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Crawley MP Welcomes Lotto Charity Awards for “Good Causes”

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Crawley MP Welcomes Lotto Charity Awards for “Good Causes”

Henry Smith is delighted to extend his support to the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) for their essential work in raising funds for good causes in regional communities throughout the UK, including world-wide relief efforts.

Henry said, “I know that Crawley, as a town, would benefit immensely from available lottery money and I will support any bid that will be a benefit to Crawley and its residents.”

While discussing the local funding possibilities, Henry continued, “We live in a vibrant town with many organisations dedicated to helping others enjoy a better standard of living. Grant awards from BIG would certainly make a huge difference to those in need of support and benefit the groups who make it all happen.”

BIG is the grant-making charity created by the Government to administer the funding of worthy projects to help change people’s lives. Following the creation of the National Lottery, BIG has awarded over £3.6 billion to voluntary and community projects supporting health, education, environment and other charitable purposes.

BIG have provided numerous grants to individuals and organisations in the South-East, including Crawley; on behalf of BIG’s ‘Heroes Return’ programme for the 65th Anniversary of VJ Day, Henry called for all veterans and widows the chance for a fully financed commemorative trip, including travel and accommodation, to visit the places where they saw battle all over the world.

Recently, The Big Lottery Fund South-East Team also announced they are “sharing over £1.5 million in Lottery good cause funding”. With the Crawley Museum’s bid to move to a more central location with the help of Lottery grant money, local good cause agencies are already taking an initiative to request assistance from the charity, with Henry’s full support.

It appears BIG is already starting to make ripples in the Crawley community; If you know of an organisation which could benefit from such an award, or want to learn more about the Big Lottery Fund, please check out their website at www.biglotteryfund.org.uk or for other lottery funding queries, please contact BIG’s South East Regional Team via email at southeast@biglotteryfund.org.uk

Follow Henry daily on Facebook by visiting: www.facebook.com/henrysmithmp

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What are your children doing to keep fit?

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Have you been wondering what to do with the children this Easter break? Well we may have found the answer!

About Andrew

Andrew Chase of Chase Fitness has gone to great lengths to find entertaining and fun events for children from four years to fifteen. With golf, silly sports and fun games, Chase Fitness are guaranteed to keep our children entertained. Andrew has a sports science degree and is a fully qualified teacher. Andrew’s recents posts include teaching at Woodfield School in Merstham, which is a special needs school. Andrew told us “I felt I had fullfilled my ambitions as a teacher so it was time to move on. it was never what I really wanted to do, but enjoyed the position immensely. I always wanted to do something with sports and felt there was a gap in the market, especially for the parents of young children in Crawley”. Andrew went on to tell us Chase Fitness already has various classes for five years and up including Boxercise, Hoola Hoop and circuit training. They also provide one-to-one fitness sessions for everyone, all year round.

Andrew Chase

Chase Fitness

In comparison to childcare costs, the cost of sending your child to any of the sessions provided by Chase Fitness is great value. From as little as £3.50 per session (£15 for golf) it makes it an affordable alternative.

Where and When

Wednesday 7th and Wednesday 14th April
Tilgate Golf Course
10 till 13.00
5yrs – 15yrs

Suitable for all abilities. Tuition by a PGA professional. Driving range with fun games. Putting green and competitions. 9 hole golf on a par 3 course. All equipment provided.
COST: £15

Silly Sports and Fun Game Days: -

Thursday 8th April – THIS SESSION IS NOW FREE. BOOK NOW!
Ifield Community Centre
4yrs to 8yrs from 10 till 11.45am
8yrs and above from 12pm till 13.45

Friday 9th April
Broadfield Community Centre
4yrs to 8yrs from 10 till 12pm
8yrs and above from 13.00 till 15.00

Thursday 15th April – THIS SESSION IS NOW FREE. BOOK NOW!
Breezehurst Community Pavilion
4yrs – 8yrs from 10 till 11.45am
8yrs and above from 12pm till 13.45

COST: £3.50 per session

Andrew told us he is hoping these sessions will go really well and they can build on it for the summer holidays to do longer days, so the parents who work can drop their children off and pick them up without it upsetting their working hours.

For more information pleae visit here or call 01293 426135 and leave a message. Andrew will get back to you as soon as possible.

Andrew also told us he performs magic as Chase Magic and recently raised over £1,200 for The Chestnut Tree House Charity. It seems it is all about the children and having fun with Andrew. Good stuff!

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Kung Fu School awarded by the Chinese

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

On Saturday the 20th February Shelley went along to the Kung Fu School based in Spindle Way, Crawley to see the Chinese perform.

A large number of people turned out to watch this truly wonderful event. A troupe of professional performers sent by the Chinese government came to celebrate The Kung Fu School being awarded the title of “Confucius Institute Classroom”… the Confucius Institute represents the Chinese government for promoting Chinese health, wellbeing & culture.  The Kung Fu School is the only martial arts school in the world to receive this title.  “It’s due our professionalism, knowledge and constant focus on developing & moving forward” says Master Paul Hawkes, Chief Instructor.

