Our New Programme for Alive & Kickin

Alive & Kickin has 6 core activities, which are run through the week to provide Over 50's the chance to stay active as they become 'older' and is a great way of staying social and connected to your local community.

We have 2 changes to our current programme.  We have an additional activity in Adaptive Bikes, which will run the first Friday of every month starting on Friday 2nd September from 11-2pm.

Our Invigor8 Programme will now concentrate on a different sport each month rather than each week, encouraging some competition and a chance for participants to improve their skill level.  This starts again on Thursday 1st September, 2pm at the Albyn.  During September we will work on Handball.

Walking Football has been running during the Summer, and both Tuesday and Friday classes are on.  Come along to the Albyn for a 10.30am kick-off.

If you require any further information regarding our Programme, then please be in touch.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Outdoor Fitness Still Going Strong

The Outdoor Fitness Classes continue to run over the School Summer Holidays and its not too late to join us, if you would like to take part in some fun exercise, with like-minded people.

Come along to the BuggyFit every Monday morning 10-11am

or

The Ladies Only session is every Monday evening from 7-8pm

Cost is £4 and please remember that you dont need to be fit already, the class is designed to get you fitter!

For further details contact Leigh on l.lauder@busc.org.uk or call 01506 858057

Its not too late for Healthy Eating

Would you like to be guided through 28 days of healthy eating?  Glow and BUSC are running their second 28 Day “Return to Routine” plan on the back of their very successful 28 Day “Summer Support”.

You will receive a daily email, with information, motivation and a daily menu plan PLUS an exclusive invitation to a Red Carpet No 7 Event in Boots Princes Street, where you will arrive to Prosecco, get an individual skin analysis done by the “Beautiful You” team, receive a Goody Bag worth £25 and 10% discount on any products purchased on the evening.

The cost of the plan is only £28, however the first 10 customers to sign up will pay only £14.  Payment can be made in person at The Albyn Park or by bank transfer to Glow.

For further detail email l.lauder@busc.org.uk or jill.macgregor@glow-fit.co.uk

Sign up by Wednesday (10th August) at 8pm to start this programme.

Pedal for Scotland and Broxburn United

Pedal for Scotland

Sunday 11th September 2016

Raising funds for Broxburn United Sports Club

 We are calling on all friends and supporters of Broxburn United Sports Club to take part in this years Pedal for Scotland Event, to raise money for Broxburn United Sports Club.

As we strive to fund some new and exciting BUSC community initiatives, we require to keep the much needed funds coming in.  YOU can play your part by cycling from Glasgow to Edinburgh (55 wee miles) on Sunday 11th September 2016.

About the Race

The Classic Pedal for Scotland ride, the Challenge is now in its 18th year. The 55mile Glasgow to Edinburgh ride is the event’s most popular ride and attracted over 7,500 participants last year.

The ride’s huge popularity is due to the combination of a great route that uses a mixture of closed roads, quiet back roads and cycle paths and the fact that it takes in Scotland’s two largest cities via stunning countryside. It’s the perfect challenge for both regular riders and those who haven’t cycled in a while – a few weeks training is enough to get in shape.

There are rest stops around every ten miles serving free refreshments, plus a free lunch at the beautiful Linlithgow Palace, topped off with entertainment and activities in Edinburgh, making for the perfect active day out for groups of friends, family or work mates or team mates.

If you feel The Classis is just too long, then sign up for The Wee Jaunt which provides a fantastic (and almost entirely traffic-free) route starting from Kirkliston Leisure Centre and ending with the experience of crossing the finish line at Murrayfield Stadium with the rest of the Pedal for Scotland Classic Challenge and Big Belter® riders.

So…………. 

….Why not sign up to take part.  After registering your interest, we will supply you with a sponsor pack, including a t-shirt to wear on the event day, then its over to YOU!  The more money you raise, the greater the help you will be giving BUSC.

Remember if you cant take part then please ensure you sponsor someone who is!

Last Year

With only four BUSC participants, we managed to raise close to £1000, which has contributed to running of our Fun Start Fitness Programme within the local Primary Schools.  Two of the Broxburn Colts Teams, have also benefited, with parents of the players participating in the event.  The teams can again gain substantial income if friends or family members take part in this years event.

To register or for more information, please contact Leigh Lauder on 01506 858057 or email l.lauder@busc.org.uk

Holiday Camps

With the Summer holidays NOW HERE this is another reminder to everyone that BUSC will continue to deliver our Summer Holiday Camp programme with four camps still to take place over the Summer Holidays.  Please select here for further info.  Please note that we have options for half day and full day camps at very competitive prices.

If you would like any additional information or have any questions please e-mail Aidan Forbes on a.forbes@busc.org.uk

Summer Spirit at the Alive & Kickin BBQ

The Annual Alive & Kickin BBQ was a resounding success with many of our participants who attend all of our five core activities, coming along to enjoy the Summer spirit.

We picked the sunniest day of last week, and even had to get the sun block on.  After fueling up with a delicious spread of burgers, sausages and pork loin with apple sauce, we had energy to burn off, so those who wanted too, enjoyed a game of Boules, Cricket and some tried their hand at the Diabolo.

