Awards & Recognition
Goalden Globe Ceremony 2016
The 2016 West Midlands Goalden Globes award ceremony, held at Aston Villa FC, saw Warwickshire celebrating the success of its army of fabulous volunteers and in particular it’s two winners: Beccy McDaid and Gill Davies.
With nine nominations across the range of categories, our Warwickshire nominees were facing stiff competition from the wealth of dedicated and passionate volunteers that make netball happen across the West Midlands.
To her absolute delight and supported by her family and club members, Beccy McDaid of Harbury Netball Club was awarded the Muriel McNally Award recognising an outstanding contribution to netball delivery through administration, coaching or officiating at grassroots level for a minimum of 10 years.
Beccy has been involved with Harbury Netball club since the age of 14. She was the founder member of Harbury Junior netball club and also supports, organises, coaches and umpires the senior section of the club. She owns a successful gardening business whilst running 5 junior squads, 2 senior squads and the Harbury Midweek League team, with an infectious energy and drive to be the best they can be. Her team mates and friends say that ‘Beccy is an inspiration to all involved with Harbury netball club, players, parents and supporters alike. Her level of commitment and support to provide the members with the opportunity to play the game, socialise and support each other is immense. Her commitment is never waning and her energy levels contagious, always with a smile and a fantastic (but slightly crazy) sense of humour, she has a massive sense of fun and enjoyment!.’
The 2016 Unsung Hero Award recognising an outstanding contribution to netball through the delivery of club netball, saw Gill Davies of Copsewood Diamonds NC receiving the honours.
Gill joined Copsewood at the age of 15, as a player in the C team and soon became a regular member of the A team. Through hard work and determination, Gill quickly became a member of the Warwickshire County Squad and represented them at all levels, she then went on to represent West Midlands and finally made the England senior squad being part of one of the only ever England sides to beat Australia.
Further to an inspirational playing career, Gill went on to share her knowledge and talent by becoming a coach at Copsewood and Warwickshire. Her dear friends and team mates at Copsewood say that ‘ Gill is as enthusiastic about netball today as she was 45 years ago. Reliable, passionate and never giving anything less than 100% would sum her up. If her skill, dedication, passion and commitment could be bottled and shared amongst 7 players, you’d have the best team in the world!’
Congratulations and many thanks o all the Warwickshire nominees: Danette Matthews, Jo Waugh, Barbara Carroll, Helen Smith, Lesley Blair, Tracy Murphy, Stratford Thunderbirds and we wish Gill and Beccy the best of luck as our regional representatives at the National Goalden Globes
With nine nominations across the range of categories, our Warwickshire nominees were facing stiff competition from the wealth of dedicated and passionate volunteers that make netball happen across the West Midlands.
To her absolute delight and supported by her family and club members, Beccy McDaid of Harbury Netball Club was awarded the Muriel McNally Award recognising an outstanding contribution to netball delivery through administration, coaching or officiating at grassroots level for a minimum of 10 years.
Beccy has been involved with Harbury Netball club since the age of 14. She was the founder member of Harbury Junior netball club and also supports, organises, coaches and umpires the senior section of the club. She owns a successful gardening business whilst running 5 junior squads, 2 senior squads and the Harbury Midweek League team, with an infectious energy and drive to be the best they can be. Her team mates and friends say that ‘Beccy is an inspiration to all involved with Harbury netball club, players, parents and supporters alike. Her level of commitment and support to provide the members with the opportunity to play the game, socialise and support each other is immense. Her commitment is never waning and her energy levels contagious, always with a smile and a fantastic (but slightly crazy) sense of humour, she has a massive sense of fun and enjoyment!.’
The 2016 Unsung Hero Award recognising an outstanding contribution to netball through the delivery of club netball, saw Gill Davies of Copsewood Diamonds NC receiving the honours.
Gill joined Copsewood at the age of 15, as a player in the C team and soon became a regular member of the A team. Through hard work and determination, Gill quickly became a member of the Warwickshire County Squad and represented them at all levels, she then went on to represent West Midlands and finally made the England senior squad being part of one of the only ever England sides to beat Australia.
