The Cornish Pirates took a leading role in a unique ‘Community Awareness Day’ that took place at the Recreation Ground, Treneere Estate, Penzance, on Friday.

In the latest step to drive and improve social conditions in an area recognised as Cornwall’s most deprived neighbourhood, residents were given the chance to work with official agencies by getting involved and learning more about the ‘Treneere Together Partnership’ that was created last April.

Respected prop forward Alan Paver from the Cornish Pirates opened the event, and although there was a serious side to the occasion, it was also one which provided fun enjoyment for those of all ages who attended.

Alan Paver introduces Henry Barrat at the official opening	Tag Rugby Session
Bouncy Castle & Play Bus	Police Community Support Officers Andy Sells & Helen Moran

There was a DJ masterclass, a bouncy castle, live music, and face painting. Darren Dawidiuk and Mike Rawlings from the Cornish Pirates, with assistance from Youth Intervention Police Officer Tracey Fuller, also gave ‘tag rugby’ tuition to the boys and girls present.

Darren Dawidiuk and Mike Rawlings join in the Tag Rugby

Darren Dawidiuk and Mike Rawlings + Youth Intervention Officer PC. Tracey Fuller with the Tag Rugby participants

Other official bodies represented included Penwith District Council, Penwith Housing Association, the Police and the Fire Brigade, there a number of positives that evolved from the day, it now hoped that a number of people who attended will become involved to help shape the future of their own community and build pride in Treneere Estate.

Other Pirates’ representatives present during the afternoon were Rhodri Wells, Dan Seal, Henry Barratt, Peter Richmond, Mike Turner, Robert Bowden and Geoff Nicholas