A SCHEME organised by TNS's Community Foundation has been visited by Oswestry Rotary Club, who supported the project.

The club's president Dave Griggs and its treasurer David Davies visited Woodside School recently to see the benefits the TNS Foundation Holiday Activity and Food Programme sessions could bring to the area's youngsters.

He said they were delighted to see the work they are supporting.

Dave said: "I am delighted to see the sessions happening this year after their enforced break last year and am pleased that we are able to provide support with an award from the Mary Hignett Bequest Fund to contribute towards the cost of ad hoc coaches.

"This was great to see as all the children appeared to be thoroughly enjoying the course under the guidance of three highly motivated coaches.

"Very importantly, all sessions are free for children to attend and include a free meal – both issues that have been highlighted as important during the pandemic.

"What a worthwhile project for us to be able to support."

Dave met with Gill Jones, TNS Community Foundation officer to find out more about the work they do.

She explained: "We have an extensive programme of activities available, not just football, although we are, of course, proud of the training that our coaches deliver.

"The TNS Foundation, which has many community aims, is now the biggest such organisation in Shropshire, delivering football and sports participation programmes as well as education, health, social inclusion and equality projects."

The sessions run for the next three weeks at several sites around Oswestry and Ellesmere – further details can be found on the TNS Foundation website at www.tnsfc.co.uk/2021/07/07/details-released-for-the-new-saints-fc-foundations-summer-holiday-activity-provision/ or email info@tnsfcfoundation.org.uk

If you are involved with a sports or arts group which needs some financial support, the next round of applications to the Mary Hignett Bequest Fund starts from September 1.

You will find details on www.rotarycluboswestry.co.uk nearer the time.