Helsby Community Sports Club

Welcome to the website of Helsby Community Sports Club. Situated in the heart of Helsby, Helsby Community Sports Club is a growing asset to the local community and surrounding areas. It lies within easy access of the villages of Frodsham, Elton, Ince, Hapsford, Dunham on the Hill, Alvanley, Manley and Kingsley and the towns of Runcorn, Chester and Ellesmere Port.  For more information about the club check out the `history` page of this website.  We are aiming to build a new clubhouse with indoor sports facilities so that we add to the already extensive list of sports we currently offer.

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Up and Coming Events

** Summer Holidays - tennis Camps - Ring Craig to book and for more info on 07841 182671 **

** Helsby Village Fun Day - Stall bookings now being taken for Sat 11th July 2009, call Michelle on 07856 177571 or email info@helsbysports.com **

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Helsby Day Fun

Final preparations are being made for the village fun day event, which has become known locally as ‘Helsby Day’. It is being organised jointly by the Helsby Community Sports Club and the Helsby Village Action Group, and will take place at the sports club on Saturday 11^th July.  For the first time the event will continue into the evening with a children`s disco and entertainer from www.anjoentertainment.co.uk a hog roast from www.jcbars.co.uk  and live music. It’s going to be an action packed day with something for all the family.

 

 

A large variety of stalls and sideshows have already been organized. As well as miniature steam train rides, a falconary display, fun fair, bouncy castles and face painting, craft stalls, plant and book sales, sporting displays and taster sessions, a variety of refreshments including a beer tent and barbeque.   The Helsby Hillside Women’s Institute will also be there as will the Helsby News Editorial Team, Cheshire Footpath`s Society, Homewatch Group, Village Society and Rail Users Group.  There will a chance to meet the team from Rythmn Time Music,  be entertained by maypole dancers from Hornsmill School, It`s a Knock Out from Hillside School and dance and music from Helsby High School.  Helsby Puppy School www.carensk9college.co.uk will be organising an ‘enter on the day dog show’,  There will be plenty of traditional attractions too, with penny rolls, splat the rat, beat the keeper, stocks and tug of war all on offer. 

The idea of the day is to showcase everything Helsby has to offer as well as bringing the village together to have some fun. There are a very limited number of stalls still available.  If you haven’t signed up and would like a stall please ring Michelle on 07856177571 ASAP.  Check out www.helsbysports.com for the latest updates and more info on the dog and rounders competitions.

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Helsby Tennis Club

New contact details 07754 484220

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New Club Chair

At the AGM on Thur 26th Match, Chris Williams (pictured) was elected as the new club Chairman.  Chris replaces Dave Healing who decided not to restand this year.  Dave had been a fantastic Chair for the club during his many years service, and the club would like to warmly thank Dave for all that he has done for the club over the years.  Dave will continue with his role as Health and Safety Officer.  We`d also like to welcome Chris to the post.  Chris, who is actively involved in the junior rugby section is looking forward to being part of the club during this exciting period of change.

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New Steward at the Club

The club would like to offer a warm welcome to Allen Brady-Williams who has joined as the new Steward, replacing Sandra and John Clements.  The husband and wife team retired in the spring of 2008, but kindly returned in the summer until a permanent appointment was made.  A massive thanks to Sandra and John from all at the club for all of their hard work and dedication over the many years they have been involved. “We hope you enjoy your well deserved retirement.”

Allen, who has lived in the village for 17 years, joins with many years experience in the pub trade both as a licensee and as a brewery trouble shooter.  Married to Siobhan, his youngest children attend Hillside Primary School, Alan is looking forward to the challenges this new job will present.  He has many ideas that he is keen to try out and wants to see more events taking place, including introducing a karaoke night, quizzes and setting up a golf society,

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Tennis Camp Dates

In conjunction with Performance Tennis Academy, Helsby Community Sports Club are delighted to announce we will be holding tennis camps during all of the school holidays this year.  Children are welcome to attend full the full week or on as many days as they wish.  The day will commence at 8.45am and finish at 3.00pm.  Children should should bring their own packed lunch and a large drink.  All staff are LTA qualified and fully CRB Checked.    Pricing - 1 full day £16, 1 full week £55. To book or for any enquiries please ring Craig on 07841 182671.

