Booklet, 32 pages

1. Promoting fulfilling lifestyles by
providing sport and leisure opportunities

2. Whether you love sport, want to try
something new, explore, have fun or enjoy
great savings, CSSC is here for you.
CSSC Sports & Leisure is a not-for-profit
membership organisation established in
1921. Our aim is to promote fulfilling
lifestyles by providing sport and leisure
opportunities to our 120,000 members.
cssc.co.uk

3. CONTENTS
04 CSSC guide
06 Everyday savings
08 Try something new with sports & taster days
10 My Active - supporting you to get active
12 My Active - subsidies
14 Fantastic offers on our Online Shop
16 Explore with English Heritage, Cadw and Historic Royal Palaces
18 Save more with My Savings+
20 Eat for less with tastecard
22 Games 2017
24 What’s happening in your region and area?
26 Volunteer with CSSC
28 Member get Member, Retiring or moving on and Stay in touch
30 History of CSSC
32 Contact us

4. 1
Sign in
2
Start
Exploring
3
Get
Involved
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3
Sign in
To sign in, go to
cssc.co.uk.
If you need to
set your
password, click
on ‘forgot
password’
and an email
will be sent to
your inbox to
complete
the process.
Get
involved
Get more out
of life with
CSSC - we have
something for
everyone. Start
using your
member benefits
today!
There’s so much happening at
CSSC. To find out more or to get
started follow these simple steps.
out of life
cssc.co.uk
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5. 2
What’s in it for me?
A great starting point to find out what’s on offer.
Things to do
Take part in a sporting or leisure activity, or try something
new with our taster days. From sailing to golfing or a theatre
trip in London.
Get active
Earn rewards for being active by downloading CSSC’s
free My Active Rewards app.
Shop
Take advantage of thousands of discounts at high street shops,
on holidays, theme park tickets, cinema tickets and so much more.
Offers
We have so much on offer locally, regionally and nationally
including a free digital tastecard, free entry into historical sites,
castles and abbeys as well as discounted days out.
Your local benefits
Visit your region and area web pages to find out
all the local activities and offers available to you.
Start exploring
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6. 2 for 1 meal
at Feng Sushi
£25 saved
Discounted
cinema tickets
for two adults
to a 3D movie
£9.40 saved
5% off your grocery
shop (with an annual
spend of £3,600)
£180 saved
IT ALL
ADDS
UP!
Save money on just about
everything! From your grocery shop
to dining, going to the cinema
and other attractions.
Here’s how…
every day
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7. Theme park day out
for family of four to
Thorpe Park
£103 saved
Family of four visit
to Stonehenge
£40 saved
DIY
spend of £800
£80 saved
£430
SAVED
Saving estimates based on offers
live at the time of print.
Offers are subject to change.
Administrative charges may apply.
OVER

8. Sports and taster days
cssc.co.uk/EventSearch
Get some friends together and have a go
SPORTS
There’s something for everyone.
Take part in our huge range of sporting activities for all abilities. We have over 60 different sports
to choose from, including archery, badminton, bowls, cycling, darts, flying, golf, karting and target
shooting - we even have our own sailing boats.
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9. at something you’ve never tried before!
TASTER DAYS
Curious but not sure?
Our taster days are the perfect way to dip a toe in the water without spending too much time
or money. Try a day at the velodrome or create a ceramic masterpiece. There’s something to suit
everyone. 9

10. My
Supporting you to get active
cssc.co.uk/MyActive
Need a little
help to stay
motivated?
My Active
provides the
support, rewards
and flexibility you
need to get active
in your own time.
Rewards
Get active. Collect points. Be rewarded.
Download the free My Active Rewards app and
start collecting points from your daily steps and
gym visits, as well as with CSSC activities. On
successful completion of your chosen challenge,
convert your points into cash vouchers at top
retailers. We reward you for all the ways you
choose to get active.

