Election Days – Holiday Camp Care Package (Albyn Park Broxburn)

As many of you will be aware voting takes place on 5th May for the Scottish Elections and 23rd June 2016 for the EU Referendum In/Out Vote.  On this day many schools across the West Lothian authority will all be closed as the schools are transformed in to local polling stations.

BUSC will therefore be delivering a multi-sport day to help local families deal with the inconvenience caused by this.  The day itself will run between 9.30am-3.30pm however to support local families we will accommodate drop offs between 8.30am-9.30am and collections between 3.30pm & 5.00pm.  Please note that during these times kids should bring a book/tablet to entertain themselves until the camp itself gets underway.

To sign your child up for this multi-sport day care programme we will be charging £15 for one day or take advantage of two days election child care package for £28. 

Please contact Aidan on a.forbes@busc.org.uk to register your child or to request any further information.

Broxburn Bike Library

BUSC are delighted that we have come to agreement with West Lothian Council to support across a number of cycling initiatives.

Firstly we are delighted to be able to support the West Lothian Bike Library in Broxburn.  Bike Libraries in West Lothian have been established for a number of years and allow people from a wide range of backgrounds to access bikes and get involved with cycling.  Access for people can range from those who suffer from homelessness to allow them to access work interviews etc to those who are just wanting to get fit and active again.  So who exactly are BUSC targeting?                 

Who - Anyone who fancies learning to cycle or who wants to get back on the bike aged 14 upwards

What - The bike library lends people bikes for up to one month at a time subject to terms.  They will recall bikes on a monthly basis to ensure that bikes are checked and maintained appropriately.

How - contact a.forbes@busc.org.uk for further information.

BUSC are delighted to support this initiative and hope we can help spread the word across the town and local areas for those who were unaware that the libraries were in existence.  We hope no matter what capacity you would like to borrow the bike in that you will help to support, share and grown this fantastic opportunity to access bikes in West Lothian.

Anyone who wishes to donate to support the cause please contact Aidan.  Finally we will be releasing details of further cycling accessibility initiatives over the coming days and weeks.

Broxburn Boxing Club NEED YOU

Broxburn Amateur Boxing Club who are based at the Albyn Park are urgently looking for some help with various vital roles.

The Club's Chairman Dave Morrison has an Important announcement:

Our Boxing club is looking for volunteers for the following roles and your commitment can be as little as 2 hours per week for some of these roles:

• Boxing Coaches,
• Child Protection Officer,
• First Aider,
• Club Treasurer,
• Club Secretary.

Some of the roles can also be combined if it suits and full training will be paid for and will accompany the posts if needed.

Please get in touch if you or someone you know may be interested.

Dave can be emailed on d.morrison@busc.org.uk 

Daniel Stavert Memorial Tournament

BUSC were proud to host the Daniel Stavert Memorial Tournment which has now become an annual event.  As always friends and family turned up in great numbers to remember Daniel and pay their respects in the most fitting way, through the game he loved.

Daniel was a member of the club and played through until U17s before tragically losing his battle with cancer on 16th March 2013 aged 17. 

The tournament itself was a fantastic day with 14 teams taking part throughout the afternoon.  Congratulations to the McGrath's who took away first prize.  All the proceeds raised from entry fees, bake sale and raffles will be donated to Teenage Cancer Trust.

Alive & Kickin Enjoy an Away Day

Participants of all our Alive & Kickin Programmes enjoyed a day away, last week.  We took to the River Forth and headed off to Inchcolm Island.

This Island is on our doorstep but the majority of our party had never ventured there before and now cant believe it had taken them so long.  We picked the best day of Summer, so far, and enjoyed our picnic and exploring the Abbey on the island. 

After spending almost two hours on the island we headed back on the Maid of the Forth, under all three of the Bridges, with Scott, the Captain of the Ship, giving us some information on all three.

If you would like more information on the Alive & Kickin Programme, please contact Leigh on 01506 858057 or email l.lauder@busc.org.uk  We will have more Away Days over the Summer, and Over 50's will be welcome to bring grandchildren.

BACFC - important dates for the diary

Over the next few weeks there are two very important dates as the Club aims to move to the next level.  These are opportunities for us all to help and make a difference.  The key dates are:

• 22 MAY - BACFC Development
• 5 JUNE - AGM

BACFC Development

Where and when

This takes place on the evening of Sunday 22 May.  

The venue is Broxburn Bowling club (off Station Road), see the map below if you're unsure where to go.

6:45pm arrive for starting at 7:00pm until 9:00pm.

 

What's this all about

The Club Executive Committee (CEC) recently met to give some high level proposals which we're discussed at the Club meeting in April.  Now we're wanting your thoughts on these to help deliver a better club and to shape the future for the official, players, parents and local community.  Being a BACFC official your thoughts and experiences are key. 

The Club has grown significantly over the last few years and this is set to continueBeing the largest organisation in West Lothian we cannot stand still.  This is an exciting time for the Club as it looks to develop further.

What we'll cover

The topics we'll cover include:

• Player development
• Coaching development
• CPO
• Events and outcomes
• Finances
• Club facilities
• Parents
• Marketing

The headlines on these are available here (use your team email account to login, if you don't have this speak to your Secretary).  Please have a look at this ahead of time.

AGM

Where and when

This takes place on the evening of Sunday 5 June.  

The venue is BUSC, Albyn Park (this may change depending on building work).

Starting from 7:00pm.

What we'll cover

The agenda will be available on the Club intranet here (team login information required).

This is you’re opportunity to have a say in how the Club in run and to stand and/or vote for the Club Executive Committee (CEC).  Following on from the BACFC Development meeting there will be opportunity for the CEC to grow.  Club officials can stand to be elected.

Reports from the Club will include those from:

• Treasurer
• President 
• Secretar

If you have any proposals please email marc.hagan@busc.org.uk and j.pegg@busc.org.uk with details before 25 May.

Invigor8 get their Hips moving with Salsa

Last Thursday our Invigor8ors took part in a Salsa lesson and really got those hips moving with plenty of rhythm.  Plenty of learning and laughing was done...all at the same time and our group can now perform some cha-cha-cha's.

We also welcomed Cilla to our session, who is a Guide Dog in training.  Thanks to her trainer Ricky Whitehead, who gave the group a very informative talk about the hard work Cilla goes through to become a Guide Dog to a blind person.

This week we take part in a Handball session at the Albyn Park, and welcome the Livingston Players for a theatrical performance.  

Join us at 2pm until 3.30pm, cost is £2, and bring a friend.

Volunteers Wanted to support growth of BUSC Disability Section

Over the past two months BUSC has been pro-active in developing and growing our disability section within the club and have seen numbers attending our pan disability class on a Saturday morning increase from 2 to 10 within this short period.  This has been a fantastic achievement in the short term as we look to grow and develop the pathway within the club. 

Ultimately though if we want to establish the section and develop it to the best of our abilities we would be keen to identify some more volunteers from within the community to support us with this.  We would be keen to get more volunteers involved with not only the coaching aspect but potentially to drive the section and bring new ideas to the club. 

If this is something that would interest you BUSC are willing to support you with a personal development plan and coach education assistance to help you achieve your goals.  No experience is required and volunteers can start getting involved from as young as 14 years of age.

If this is something that interests you or you are aware of anybody who would be keen to get involved please contact Aidan on a.forbes@busc.org.uk 

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