Standard Items
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
To receive any apologies for absence.
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Apologies for absence were received from Heather Sayer, Wayne Nixon and Marten Payne.
To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 14 May 2014.
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The minutes of the meeting held on 14 May 2014 were confirmed subject to amending the spelling of Jamie Lincoln's surname.
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MATTERS ARISING
To consider any matters arising from the above minutes which are not covered elsewhere on the agenda.
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In relation to future courses Marie Hartley reported that she had put Heather Sayer in contact with Ian Grange (Active Norfolk).
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SPORT, PLAY AND LEISURE STRATEGY REVIEW
Neil Allen Associates will give a brief presentation on the review and explain how partners can contribute to the consultation process.
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Graham Jones from Consultants, Neil Allen Associates reported that an initial options appraisal had taken place along with Key Stakeholders.
The following objectives were highlighted:-
* Work with partners to improve outcomes
* Work with the police to reduce crime and anti social behaviour.
* Keep parks and open spaces clean.
* Improve facilities at the Marina Centre and the Phoenix Pool.
* Engage with Health and well being boards.
* Increase participation in sport.
* Identify and clarify education facilities and their role in the community.
Overall, The Strategy would seek to:-
* Identify Long term aims, avoid short termism.
* Sign up to a shared borough.
* Address Shortage of volunteers
* Develop volunteers skills/aspirations
* Develop multi functional sites
* Maximise funding bids
* Ensure revenue available to sustain projects
Public Consultation on the strategy review would commence and It was agreed that the Sport, Leisure and Culture Manager would look into advertising the consultation via the Councils Facebook and twitter accounts and on the Council's website from August to October and would include clubs, parish councils, schools and community organisations.
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ACTIVE NORFOLK UPDATE
Active Norfolk Colleagues will report on current projects and potential new opportunities and /or initiatives.
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It was reported that sportive 8 funding had now been launched and that this was funding for 18-25 year olds. The deadline for applications for funding would be Monday 1st September 2014.
It was reported that the Summer School Games had been successful with traditional sports through to fishing.
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CULTURAL UPDATE
The Culture, Sport and Leisure Manager will give a verbal report on the forthcoming related events and / or activities.
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The National Beach Volleyball week had been held last weekend and this weekend the Beach Rugby Scrum would be taking place.
The 10k EastCoast Run leaflet was tabled.
The Great Yarmouth Sports Awards for 2014 would be launched in the press next week. The nine categories are:-
* School of the year
* Sports personality of the year
* Community club of the year
* Coach of the year
* Young sports person of the year
* Services to sport - unsung Hero
* Inspirational sports person of the year
* Sporting village of the year
* Sporting Business of the year
The Awards Ceremony would be held on the 2nd October 2014 at St Georges Theatre and would be a civic event. The deadline for entries would be 22 August 2014.
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GREAT YARMOUTH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP UPDATE
The Partnerships Officer for Great Yarmouth Borough Council will give a verbal report.
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- The summer activities details would be sent out prior to the schools breaking up.
-The Youth Advisory Board has 30 youth commissioners these are trained how to access projects and to commission work. It was agreed that Neil Allen Associates would attend the Youth Advisory Board to talk to the youths.
- the Ageing Well scheme had now started and £20,000 had been spent so far with £18,000 left.
- Walking Football session recently launched is held on Mondays at the MESH centre.
- 46 people recently attended the over 50's seated exercise class.
- Sports Grants/Coach Grants had now been re-launched and new flyers were tabled.
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ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
Partners are invited to report on any relevant items.
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(a) Mark Llewellyn - Caister/Martham Youth Club
Mark reported that he would no longer be attending the meetings as the representative from Community Connections but that he was now working at Caister and Martham Youth Clubs.
(b) Simon Elliott - Great Yarmouth Bike Project
Simon reported that the project was working in conjunction with Mind, Family Focus and Youth Offending Team who would all be making referrals to the project. It was hoped that they would be setting up a wheelchair basket ball team in conjunction with the red cross, Yoga sessions and a Saturday morning cycle ride.
(c) Clare Winter - Special Olympians
On the 29 July 2014 a Level 2 Nutrition Course would be held which would cost £50.
(d) Adrian Simm - Lynn Grove High School
A Community day would be held on Belton New Road Playing Field on 26 July 2014 and partners were asked if they would like to have a stall to advertise their sport or organisation.
(e) East Norfolk Sixth Form College
It was reported that from 22 July 2014 - 21 August 2014 East Norfolk Sixth Form College would be holding table tennis, basket ball, hockey and archery sessions for £1.
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING
To agree the dates of future meetings as: 10th September 2014 and 12th November 2014.
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It was agreed that the next meeting would be held on 10th September 2014.
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NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Partners have the opportunity to network/meet/discuss with fellow colleagues to explore joint working opportunities and ensure a coordinated approach to local delivery.
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Partners used the opportunity to network.