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Blacon Youth Hub is excited to welcome the amazing House of Dance team for a fun-filled party for our members! The event will include a dance workshop with a professional House of Dance coach, giving young people the chance to chance to express themselves, learn new skills and build confidence while having fun, and we’ll also provide hot dogs and cake for everyone! The workshop is open to ages 7-17 and will run from 1pm to 3.30pm on Saturday 22nd March at King George V Community Sports Hub. Spaces are limited and there is a small charge of £5 to attend the workshop. Based in Chester, House of Dance offer dance, performing arts, theatre, and singing classes for children, young people and adults of all levels, ages and abilities. Find out more about them at www.houseofdance.co.uk. BOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY All young people who wish to attend must be Blacon Youth Hub members. Running on Friday evenings at King George V Community Sports Hub during term-time, Blacon Youth Hub aims to offer a safe, inclusive space for young people to meet up with friends and have the chance to take part in activities, including sport, music, arts, movies, gaming and more. Times: Juniors 5.30pm-7pm and Seniors 7.30pm-9pm Address: King George V Community Sports Hub, Blacon Avenue, Blacon CH1 5BD REGISTER NOW TO BECOME A MEMBER
Sweat, groove and have fun with Chester FC Community Trust’s new Clubbercise class – a high-energy, dance-based fitness workout set to the latest club anthems! Launching on Monday 24th February, Clubbercise is the ultimate fusion of exercise and party vibes, featuring neon lights and glow sticks to keep you moving all night long. Classes with our qualified Clubbercise instructor Michelle will take place on Mondays from 6pm at King George V Community Sports Hub in Blacon. Spaces are limited and cost £4 each on a pay-as-you-go basis where you can expect: • Fun, easy-to-follow dance routines • Club-inspired beats to keep you pumped • Full-body workout targeting strength, fitness and toning • High-intensity cardio to burn calories • A supportive, friendly envrionment CLICK HERE TO BOOK PLACES Chester FC Clubbercise classes are open to anyone aged 16 or over, with all abilities welcome. Advance booking is essential and places can be booked here. If you’d like more information, email anna.price@chesterfc.com.
Chester FC’s new Women’s Walking Football team took to the pitch for the first time at the weekend! Formed following the success of the Community Trust’s weekly sessions, the history-making squad travelled to Northwich to take part in a tournament at Cheshire FA’s headquarters at Moss Farm. Facing teams from Stockport County, 1874 Northwich and Nantwich, the Seals performed fantastically well in their first outing, with all players enjoying themselves and already looking forward to the next event. Walking football is a fun, social version of the game, played at a slower pace with no running and minimal contact, making it ideal for older players, as well as those who want to return to the game or looking to play for the first time. Our women’s sessions currently take place on Thursdays from 7pm to 8pm at Goals Soccer Centre and new players of all ages and experience levels are always welcome. For more information, click here or email community@chesterfc.com or register your interest at the link below!
Blacon Youth Hub is excited to offer our members a taster session with SNW Karate! This is a great opportunity to experience the martial arts first hand, learn fundamental techniques and explore a new form of physical activity with an experienced instructor. The taster session is open to ages 7-17 and will run from 1pm to 2pm on Saturday 8th March at King George V Community Sports Hub. There is a small charge of £2 to attend the session. SNW Karate focus on karate, self-defence and confidence building martial arts lessons in Ellesmere Port and Chester. Their expert black belt instructors offer lessons for children and adults, blending fun with discipline to ensure an enjoyable learning experiences, while promoting essential life skills like confidence, self-esteem, self-discipline, goal setting and conflict resolution. Find out more about them at www.snwkarate.co.uk. BOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY All young people who wish to attend must be Blacon Youth Hub members. Running on Friday evenings at King George V Community Sports Hub during term-time, Blacon Youth Hub aims to offer a safe, inclusive space for young people to meet up with friends and have the chance to take part in activities, including sport, music, arts, movies, gaming and more. Times: Juniors 5.30pm-7pm and Seniors 7.30pm-9pm Address: King George V Community Sports Hub, Blacon Avenue, Blacon CH1 5BD REGISTER NOW TO BECOME A MEMBER
Get ready to crush your fitness goals with Chester FC Community Trust’s new morning Metafit class – launching on Tuesday 25th February! Metafit is a high-intensity, bodyweight workout designed to push you to your limits. With moderate to fast-paced intervals and no equipment required, you’ll keep burning calories long after you finish. Classes with our qualified instructor will take place on Tuesday mornings from 9.05am at King George V Community Sports Hub in Blacon, helping you kick off your day with an energetic workout that burns fat, improves your cardiovascular health, and increases your metabolism. Spaces are limited and cost £4 each on a pay-as-you-go basis. CLICK HERE TO BOOK PLACES Chester FC Metafit classes are open to anyone aged 16 or over, with all abilities welcome. Advance booking is essential and places can be booked here. If you’d like more information, email community@chesterfc.com.