Further to an inspirational playing career, Gill went on to share her knowledge and talent by becoming a coach at Copsewood and Warwickshire. Her dear friends and team mates at Copsewood say that ‘ Gill is as enthusiastic about netball today as she was 45 years ago. Reliable, passionate and never giving anything less than 100% would sum her up. If her skill, dedication, passion and commitment could be bottled and shared amongst 7 players, you’d have the best team in the world!’
Congratulations and many thanks o all the Warwickshire nominees: Danette Matthews, Jo Waugh, Barbara Carroll, Helen Smith, Lesley Blair, Tracy Murphy, Stratford Thunderbirds and we wish Gill and Beccy the best of luck as our regional representatives at the National Goalden Globes
Goalden Globes National Awards 2016
National Awards
Nominations are also sought for the following 3 awards which will be awarded only nationally in September:
We have so many amazing volunteers in Warwickshire and without your continued support, we wouldn’t be able to achieve so many of the fantastic things we do – so THANK YOU. Now it’s time to get nominating!! There is undoubtedly someone in every Warwickshire club, school, league or County Association that deserves an award so don’t be put off by the form …and PLEASE GET IN TOUCH IF I CAN HELP!
Nominations are also sought for the following 3 awards which will be awarded only nationally in September:
- Inclusion & Diversity Award - Download the Inclusive Award Nomination Form
- England Netball Rose Award - Download the Rose Award Nomination Form
- England Netball National Long Service Award - Download the Long Service Award Nomination Form
We have so many amazing volunteers in Warwickshire and without your continued support, we wouldn’t be able to achieve so many of the fantastic things we do – so THANK YOU. Now it’s time to get nominating!! There is undoubtedly someone in every Warwickshire club, school, league or County Association that deserves an award so don’t be put off by the form …and PLEASE GET IN TOUCH IF I CAN HELP!
Teacher of the Year Award
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Higham Lane School’s Sarah Davies is still celebrating having fought off worthy competition to win the England Netball ‘Teacher of the Year’ Goalden Globe Award for 2015. Representing the West Midlands, Sarah attended the glittering 20’s themed award ceremony at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry and received her award from National Assistant Coach Colette Thompson.
Sarah has taught and coached netball at Higham Lane School since 1994 and during that time has lead eleven teams to the finals of the prestigious England Netball National Schools Competition. For more than 20 years Sarah has been the figurehead of netball at the school and has nurtured new and inexperienced players, helping them develop into talented young athletes. 
Friend and colleague Laura Blunt explains that Sarah’s aim is ‘to make every player and team the best they can be and she could not give any more to her players and teams in the pursuit of this. Sarah runs a club or fixture every lunchtime and afterschool, as well as shooting club before school and at break times. If she is not running a netball practice or match she is planning netball session or talking about netball and her teams!’
Sarah is held in the highest regards by colleagues, pupils and parents alike, with glowing recommendations submitted in support of her nomination for the award. The performance, development and welfare of her young players are paramount both on and off the court, with one parent commenting that ‘Sarah’s love of the sport is obvious for all to see and her dedication to helping her players develop is at the forefront of her motivation’. Warwickshire County Netball Association, Netball West Midlands and England Netball, consider themselves very lucky to have such a dedicated teacher and coach helping promote and develop the sport and nurture its young players and wish to extend their sincere thanks and congratulations. |
Satellite Club Reward Scheme
CSW Sport would like to congratulate the following winners of our Satellite Club Rewards Scheme set up to recognise Satellite Clubs and the young people involved!
Participants of the Year
Abbie McDermott from Westwood Basketball Satellite Club who attends every session and acts as an ambassador off the court
Lauren Hall from LMR Netball Satellite Club who assists with the Clubs administration, writes the newsletter and has completed her beginners umpire award.
