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The Hunslet Club October Newsletter 2023

Welcome to The Hunslet Club October Newsletter 2023! This little highlight reel is our way of spreading recent news and mentioning exciting new developments and events for November and December 2023! Here you can read about events and memorable moments that happened in October 2023.

Our newsletter is published at the start of each month, and you can read our previous newsletter here.

The Yorkshire Post Feature

3rd October 2023

Mike Tindall Praises The Hunslet Club in Leeds during The Good, The Bad and The Rugby Podcast with the Prince and Princess of Wales (William, and Kate) alongside Princess Anne. This Royal Endorsement was then featured in The Yorkshire Post.

Hunslet ARLFC won the NCL Premier Grand Final

Saturday, 7th October 2023

Another major win in October 2023! Hunslet ARLFC won the NCL Premier Grand Final on Saturday, 7th October, against West Hull Rugby League.

Four Rugby players standing on a field - all dressed in Rugby kit.

Junior Youth Club Art Session

Thursday’s – 4:30 PM until 8:00 PM

Throughout October, our Youth Clubs have embraced their creativity with various arts and crafts sessions. Vampire Ghosts, firework safety posters, pumpkin painting, and pumpkin carving and of course, colouring.

Art is beneficial for young people as it helps improve their confidence, and develops their problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills, plus, it is good fun!

Someone colouring in block text that says Trick or Treat
Painting a pumpkin. The pumpkin has a spider painted on the side, along with a face. Someone is still painting the pumpkin, as a hand can be seen on the right.
Pumpkin carving. A young person carving a pumpkin on a metal table.
A young person painting a pumpkin. The pumpkin has a smiling face, while a young person holds a paint brush, ready to paint.
A table with young people sat around it, all drawing on an A4 sheet each.
Two young boys painting a pumpkin with red paint to make a scary face.
Two young people drawing on a sheet of A4 paper.
A tiny pumpkin on a shelf - painting white with long black eyes.
A vampire ghost - a little ghost drawn in pen, with red fangs, and Halloween colours around the edges.
A young person painting a pumpkin. The pumpkin now features tiny ghosts with painted black eyes.

Youth Volunteering Evening

11th October 2023

On the 11th of October, during our Senior Youth Club, our volunteer coordinator spoke to young people about the benefits of volunteering, and how it can help them build their CV, soft skills, and confidence. Volunteering is a great way for young people to gain experience in the workplace, all while building transferrable skills they can use in their careers.

NCL Premier Division Coaches

Tuesday, 17th October 2023

Congratulations to Martin and Sam for being NCL Premier Division Coaches of the Year, and to Craig McShane for being awarded NCL Premier Division Player of the Year. This is the 3rd time Craig has won this accolade.

We also received the Impact Performance NCL Premier Division League Leaders Trophy for the 2023 season.

Three men, smartly dressed, each holding a glass award.

Horse Race Night

Saturday, 21st October 2023

We hosted a Horse Race Night where people could sponsor a horse before the event. This event raised vital funds for The Hunslet Club.

Poster - A night at the races, with the silhouette of a jockey riding a horse in the middle. Text underneath the image reads - 21st October at 6 PM - Genuine horse racing on the big screen. The Hunslet Club, Hillidge Road, LS10 1BP Contact: admin@hunsletclub.org.uk
Race night poster - Sponsor a horse and become a horse owner on race night. Horses are £10 each 8 tables, one for each race with all sponsors full, minus the 8th box, which is for sponsoring a horse on the night.

Free Fire Safety Workshops

23rd and 25th October 2023

Louise from the West Yorkshire visited our Senior and Junior Youth Club in October, and at the start of November to educate and inform young people about the dangers of fireworks. While bonfire night is a fun time to spend with family and friends, there are safety concerns, especially regarding young people.

Louise informed our youth club and activity camp attendees about the measures they could take to stay safe while educating them about the dangers of bonfire night.

