Fleetwood Town Community Trust is back with packed agenda

The recent pandemic turned the world upside down and it is the most vulnerable people that have been hit the hardest, so the Trust could not wait to get back to doing what it does best – enriching lives.

The Trust’s goal is to improve the lives of the people on the Fylde coast through participation in sport and exercise, and it is through its range of programmes that it can reach the community’s most vulnerable residents.

Earlier in the year, the Trust was selected as BES Utilities’ official Corporate Social Responsibility partner, and their generous sponsorship has allowed it to increase its offering, even during this strange time, and enrich the lives of even more individuals within local communities.

A spokesman said: “We are following Government guidelines and the health and safety of staff and programme participants is our highest priority.

“Staff have been working hard behind the scenes to enhance existing programmes and develop new opportunities.”

The following programmes will commence in August:

- Summer of sport: This programme is designed to provide a variety of sports across Wyre to young people aged 6-16 over a four week period. They will be able to try different sports such as street dance, dodgeball, football and rock climbing, and since lockdown measures have eased, we are keen to get young people back outdoors in a safe and enjoyable environment. Contact Josh Handley at [email protected] or on 07734 968937.

- Walking football: This is a session which has grown in popularity and stature, from a community session to its own football club, Fleetwood Town Flyers. An over 50s walking football club, which promotes health and wellbeing, and encourages participants to get out in the fresh air, in a fun and friendly footballing environment

- Sports camps: The Trust is running a Summer Sports Camp provision at Carleton Green Primary School for children aged 5-11 years old, to August 28. Places are limited at 30 children per day, and will be placed in bubbles of 10, with their own designated coach. Their health and safety is our top priority, so children and staff will have temperature checked each day.

- Keep Doing Good: The Trust is launching its adapted NCS programme, Keep Doing Good, on Monday August 10, based at Fleetwood High School. This is a new initiative aimed to engage young people aged 15-17 years old in developing their life skills into steps towards college, university or employment. For further information call John, NCS Manager on 01253 208442.

- Football development centres: This programme provides children with the chance to develop their football skills and techniques, as well as building confidence and meeting new friends. The sessions £5 each (card payment on the day) and are open for 5-8 year olds, taking place on Poolfoot Farm’s 4G pitches throughout August, places are limited. For full details and contacts visit www.fleetwoodtownfcct.com under the news section.