Community Chest grant helps two teams in St Clears

St Clears RFC has two new junior teams thanks to a Community Chest grant.
An Under 13s and 14s have been developed with 21 new players since they were given a cash boost last year.
£1350 was distributed by Carmarthenshire County Council’s sports and leisure team to help the club further develop age group rugby and invest in coaching staff and training facilities.
Gwyndaf Williams said: “Thanks to the support from Carmarthenshire Council the club has improved two playing pitches and installed new training floodlights to support future development. The grant provides much needed support to develop and work within the community and local schools to enhance local sports participation.”
The junior club was formed in 2007 and has 145 members. It is made up of eight teams – aged 7-14s and a 1st 15 team.
In its history St Clears RFC has helped produce some sporting greats including Delme Thomas and Jonathan Davies, Mike Philips.
Community Chest is funded by Sport Wales and distributed via the council’s sport and leisure section.
Youth clubs/groups, sports clubs/organisations and non-sporting organisations with an interest to provide physical activity (eg community hall associations, community councils) can apply for up to £1,500.
If you think your club would benefit from a Community Chest grant then contact Hilary Jones on 01267 224714 or email HGJones@carmarthenshire.gov.uk