Firework Safety poster on a table - colourful felt tip pens surrounding the poster.
A group of young people sat on the floor of a hall, with a West Yorkshire Police Officer standing at the front, talking about firework safety.
A colourful firework safety poster, drawn by a young person.
A firework safety poster that shares firework safety measures you can take this bonfire night.
A table with different firework safety posters - all created by young people.
A firework safety poster, that shares ways young people can stay safe this bonfire night.
A group of young people sat on the floor of a hall at The Hunslet Club, with a West Yorkshire Police Officer standing at the front, talking about firework safety.

Yorkshire Evening Post

23rd October 2023

Our October Half-Term Activity Camp 2023 is included in the Yorkshire Evening Post October Half-Term Roundup video.

Leeds Art Gallery Youth Twilight Takeover

Wednesday, 25th October 2023

The Hunslet Club team were invited to the first-ever Leeds Art Gallery Youth Twilight Takeover. Events like this allow our team to engage with the community we serve and help build brand awareness. Plus, it is always great to see young people take to the stage to showcase their skills in the arts.

Halloween Party

Friday, 27th October 2023

You can’t have Halloween without our SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Party! This year the event was bigger and better than ever, with a birds and creatures meet and greet, Circus-themed scare tour, candy floss, fancy dress competitions, mini pumpkins and more.

A packed out hall at The Hunslet Club with low lighting
A young person dressed as a clown, holding an owl.
A girl dressed as a scary clown, holding a fake knife, covered in blood.
A girl dressed as Harley Quinn, holding an old, while an employee from Owl Adventures smiles in the background.
A women stood behind a table, selling raffle tickets to a young person.
A young person dressed like a ballerina bunny, holding an owl, while people watch.
Fancy dress competition prizes on a table, which features, colouring books, sour patch sweets and certificates
A young girl dressed like Harley Quinn holding a barn owl
Young people dressed in different Halloween costumes standing on a stage.
A young child holding out his hand to an owl
A little girl dressed as a wtich holding a barn owl
A carved pumpkin on a table.
Two young people helping paint each others faces to look like clowns
A picture of someone holding a snake
Two young people wearing masks looking down from stairs in a scary manner.
A young person dressed like a scary circus performer.

Pitch-Side Advertising

Saturday, 28th October 2023

Did you know we offer pitch-side advertising? In October, we displayed a new company that supported us through pitch-side advertising. Advertising for Wilson’s Carpets is now proudly displayed on our pitch.

Pitch side advertising - Wilsons Carpets - Amazing Prices. Every day. A family business since 1968. A banner on the fence around a pitch.

Hunslet ARLFC U12’s

Hunslet ARFLC U12’s – 10 – 6 Eastmore

October Half-Term Activity Camp

Monday, 30th October 2023

We kicked off our October Half-Term Activity Camp on Monday, 30th October 2023! A week full of activities, including, arts and crafts, baking, dodgeball, football, gym sessions, dancing, gymnastics, cooking, games room sessions, and more.

It is incredible to see so many young people having fun, making memories, and making the most out of their half-term.

A young person with face paint on
An employee at The Hunslet Club painting a young persons face for Halloween.
A table full of young people drawing or colouring Halloween Posters.
Games room at The Hunslet Club - three gaming chairs, with two screens on the wall, as two young people play games.
Young people playing foosball in the main area at The Hunslet Club.
Young people in the gym at The Hunslet Club.

What’s Next?

Keep track of all our upcoming events here.

The Greatest Showman - tickets available now 2nd and 3rd December 2023 Live performance by The Hunslet Rogues at The Hunslet Club

Can you help?

Guest speakers are always welcome in our youth clubs, as we believe it is a great way for young people to learn new skills and gain insight into different topics. We’ve had fantastic guest speakers visit us during activity camps, events, and our youth clubs. Contact our team today if you/your business would like to talk to our young people about a specific topic.

If you are interested in supporting us in another way, we always appreciate any donations, big or small, as they help with the running of The Hunslet Club overall. Thank you.

Donate here

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