New Disability Football Hub launches 1st April
A new Disability Football Hub is being launched at Liskeard Leisure Centre on Tuesday 1 April.
It will be the second hub to be established in Cornwall following the success of the first at St Austell Leisure Centre which began holding weekly sessions in November.
Developed by the Cornwall Football Association in partnership with Brandon Trust, a leading charity that supports people with learning disabilities and autism, the initiative is supported by a grant from the FA’s Journey to Inclusion fund.
Operating under the Better brand, GLL is the not-for-profit social enterprise which runs nine leisure centres in Cornwall on behalf of the council.
“The St Austell hub has been doing really well so we decided the time was right to start another one at Liskeard,” said Karen Edmond, GLL’s Community Sport Manager in Cornwall.
“Run by qualified FA coaches, the sessions will take place in our Liskeard centre from 2-3pm every Tuesday. The cost is just £3 per person and any adult with a learning or physical disability is very welcome to come along.
“Those coming to St Austell on a Wednesday afternoon have great fun – enjoying both the exercise and the opportunity to meet other people.”
Chloe Harris, Cornwall FA’s Development Officer for Women, Girls and Disability, previously worked for the Brandon Trust and was instrumental in setting up the partnership.
She said: “"Both the Brandon Trust and Cornwall FA believe everyone should have equal opportunities, not only in football but all aspects of life.
“We’re delighted with the hub’s success in St Austell and look forward to launching Liskeard.”
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Alternatively email karen.edmond@gll.org or Chloe.Harris@cornwallfa.com