It's A Knockout - Team's needed for this Sunday!!

Teams needed for this Sunday (23rd May) - Teams of 10 (£15.00 per person)

Basically there are 6 games, which involve lots of team work, 2 of the games do involve water! Good job its going to be a sunny day!

No experiece is needed and you don't have to be fit or anything of the sort, its all about having fun with your team.

There will be a prize for the team who wins!

All you have to do is give yourselves a team name and bring the payment to the organisers tent on the day.

A full health and safety briefing will be given at the start and it should be finished by 3pm in time for a celebratory drink in the bar.

Please contact Cherry Hanson (CSA) for further info or to book your team

All money raised will go to Conquest Riding For Disabled, Bishops Lydeard

Thomas The Tank - Saturday 3rd July

Enjoy a Fun Family Day Out with Thomas

On the West Somerset Railway

Meet Thomas The Tank Engine and his friends!

Saturday 3rd July 2010

Leaving Bishop’s Lydeard at 12:40pm and arriving at Minehead at 1:58pm

You may return from Minehead by any train!

Adult HASSRA Members (return) £8.50

Adult Non-Members (return) £17.00

Child (return) (2 yrs – 15 yrs) £8.50

Senior Citizen (return) £15.00

Family (return) (2 adults & 4 children) £44.00

Cheques to be made payable to Taunton HASSRA

Please contact: Hayley Broughton (Contact Centre)

Hayley.broughton@jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk - to book

(payment is required when booking made)

Payments to Sarah Stodgell Contact Centre or Cherry Hanson CSA

Remember, once you book you are obliged to pay for your ticket(s)

Closing Date: 8th June 2010!

Picture of Pop Quiz team from CSA Taunton

Cream Tea Ride - Manor Farm, Broomfield - 13th September

A few pictures of Taunton and Bridgwater HASSRA members about to set off on the recent Cream Tea Ride. We all had a really lovely afternoon ride over the Quantocks followed by a very tasty cream tea back at the farm. Hopefully no one was too saddle sore afterwards!

Ladies Five-a-side football - Newcastle

This June 2 Taunton and Bridgwater HASSRA Committee Members (Hayley Williams and Macyla Aplin)travelled to Newcastle to take part in the National 5-a-side ladies football as part of the HASSRA South West regional team. The SW team won 2 games and lost 2. (Macyla scored a goal!)

Unfortunately they didn't make it to the semi finals.

Well done though to Mac and Hayley

Secret World

 

Animals from Secret World Wildlife Rescue who we invited to the office this week to help promote their charity.

http://www.secretworld.org/

Regional Skittles Bristol Civil Service Club

 

Regional Skittles Competion - Bristol Civil Service Club

Taunton and Bridgwater HASSRA sent 2 teams to the Regional Skittles Competition at Bristol Civil Service Club. A team from Cheltenham and Gloucester won but one of our teams was runner up - Well Done to Harvey Clarke,John Hall, Warren Grimes, Humphrey Hardy, Amanda Tolman, Gary Pearce, Hayley Williams and Ruth Harmon!

(A few photos of the event are above)

National Theme Park Offers and How to Book

ALTON TOWERS RESORT - Open daily from 28 March 2009 - Save up to £14 off entry

Opening in March, Alton Towers resort welcomes Shark bait Reef by Sea Life – an underwater world with a myriad of creatures to discover, plus a new land of surprises and soft play called Cloud Cuckoo Land.

Walk up admission HASSRA rate*
1 day adult (12 years and over) £36 £22
1 day child (4 to 11 years) £27 £16
Infant (under 4 years) Free Free
2 day adult (12 years and over) £45 £28
2 day child (4 to 11 years) £36 £22
1 day Family 4 (2 Ad & 2Ch or 1 Ad & 3 Ch) £100 £73

To book call 0870 220 4000 and quote ‘HASSRA’. * Offer valid 28 March to 1 November 2009. Tickets must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of visit. All prices are dependent on the date of visit, prices and opening dates are subject to change without notice. Please check when making your booking. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion and is subject to availability. HASSRA membership card may be requested.

Why not make a break of it?