Phoebe Jenner from Finham Park Tennis Satellite Club who acts as an ambassador for the club and is about to start her leader's course
Satellite club of the Year
LMR Netball Satellite Club who have achieved great success attracting young people from the community, including those who have left school, to their sessions. They have also increased their impact by utilising the CSW Sport Satellite Club coaching bursary to support a volunteer to gain her level 1 coaching award. The satellite club has resulted in 2 new teams as well as re-accreditation for the clubs bronze CAPs.
LMR Netball Satellite Club will be presented with £500 kit/clothing grant and will be nominated for Sports England's Regional and National Satellite Club of the Year Awards!
Participants of the Year
Abbie McDermott from Westwood Basketball Satellite Club who attends every session and acts as an ambassador off the court
Lauren Hall from LMR Netball Satellite Club who assists with the Clubs administration, writes the newsletter and has completed her beginners umpire award.
Phoebe Jenner from Finham Park Tennis Satellite Club who acts as an ambassador for the club and is about to start her leader's course
Satellite club of the Year
LMR Netball Satellite Club who have achieved great success attracting young people from the community, including those who have left school, to their sessions. They have also increased their impact by utilising the CSW Sport Satellite Club coaching bursary to support a volunteer to gain her level 1 coaching award. The satellite club has resulted in 2 new teams as well as re-accreditation for the clubs bronze CAPs.
LMR Netball Satellite Club will be presented with £500 kit/clothing grant and will be nominated for Sports England's Regional and National Satellite Club of the Year Awards!
Goalden Globe 2015 Success for Warwickshire!
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Players and netball volunteers from Warwickshire have
enjoyed notable recognition at this year’s West Midlands Netball Goalden Globes
Award Ceremony held at Villa Park.
The Goalden Globes is England Netball’s opportunity to celebrate and reward the network of volunteers that form the bedrock of our sport, inviting nominations for outstanding contributions across a number of categories. This year the Warwickshire nominees were: Jo Waugh and Shirley Hall from LMR Junior NC; Helen Smith from Lyndon Centre; Warwickshire County Association’s Liz McIntyre; Sarah Davies from Higham Lane School and Leamington NC’s Jan Thomas and Barbara Carroll. In amongst an incredibly dedicated field of worthy recipients across the region, it was Sarah Davies and Shirley Hall that emerged victorious. To the delight of family and friends, Shirley fought off strong competition to be awarded the accolade of Unsung Hero by England Netball CEO Jo Adams. For many years Shirley has been at the heart of junior netball provision in the area, devoting many volunteering hours each week to coaching, umpiring, administration and netball development. Shirley undoubtedly represents the true meaning of an Unsung Hero.. She has had an immense impact on the provision of netball for junior players in Rugby and this award is incredibly well-deserved. |
Sarah Davies from Higham Lane School in Nuneaton was crowned the 2015 West Midlands Netball Teacher. Sarah was nominated in recognition of her outstanding contribution to netball through delivery in the education environment, receiving her award from West Midlands Netball Board Member Ann O’Rourke. Sarah is the figurehead of netball at Higham Lane School, going above and beyond her formal responsibilities to help nurture and develop the young netball players in the school. She consistently helps school teams to fulfil their potential, most recently leading the U16 team to an amazing 5th place at the England Netball National Schools Finals.
The ceremony also offered the opportunity to present trophies to the West Midlands Senior League champions and runners up. Warwickshire was very proud to applaud Leamington NC who took the 2014/15 Division 1 title, with Henley NC rewarded with top spot in the U19 Regional League.
The celebrations marked the 65th anniversary of the West Midlands Netball Association, with many members past and present in attendance, alongside local and senior staff from England Netball. Amongst the VIPs was Collette Thompson MBE, who is in full preparation with Tracey Neville and the England senior squad for the forthcoming Netball World Cup in Sydney in August.
Warwickshire Netball is incredibly indebted to all the volunteers that help support netball throughout the county and we are particularly proud of our nominees and winners. Shirley and Sarah will go forward to represent the West Midlands at the national Goalden Globes hosted by England Netball and we wish them every success.
The ceremony also offered the opportunity to present trophies to the West Midlands Senior League champions and runners up. Warwickshire was very proud to applaud Leamington NC who took the 2014/15 Division 1 title, with Henley NC rewarded with top spot in the U19 Regional League.
