CatchawaveUK The Blue Mile 2010 press release

Press Release

Catch a Wave at

The Blue Mile 3rd- 4th July 2010

Following their hugely successful launch at Sennen beach at the end of May, Catch

a Wave UK C.I.C., a not for profit Social Enterprise, will be exhibiting at The Blue

Mile 2010 event in the heart of Plymouth’s heritage at the historic Barbican

waterfront, on the 3rd and 4th July 2010. (Stand SH5 Sutton Harbour).

Catch a Wave UK C.I.C (visit: www.catchawaveuk.com), is a unique Watersports

and Complementary Therapies social enterprise, not for profit organisation, based in

Cornwall. The main aim of the Community Interest Company is to encourage more

people to use watersports and complementary therapies as a way of improving

health and wellbeing and ensuring as much fun as possible is had along the way!

Catch a Wave UK has been given the opportunity to be a part of The Blue Mile

2010, which is the UK’s newest mass participation Event designed to engage people

actively with the 'blue environment'. The fun-filled, action packed weekend sees

people from all walks of life completing a mile in, on or next to the water (see:

www.thebluemile.org)

We will have their own personalised stand within the event village at The Blue Mile

2010; the friendly, approachable team (including complementary therapists and

surfers), will be more than happy to answer questions and provide information on

how to sign up for a range of excellent courses and lessons. Staff members will also

no doubt encourage entry into the fantastic competition available, which gives

members of the Public the opportunity to win five free surf lessons with a qualified

surf instructor, providing the opportunity to learn how to ride the waves and

experience the true benefits that surfing has to offer.

Directors Anne Harrington (Founder and Managing Director), and Kit Sugden

(Marketing Director), will be present throughout the weekend, and would love to

meet anyone interested in finding out more about Catch a Wave UK

Anne says: “A huge challenge for me when I initially began surfing was feeling too

old, too unfit, too busy and not ‘cool’ enough to surf. I feel there are a lot of people

who also experience this and although they would LOVE to give watersports a go,

may feel they have to go through so many hurdles before they even get into a

wetsuit!'

'Our aim is to encourage people to use watersports and complementary therapies to

improve their health and wellbeing, in particular those who would not normally have

access to these resources; for example, people from disadvantaged backgrounds,

people recovering from drugs and alcohol misuse, the homelessness sector. We will

be working with the NHS, schools and other health agencies, and with individuals

and groups from many different areas. We want to give others the chance to

experience catching a wave too, and to discover a whole range of watersports and

complementary therapies in a relaxed, fun and professional environment.”

Catch a Wave UK � Carving a way forward for Health and WellBeing! End Contact: Anne Harrington, Managing Director W: www.catchawaveuk.com E: [email protected] M: 07778598955 Twitter @Catchawaveuk Facebook http://bit.ly/catchawaveuk Catch a Wave UK C.I.C., Penwith Centre Parade Street, Penzance Cornwall, UK, TR18 4BU Company registration number: 7266581 Note to Editors Catch a Wave UK C.I.C. has been established as a Social Enterprise, Community Interest Company, as the Directors see there is a need for a not for profit organisation in Water Sports and Complementary Therapies in the area. Any profits made are poured back into the Community and Environment, and into the successful running of the enterprise. Catch a Wave UK C.I.C. also aims to be as sustainable as possible, supports the work of Surfers Against Sewage, is a member of Coast, is a Marine Champion with Nea2 and has linked with Finding Sanctuary; Marine Environmental projects, working to protect coastal environments. At Catch a Wave UK C.I.C. a complementary approach to Health Care is offered, a nondrug treatment working on many different health conditions. The aim is to inspire people to benefit from the healing and positive qualities of our lovely beaches, the sea and nature. Water Sports (Surfing and Bodyboarding initially) are taught in a professional, fun and safe way to those who may not otherwise be able to partake in, or be open to this form of exercise. Complementary Therapies and support are available to Clients, enabling an integrative approach, individual to each person. Surfariz are also available, which offer a holistic holiday package of Surf Lessons, Complementary Therapies and suggestions for local good quality accommodation.

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