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In Pictures: The Community Commonwealth Games

Assault course in inflatable balls

Thank you to everyone who came along to the Community Commonwealth Games on Saturday 14th.

Here’s a selection of photos from the day, courtesy of JLC Photography Ltd – click the image to go big and see the description.

Tossing the Caber was very popular at the Community Commonwealth Games. Photo: JLC Photography Limited
Some got very competitive at tossing the caber at the Community Commonwealth Games. Photo: JLC Photography Limited
Mixed netball made for a competitive game at the Community Commonwealth Games. Photo: JLC Photography Limited
Ballroom, freestyle and rock ‘n’ roll dancing were taught in The Victory Hall to those at the Community Commonwealth Games. Photo: JLC Photography Limited
Tossing the Caber was very popular at the Community Commonwealth Games. Photo: JLC Photography Limited
If you’ve ever wanted to train for the run and jump over obstacles whilst looking like a jellyfish sport, then your luck was in at the Community Commonwealth Games. Photo: JLC Photography Limited
For some, these were the first time that they had tried particular sports. Photo: JLC Photography Limited
Stunt bikes and skaters joined together to demonstrate or try out new skills at the Community Commonwealth Games. Photo: JLC Photography Limited

There’s still a few days left to take part, so take a look at our What’s On section.

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What’s On – Saturday 14th June 2014

Table Tennis bats in a garage

Today sees the start of Somersham 2014 Carnival, with its Commonwealth Theme.

Community Commonwealth Games

Table Tennis bats in a garage
Dust off those table tennis bats and get playing! Photo: Martin Thomas via CreativeCommons.

Starting at 12 noon and finishing at approximately 5pm, at Victory Hall and Norwood Playing Field, will be a range of taster sports for all to come and try.

You can try a sport for just £1, or you can take part all day for just £2.50. There’s also discounts for families. Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

Here’s a sample of the sports that will be on offer:

  • Table Tennis
  • Croquet
  • Mixed Netball
  • BMX and Skatepark Skills
  • Street Dancing
  • Freestyle and Rock’n’ Roll Dancing
  • Wheelchair Challenges
  • Badminton
  • Family Rounders
  • Curling
  • Ballroom Dancing
  • Fun Run/Relays
  • Street Snooker
  • Caber Tossing

and more, including Fun Splash at Whitehall Swimming Pool (for those who book in advance – Somersham 840966).

If you’re worried that you’ll forget the start time, don’t fear – we have a Highland twist that will help you remember – The Lone Piper is joining us, who will open our Community Commonwealth Games at 12 noon.

As with all outdoor things, there’s an element of ‘weather permitting’ for some of these sporting activities.

Carnival Quiz

Question Mark Box. Photo: Raymond Bryson via CreativeCommons.
Question Mark Box. Photo: Raymond Bryson via CreativeCommons.

And for those brainboxes amongst us, you and up to 5 team mates can take part in the Carnival Quiz at Victory Hall from 7:30pm. Quiz master Geoff Norman will be testing your knowledge across a wide range of subjects.

If you don’t yet have tickets, you can reserve them on Somersham 840034. You can bring your own drinks and food.

The evening will also see the presentation of the Marjorie McGee Trophy.

 

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In Pictures: Somersham ‘Going For Gold’ at Sport For All event

Wheelchair Sport Challenge. Photo: JLC Photography Ltd

Somersham Carnival Week kicked off on Saturday 16th with ‘Sport For All’ – a day of sporting and fitness activity taster sessions. Ed Procter and a number of sports coaches were on hand to introduce, encourage and teach people a range of new activities as diverse as Zumba, Tang Soo Do, Archery, Table tennis, and a Wheelchair Sport Challenge.

Here’s a selection of photos from the day – check back, as we’ll update it with more pics soon.

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