Paul went on to say “I really enjoyed the afternoon. It was so rewarding watching everyone enjoying themselves so much.  It puts a smile on my face just thinking about it. That’s what I dreamt of when I pictured my Kung Fu School, a safe, friendly, professional martial arts school for the whole of the family to enjoy.  I feel that we are on the right road, however there’s still plenty of room for improvement”.

Lots of people came to see this amazing event

The day was full of entertainment, dance from the Confucius Institute and some of the young Kung Fu School members. Also present to introduce each performance was Lara Martin, Project Manager for the Confucius Institute based in London South Bank University. Lara told us “it is a privilege to be here and we are very proud of Paul and his staffs achievement with the award. It’s great to see so many people here for this event”.

Lara Martin - Project Manager Confucius Institute

Mayor Brenda Burgess and Councillor Bob Burgess also attended this monumental occassion. Mayor Burgess and Councillor Burgess quite happily interacted with the proceedings, even taking part in some of the challenges set by Lara, which included showing how to use the fans and some very difficult handkerchief twirling and much more. Mayor Brenda Burgess told us “this is a wonderful event and we commend Paul and his staff for their achievement of being awarded the Confucius award”.

(L-R) Councillor Bob Burgess, Master Paul Hawkes and Mayor Brenda Burgess

Anita Parker of Crawley has a young son, Callum, who attends the Kung Fu School. Anita told us “Callum, who is six, has balance problems which he was getting physio for. Then I heard about the school and thought it might be a good thing for Callum. After only twelve weeks Callum’s balance has dramatically improved. I have even noticed a change in Callum’s attitude and school work, which is great. I would recommend the Kung Fu School to anyone”.

Callum and Mum, Anita Parker

Paul said they have lots planned for 2010 so we look forward to keeping you abreast of all forthcoming events.

Crawley Happy Times would to say a big well done to all involved in this truly spectacular event :-)

Did you attend this event? Please feel free to comment below.

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Clash of the cultures kicking their way to success

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Something special is happening in Crawley this weekend. For any sport or fitness fanatic, this could be an unmissable event. Paul Hawkes told us all about it.

Children from the Kung Fu School demonstrating at the National Portrait Gallery

Who is Paul Hawkes?

Paul Hawkes has been studying martial arts for almost thirty years, specialising in Wing Chun Kung Fu since 1986. During this time Paul has trained students in Karate, Judo, Muai Thai, Eskrima and various styles of Wing Chun. Paul opened his first class in 1991 and was awarded his Master grade in 2007 by Grand Master Kernspecht, the European Chief instructor for the largest Kung Fu organisation in the world.

Weapons demonstration at the National Portrait Gallery

Paul told us “In 2005 I realised my dream of having the finest full time Kung Fu School in the country when I opened The Kung Fu School at 1a Spindle Way.  The facility is truly outstanding and fully equipped with everything that you would ever need for your training”.

The flaming torch dance

Who can learn?

“We teach children & adults although not within the same classes because they learn very differently and their needs are often very different.  We have classes for 4 – 6 year olds, 7 – 12 year olds and 13+. 

We have classes Monday – Thursday & Saturdays.  We also offer Kung Fu birthday parties on Friday & Saturday afternoons which are very popular”.

Tai Chi sword

What is happening with The Kung Fu School this weekend?

Paul told us “Last Saturday twelve of our children performed at the National Portrait Gallery in Trafalgar Square for the Chinese New Year.  They were superb and what’s really great is that quite a few of them joined the school because they were shy and certainly would never have volunteered for anything.  Next thing, they’re on stage at one of the most famous Galleries in the world, performing in front of hundreds of people including VIP’s from the Chinese Embassy”.

Chinese papercutting dance

Paul went on to say “This Saturday we have a troupe of professional performers sent by the Chinese government to celebrate The Kung Fu Schools being awarded the title of “Confucius Institute Classroom”… the Confucius Institute represents the Chinese government for promoting Chinese health, wellbeing & culture.  We are the only martial arts school in the world to receive this title.  It’s due our professionalism, knowledge and constant focus on developing & moving forward”.

The event

There will be Lion dancing, traditional Chinese dancing, tai Chi, Wu Shu and then have mini workshops where the children can have a go at the various activities.

Chinese handkerchief dancing

They event is FREE and open to anyone over four years old and is from 2.00ish to 4.30. If you wish to attend this fantastic event please call on 01293 544333 to reserve your place.  If you would like more information about the Kung Fu School please check out our website www.kungfuschools.org

Acrobatic Wu Shu

The Kung Fu School are offering one month’s FREE membership to children and adults… so if you’d like to see what it’s like and why they are so unique call 01293 544333 to arrange your tour of the school and your first lesson.

 

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