Friday 22 June - Friday 13 July

Official programme

Welcome to the Games

Welcome to the fourth prestigious St Thomass Community Games - a year of sporting excellence and civic pride. It is wonderful to see the community working together to make these games possible in a year where sports and communities are so important with the Olympic and Paralympic Games just around the corner. This years St Thomass Community Games will be taking place at the same time that the Olympic torch passes through Dudley on June 30, and actually through the St Thomass ward itself. Our torch bearers Preston Baynham-Hughes, Dominick Cunningham, Ceri Davies, Gavin Ellis, Ross Ensor, Michael Galloway, John Glover, Megan Hems, Ben Hudson, Dominic MacGowan, Chris Platts, Rebecca Port, Becky Robinson, Dennis Sanders, Rita Vanes, Jackie Webb, Dave White and Nicki Yates will be playing their part in this historic occasion when they carry the torch through Dudley on its way to London for the start of the Olympics. And while our own sporting talent showcase their abilities in a range of local events and activities, our boroughs sporting hopefuls Helen Scott, Kristian Thomas, Jessican Varnish and Jordanne Whiley will be competing for medals in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This summer gives our local sporting stars that excellence to aim for and a once in a life time opportunity to share in the national and global inspiration. Our own games, which are already nationally acclaimed, are also an opportunity to highlight and celebrate our communities and volunteers who make these events possible. This is possibly our most ambitious games since they were launched in 2006 and a once in a life time opportunity to be part of something truly inspirational. On behalf of the St Thomass Community Games Organising Committee thank you for your support and participation in these events and building on the success of previous years - be proud of being part of something very special. Councillor Shaukat Ali Chairman, St Thomass Community Games Organising Committee

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Eat well, get active and feel good!

Sporting heroes can be an inspiration to us all. They eat healthily and stay fit - which is something that we all need to do. St Thomass Community Games will include a celebration of the achievements of Dudleys sporting heroes and 2012 Olympic hopefuls. We hope they will provide inspiration to all of you and encourage you to get active and improve your fitness and health. Dudley Public Health department are promoting SmallSteps4Life to help you and your family and friends to get healthier AND have fun. All you have to do is take some small steps to become healthier in 3 ways: Healthy eating Feeling good inside Getting active Its easy to get involved, all you need to do is...

How are you going to do it? - make sure you have everything you need. Where are you going to do it? - do you have the space you need? What could be difficult? - ask your teacher, a parent, or friends for help if you need it.

Community and school games programme

Community Games Programme Date Friday 22nd June Saturday 23nd June Thursday 28th June Thursday 28th June Sunday 1st July Thursday 5th July Saturday 7th July Friday 13th July Event Opening Ceremony Buffery Carnival Toddler Olympics (under 5s) Cricket tournament Bert Bissell walk Five a side football tournament Family fun day Awards / Celebration event Venue Dudley Castle, Castle Hill Buffery Park, Selbourne Road Kates Hill & Sledmere Childrens Centre, Selbourne Road Buffery Park, Selbourne Road St Johns Church, St John Road to be confirmed Green Park, Watsons Green Road Dudley Town Hall, St Jamess Road Time 10am - 1pm 11am-5pm 1.15pm start 5.30pm start 2pm start 6.30pm - 9.30pm 10am - 4pm 5pm - 8pm

2. Stick with it
Try to keep your challenge up for at least 4 weeks so that you see the benefits - youll have more energy, be more cheerful and relaxed, have more confidence and look good. The longer you keep your challenge up the better! We all find it difficult to stay motivated sometimes, but the more people who get involved, the easier it is. Motivational Tip Have a challenge buddy - whenever you are lacking motivation help each other to feel motivated again. 3. Celebrate and share your success Sport teaches us how to learn from our setbacks and celebrate our successes. Completing a challenge is something to be proud of - so celebrate! While youre feeling good, why not sign up for another challenge? Reward Yourself Tip Do something fun when you finish your challenge, like treat yourself to your favourite magazine, invite friends round, listen to music, or play your favourite game. Make it healthy! - dont spoil all the hard work youve been doing by overeating on chocolate and crisps! Come and visit the Public Health stand at the Opening Ceremony and learn more about how to stay fit and healthy whilst having FUN! Tell us about your challenge and we will enter you into out Olympic competition with the chance to win some great prizes!

1. Choose your challenge

Make sure its realistic and achievable... which will also help make sure its fun. If its too big, you might find it hard to keep going because it will take too much time and energy to make it happen. Challenges could include: Eat an extra piece of fruit or portion of vegetables each day Do an extra 10 minutes of physical activity each day Walk to school one more time every week Try a new vegetable each week for the next 4 weeks Do a new activity with your family or friends Turn off the TV for hour and do something together with your family or friends Drink an extra glass of water each day Eat breakfast more often Spend less on snacks and treat yourself to a magazine or a trip to the cinema Have a go at a new sport Do something to help a family member or friend e.g. wash the car, help with the shopping Find out where your nearest green space is and go for a walk Top challenge tips Before you make a decision, ask yourself: Why are you doing it? - to feel good, help others etc. When will you do it? - make sure you have enough time. Who are you going to do it with? - on your own or do you need someones help?

