Young planners take on 10k challenge for Cancer Research UK

PLANNERS from across the West Midlands will come together on June 29 to take part in this year’s 10k Race for Life at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield.

A group comprising public and private sector planning professionals has been organised by the Young Planners West Midlands group who represent those working or studying within the planning profession in the region .

As well as putting themselves up for the 10k challenge, the group also aim to raise £1,000 in aid of Cancer Research UK before race day. Race for Life is a popular event held at a number of different locations across the UK and receives the support of supermarket giant Tesco.

Seddon kits out Stoke City disability squad

NORTH Staffordshire maintenance and painting company Seddon Property Services has provided a £1,000 donation to kit out the young players of Stoke City’s Disability Centre player development squad.

The money has paid for brand-new training kits for the 11- to 15-year-old footballers who have been selected to develop and improve their skills with the squad.

Stoke City FC community coach Josh Bill said: “The Disability Centre is entirely self-funded so this support from Seddon makes a big difference.

“It’s enabled us to buy a whole new training strip which has given the squad a real sense of identity and pride. We’re currently looking to attract more players so having the new kit is a real boost.”

Seddon Property Services chairman Stuart Seddon said: “We hope the players enjoy wearing it and we will be following their progress with interest.”

Coventry Building Society backs arthritis support group

WOLVERHAMPTON Rheumatology Support Group (WRSG) has been awarded a grant of £1,040 from the Coventry Building Society Charitable Foundation.

The WRSG offers a variety of support services for people who have arthritis, as well as organising fundraising events, social outings and practical advice via a helpline and newsletter.

Group treasurer Kathleen Sankey  said “This grant will enable us to continue our newsletter which is very popular with our members. Living with arthritis can be very isolating as it can limit mobility. Our bi – monthly newsletter gives members details of social events and also provides practical information about living with arthritis day to day.”

Coventry Building Society’s senior community officer, Emma Brodie said “The WRSG do a fantastic job and we are delighted to support them.”