The celebrations marked the 65th anniversary of the West Midlands Netball Association, with many members past and present in attendance, alongside local and senior staff from England Netball. Amongst the VIPs was Collette Thompson MBE, who is in full preparation with Tracey Neville and the England senior squad for the forthcoming Netball World Cup in Sydney in August.
Warwickshire Netball is incredibly indebted to all the volunteers that help support netball throughout the county and we are particularly proud of our nominees and winners. Shirley and Sarah will go forward to represent the West Midlands at the national Goalden Globes hosted by England Netball and we wish them every success.
Local Netball Legend Sandra Price Recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
Copsewood Diamond Netball Club, family and friends are all brimming with pride, following the news that Sandra Price has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List, for services to netball in Coventry.
At 71, Sandra has volunteered more than 55 years to the sport, having joined Copsewood as a player at the age of 14. During her own playing time, Sandra competed at local, county and regional level as well as being selected for the ‘Rest of the World’ team to play against England.
Sandra has also enjoyed a prolific coaching and umpiring career, officiating at county level as well helping develop an army of umpires in her role as an England Netball Umpire Tutor and Assessor. She has been an active coach throughout the county, working with both junior and senior players, as well as dedicating more of her time as County Manager and an England Senior Team Manager.
Volunteers are the bedrock of netball throughout the country and Sandra has spent many years as an active member of the County and Coventry and Warwickshire Netball Association League committees. She is still Copsewood fixture secretary and despite illness Sandra also volunteers for 4 days a week at Atrium Health cardio pulmonary rehab centre in Coventry.
Sandra’s own club, Copeswood Diamonds, are in no doubt that without her endless years of dedication, the club simply would not exist. "Sandra has been an immense help to all the netballers, on and off the court. She has been like a second mother to many players, past and present. Sometimes we use the phrase 'legend' lightly but at Copsewood we think she is".
Tracy Murphy, Chair of Warwickshire County Netball Association and Partnership Manger at CSW Sport, is equally thrilled with this news. "Sandra is an unsung hero in the true sense of the word, as she goes about her business quietly but effectively and is always as fair and helpful as she can be. She is respected by many of my netball colleagues and I am extremely pleased that Sandra has been recognised for all her years of dedication to ‘our great game".
At the time of year when Volunteers in Sport are being recognised for their immense contributions to the success of sport at all levels, the whole England Netball family offer their wholehearted thanks and congratulations for this thoroughly deserved recognition of a lifetime’s dedication to netball.
At 71, Sandra has volunteered more than 55 years to the sport, having joined Copsewood as a player at the age of 14. During her own playing time, Sandra competed at local, county and regional level as well as being selected for the ‘Rest of the World’ team to play against England.
Sandra has also enjoyed a prolific coaching and umpiring career, officiating at county level as well helping develop an army of umpires in her role as an England Netball Umpire Tutor and Assessor. She has been an active coach throughout the county, working with both junior and senior players, as well as dedicating more of her time as County Manager and an England Senior Team Manager.
Volunteers are the bedrock of netball throughout the country and Sandra has spent many years as an active member of the County and Coventry and Warwickshire Netball Association League committees. She is still Copsewood fixture secretary and despite illness Sandra also volunteers for 4 days a week at Atrium Health cardio pulmonary rehab centre in Coventry.
Sandra’s own club, Copeswood Diamonds, are in no doubt that without her endless years of dedication, the club simply would not exist. "Sandra has been an immense help to all the netballers, on and off the court. She has been like a second mother to many players, past and present. Sometimes we use the phrase 'legend' lightly but at Copsewood we think she is".
Tracy Murphy, Chair of Warwickshire County Netball Association and Partnership Manger at CSW Sport, is equally thrilled with this news. "Sandra is an unsung hero in the true sense of the word, as she goes about her business quietly but effectively and is always as fair and helpful as she can be. She is respected by many of my netball colleagues and I am extremely pleased that Sandra has been recognised for all her years of dedication to ‘our great game".
