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FREE SPORTING ACTIVITIES for young people under 18 and adults are making a welcome return to County Durham this summer as part of the Spaces for Sport project delivered by Groundwork North East. 
This exciting summer sporting schedule begins on the week commencing Monday 19th July across four different areas including Trimdon Colliery, Spennymoor, Shildon and Chilton. There will be free sporting sessions running Monday to Thursday for children, young people and adults to attend for the next three months.
At Middleston Moor Multiuse Games Area (MUGA) in Spennymoor there will be open Basketball sessions on a Monday afternoon between 4:30 – 6pm, as well as under 18s football sessions on a Wednesday afternoon at the same time. On a Tuesday, Trimdon (MUGA) will host under 18s football sessions between 1- 3pm, as well as open basketball sessions between 5 – 6:30pm. Hackworth Tennis Courts in Shildon will host free tennis lessons on a Wednesday between 5 – 7pm, while Chilton’s Welfare Park Tennis Courts will host free tennis lessons on a Thursday between 5 - 7pm, both tennis sessions are suitable for adults and children.
Other events including: netball, touch rugby and dancing, along with level one coaching certificate opportunities are also being planned.
The project funded by Barclays aims to create sustainable sports facilities in disadvantaged communities by investing in grassroots sports and providing qualifications in coaching.
Taz Burwaiss, Volunteer for Groundwork North East said: “We are thrilled to be developing Barclays’ Spaces for Sports again this year. The idea behind these events are to encourage local residents to enjoy being out doors during the summer, building stronger social relationships within their communities and to learn and develop new skills and have fun.”
If you would like to find out more about any of the activities being run please contact Groundwork at 01388 662666 or email north.east@groundwork.org.uk
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