Wokingham Football fun in Shinfield
Starting Tuesday August 12, youngsters in Shinfield can take part in free football sessions at Frensham Green in Shinfield thanks to Wokingham Borough Council.
The sessions are running until Friday (August 15) between 10am and 2pm. Qualified coaches from Wokingham council’s sports development unit, will be on hand to give youngsters tips on how to improve their footballing skills and matches will also take place.
Kerry Flynn, Wokingham area housing officer, said: “The council has been working with local residents associations’ in Shinfield to provide activities for young people to take part in this summer. Football is a firm favourite with the youngsters so we have arranged for qualified coaches to visit the estate to get them out playing football in a safe environment. And on day one, we have had huge interest from local young people and I hope it will continue all week.”
Beverley Thompson, Wokingham sports development manager, said: “The sessions allow the youngster to try out football and improve the skills they already have. They will benefit from the expertise of qualified coaches and it’s a great way for them to make new friends this summer. We continue to encourage our youngsters to get active and take part in sport and we hope they will enjoy these sessions.”
Next week, Wokingham council’s community wardens and local police officers will be taking youngsters from Shinfield to play football at Millworth Lane in Shinfield. These sessions take place every day next week (August 18 to 22) between 10am and 3pm. Anyone wishing to join these sessions should call (0118) 974 6264 to book a place on the walking bus.
Wokingham Borough Council
The sessions are running until Friday (August 15) between 10am and 2pm. Qualified coaches from Wokingham council’s sports development unit, will be on hand to give youngsters tips on how to improve their footballing skills and matches will also take place.
Kerry Flynn, Wokingham area housing officer, said: “The council has been working with local residents associations’ in Shinfield to provide activities for young people to take part in this summer. Football is a firm favourite with the youngsters so we have arranged for qualified coaches to visit the estate to get them out playing football in a safe environment. And on day one, we have had huge interest from local young people and I hope it will continue all week.”
Beverley Thompson, Wokingham sports development manager, said: “The sessions allow the youngster to try out football and improve the skills they already have. They will benefit from the expertise of qualified coaches and it’s a great way for them to make new friends this summer. We continue to encourage our youngsters to get active and take part in sport and we hope they will enjoy these sessions.”
Next week, Wokingham council’s community wardens and local police officers will be taking youngsters from Shinfield to play football at Millworth Lane in Shinfield. These sessions take place every day next week (August 18 to 22) between 10am and 3pm. Anyone wishing to join these sessions should call (0118) 974 6264 to book a place on the walking bus.
Wokingham Borough Council
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