Archive for September 18th, 2009

Who do you know who deserves an award?

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Time is running out! Get your nominations in NOW!

Young people make a real difference to the community, whether it’s through volunteering, caring for the environment, achieving in sport or being creative with the arts. And, in doing so, they also contribute to their personal development.

The Crawley Youth Awards are a public celebration of those young people who are an inspiration to us all.

Awards Include:

Environment
Carer Recognition
Volunteer
Education
Music
Visual Arts
Dance/Drama
Courage
Team Award
Sports Volunteer
Sports Person
Inspiration

Click on the link for full details of the awards.

Crawley Youth Awards 2009: You can nominate online here: Online Youth Awards Nomination Form

Closing date for nominations is 2nd October.

Nominees will be invited to the Crawley Youth Award ceremony at The Hawth Theatre on Thursday, 26th November. The winners will be announced on the night and will receive their awards and prizes from our special guests.

For more information contact Kathryn Ripley on 01293 438683 or email kathryn.ripley@crawley.gov.uk .

The Youth Awards are organised by Crawley Council, Sussex Police, the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership, the Youth Offending Team and the Youth Service with the help of local sponsors Crawley Young Person’s Council, Crawley Lions Club, Crawley School Sport Partnership, Apollo Group, Let’s FACE it!, Freedom Leisure, West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, Crawley Metal Supplies, Eezehaul, and Topsy Turvy.

Crawley Youth Awards 2008

Local young people received awards for their outstanding achievements at the third Crawley Youth Awards Ceremony on 6th November, 2008. The event, which attracted more than 800 people at the Hawth theatre, also saw more than 300 young people receive certificates for their nominations. Please follow the link below for the details of the winners.

Youth Achievement Winners 2008

The evening’s entertainment was provided by The Crawley Sword Club, Newrotiks, Miss Hits, The Movement and Dream Girls Melody. Two members of the Crawley Young Persons Council hosted the ceremony.

We here at Crawley Happy Times Online would love to hear your stories of achievements by the young people of Crawley, so get writing!

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Phoenix Schools of Martial Arts are fighting for charity

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Student’s from the Phoenix Schools of Martial Arts kick-box their way to 30K.

Local lad Anthony Clayton from Phoenix Schools of Martial Arts told us about their annual tournament which raised a massive £30,000 for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.

Phoenix Martial Arts

Phoenix Martial Arts

During the day instructors took part in 120 one minute rounds, and students fought in 60 one minute rounds. There were 300 students who participated and 30 instructors, all of whom were supported by family and friends.

Stephen Brooks is the head of association and has been the main instigator in raising money. Stephen said “We are grateful to The Royal Marsden as most, if not all of us, have in some way been effected by cancer. Therefore, we quite literally fight for charity.”

The £30,000 raised is to be specifically used in developing the new Children’s and Young Person’s Centre at The Royal Marsden Hospital in Sutton. This project aims to create enough money to build what could be Europe’s leading Cancer Centre for Children and Young People, and with a target of £15million this money is a big help to the cause.

However, this sum is only part of the money raised by the Martial Arts Schools. To date they have totalled around £140,000 for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign. This is a huge achievement and has been highly commended by the hospital’s Fundraising and Community Development Manager, Amanda Heaton.

Amanda said, “This wonderful association has raised a large sum of money, and I am amazed at their success. Everyone there should be very proud of themselves and I hope they had a great day. I am sincerely grateful to everyone who participated and to those who organised the tournaments. Long may this fundraising event continue.”

We at Crawley Happy Times feel extremely proud to have such an amazing group of individuals who come together as a team to raise such a large amount of money. Well done! :-)

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