Chester FC Community Trust and Chester Football Club are delighted to name Dean Nugent as our Premier League Community Captain, as part of the Premier League’s More Than A Game campaign. Dean, 16, has been recognised for his commitment and contribution to the game and community as a volunteer in the Community Trust’s Player Development Centre programme. He first became involved with the Community Trust six years ago as a participant in our Junior Pan-Disability Football programme. Dean has autism spectrum disorder and ADHD, and had struggled to find regular opportunities to play the game he loves, but with the support of Community Trust coaches, he quickly become a valued teammate, developing his skills through weekly sessions and representing the club in the Cheshire FA Ability Counts League. His ambition is to have a career as a football coach and for the past year Dean has been volunteering within the Player Development Centre, supporting the coaches with planning and delivering sessions for young footballers. He is now aiming to combine his passion with his studies, having been offered a place on the Community Trust’s Post-16 Football Education Programme for September 2026. Jim Green, CEO of Chester FC Community Trust, said: “Dean’s passion for football and his role as a volunteer is infectious. He is incredibly dedicated and takes great pride in being able to contribute to helping young players develop their game. It has been brilliant to watch his own skills and confidence grow, and we are very much looking forward to supporting Dean as he continues his journey to becoming a qualified football coach.” The Premier League is investing £1.6 billion into wider football and communities between 2022 and 2025 to support football at every level of the game across England and Wales. The More Than A Game campaign aims to celebrate and highlight the positive impact of the Premier League’s support for clubs, communities and facilities, with £1.6 billion being invested between 2022 and 2025 to support football at every level of the game across England and Wales. The Premier League will be celebrating more than 100 Community Captains – individuals nominated by Premier League, EFL and National League clubs for their contribution to their local community via programmes funded by the Premier League. Premier League Director of Community Nick Perchard said: “It is so important that we continue to recognise and collectively highlight the positive impact that work within local communities has, championing those at the heart of Premier League-funded initiatives. Success on the pitch enables the Premier League to share unparallelled investment into communities and football at all levels across England and Wales.”
Youth Focus North West are working with Cheshire West & Chester Youth Partnership to find out about the current youth services on offer to young people. Chester FC Community Trust is a member of the Youth Partnership and we are encouraging young people who engage with our programmes, and their parents or carers, to take part in a short survey to support this work. Your answers will help to shape what projects and services young people can access in the future, and all information gathered is confidential. YOUNG PEOPLE SURVEY PARENT/CARER SURVEY The surveys will be open until 17th February 2025. If you have any questions or need support to complete the survey, please contact info@youthfocusnw.org.uk.
Lace up and hit the pavement with Chester FC Community Trust’s new Run Club – launching on Thursday 27th February! The Community Trust is delighted to have entered into an exciting partnership with The Kilometre Club to offer anyone who enjoys running the chance to be part of a fun and supportive community. Based out of King George V Community Sports Hub, our Run Club will meet on Thursdays from 6pm and cover a range of distances between 3km and 5km with a qualified run leader from The Kilometre Club. The runs are pay-as-you-go with a weekly fee of £3 and everyone is welcome, however participants should be able to comfortably run 5km in under 35 minutes. Whether you are an experienced runner or have recently discovered your love for running, our Run Club can help you to set personal goals and push your limits, while meeting new people, keeping motivated and improving your fitness. The Kilometre Club is a thriving Chester-based running club that was founded by Kieran Smith, whose vision was to bring like-minded people together who want to improve their health, as well as their physical and mental wellbeing. With monthly and annual memberships available, The Kilometre Club organises three runs per week led by qualified run leaders across a range of distances, and also offers run coaching. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW If you would like more information, please email anna.price@chesterfc.com or kieran@thekilometreclub.co.uk.
Nature & Natter is a new Wellbeing Walk giving participants the opportunity to enjoy some gentle exercise and friendly chat while connecting with the outdoors. These organised walks are a partnership between Chester FC Community Trust and The Swettenham Foundation, with the aim of promoting physical and mental wellbeing in our communities. Taking place on Thursday mornings from 10am, the walks will start and finish at King George V Community Sports Hub and follow a guided route through the local area, including walks along the Shropshire Union Canal and The Countess of Chester Country Park. Open to people of all ages and fitness levels, the walks are free and there’s no need to book. Simply turn up at 10am and join us for a relaxing stroll with good company, rounded off with a cup of tea or coffee back at the sports hub. There’s lots of free parking available and all Blacon bus routes stop nearby. Our first walk will take place on Thursday 6th February from 10am and everyone is welcome. If you would like more information, please email anna.price@chesterfc.com.
Our new Chester FC Skills Centre kicked off this week and had a fantastic session! Offering weekly coaching for children aged 7-11 who love football and want to develop their game, these sessions are suitable for all levels, but particularly those who have recently started playing or have never played before. Through fun activities and small-sided games, youngsters will have the opportunity to build confidence and focus on specific skills and techniques such as dribbling, passing, receiving, and finishing. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION Chester FC Skills Centre When: Wednesday Time: 5pm-6pm Ages: 7-11 Location: King George V Community Sports Hub, CH1 5BD Cost: £5 per week For more information or to book places, contact 07512 355396 or email community@chesterfc.com.