Following the excellent work undertaken by the
Cornish Pirates at a number of schools in the in the Autumn term, we are delighted
to confirm that further good deeds have been performed in the early months of
2006.
Many youngsters across the county from Newquay to Newlyn and
from Mullion to the Mennaye have received quality coaching from their rugby heroes,
whilst there have been other meaningful involvement in events such as the well-publicised
‘Healthy Eating’ evenings.
Many
programmes, ‘Pirates Ahoy’ brochures and rugby balls are signed each week for
fund-raising purposes, as are get well and anniversary cards for our loyal supporters.
It is all done quietly without fuss, but it is also something which is greatly
appreciated – ask young Jake Havery from Warminster who was ecstatic after Dan
Seal had arranged for a team-sheet to be signed for him by the players.
Only recently there have been other examples of where support is given.
Last week in the Mavis Lawry lounge of the ‘Westholme’ clubhouse, the ‘Pirates
Learning Zone’ held its Spring Term presentation evening. There was a large gathering
at the evening, with Tim Cowley attending to present awards to pupils from Mounts
Bay School, and Alverton, Heamoor and Pensans CP Schools. The awards recognised
good work and attitude, children having earned ‘rugby ball points’ for doing well,
with there being thanks also to the many parents who attended to support the event.
Team Manager Adrian Edwards, and players Sam Betty and Dan Seal visited
St. Hilary School last week to present various awards, with there being a ‘Healthy
Eating’ event planned to take place at the same school late in May.
Completing
this report on the presentations front, both Phil Westren and Adam Nicholls attended
the Municipal Offices at Falmouth to present folders and sweatshirts tops to pupils
from Falmouth Community School who had volunteered to take part in a 13-week programme
involving sporting opportunities and voluntary work in the community. Called the
‘SAVY’ Project, the youngsters faced and overcame many challenges with hard work,
thoughtfulness and humour, their range of tasks varying from gardening to first-aid
and conservation work to quad biking.