At the time of year when Volunteers in Sport are being recognised for their immense contributions to the success of sport at all levels, the whole England Netball family offer their wholehearted thanks and congratulations for this thoroughly deserved recognition of a lifetime’s dedication to netball.
NFU Mutual Community Sport Award
Congratulations to UKCC Level 2 coach Kelly McCormack for winning the NFU Mutual Community Sport Award at the Stratford DC Sports Awards 2015.
Held on 23 January, with over 250 guests in attendance including Paralympic gold medallist James Roe MBE, and Olympians David Moorcroft OBE, Glen Smith, Paul Brain and Chris Arrowsmith, the awards celebrated the sporting achievements of clubs and individuals across the District and recognised the wonderful contributions made from volunteers and parents.
Kelly received her award in recognition of the fantastic work she does in Stratford, particularly heading up the community netball sessions at Stratford Leisure Centre on a Thursday evening. These hugely popular sessions attract over 85 players from 9-11 year olds, right through to Back to Netballers who are rekindling their love of the game.
Many congratulations to Kelly for receiving this award and the hard work she invests in netball within Warwickshire.
Held on 23 January, with over 250 guests in attendance including Paralympic gold medallist James Roe MBE, and Olympians David Moorcroft OBE, Glen Smith, Paul Brain and Chris Arrowsmith, the awards celebrated the sporting achievements of clubs and individuals across the District and recognised the wonderful contributions made from volunteers and parents.
Kelly received her award in recognition of the fantastic work she does in Stratford, particularly heading up the community netball sessions at Stratford Leisure Centre on a Thursday evening. These hugely popular sessions attract over 85 players from 9-11 year olds, right through to Back to Netballers who are rekindling their love of the game.
Many congratulations to Kelly for receiving this award and the hard work she invests in netball within Warwickshire.
West Midlands Goalden Globe Awards 2014
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The annual West Midlands Goalden Globes is an evening dedicated to the volunteers that work tirelessly to make sure all of us can continue to play and enjoy Netball! The Ceremony this year recognised two of Warwickshire’s netball volunteers. Amongst stiff competition, Elmdon’s Betty Webb was awarded the Muriel McNally Award whilst Margaret Palmer from Lyndon Centre won the coveted Unsung Hero Award. As regional winners we wish both Betty and Margaret good luck at the national panel.
The night also saw awards presented to three Warwickshire teams for their placing in their respective regional leagues. Please visit www.netballwestmidlands.co.uk for a full list of Regional winners. Warwickshire Winners: Regional U14 Winners- Elmdon Netball Club Regional U19 Runner’s up- Henley Netball Club Senior Regional League Division 2 Winners- Lyndon Centre Netball Club Muriel McNally Grassroots- Betty Webb Unsung Hero Award- Margaret Palmer |
Hinckley Ladies Annual Beth Richards Tournament
On Sunday 22nd June, Hinckley Ladies Netball Club held their annual mixed tournament in honour of a former member and friend Beth Richards. Twelve teams of various abilities and ages convened on HLNC’s home ground at the Leicester Road sports ground at 10.30am.
The twelve teams were split into 3 groups with the winner of each group being taken into the semi-finals and then the finals.
There were some great netball skills on display, with the men jumping and leaping into the air, making many female netballer’s envious!
The shots were on top form resulting in come very close scoring games with just a goal or two in difference.
The three teams that got through to the semi-finals were ‘Can We Kick It?’ captained by Andrew Chamberlain, ‘Shaker’ captained by Sadie Baker and ‘Yes Mate!’ captained by Hannah Roberts.
Before the final game was played the winners of the Wooden Spoon has to be decided. This was between ‘The Travis Perkins Crew’ captained by Gemma Braga and ‘The Mighty Boosh’ captained by Claire Aspinall. This proved to be a very entertaining game, drawing in a crowd who cheered their favourite team on. In the end the victorious team was ‘The Travis Perkins Crew!’
The final was between ‘Can We Kick it?’ and ‘Yes Mate!’ This turned out to be a very tense game with some nail biting moments. The last goal was scored within 30 seconds of the end of the game, which determined ‘Can We Kick it?’ as the winners with a score of 6 goals to 5.
