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5200 delivered FREE to homes and businesses in Anstey, Cropston, Thurcaston, October 2014 Newtown Linford, Swithland, Woodhouse and Woodhouse Eaves.
Unique Double for Anstey
A lot of local residents will have heard about local lad Dan Greaves winning gold in the discus event at the European Paralympic Athletics in Swansea in August this year. What you might not have heard is that the person who officially presented Dan with his gold medal is also from Anstey.
As the photo shows, the presentation was made by Penny Broomhead, a local from Bradgate Road in Anstey. Penny was the Chief Classifier at the European Paralympic Athletics and she was in charge of the classification procedure that assessed physical, visual & intellectual impairment for the athletes who took part in the 5 day event in Swansea. Classification is a way of providing fair competition by grouping athletes of similar impairment so that the winner is the best athlete and does not have a physical advantage over other competitors. Penny, who is a physiotherapist, has been classifying disabled athletes for over 15 years and she has been all over the world classifying at Paralympic athletic events. Penny and Dan have known each other for many years now and they were delighted that they both had a starring role in the presentation. So Congratulations Dan and keep up the good work, Penny.
Anstey Youth Café Volunteers The Anstey Youth Café is a youth club for local 11-19 year olds. The Café is run by a team of professional youth workers and volunteers, and we are looking for additional helpers – experience not essential. If you enjoy working with young people why not come along one Friday evening to the Church Rooms, Church Lane between 7:00 and 8:00pm for an informal chat with our staff, or contact: Phil Knight on 0794 1959045