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Stewart
Stevenson, SNP MSP for Banffshire & Buchan Coast has today welcomed the news that
Buckpool Golf Sports and Social Club to receive £2000 from the Big Lottery
Fund’s 2014 Communities programme, as part of the wider engagement programme
for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Buckpool Golf Sports & Social Club, based in Buckie
will use the funds to run a coaching course over the Summer School term as an
after school activity for children aged between 9 to 16 years from schools in
the local area.
Mr Stevenson has written to
congratulate the club is hopeful that this funding will support them, and allow
them to develop their activities which are of great importance to the local
community.
Commenting, Mr Stevenson said:
“I am once again
delighted to see a local organisation benefit from a Big Lottery Fund award and
wish them all the best with the summer coaching programme in which it is to be
invested. The 2014 Commonwealth Games is not just a great spectacle for Scotland, but
is about building a legacy of well-being and activity before, during and
after the games. The 2014 Communities programme aims to encourage more
people to take part or volunteer in sport or physical activity as well as
encourage greater community cohesion in the run up to the Commonwealth Games.
Buckpool Golf Sports and Social club, are therefore, deserving of praise for
their initiative.
“I would
encourage any and all eligible groups in the area to apply to Awards for All
and state their case for a grant to help them in continuing their activities,
whatever they may be.”