Enjoy an overnight stay or short break like no other at either the Alton Towers or Splash Landings Hotel situated just a stone’s throw away from the Theme Park. Bed and Breakfast in either of the two hotels starts from just £80** per room for up to 2 adults and 2 children sharing a standard family bedroom.

To book call 0871 222 9906 and quote ‘HASSRA’. ** All details are correct at time of going to press and subject to change without prior warming. Offer only applicable to leisure bookings for HASSRA members, not to be used for 3^rd parties. Valid on stays from 4 January 2009 to 27 November 2009. Subject to availability, exclusions apply, please check at the time of booking. Not valid during Bank Holidays and standard UK school holiday dates. Available Sunday to Friday nights only. Maximum booking of 2 rooms per employee at any one time. Water park not included in standard price and additional charges apply.

CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURE - Save up to £13 off entry per person

With exciting rides, animals, action packed shows and a Sea Life Centre, Chessington is a whole World of Adventures… all in one place! Soar on the Vampire rollercoaster through the depths of Transylvania, take a fiery spin round Dragon’s Fury or discover the mystery of Tomb Blaster in Forbidden kingdom. Take a walk on the wild side with tigers, lions and gorillas in the trail of the Kings and come face to face with sharks and curious stingrays in the park’s very own Sea Life Centre!

HASSRA rates
Adults (12+ years) £20
Children (over 1 metre to 11 years) £14
Children (under 1 metre) Free

To book your visit telephone 08970 220 4000 and quote ‘HASSRA’. *Saving based on walk up admission price. Chessington World of Adventures and Zoo offer valid 28 March to 2 November 2009. Tickets must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of the visit. All prices are dependent on the date of visit. Prices and opening dates are subject to change without notice. Please check when making your booking. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion and is subject to availability. HASSRA membership card may be requested. All major credit cards accepted.

THORPE PARK - Receive a thrilling discount of up to £15 on entry

In 2009, Thorpe Park unleashes extreme terror… SAW – The Ride. Face your fears on the most terrifying ride in the world with a ‘beyond vertical’ drop of 1000 from a nerve-shredding height of 100 feet. For hard-core adrenaline junkies, Thorpe Park is the UK’s most thrilling theme park. Only for the brave, SAW – The Ride will add an element of edge to an already adrenaline packed breadth of thrills on offer.

HASSRA Rates
Adult (12 years and over) £20
Child (under 12 years) £15.50
Child (under 1 metre) Free

To book call 0870 220 4000 and quote’ HASSRA’. Saving based on walk up admission price. Tickets must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of visit. All prices are dependent on the date of visit, prices and opening dates are subject to change without notice. Please check when making your booking. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion and is subject to availability. HASSRA membership card may be requested. www.sawtheride.com .

LEGOLAND Windsor - Save up to £15 off entry* per person during 2009

New for 2009, another whole new land, Kingdom of the Pharaohs. Hold your nerve and take aim in the new dark ride, laser Raiders, where you’ll battle your way through an ancient tomb in search of hidden treasure, using laser guns to foil booby traps and scare away whatever may be hiding in the dark! Still feeling brave? Then take a ride on the new Scarab-bouncers, which could leave you feeling a little jumpy…

Walk up Admission price HASSRA rates
Adult (16+) £36 £21
Child (3 to 15) £27 £19.75
Infant (0-2) Free Free

To book your visit telephone 0870 220 4000 and quote ‘HASSRA’. For more information, visit www.legoland.co.uk . Saving based on individual walk up admission price. Offer valid 21 March to 8 November 2009. Tickets must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of visit. All prices are dependent on the date of visit, prices and opening dates are subject to change without notice. Please check when making your booking. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion and is subject to availability. HASSRA membership card may be requested.

For more HASSRA Theme Park offers, click
http://www.hassra.org.uk/membershipbenefits/DWP_T441070.asp#TopOfPage

Disneyland Paris - Bonfire Spectacular 2009

DISNEYLAND 2009 OFFER



RCD Hassra in Plymouth have invited you to join them on this trip which they are organising. Taunton and Bridgwater HASSRA will honour the discount of £21.00 per member which means you can go for the reduced price of £189.00 per member - guests to pay £210.00.

