House of Commons XI to play at Islip in Charity Men’s Cricket Match - Raising Funds for Northamptonshire Charity, the Mintridge Foundation
House of Commons XI to play at Islip in Charity Men’s Cricket Match - Raising Funds for Northamptonshire Charity, the Mintridge Foundation
On Sunday 10th July, Tom Pursglove MP is hosting a charity cricket fixture at the Islip Sports Field involving a House of Commons Men’s XI vs a Local Men’s XI, starting at 10:30.
Hopefully, it will be a sunny afternoon, rain clouds will be nowhere to be seen, and our community will come together to support the fixture and maybe even cheer on the MPs - well, we can but hope!
The fixture is being held to showcase the brilliant Islip Sports Field and its fantastic pavilion - a wonderful local facility that provides tonnes of sporting opportunities for people of all ages, plus so much more. It really is an impressive community hub, in a stunning setting, here in rural East Northamptonshire.
The match is also going to be raising funds for the superb Mintridge Foundation - a local Corby & East Northamptonshire charity that provide taster sessions for many sports in schools across the country, all led by household name sports stars we have seen on our television screens.
“The sessions are inspirational, as I have regularly seen for myself - they instil the right values in the young people involved, hopefully get them hooked on sport for life, build teamworking skills and encourage healthy lifestyles. ”
So in that spirit, alongside the match, Mintridge will be laying on various taster sessions for local youngsters throughout the day to try new sports and hone their skills, all facilitated by leading sports stars.
To book places for these sessions for the young people in your life (4 - 11 year olds), which will include Fil Kamps (Deaflympic Footballer) and Laura Sugar MBE (Paralympic Gold Medallist in Para Canoe & Paralympic 100m and 200m Sprinter, Athletics), please follow the information on the button below.
We will also have a BBQ on the go and drinks and ice creams available throughout the day and are keen to really ensure that this is a truly community event. We would love to see you there, even if only for an hour, for what should be a fun afternoon of summer sport and all for a good cause - all are welcome and any help you can provide in spreading the word would be hugely appreciated too!
“We feel incredibly privileged to be the chosen charity partner of this fantastic event where we will showcase the power of sport in its truest form; FUN & INSPIRATION! Tom has been a huge supporter of our small but mighty charity and this demonstrates it! even more!”
Here's hoping for good weather!
If you are interested in securing exposure for your brank, please email alex@mintridge.org.uk for further details.
This event is about supporting a local charity and celebrating community, something that has been very difficult over the past couple of years. Through the event we are aiming to help more young people and adults alike achieve great things by improving their physical and mental fitness. Our participation in the event does not suggest support or otherwise for any political policies.
Read about Tom’s visit to Studfall Academy with the Mintridge Foundation just here or here.
To see how Tom got on in the London Marathon for the Mintridge Foundation, you can read more here.
If you would like to understand more about our mentoring programmes with elite athletes and how they can support the young people at your school or club, please contact Katie Smith.
If you are considering supporting the Mintridge Foundation as a business, organisation or as an individual, head to our SUPPORT US page below.
The Mintridge Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to enhancing life skills in young people through sport. We provide a support network for young people by harnessing the power of positive sporting role models. The Mintridge Foundation assists young people of all ages, abilities and physical capabilities to develop confidence and resilience, and creates awareness of the importance of mental and physical wellbeing through sport.
Our team of Ambassadors - Olympians, Paralympians and other professional sports stars from over 20 sports, both team and individual - work with young people in schools, clubs and academies across the UK. Starting with visits including assemblies, coaching clinics and classroom sessions tailored to each organisation’s requirements, our ambassadors can then provide one- on- one remote mentoring in a safeguarded environment, delivered via technology such as Fitswarm and Playwaze to build a lasting legacy for individuals.
The Mintridge Foundation’s successes demonstrate the incredible power of sport; from a mentee’s selection to represent Great Britain in their chosen field to enabling disabled children to find confidence and happiness just through participation. Understanding life after sport, we also support our Ambassadors in their transition from active sport to the next stage of their careers.
The Mintridge Foundation
Unit 4, Shieling Court
Northfolds Road
Corby
Northants
NN18 9QD
Tel: +44 (0) 1536 447106
www.mintridgefoundation.org.uk