The event wouldnt have been half the success it was, without our very own chef, Billy Walker.  Thank you Billy, we all appreciated your hard work and lovely food.

We are fully aware that people's routine changes over the School Holidays, and we at BUSC are keen to help you fill your time while looking after the Grandchildren.  Therefore, during July and August we have the following activities for Over 50's, and your family, friends and children.

 Thursday 7th July  Golf Range/Putting, Kingsfield, 2pm (Meet Albyn)

Thursday 14th July  Falkirk Wheel (Bring a picnic) 10am (Meet Albyn)

Thursday 21st July  Ibrox Stadium Tour 12.30pm (Meet Albyn) Tour 2-3.30pm £5.50

Thursday 4th August  Ratho Barge 2.15pm (Meet Albyn) Trip 3-4.30pm Donation

Thursday 11th August  Callander Park Walk 10am (Meet Albyn)

Thursday 18th August North Berwick Beach (Bring a picnic) 10am (Meet Albyn)

If you would like any further information please email Leigh on l.lauder@busc.org.uk or call 01506 858057.  We look forward to seeing you at any of our trips.

Election Camp

Today BUSC hosted our second election day multi sport camp of the year with the ongoing EU referendum in full swing.  With the polling taking over both Broxburn and Uphall Primary Schools BUSC have continued to support the local community where we can by organising the camp and offering alternate but cheap child care support for local families.

The kids took part in a range of activities throughout the day including fun games, capture the flag, football, skills stations, tennis, badminton, table tennis, rounders and more.

Some footage of some of the kids trying out the free kick skills stations can be found on twitter and facebook as well as this article. 

We hope that all the kids who attended in enjoyed their day and again thank the BUSC family for continuing to support us.  Finally if you require any information on holiday camps please visit the sporting participation section of this website or call the office on 01506 858 057.

More Opportunity to get Healthier with BUSC & Glow

At Broxburn United we are constantly looking to enhance what we offer to our community. Our latest partnership is with Glow, and we would like to offer you a

28 Day Summer Support Eating Plan.

Glow currently offer Fitness & Nutrition classes across the UK encouraging not a diet but a healthy lifestyle.

So….are you fed up trying to figure out what to eat….low fat, no fat, low sugar, no sugar.  Let BUSC and Glow guide you through 28 days of healthy eating.  You will receive an email every day for 28 days with tips, motivation and a daily menu suitable for the whole family.  This plan has already given fantastic results, see comments below.  The emphasis is not on weight loss but healthy eating and getting the balance right.

So would you like to make positive changes to the way you eat.   BUSC and Glow are preparing for the next 28 day plan starting on Monday 4th July.  The cost of the 28 day plan is only £28.  We are holding a registration evening on Thursday 23rd June, 7 – 8.30pm at The Albyn Park.

HALF PRICE OFFER – The first 30 people to register on the evening will pay only £14.
 

Below is feedback from our first group who have finished their "28 Day Summer Support".  Feedback has been incredible, everyone enjoyed the easy to follow recipes and loved the planning and preparation, which was definitely the key to success, weight losses ranged from 4 to 14 pounds, with many losing 7 pounds over the 4 weeks, not bad when you consider the emphasis was not on weight loss but feeling better. 

"It's been a great month for me personally ( apart from the wee viral thing I had) following the Glow plan.  As ever, thanks a million for your enthusiasm, help & support throughout - couldn't do without you

 Starting the day with hot lemon had a great effect! Felt energised, less bloated & ready to face the day ahead:-)) Found it really difficult to choose my top 3 recipes as the recipes throughout the 28 days were delicious (one that I was pleasantly surprised how good it was - sesame salmon with cauliflower rice wasn't expecting that to taste soo good!!)  Here goes:-

 Breakfast fav - apple pie porridge, lunch - chicken, pear & walnut salad & dinner - orange glazed salmon with white beans.  Not only easy to prepare but wonderful fresh ingredients, nutritious & tasty.

 It feels brilliant to have lost 4lbs   I loved the organisation & planning, using fresh produce / herbs etc  in choosing what I would eat from the plan.  I've realised I need this to control what I am eating, instead of picking & grazing on whatever was at hand. Found I am not snacking in between meals nearly as much - result!! Also, the boys trying & enjoying the food too

 One of the most exciting things going forward is that I've not tried a lot of the recipes so looking forward to trying them!

 "Thanks again for a wonderful plan - I'm glowing all over!! Sorry Jill, couldn't resist!!" 

"Thanks for the 28 glow days.  It made a diff.  I lost 5 lbs and my partner lost 9lbs. It was good to lose a bit before I went on a weekend away to the sunshine. So back home now and will get back to the glow recipes for the next holiday in July. Enjoyed a lot of the meals so still got some to go" 

And the quote of the month

"Jill, the work you have put into The Glow Summer Support, 28 day programme is commendable. It is so easy, delighted to have lost 14lbs, loving planning ahead and cooking from scratch. Eating without thinking low fat and calories, is so easy. Never felt hungry. Still enjoying life no feeling guilty when I have a night out. So easy to get back in the routine. Thanks Jx"

If you cant make our open day but would like to sign up, then please email jill.macgregor@glow-fit.co.uk by Wednesday 29th June.