Ant and Dec are among those leading tributes to Emmerdale, Byker Grove and The Hunt for Raoul Moat star Dale Meeks following his tragic death aged 47.
04.04.2023 - 11:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
An 'amazing' rugby club that is making a real difference to the lives of young people in Moston has received a £4,000 grant to improve facilities.
North Manchester RUFC (NM RUFC), which is based at Tudor Lodge, received the money from the 'We Love MCR Stronger Communities Fund' and has used the cash to buy a new container to store equipment.
The club has been a huge part of the Moston community and was founded more than 100 years ago in the 1921-22 season - and had previously been known as Prestwich Rugby Union Football Club
Chris Holt, who became the Junior Chairman of the NM RUFC in January, said the club is open to children and teenagers and is about more than just fitness.
He said: "We usually train on a Tuesday and a Thursday. Tuesday is more fitness for the kids, which includes healthy eating, and focusing on their nutrition.
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"Thursday is more for training together and working on their teamwork. Because of the nature of the sport, we usually play the games on Sunday.
"We have the juniors who are high school students, and two sections of minis, one of them coming out of primary school while the others are in it.
He continued: "A lot of kids stay indoors so if you know anyone, bring them, we are a welcoming community and invite everyone with open arms."
Lord Mayor Donna Ludford was invited to cut the ribbon to officially open the new container.
She told the MEN: "It's vitally important for kids to take part in these kinds of games from a young age, it builds confidence, resilience, self-esteem, and relationships with others, you can't put a value on that.
"Parents should come down. You become a little family,
Ant and Dec are among those leading tributes to Emmerdale, Byker Grove and The Hunt for Raoul Moat star Dale Meeks following his tragic death aged 47.
Emmerdale and The Hunt for Raoul Moat star Dale Meek has died aged 47. The actor's death was announced by a family member on Facebook, Chronicle Live reports.
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