What's New
An important notice for North East Course Finder users
30th January 2012
We would like to thank you for using North East Course Finder (NECF) to access training opportunities. We recently conducted an administrative review to identify ways in which ... more...
SAQ Fundamental Movement Award
10th January 2012
Wednesday 25 January and Wednesday 1 February, 6.00pm - 9.00pm, Shildon Leisure Centre. FREE to members of Volunteer Durham, £100 if not registered. For more information ... more...
FUNdamentals Level 1
10th January 2012
Wednesday 18 January, 6.00pm - 8.00pm, Shildon Leisure Centre. FREE to members of Volunteer Durham. This course is appropriate for anyone starting out in the coaching industry ... more...
Archery Leaders Course
4th January 2012
Archery Leaders Course 6 February to 9 February 2012 at King James 1 Academy, South Church Road Bishop Auckland, Co Durham DL14 7JZ, commencing at 9:30 each day and scheduled ... more...
Safeguarding and Protecting Children Course
24th November 2011
Safeguarding and Protecting Children 1 on 24 January 2012 at 18:00 until 21:00 at Collier Room, Hild & Bede College, Durham DH1 1SZ This workshop is aimed at any ... more...
An introduction to FUNdamentals of Movement course
24th November 2011
An introduction to FUNdamentals of Movement on 19 January 2012 at 18:30 until 21:30 at Fontayne Ballroom, Students Union, Dunelm House, New Elvet, Durham DH1 3AN This ... more...
Places still available on Emergency First Aid in Sport course
22nd November 2011
Places still available on Emergency First Aid in Sport at East Durham Trust, Community House, Yoden Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5DP on 5 December 2011 from 6pm until ... more...
1 remaining place on How to Coach Disabled People in Sport course
22nd November 2011
1 place left on How to Coach Disabled People in Sport at Lakeside Dining Room, Van Mildert College, Mill Hill Lane Durham University, Durham, DH1 3LH on 6 December 2011 from ... more...
Places still available on How to Coach Disabled People in Sport course
24th August 2011
Places are still available on the How to Coach Disabled People in Sport course on 26 September 2011 from 6.30pm until 8.30pm at Spennymoor Leisure Centre. This workshop is ... more...
Places still available on First Aid course
24th August 2011
There are still places available on the Emergency First Aid in Sport at Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Consett at 6pm-10pm on 20 September 2011 This is a Sport First Aid course ... more...
Places still available on Safeguarding & Protecting Children course
12th August 2011
Places are still available on a Safeguarding and Protecting Children 1 course on 7 September 2011 at Durham County Council Offices, Northumbria House, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 ... more...
Places still available on First Aid course
14th July 2011
Places are still available on the Emergency First Aid in Sport on 10 August at Riverside Leisure Complex, Chester-le-Street This is a Sport First Aid course delivered in a ... more...
Free Golf Taster Sessions
14th July 2011
Free Golf taster sessions are available for a minimum of 3 and maximum 10 people at Sharpley Golf Course, Seaton, Seaham, SR7 0NP. To book, contact Julie Welch on 0772 500 9114 ... more...
CANCELLED: Safeguarding & Protecting Children 1 on 5 July
17th June 2011
Please note that the Safeguarding & Protecting Children 1 course due to run at the Riverside Leisure Complex, Chester-le-Street on Tuesday 5 July has been cancelled. To ... more...
Coalfields Regeneration Trust: Coalfields Community Grants Level 1 & 2
16th June 2011
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust Community Grants is accepting nominations for Level 1 & 2. Please read the information below for full details. The Coalfields Regeneration ... more...
New website launched
10th June 2011
The SkillsActive Group has launched a new, innovative website through the National Skills Academy for Sport and Active Leisure. Visit www.sportactivensa.co.uk today to: ... more...
Play Tennis for £2!
7th June 2011
New weekend coaching sessions are starting at Bishop Barrington Sports College from Sunday 12 June. Primary school pupils: 10am-11am Secondary school pupils: 11am-12pm ... more...
Places available on FA Coaching Disabled Footballers Course
7th June 2011
Places are still available on the FA's Coaching Disabled Footballers course on Sunday 12 June from 9.30am-4.30pm at Hummersknott School & Language College, Darlington. ... more...
Places left on Equity in Your Coaching course
7th June 2011
Equity in Your Coaching on 28 June 2011 from 6pm until 9pm at Room A, Durham County Council Office, Unit 1 Damson Way, Dragonville Industrial Estate, Durham DH1 2YN. This ... more...
Places available on Safeguarding & Protecting Children 2 course
23rd May 2011
Places are still available on the Safeguarding and protecting Children 2 : Reflecting on Practice course on 20 June 2011 from 6pm until 9pm at Belle Vue Leisure Centre Consett ... more...
Places still available on Emergency First Aid in Sport course
19th May 2011
This Emergency First Aid in Sport will take place on 8 June at Durham University from 6pm until 10pm. The course deals with serious conditions and incidents. It is ideal if ... more...
New FA guidance on social networking, websites, mobile phone & email communications
18th May 2011
Following extensive consultation involving both internal and external partners, The FA'S Best Practice Guidance on: Social networking, websites, email and mobile phone ... more...
Girls' Football Starts 11th May
6th May 2011
Girls' Football is starting on Wednesday 11 May from 4.30 - 5.30 p.m. at Helford Road MUGA. Training session catering for all abilities for girls aged 8-11. Fully qualified, ... more...
Back to Netball!
3rd May 2011
New Back to Netball sessions will start on Tuesday 3 May from 6-7pm at New College Durham. The sessions cost £3. For more information, please contact Fiona Johnson on ... more...
New running group starts
15th April 2011
A new running club for women has started, taking place every Wednesday from 5.30-6.30pm and costs £2 per session at The Pavilion, Helford Road, Peterlee, SR8 1ER. For ... more...
Places still available on Safeguarding and Positive Behaviour Management in Sport courses
11th April 2011
There are places still available on two courses coming up soon. Safeguarding and Protecting Children 1 on 28 April at Durham University This workshop is aimed at any ... more...
Easter Holiday School's Out!
6th April 2011
Durham County Council's Easter Holiday Schools Out! programme is available now. The School's Out programme of holiday activities, which is produced every Easter and summer, ... more...
Potential strategy shift for Sport England
29th March 2011
Guardian article and interview with Jeremy Hunt has indicated significant strategy shift for Sport England. Hunt indicated that from 2013, Sport England would concentrate its ... more...
Hunwick Cricket Club U13s Coaching
4th February 2011
Hunwick Cricket Club is offering FREE Under 13s cricket coaching every Friday from 5pm-6pm until 20 March 2011. The coaching will take place at Parkside Comprehensive School. ... more...
Disability Athletics Coaching starting at The Louisa Centre
25th January 2011
Disability athletics coaching delivered by Derwentside Athletics Club will be delivered on Wednesdays from 6.30pm-7.30pm at the Louisa Centre, Stanley starting in January. The ... more...
New documents added to Data Observatory
17th January 2011
New documents looking at research into motivations and barriers to volunteering have been added to the Data Observatory. These include: Bursting the Bubble: Students, ... more...