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Olympic Torch Volunteer Marshall Recruitment

MSDC is seeking Volunteer Marshalls for the Olympic Torch Relay event on July 17th. They are holding registration days for all people who have expressed an interest in volunteering for the event on Saturday 19th May or Saturday 26th May between 10 am and 4pm at East Grinstead Library. For more information read Torch-Relay-Volunteer-Marshal-FAQ.pdf and for the application form click on Torch-Relay-Volunteer-Marshal-Application.doc. Email your queries and application forms to either zara_ppm@btinternet.com or culture@midsussex.gov.uk

Showcase your sport at the EG town Jubilee parade 3 June

East Grinstead Town Council is taking a leading role in preparations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. One of the highlights will be a parade through East Grinstead on Sunday 3rd June in the afternoon. The parade will finish at East Court where other celebrations will be taking place.

The parade is an opportunity to showcase your sport and the council would like to have initial applications for the parade by 24th February. For more details go to: www.eastgrinstead.gov.uk/events/queens-jubilee

Your fitness at EGSC – get set for 2012

You get more than you pay for by becoming an Freedom Leisure EGSC fitness member: gym, exercise classes, get fit with friends, add swimming into the package, a friendly welcome, great service and results. Special rates for members of sports clubs based at EGSC. Contact Freedom Leisure on 01342 321210, email egscenquiries@freedom-leisure.co.uk or call in at reception.

EG marathon and fun runs in 2012

There are 3 running events out of EGSC in 2012. Alongside the runs, there will be a range of associated sport, fitness and fun to watch and /or to try which will include children's activities. Note the dates in your new diary; more information will follow later. March 25th Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile; May 5th Mid Sussex Marathon – part of the town's jubilee celebrations; October 7th the East Grinstead half marathon.

Janet Johnson, CD Phoenix Netball Club Wins the Sussex Volunteer of the Year Award.

Congratulations to Janet for winning the Sussex Sports Volunteer of the Year Award for her dedication and infectious enthusiasm and going the extra mile for netball at the club. She received the award at the Sussex Sports Awards dinner in Brighton on the 25 November. Watch out for her in the local media during the next week. Well done Janet, sport will not happen without volunteers like you.

EG hockey club sign major sponsorship deal with Emirates.

The East Grinstead hockey club are flying Emirates after signing a 3-year sponsorship agreement. The Fly Emirates logos and pitch hoardings are already in view and the official opening was held on Sunday 6 November when the men’s first team hosted Bowden. Click here to see the poster of the event.

Squash courts project planning application

The master plan for developing the main building at EGSC received planning permission in December 2008. To develop the first phase of 3 squash courts, the plans have been resubmitted to MSDC for their decision in November. The squash project is currently out to tender so a decision on placing a contract will be made at the end of November.

East Grinstead Town councillors visit EGSC

On the 5 October, 9 of the EG town councillors visited EGSC to increase their understanding of the sports and recreation services provided for the inhabitants of the town by the EGSC charity. More than 10% of the town's inhabitants enjoy the facilities and the Charity will be working with the town council to ensure that any future development continues to be in line with the town's sports plan.