. Availability is another issue as currently most school halls are being used for exams.

Can you help?

Please contact Stephanie Cartwright-Randle.
Email: stefcr@live.co.uk  or call: 07976 814036

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Gail Emms at Coleshill school

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Steph

Gail Emms Olympic star at Coleshill school

Read all about her visit to Coleshill CofE Primary School as she inspires youngster to “Be The Best You Can Be”.

More details can be found HERE.

 

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Badminton Star – Plays lead role

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Steph

Social player Scott Jennings is a Badminton Star.

Miss SaigonScott Jennings plays badminton socially at one of Stephanie Cartwright-Randle‘s social badminton sessions. The sessions runs every week at the Kingshurst Academy on Wednesday evenings details HERE.

Turns out that Scott is more that just a badminton star. He is a member of the Birmingham Youth Theatre.  It also turns out that he has the lead role in this years production of Miss Saigon. Details of the production can be found HERE. Show dates May 15th – May 18th.

Most of the social badminton players from the Kingshurst Academy have purchased tickets for one of the performances (Box Office bookings HERE).

Badminton star Scott, on behalf of all of us good luck with the production. We are sure it will be a winning ‘Smash’.

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Are you interested in Ladies ONLY badminton?

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Steph

 Ladies BadmintonWhy not play Ladies Badminton on Tuesdays

Feedback from a first time visitor to the Ladies only badminton session last Tuesday 23 April. Eva Bennett wrote:-

“I really enjoyed the badminton on Tuesday – gave me a good workout and a kickstart to getting fit.  I appreciated the guidance you gave me and would like more whenever there’s anything I should be doing differently. Am learning the rules again and it was good to learn them with a nice bunch of ladies. I will join you again.”

If you are interested in playing more Ladies badminton  then contact Stephanie Cartwright-Randle. Email stefcr@live.co.uk  or call 07976 814036

 

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Social Badminton – Garlic and Chilli

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Steph

Social Badminton – Night Out

Regular attendees of the Wednesday night Social Badminton session opted to smash badminton and serve up Garlic and Chillies instead, at the Jilabi Indian Restaurant on the Coventry Road in Sheldon.

I would just like to say a MASSIVE ‘THANK YOU’ to all those who participated not in an evening of Social Badminton but an evening of Social BLISS! What a fantastic evening out! Great food, at a fantastic price.

Hopefully see you all at next weeks Social Badminton session where you can attempt to work off some of those calories from the rich Indian cuisine that was sampled tonight. I also hope that ‘Percy’s’ business card does not fall in to the wrong hands (closing joke).

 

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EASTER Badminton for Kids

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Steph

EASTER Holidays – Badminton for kids

Easter Badminton for Kids is here.  The Easter holidays can be filled with badminton.  There are FOUR sessions over Easter and details both  Wacky Wednesdays (click HERE) and Funday Fridays (click HERE) are available. Each session starts at 10.00 and finishing at 16.00. They will be open to various levels of badminton players, beginners  improvers alike.  The Badminton for kids sessions will include some racquet skills, footwork, routines, fun games, competitions and will finish with an OPTIONAL hour in the small swimming pool at the school.

For more details contact Stephanie Cartwight-Randle Email stefcr@live.co.uk  or call 07976 814036

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Beginner Badminton Tipton

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Steph

RSA Academy Tipton – Beginners Badminton

Stephanie, in conjunction with Sandwell Leisure Trust is running a beginners badminton session in Tipton at the RSA Academy. The session for badminton beginners or for those players who are returning to badminton and social players who want to improve.

Adults of 16+ who are interested can contact Stephanie on stefcr@live.co.uk or Sandwell leisure Trust or just turn up on the night.

There is a small charge of £2.00 for an hour. Session times 19.30 till 20.30.

See more detail click HERE and poster details HERE.

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SNOW

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Steph

Tuesday night session – possible closure dew to SNOW

Tomorrow night’s LADIES session (20.00 til 22.0), may be affected by the weather if we have more SNOW. Check out this website just in case the sessions are cancelled. Details will be posted on the site on the ‘News‘ page later tomorrow afternoon and Facebook.

Alternatively you can contact Stephanie on 07976 814036.

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