To finish the day off, the winners and runners up were presented with their trophies, medals and wooden spoon and of course time was taken to remember HLNC former friend and player Beth Richards.
On Sunday 22nd June, Hinckley Ladies Netball Club held their annual mixed tournament in honour of a former member and friend Beth Richards. Twelve teams of various abilities and ages convened on HLNC’s home ground at the Leicester Road sports ground at 10.30am.
The twelve teams were split into 3 groups with the winner of each group being taken into the semi-finals and then the finals.
There were some great netball skills on display, with the men jumping and leaping into the air, making many female netballer’s envious!
The shots were on top form resulting in come very close scoring games with just a goal or two in difference.
The three teams that got through to the semi-finals were ‘Can We Kick It?’ captained by Andrew Chamberlain, ‘Shaker’ captained by Sadie Baker and ‘Yes Mate!’ captained by Hannah Roberts.
Before the final game was played the winners of the Wooden Spoon has to be decided. This was between ‘The Travis Perkins Crew’ captained by Gemma Braga and ‘The Mighty Boosh’ captained by Claire Aspinall. This proved to be a very entertaining game, drawing in a crowd who cheered their favourite team on. In the end the victorious team was ‘The Travis Perkins Crew!’
The final was between ‘Can We Kick it?’ and ‘Yes Mate!’ This turned out to be a very tense game with some nail biting moments. The last goal was scored within 30 seconds of the end of the game, which determined ‘Can We Kick it?’ as the winners with a score of 6 goals to 5.
To finish the day off, the winners and runners up were presented with their trophies, medals and wooden spoon and of course time was taken to remember HLNC former friend and player Beth Richards.
England Netball named Governing Body of the Year
England Netball are delighted to announce that on 8th May they were named Sport Governing Body of the Year at the prestigious 2014 BT Sport Industry Awards.
England Netball fought off stiff competition from several large governing bodies such as the England Cricket Board, The FA, The Rugby Football League, British Cycling and British Athletics.
The previous twelve months have culminated in an incredible year for England Netball, they have made significant progress in performance, financial sustainability and in the promotion of our ‘Netball for Life’ philosophy.
England Netball Chief Executive Paul Clark, was understandably delighted with the outcome “It is another fantastic accomplishment and this award highlights the incredible progression that we continue to make:
“We have been one of the most innovative organisations in attracting more people to play the sport. We welcome back Netball Now this summer which will feature alongside the brand new Netball Youth Camps, all designed to get women and girls active in the coming months. Back to Netball remains a hugely popular development tool with thousands of women re-engaging in the previous year. All of our wonderful initiatives continue to be supported by Sport England who have been invaluable and unrelenting in their backing for our game. We have also secured new sponsorships from the likes of ZEO, Freya Active and Mrs Crimbles to co-exist with our fantastic long term partners. Our ever blossoming relationship with Sky Sports is just one of those excellent partnerships, bringing live netball to a wider audience than ever before. It is great to be recognised for all of the work that we have put into the sport and it is a great feeling to match the achievements of our on court success following our national side being crowned Sportswomen Team of the Year. Lastly, it is fantastic news that a female, non-professional sport has been recognised and rewarded for their continued hard work.”
Today England Netball is a flagship for women’s sport; an ethically sound organisation that has taken a positive and structured approach to improvement at every level. This includes establishing and growing netball in local communities to the continual development of our highly successful, inspiring elite team.
England Netball would like to thank the whole netball community including our sponsors, partners and friends for helping them to achieve this recognition.
England Netball are delighted to announce that on 8th May they were named Sport Governing Body of the Year at the prestigious 2014 BT Sport Industry Awards.
England Netball fought off stiff competition from several large governing bodies such as the England Cricket Board, The FA, The Rugby Football League, British Cycling and British Athletics.
The previous twelve months have culminated in an incredible year for England Netball, they have made significant progress in performance, financial sustainability and in the promotion of our ‘Netball for Life’ philosophy.