Primary School Games Programme Date Wednesday 27 June Tuesday 10 July Wednesday 11 July Thursday 13 July Event Cricket tournament Rounders tournament Orienteering Basketball tournament Venue Sledmere Primary School Blowers green Primary School Kates Hill Primary School St Josephs RC School Time 1.30pm start 10.30am start 1.30pm start 1.15pm start

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Olympic Torch Bearers from Dudley

David White from Netherton - Day 2 in Plymouth David, a tutor assessor in swimming, was nominated by athletes from the sport and ran an early leg of the Relay. Alex Peart from Stourbridge - Day 6 in Clee Hill Alex is a Games and Me Ambassador and the face of the Inspire Marked campaign. He shows great commitment to sport and has helped others to achieve their potential. Jackie Webb from Stourbridge - Day 6 in Bewdley Jackie took up exercise and sport when she was diagnosed with high blood pressure. Her involvement has resulted in weight loss and improved fitness. Chris Platts from Brierley Hill - Day 6 in Kidderminster Chris is a keen and enthusiastic rugby player who coaches and referees in a voluntary capacity at Dudley Kingswinford RFC. Nicki Yates from Stourbridge - Day 6 in Droitwich Spa Nicki is a PCSO dedicated to community work and in recognition has received a number of awards. John Glover from Dudley - Day 10 in Gnosall, Staffs John is a volunteer from D-K Running Club who has helped hundreds of people achieve their potential in running. Gavin Ellis from Dudley - Day 43 in Wolverhampton Gavin is an avid sportsperson taking part in marathons and triathlons. He runs for charity particularly the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Ceri Davies from Kingswinford - Day 43 in Wolverhampton Ceri, who was born with spina bifida and cerebral palsy, has dedicated her life to campaigning on disability and youth issues including as an ambassador for the Princess Diana Trust, as a prominent member of Dudleys Youth Parliament and governor for Birmingham Childrens Hospital. Ben Hudson from Stourbridge - Day 43 in Wolverhampton Ben is a teenage hero from Stourbridge who saved a schoolgirl from a terrifying knife attack. Ross Ensor from Kingswinford - Day 43 in Dudley Ross is a student at Dudley College who amassed over two hundred and fifty hours of voluntary work in addition to his programme of study and also coaching and managing a junior football team for Kewford Eagles FC on weekend mornings. Rita Vanes from Wordsley - Day 44 in Redditch Rita has helped thousands of women to take the first steps on the running ladder with courses for beginners that she has organised for some years. Becky Davies from Brierley Hill - Day 63 in Godalming Becky makes the most of everything that is thrown at her and was part of the Student Union Executive that organised a successful RAG and volunteering programme. Dudley Welcomes Torch Bearers Carrying the Flame on Day 43 Torch Bearers running with the Flame in Dudley on Day 43 will include the following: Becky Port from Birmingham Dennis Sanders from Great Barr Megan Hems from Walsall Preston Baynham-Hughes from Walsall Rose Porter from Stone, Staffordshire Sophie Flanagan from Telford Michael Galloway from Oxford Eric Lefebvre from Marans, France Bruno Chappelle from Villeurbanne, France Nafisa Ismail from Houghton Estate, South Africa

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Clive Danks Headteacher, Sledmere Primary School Lynda Donaldson Headteacher, Kates Hill Primary School Pat Hazlehurst Headteacher, St Edmund and St John Primary School Marc Hinton Headteacher, St Josephs RC Primary School Surinder Sehmbi Headteacher, Blowers Green Primary School April Garret Headteacher, Hillcrest School and Performing Arts College Michelle King Headteacher, Castle High School and Visual Arts College

Organising Committee
Cllr Shaukat Ali, Chairman Cllr Steve Waltho, Vice Chairman Cllr Safeena Arshad, Secretary Steve Briscoe, Treasurer & Friends of Buffery Park Janet Hilken, Chief Executive St Thomass Network Calcyta Walters, Service Manager, Kates Hill & Sledmere Childrens Centre Thara Anwar, Operational Support Manager, Kates Hill & Sledmere Childrens Centre Andy Webb, Head of Sport and Physical Activity, DMBC Duncan Lowndes, Assistant Director Culture and Recreation, DMBC Les McDonald, Friends of Green Park Adeela Parvez, Manager, Dudley Asian Womens Network Lynda Donaldson, Headteacher, Kates Hill Primary School Clive Danks, Headteacher, Sledmere Primary School Pat Hazlehurst, Headteacher, St Edmund and St John Primary School Marc Hinton, Headteacher, St Josephs RC Primary School April Garret, Headteacher, Hillcrest school and Performing Arts College Michelle King, Headteacher, Castle High School and Visual Arts College Lisa Atkinson, Area Team Leader Youth Service, DMBC Trevor Campbell, Youth Manager, St Thomass Network Neelam Ali, Member of the Community Anis Ali, Member of the Community Deb Brownlee, St Johns Church Preservation Group Terri Overland, Community Organiser Mel Kingsbury, Community Organiser Sergeant Warren Lambeth, West Midlands Police Stephanie Clements, Police Community Support Officer Rachel Grainger, Police Community Support Officer

Partners to the Games

Partners who have supported the Games financially or in kind are acknowledged with thanks Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Dudley Zoological Garden St Thomass and St Lukes Education Charity Baylies Education Charity Dudley College Kates Hill and Sledmere Childrens Centre St Thomass Network Friend of Buffery Park Friends of Green Park West Midlands Police Geoff Hill Charity St Thomass Community First Panel