Summer 2009 Holidays

Monday 27th July - Friday 31st July, Monday 3rd August - Friday 7th August, Monday 10th August - Friday 14th August, Monday 17th August - Friday 21st August and Monday 24th August - Friday 28th August$

October 2009 Half Term

Monday 26th October - Friday 30th October 

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RSK Pledge 

Helsby based company RSK have offered to make a monthly contribution towards our Development Officer’s salary.  The position was originally part funded by a grant from Frodsham Forward and matched by the club.  Since the Frodsham Forward grant ended, Vale Royal Borough Council have also made a vital grant contribution.  Dr Alan Ryder, Chairman of the RSK Group, said, “RSK is delighted to support Helsby’s new Community Sports Club and we shall encourage our local workforce of 100 people to use the facilities. Our business started 20 years ago and has now grown to be the UK’s largest privately owned environmental consultancy in the UK, but our headquarters remain firmly in Helsby.”  He continues, “We are very pleased to play our part in the success of this vibrant, friendly and forward thinking community. Congratulations to everyone involved.”

The club are delighted with the kind contribution of RSK, which will allow the Redevelopment Project to continue in earnest.. 

More details about RSK can be found at www.rsk.co.uk

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Redevelopment Update

Check out this short video which shows a fly around of our proposed new clubhouse and sports facilities. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=TqztSpXWLl4

The Redevelopment Project is progressing well.  Plans have now been submitted to Vale Royal Borough Council and we eagerly await a decision.  If you haven`t yet seen the plans and would like to please contact Michelle on michelle.pickstock@helsbysports.com  

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Exciting Redevelopment News - Consultations

The club recently held two Pre Planning Community Consultations. The December event saw 97% of the people who attended in favour of the proposed redevelopment.  The January consultation saw 100% vote in favour. The club and Brookhouse shared the plans for the new sports centre and facilities.  The plans propose the club moving to the land adjacent the club`s rugby pitches resulting in all the facilities being housed in one area.  The new facilities will include an indoor sportshall, fitness suite, community cafe, creche, meeting rooms, large function room and a Parish Clerk`s office. The Club are extremely proud of the plans and want as many people as possible to see them. Pic (left to right), George Randles, Gary Bubb, Rob Griffin, Michelle Pickstock, Mike Hall MP, Terry O`Neill

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New Website for Rugby 

The new Rugby section website has now gone live - check out the link www.helsbyrugby.com The website will be updated regularly, contain team news and events and lots more. 

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Another fabulous Gala Night

Saturday 4th October saw another fantastic gala night dinner at the club`s annual fundraising marquee event. The crowds were treated to two fantastic singers Lissa Oldham and Pete Valentine, and comedian, Johnny Wager, who at two hours notice stool in for Zack Stevens, who found himself in hospital.  As well as raising money for the development fund, the evening helped to raise the profile of the club and provide everyone with a great night out.  A special thanks to all who helped, from the flower ladies, bar staff, Les and Tony, the snooker Juniors who were our drinks waiters for the evening, the artistes, and everyone who attended.  A date will shortly be announced for next year`s event.  If you have any pictures from the night and want them uploading here or to the club`s facebook pages send them to michelle.pickstock@helsbysports.com.  Loads more photos are available at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7253491158&ref=share and pictures will also be in this week`s Chester Chronicle.  

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BUY A BRICK UPDATE

HELSBY COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB ENLIST THE HELP OF MICHAEL OWEN AND THE 10 BRIDGE CLINIC  (Full story below).CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE MICHAEL OWEN DVD!!!

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Kind Hearted Local Business Man Supports Club

Local Business Man Donates £25,000 to Redevelopment Fund The father of three said, `I`m fiercely passionate about sport and I`m equally passionate about the community in which I live. Helsby Community Sports Club provides excellent grass roots opportunities for people of all ages and I look forward to seeing what the club achieve in the future.` The club`s Development Manager, Michelle Pickstock, said `The club recently launched the `Buy a Brick` appeal to support our plans to build a new clubhouse and to develop our sports grounds.  We are highly delighted that Steve has made this generous contribution and would like to thank him wholeheartedly. This is the biggest single contribution we have received for the buy a brick appeal so far, and with Gift Aid it is worth £32,000 to the fund.`   The donation from Steve O`Connor follows an announcement in January that Helsby Parish Council will donate £100,000 to the club in the form of a grant. 

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Helsby Parish Council - £100,000 Grant

Helsby Community Sports Club will soon be launching a `buy a brick` appeal to help raise £1million towards the club`s redevelopment plans, which include a much needed new clubhouse, sports facilities and Multi Utility Games Area (MUGA). A minimum donation of £5 per brick is all it will cost for this ideal present.  In return you will receive -

A gift certificate A quarterly redevelopment newsletter  Your name (or the name of whoever you buy the brick for) will be added to a plaque in the new clubhouse showing your generosity and support for many decades to come Your name (or the name of whoever you buy the brick for) will be added to the roll of honour wall on our club website. 

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