England Netball Chief Executive Paul Clark, was understandably delighted with the outcome “It is another fantastic accomplishment and this award highlights the incredible progression that we continue to make:
“We have been one of the most innovative organisations in attracting more people to play the sport. We welcome back Netball Now this summer which will feature alongside the brand new Netball Youth Camps, all designed to get women and girls active in the coming months. Back to Netball remains a hugely popular development tool with thousands of women re-engaging in the previous year. All of our wonderful initiatives continue to be supported by Sport England who have been invaluable and unrelenting in their backing for our game. We have also secured new sponsorships from the likes of ZEO, Freya Active and Mrs Crimbles to co-exist with our fantastic long term partners. Our ever blossoming relationship with Sky Sports is just one of those excellent partnerships, bringing live netball to a wider audience than ever before. It is great to be recognised for all of the work that we have put into the sport and it is a great feeling to match the achievements of our on court success following our national side being crowned Sportswomen Team of the Year. Lastly, it is fantastic news that a female, non-professional sport has been recognised and rewarded for their continued hard work.”
Today England Netball is a flagship for women’s sport; an ethically sound organisation that has taken a positive and structured approach to improvement at every level. This includes establishing and growing netball in local communities to the continual development of our highly successful, inspiring elite team.
England Netball would like to thank the whole netball community including our sponsors, partners and friends for helping them to achieve this recognition.
Corrine and Wolf Run 2014
Warwickshire County Netball’s Marketing & Communications Lead and Henley Netball Club member, Corrine, has participated in the Spring Wolf Run 2013 and 2014 to raise money for Myton Hospice in memory of Margaret Holt who sadly passed away January 2013. Margaret was (and still is) admired in the netballing community across Warwickshire and the West Midlands. Myton Hospice supported Margaret and her family and continue to do great work.
Warwickshire County Netball’s Marketing & Communications Lead and Henley Netball Club member, Corrine, has participated in the Spring Wolf Run 2013 and 2014 to raise money for Myton Hospice in memory of Margaret Holt who sadly passed away January 2013. Margaret was (and still is) admired in the netballing community across Warwickshire and the West Midlands. Myton Hospice supported Margaret and her family and continue to do great work.
A few words from Corrine about her fundraising…
“The Wolf Run is a 10k obstacle run through the Warwickshire countryside running through woods, fields, lakes and lots of mud. I originally entered in 2013 as a way of getting myself fit. Then it dawned on me that I could do this for a greater cause. Margaret had recently passed away when I set up my JustGiving page for Myton Hospice and raised a total of £135.00. This year I upped my target to £300.00 and have been so grateful for the generous donations I have received. I completed the Wolf Run on the 27th April and am currently on £410.00. All the bruising and aching I’m currently feeling is all worth it knowing it’s for such a good cause…and I know Margaret would have had a good laugh at my photos.”
Corrine’s justgiving page is still open for donations http://www.justgiving.com/Corrine-Murphy2.
“The Wolf Run is a 10k obstacle run through the Warwickshire countryside running through woods, fields, lakes and lots of mud. I originally entered in 2013 as a way of getting myself fit. Then it dawned on me that I could do this for a greater cause. Margaret had recently passed away when I set up my JustGiving page for Myton Hospice and raised a total of £135.00. This year I upped my target to £300.00 and have been so grateful for the generous donations I have received. I completed the Wolf Run on the 27th April and am currently on £410.00. All the bruising and aching I’m currently feeling is all worth it knowing it’s for such a good cause…and I know Margaret would have had a good laugh at my photos.”
Corrine’s justgiving page is still open for donations http://www.justgiving.com/Corrine-Murphy2.
Hinckley Ladies and National Lottery Awards
Hinckley Ladies Netball Club has been recommended by Sport England to enter The National Lottery Awards 2014. It was felt it would make an excellent nomination due to the amazing work the club has done since being awarded with funding for our new courts project.
