New addition to free Urban Games programme for May half term – Netball!
Telford & Wrekin Council’s free sports programme welcomes Telford Netball club to the running order for the upcoming May half term.
The club is hosting a trial session at Donnington recreation ground and if successful, will host more in the future.
Denise Westwood, a Lead Coach at Telford Netball Club said: “We’re delighted to be bringing netball to the community and getting more people involved. Netball offers more than just a bit of fitness; people make lifelong friends, and we have players from aged 8 to 80 so it’s a great game whatever your fitness level.
“All netball role models are real women – important for girls and women – and gives you confidence, team working and communication skills as well developing your personal fitness. If you haven’t played netball before, keen to meet players in your area or want to have a go, then please pop and see us."
Urban Games is a council-run free sports programme for young people aged 8+ with sessions held in local parks across Telford and Wrekin.
More than 100 young people took part during the Easter holiday where partners including Shropshire Cricket, AFC Telford United the Bike Hub held sessions with professional coaches - just one of the ways the council is supporting young people and families.
Don’t forget, Dr Bike will also attend the Bike Hub session on Friday, June 2 and help repair children’s bikes for free.
The project forms part of the Safer & Stronger Communities programme, funded in part by the Police and Crime Commissioner and aims to create community support projects and introduce safety measures, based on ideas and suggestions by residents.
Along with the Urban Games, youth and sport clubs, women’s self-defence classes, reading groups, even art and gardening groups are just a handful of projects the Safer & Stronger Communities team have helped set up in the last year.
It’s easy to get involved and if people have ideas for a project in their area, the team can help with advice as well as funding. £2.5m has been made available over a two-year period to support the establishment of new projects.
For more information visit the website at www.telford.gov.uk/Saferstronger or email the team at saferstonger@telford.gov.uk
Please note: All sessions are suitable for children and young people aged 8-16 years, there is no need to book but places limited to 25 people (first come first served). Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring plenty of drinks.