11. Run Ride Swim Stride
Free tools and resources to help all standards
from beginners to those wishing to compete
or lead others in running, cycling, swimming
or walking. Utilise training plans, maps and
routes as well as local group finders and much
more!
Got a question? Contact CSSC’s advice
surgery for help and guidance in any of these
areas.
Support
Let CSSC help you achieve your sporting
goals. Get subsidies for race entry fees and
training courses, as well as support for those
with a disability or anyone experiencing
financial hardship.
Please turn over for more information.
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12. Subsidies
cssc.co.uk/MyActive
Let CSSC help you achieve
your sporting goals with our
sponsorship and subsidy schemes.
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13. M
Activity Subsidy Scheme
CSSCcan help cover the entry costs of non-CSSC events such as running races and assault
courses (10km or more), swimming, cycling, walking/trekking and chipped wheelchair events.
Training Subsidy Scheme
Become a sports coach, referee or umpire and CSSC can subsidise your training fees.
Physical Activity Fund
Organise an activity in your workplace or local area. CSSC can help fund the venue, equipment
and instructor costs.
Gym Discounts
Access to corporate gym membership at over 2,900 gyms across the UK.
Sponsorship Scheme
If a disability or financial hardship is preventing you
from continuing your sport, we may be able to help.
supported by
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14. We’ve got it covered
cssc.co.uk/OnlineShop
CSSC’s online shop
brings you a host of events
at discounted rates. Whether
it’s a night out at the cinema, thrill-
seeking at a theme park or tickets
to an international sports event.

15. Cinema tickets
Purchase discounted cinema
tickets and eCodes from just
£5.75 (adults) and £4.25
(children) or for the regular
movie goer save 33% on an
Odeon Limitless (exluding
Central London) or Cineworld
Unlimited card (excluding
London West End).
Family days out
Get exclusive discounts to
family attractions as well as a
guaranteed minimum discount
of 50% at selected Merlin
theme parks and attractions.
Sports event tickets
Look out for race days
across the country, rugby
at Twickenham, football at
Wembley and many other
popular events.
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16. ENGLISH HERITAGE
Get unlimited access to 280 castles and gardens,
historic houses, abbeys and more. Plus get free or
reduced price entry to hundreds of exciting historic
events throughout the year.
Simply show your CSSC membership card on
arrival. Valid for CSSC member, one other adult and
accompanying children under 19 (maximum six).
Find places you’ll love
and create memories
cssc.co.uk/Offers
Through our partners, CSSC offers a
range of exciting places to explore!
Live and breathe the story of England
at royal castles, historic gardens,
forts and defences, world-famous
prehistoric sites and many others with
English Heritage.
Seek out ancient monuments, castles,
abbeys, forts and burial chambers; and
learn more about Wales’s rich history
with Cadw.
Explore the story of how monarchs
and people have shaped society, in
some of the greatest palaces ever built
with Historic Royal Palaces.
For full terms & conditions and any exclusions
visit CSSC’s website.
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17. HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES
Get free tickets to explore and discover these amazing
royal palaces throughout the year.
Download your voucher in exchange for tickets and
present together with your CSSC card and photo ID
on arrival. Valid for CSSC member plus one to three
guests dependent on palace (children go free at some
palaces).
CADW
Gain free unlimited entry to some of the best castles
in the world as well as abbeys, churches, chapels and
more.
Simply present your CSSC card together with photo
ID on arrival. Valid for CSSC member, one other adult
and accompanying children under 16 (maximum
three).

18. Shop In Store
Access fantastic discounts and
cashback from your favourite
retailers.
Shop Online
Access over 2,000 compelling
online offers.
Keep the discounts
coming at My Savings+
with over 2,000 discount,
cashback and voucher
offers on everything from
shopping, car insurance
to holidays.
cssc.co.uk/Shop
My Savings +
with
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19. Wellbeing
A wealth of information to
help you towards a full sense
of wellbeing.
Community
Free monthly Lotto
and competitions.
Gym Membership df
Get discounted corporate gym
membership at over 2,900 gyms.
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20. FREE DIGITAL TASTECARD AND APP
Enjoy incredible savings when eating
out. Get 50% off the total food bill
or 2 for 1 meals across the entire
menu at over 6,500 UK restaurants.
cssc.co.uk/tastecard
for less with
tastecard
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21. RESTAURANTS INCLUDE
Pizza Express, Zizzi, Strada, Prezzo
and many more.
TO EAT FOR LESS
Select your restaurant, book your
table and flash your digital tastecard.