Now in their 11th year, the Awards are an annual search to find the UK’s favourite Lottery-funded projects. Voted for by the public, the Awards honour the people and organisations that are using Lottery funding to do incredible things in their local communities and across the UK. Over the last 11 years, the National Lottery Awards have been a way of celebrating all the hard work and dedication of people, like ourselves, who are using Lottery funding to make a real difference in communities across the UK.
The Awards culminate in a star-studded awards ceremony, which is televised on BBC and gives the general public an opportunity to hear about projects large and small that have benefitted from National Lottery funding. As well as being honoured during the ceremony, the winners receive a £2,000 cash prize to spend on their project.
Last year’s show, hosted by John Barrowman, featured special guest performances from Rod Stewart and Union J, and was attended by a host of celebrity supporters including Jason Donovan, Len Goodman, Ricky Tomlinson and Jahmene Douglas. But the spotlight isn’t on the celebrities at these awards. The real stars of the show are the unsung heroes who use Lottery funding to transform their communities and change lives through their projects. The Awards offer the opportunity of local and national recognition of the life-changing impact Lottery-funded projects like ours are making.
Hinckley Club members Laura Benz and Claire Aspinall have worked hard on getting the recommendation and submitting the club for nomination. Once nominated, the entries are then whittled down to a long list and then further to a short list. The public are then asked to vote for their favourite. This could be a huge opportunity for HLNC as there is money for the club if successful and the potential for national TV exposure if they make it to the awards ceremony. Now their submission is complete, if their entry qualifies they will be advised in May.
We will all be keeping everything crossed!
Hinckley Ladies Netball Club has been recommended by Sport England to enter The National Lottery Awards 2014. It was felt it would make an excellent nomination due to the amazing work the club has done since being awarded with funding for our new courts project.
Now in their 11th year, the Awards are an annual search to find the UK’s favourite Lottery-funded projects. Voted for by the public, the Awards honour the people and organisations that are using Lottery funding to do incredible things in their local communities and across the UK. Over the last 11 years, the National Lottery Awards have been a way of celebrating all the hard work and dedication of people, like ourselves, who are using Lottery funding to make a real difference in communities across the UK.
The Awards culminate in a star-studded awards ceremony, which is televised on BBC and gives the general public an opportunity to hear about projects large and small that have benefitted from National Lottery funding. As well as being honoured during the ceremony, the winners receive a £2,000 cash prize to spend on their project.
Last year’s show, hosted by John Barrowman, featured special guest performances from Rod Stewart and Union J, and was attended by a host of celebrity supporters including Jason Donovan, Len Goodman, Ricky Tomlinson and Jahmene Douglas. But the spotlight isn’t on the celebrities at these awards. The real stars of the show are the unsung heroes who use Lottery funding to transform their communities and change lives through their projects. The Awards offer the opportunity of local and national recognition of the life-changing impact Lottery-funded projects like ours are making.
Hinckley Club members Laura Benz and Claire Aspinall have worked hard on getting the recommendation and submitting the club for nomination. Once nominated, the entries are then whittled down to a long list and then further to a short list. The public are then asked to vote for their favourite. This could be a huge opportunity for HLNC as there is money for the club if successful and the potential for national TV exposure if they make it to the awards ceremony. Now their submission is complete, if their entry qualifies they will be advised in May.
We will all be keeping everything crossed!
CSW Sport Awards 2013 took place on Thursday 7th November 2013 at St John’s Hotel, Solihull.
Sandra Price was celebrated as the region’s unsung hero for her tireless work in supporting Copsewood Diamonds Netball Club, where she is fixtures secretary.
Sandra said: “I am speechless. I have just done my job for 54 years. I have always loved doing it. I love the sport but it’s the social side of it too with all the friends I have made over the years. I have even managed England, travelling the country with them and to Australia. The sport has given me a lot and I just give back.”
Sandra Price was celebrated as the region’s unsung hero for her tireless work in supporting Copsewood Diamonds Netball Club, where she is fixtures secretary.
Sandra said: “I am speechless. I have just done my job for 54 years. I have always loved doing it. I love the sport but it’s the social side of it too with all the friends I have made over the years. I have even managed England, travelling the country with them and to Australia. The sport has given me a lot and I just give back.”