RCD Hassra have secured a superb price for this year with a new travel partner, cheaper than our 2007 price!! And with no minimum numbers, pay your deposit and you're off to see the Magic of Disney's Bonfire Spectacular.


RCD HASSRA Plymouth and Taunton and Bridgwater HASSRA LOCAL CLUB MEMBER PRICE Member £189.00 (Adult).

Guest £210.00 (Adult).
Teen (12 - 17) £149.00
Child (3 - 11) £119.00
Infant £40.00

Deposit £50.00pp must be received by 30/03/09 at the latest (cheques please, payable to RCD HASSRA.).


As we have no minimum numbers for this trip the deposit is non refundable.

Full Payment to be received by 30th August 2009.

Dates

Tuesday 3rd November to Friday 6th November (3 nights / 4 days).

Chunnel Crossing requested if we have a minimum of 40 persons we get our own coach, Below this number we share a coach and go by ferry.

Times
Depart Plymouth 06:00 (TBC)
Return Arrive Plymouth 22:00(TBC)
Pickup Points. (Provisional)

Plymouth (Crownhill TBC)
Exeter M5 services / park and ride (TBC)
Tiverton Parkway / little Chef (TBC)
Taunton M5(TBC)
Bridgwater M5 (TBC)
Bristol Gordanno Services M5 (TBC).


Accommodation

Sequoia Lodge, on site with Lake Disney right outside (for the fireworks). 2 Day hopper Park pass included.

Please note: Maximum 4 person per room in two double beds. Groups of 5 ( plus) please contact me for details.


Options

We can book Buffalo Bills and character breakfast / teas, prices to follow.

Please contact me for any further details or queries by email
(JEFFREY.TURNER2@CSA.GSI.GOV.UK).

Horseriding and Cream Tea

Taunton & Bridgwater HASSRA

Come for a 2½ hour ride on the Quantocks
followed by a cream tea
(see link for venue)

http://www.manorfarmbreaks.co.uk/riding.htm

Saturday 11th October 2008
1.30pm

Hassra member £30.00
Non-member £35.00

If you would like to book please contact
Theresa.skuse@jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk

Payment is required when booking
Numbers are limited – so first come first served
*Please note - on booking a Taunton HASSRA event/trip you are liable to pay even if you are unable to attend.

*All events and activities organised by Taunton and Bridgwater HASSRA are taken at your own risk.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Gig Rowing Taster Day - Charlestown -August 2008

Here are some pictures from the recent Gig Rowing Taster day which was organised for any HASSRA member in the South West region to attend. The event was held in Charlestown, which is a lovely little harbourside village near St Austell in Cornwall. You might spot a few Taunton and Bridgwater HASSRA members who took part. As you can see - it was one of the few days in August when the sun actually appeared! The rowing was good fun and was followed by a few drinks and a buffet at the local pub. This event has become a very popular annual event over the last 3 years so look out for it next year. It's free to all members too!

Photos of Special Event - Skools Out 2008 - Sheffield

 

Barbados Challenge (CssC) - Rounders winners

The winning South West Team who are off to Barbados next year!

Archery Taster Day - Exmouth

 

A few photos taken at the Archery Taster Day which was held at Exmouth Archery Club recently. Several Taunton and Bridgwater members attended and enjoyed a good day out having a go at something different with lunch and tea included - All FREE to members as well!

Trimwise Health and Fitness Club

Trimwise Health and Fitness Club

We now have a discount for members at Trimwise - these Gyms are based in Taunton, Bridgwater and Weston Super Mare.

The discounted rate is £29.00 per month with no joining fee!!

Please contact Cherry.Hanson@dwp.gsi.gov.uk if you would like to join - we need 6 of you to join to secure this discount. If you are already a member please let me know so that you can pay the discounted rate.

National Rounders Competition - Blackpool

Well done to the Taunton and Bridgwater members who were part of HASSRA South West Rounders team (pictured) - we managed to get to the semi - finals!!!

See below feedback from Hayley (T & B Hassra Chair)

(Many thanks to HASSRA SW for organising our travel & accommodation).