22. cssc.co.uk/CSSCGames
The CSSC Games is a fantastic event
to be involved in, whether you’re one
of the 1,500 competitors taking part,
or one of our much valued volunteer
team.
This biennial sporting extravaganza
will be taking place on 15 September
2017 at Loughborough University.
With most activities, accommodation
(Thursday and Friday) and
entertainment on campus, it’s
the ideal location for a full day of
competition.
Whatever your sporting ability, there’s
an event for you!
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23. EVENTS AT THE CSSC GAMES 2017
Outdoor archery
Arts competition
Mixed badminton
Mixed basketball
E Sports
Fencing
Golf (pairs)
Mixed hockey
Indoor games (quiz, Scrabble and
dominoes)
Karting
Men’s masters football
Men’s open football
Ladies’ netball
Mixed rounders
Squash
Table tennis
Tennis
Mixed touch rugby
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24. WHAT’S HAPPENING
In your Region & Area
cssc.co.uk/MyRegion
what’s happening
in your region and area
cssc.co.uk/MyRegion
Keep up to date
with activities and offers
near you
Whether you are based in the north,
south, east or west, seek out the
activities, trips and offers that suit
you best. Sailing in Southampton
or making bath bombs in Glasgow,
a theatre trip in London or a golf
tournament in Wales. There’s loads
of local activities to get involved in
and offers to take advantage of.
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26. cssc.co.uk/Volunteer
It feels good to
give something back!
Give your time and make
a difference - become a CSSC
volunteer and use your skills
and energy to help others.
• Feel valued
• Have fun and enjoy yourself
• Meet new people and make friends
• Build your self-esteem and confidence
• Develop new skills and enhance your
career
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28. MEMBER GET MEMBER
Like many things in life, some things
are better shared.
If you love your CSSC membership, why not
encourage friends and colleagues to take part?
As a thank you, you’ll receive £10 cashback for
every new member you introduce.
Up to 3 of your friends and family can join
CSSC and link with your membership – they’ll
enjoy the same benefits of membership as
you.
cssc.co.uk/join
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29. RETIRING OR
MOVING ON
Just because you’re moving
on professionally or retiring
doesn’t mean you have to
leave CSSC. Being a member
of CSSC can last a lifetime!
So, if your circumstances
change, give us a call on
01494 888444 and we
can update your details.
Retired members get a 10%
reduction in subscriptions.
cssc.co.uk/moving-on
STAY IN TOUCH
To get the most out of your membership, keep your profile updated. Remember to
select your communication preferences and interests to be kept up to date with all
that‘s happening at CSSC.
cssc.co.uk/MyCSSC
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30. 1871
FA CHALLENGE CUP
The Civil Service Football Club
(CSFC) helped create and
played in the first ever FA Cup
Challenge competition in the
1871 / 72 season.
From 1901 the CSFC regularly
toured the continent up until 1926
and were highly successful, regularly
competing against what are now
among the world’s leading teams
including Barcelona and Real Madrid.
1921
CSSC FOUNDED
At an enthusiastic meeting held on
4 November 1921 at Central Hall,
Westminster, the Chairman, Sir
Aubrey Symonds, K.C.B., Second
Secretary, Ministry of Health,
proposed the first resolution as
follows: “That this meeting,
representative of Civil Service
Sport in all its branches, now
records its opinion that the time
has arrived for the formation
of a United Civil Service Sports
Club,” the resolution being
duly seconded.
The Civilian, 12 November, 1921
1930
FRANK
BROOMAN - THE
BOXING CHAMPIO
He was a member of
the Civil Service Team
Amatuer Welterweight
Champion who represen
England in the Empire G
at Toronto.
Civil Service Sports Journal, June
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31. 2003
CSSC GAMES
The first Games
were held at
Millfield School
in 2003 and have
been held every
two years since
at Loughborough
University. Over the
years, 27 sports have
been included and two
royal visits in 2003 and
2015 have taken place.
E
ON
and
t
nted
Games
e 1930
1953
VISIT FROM
THE QUEEN
TO CHISWICK
“HM Queen Elizabeth
II visits Chiswick
sports ground on
July 25 where she
spends time with
her own Civil
Servants.”
Civil Service Sports
Journal, July 1953
2013
FOOTBALL
MATCH AT
BUCKINGHAM
PALACE
The CSFC celebrated
150 years of playing
association football
in 2013. The CSFC is
acknowledged as the
sole surviving association
football club from the
original 11 clubs who
founded The Football
Association in London on
26 October 1863.
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32. Contact Us
CSSC Sports and Leisure
Compton Court,
20-24 Temple End,
High Wycombe,
Buckinghamshire,
HP13 5DR
01494 888444
cssc.co.uk
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