A message from a mum (March
2011) 'your
girls are an absolute credit. One thing I have thought of Flames is how
lovely all the girls seem to be'
A message (23rd May 09) from
an "old Flames" now living in America.....
Hi Alison,
It's Helen Smith
here. You might not remember me, but I spent a very happy summer at Monyhull
between my stint at Earls ( :( ) and when I went to Wrekin college. I can
truly say that I never felt so welcomed at a gym as you and the girls made
me feel at Flames!
I am really happy to see
that Flames seems to be thriving. You do a great job of keeping your website
updated, and I check it every couple of months to see what is up. After all
the work you have put in, building Flames from the end of Redditch and
Bromsgrove to your successes now, you should be very proud of the journey
you have made! I remember (with fondness) the cramped gym at Monyhull, with
the occasional visit from one of the resident patients. An experience
indeed, but one that has helped me have an appreciation of everyone's
uniqueness, even today.
When I was competing in the
early to mid nineties, Flames always had the reputation of being a very
friendly, but perhaps not so competitive club. Now, it seems Fames is THE
club in the Birmingham area and it is great to see that success, because YOU
deserve it. I had a great time at Flames and wish that I could recreate your
enthusiasm with the kids I coach now. You will have to share your tips for
staying positive! I have got back into coaching heavily in the last year,
but these American kids are a lazy bunch and hard work at times. I have some
great kids, but some are very disrespectful and rude - not so fun to coach.
Luckily I am on to a new group soon, but I am always learning and willing to
learn, so please share any tips!
Alison, please say hi to
anyone who might remember me from my time at Flames and thanks again for
being such a great coach!
Helen
Smith
Its really taken me back
looking at all the photos and messages on the website. I didn't
realise there was a website for flames gymnastics - I've been
looking for it for many years. I was surprised to see myself on some
of the photos as a young gymnast to. Its nice to see that your still
doing a fantastic job and achieving brilliant results. I really
appreciated all the hard work that you put into the club and really
enjoyed being a gymnast at flames and on occasions representing them
in competitions. Hello to all those people who are still there and
who are still doing a brilliant job.
Emma N :-) x
Hey flames I just love
this gymnastics centre
its just so good and I want to stay here forever I love all of it
And I just hope I can do it forever
Love u all Milly
Congratulations Alison for the good impression the club gave
on Saturday. I
guess the Flames gymnasts managed to the make the most noise on the floor!
(no
problem with the warmth of the parents quarters, though).
Regards,
Eduardo Grana
Hi Al,
Is it safe to come & enter the veterans comp again? Might I beat you??
Love,
Grifxx
Hi Alison
Not sure if
you will remember me or not as it is a good ummm… 13 or so years since I
last attend Flames in Kings Norton, but I just wanted to comment on how nice
it was that there was a website for you guys and how pleased I was to hear
that the club is still going strong and how well all your girls are doing.
It is really nice to see their results, you must be very proud. It was
great to see the list of coaches on there, is that the Rachel Johnson I used
to come with??
I know you
used to do a lot of displays in the Summer, not sure if you still do these,
but if you do, please could you let me know when/where etc as I would love
to come and see it. I live in South Wales now, but Birmingham is not to far
away, do you still do a Christmas show?
I must admit
a couple of years ago, I drove through Kings Norton after visiting Dad in
the QE and I was very shocked to see that we had become a housing estate!
I won’t take
up anymore of your time, but as soon as I spotted the website I just had to
say hello, I am sure I found some old pictures of Birmingham Flames the
other day, if I have any good ones I will scan them and send them over so
that they can be added.
Take care.
Kate x
heya everyone at FLAMES!
just wanted to say thanx for
all the good times i had and to all the coaches
,especially al, for all the
work they put in to make sure we all did well.:)
missing everyone loads:(
loads of love IMOGEN xxxxx