The bus we had was fab, posh leather seats and tables, which allowed us to sit in groups playing cards and get to know one another on the journey, which was good for the team. On behalf of the team we would also like to pass on our thanks to 'psycho' Terry, the SW 'tour-bus' driver, he was great & think he has bought all a stick of rock in Blackpool!

The team got to know each other and talk tactics over dinner at the hotel on the first night and then after breakfast all the teams set off to the pitches to begin the tournament.

SW faced a tough group and we were 1 player down every match,(as there was a rule that only a max of 4 men could play at any one time), each game finished with a close score, but our excellent team spirit & determination saw us through to the semi final, as the runners up in our group.

There was excellent conduct and play by all team members, in particular; Tom Burge for his superb bowling, which stopped a lot of rounders and got all the teams talking about us; Vicky for her great backstop action(suffering bruised knees) getting ball safely back to bowler, stopping many rounders and taking people out at 2nd; Gary, Andy, Chris, Steve & Conrad (when he was off the phone!); Mac & Amanda for some excellent quick & accurate fielding and catches. Everybody played well & with great team spirit in every game.

The organisers of the competition put on a really great event and even got us some VIP tickets so that all the teams had their own VIP 'free' entrance to a SANUK nightclub in Blackpool.

The team really did well and will be looking to get our names on that trophy next year! (and win some vouchers so Steve can go wild at B&Q!)

Hayley

HASSRA South West Regional Skittles - Cheltenham 6th June 2008

Taunton and Bridgwater HASSRA sent 3 teams to the Regional Skittles competition at Cheltenham Civil Service Club on Friday. None of our teams won but everyone enjoyed the evening. The winners were from Gloucester.
Here are a few photos taken at the event.

HASSRA National Conference and awards dinner - May 2008

This years National Conference and Awards Dinner was held at The Palace Hotel in Buxton from 12th May - 14th May. Here are a few photos.

Each of the 12 HASSRA Regions were represented at the Conference and dinner. Winners of the awards were:

Sir Philip Rogers Trophy (Best Large Club) - NOTTINGHAM
Nottingham covers 10 sites and has a very good programme for it's members. The club raised £4000 for charity in 2007 and has good involvement in both Regional and National events.

Sir Michael Partridge Trophy - Best small club - HEREFORDSHIRE
Membership of 56 over 3 sites. A very impressive programme for such a small club. They raised £3,761 for charity and the club Sponsor gives a very warm commendation.

Sir Donald Sargent Trophy - Sportsman of the year - CHRISTOPHER GALE (FYLDE)
In his sport (bowls - indoor and outdoor) he has both world and England ranking. He played for Fylde in HASSRA competitions in flat and crown green competitions. He was selected to represent HASSRA in the CSSC games at Loughborough.

Cree Trophy - Sportswoman of the year - HAYLEY MULHERON (SCOTLAND)
Her sport is netball and Hayley has represented HASRA Scotland at the CSSC games and she is fully involved in her local office HASSRA. Hayley plays for a club in the Glasgow first division. She represented Scotland as goalkeeper in Ireland and in the World Netball Championships in New Zealand. She also travelled round Scotland as a volunteer for the Mini Netball Festival for school children.

Leslie Strathie Award for Best Business Sponsor - GAIL CLARK (WEST MIDLANDS)
This is for a business partner who made a significant contribution to supporting members in achieving HASSRA goals. Gail is Manager of Birmingham Pension Centre. She believes, and practices, that happy staff are more productive staff and that HASSRA contributes to this. Gail is fully involved in HASSRA and encourages staff to become members. The club feel that they could not have achieved what they have without Gails support and encouragement. The club believes that Gail feels that "When the going gets tough, the sports and social get going".

Two awards which were announced on the night were the Sir Clifford Jarrett Trophy (Best Association) - which went to SOUTH EAST - and the Rachel Lomax Trophy (volunteer of the year) - each of the 12 Regions sent their Regional winner (who all had to stand up and be applauded!) - the overall winner was the volunteer from YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER.

Sir Leigh Lewis (head of DWP) and Leslie Strathie (head of Jobcentreplus) both gave speeches in support of HASSRA.

Ladies golf taster day