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NI Centenary grant in action at Portstewart Football Summer Camp

NI Centenary grant in action at Portstewart Football Summer Camp

Mon, August 23, 2021

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council joined young footballers in Portstewart at the weekend for a special summer camp funded by Council’s NI 100 Centenary Small Grants Scheme.

Portstewart Football & Community Club has partnered with the Portstewart Football Club Academy to deliver the football and educational sessions for between 50 and 70 players every Sunday.

Speaking after his visit to Seahaven in the seaside town Councillor Richard Holmes, said: “The camp has offered a fantastic opportunity for local children to enjoy the sport they love in a safe, fun and positive environment, and as Mayor I am very proud that it has been made possible through our NI 100 small grants programme.

“Football is a great way to bring communities together while promoting health, fitness and wellbeing, and I want to commend the coaches and volunteers who I met during my visit. Their commitment to the young participants was clear to see and having role models like this is so important from an early age.

“Altogether, the NI 100 fund received 32 successful applications and the money will be utilised by the community and voluntary sector across the borough. Collectively, these funded events and activities will mark the 100th anniversary of Northern Ireland through a range of community, sporting and culture activities. 

“It’s very encouraging for Council to see how our local communities are using this support in such an engaging way.

“I would like to congratulate all of our applicants and I’m very pleased that they are a part of our centenary programme of events.”

For more information about Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s extensive NI 100 Programme visit https://www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk/ni-100.

Pictured are The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council and Chairperson of Council’s NI 100 Working Group, Councillor Michelle Knight-McQuillan with Adrian, Jonathan and Suzanne from Portstewart Football Club at the Football Summer Camp funded by Council’s NI 100 Centenary Small Grants Scheme The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Richard Holmes and Chairperson of Council’s NI 100 Working Group, Councillor Michelle Knight-McQuillan with Adrian, Jonathan and Suzanne from Portstewart Football Club and some of the youngest competitors at the summer camp The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Richard Holmes, and Chairperson of Council’s NI 100 Working Group, Councillor Michelle Knight-McQuillan with James and Adrian from Portstewart Football Club and the young footballers at the Football Summer Camp funded by Council’s NI 100 Centenary Small Grants Scheme. The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Richard Holmes and Chairperson of Council’s NI 100 Working Group, Councillor Michelle Knight-McQuillan join a team talk at the Football Summer Camp in Portstewart. The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Richard Holmes and Chairperson of Council’s NI 100 Working Group, Councillor Michelle Knight-McQuillan awards the Player of the Week trophy to Oscar Brown The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Richard Holmes and Chairperson of Council’s NI 100 Working Group, Councillor Michelle Knight-McQuillan with the senior team and coaches at the at the Football Summer Camp in Portstewart funded by Council’s NI 100 Centenary Small Grants Scheme Young Theodore Moffett, pictured with The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Richard Holmes, and Chairperson of Council’s NI 100 Working Group, Councillor Michelle Knight-McQuillan, gets a chance to wear the Mayor’s chains of office.
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