Carmarthenshire Council gifts £21,000 to sports clubs

Carmarthenshire Council has distributed more than £21,000 to help sport clubs across the county.
Some 18 clubs have benefited from Community Chest grant funding after applying through the sport and leisure team.
The bulk of the money will be spent on developing junior and youth sections, improving and increasing the level of coaches, as well as training courses including first aid, umpiring and refereeing.
Equipment such as mats, training bibs, balls, tennis nets, posts, first aid kits will also be purchased from the money. Community Chest is funded by Sport Wales and distributed via the council’s sport and leisure section.
The closing date for the next round of funding is November 18. 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.
The council’s executive board member, Cllr Meryl Gravell said: “This continued investment helps clubs to develop and increase their membership with the aim of getting more people, more active more often in Carmarthenshire. Our sport and leisure team work closely with clubs to support and assist in their development.”
Applications are encouraged from clubs who want to develop opportunities for women and girls, people with disabilities and from clubs within areas of social deprivation. To apply please visit the Sport Wales website http://sport.wales/funding--support.aspx.

Latest recipients of funds -
Clwb Criced Drefach, Dafen Cricket Club, St Clears Rugby, Bwlch Rangers AFX, Carmarthen Junior Badminton, Kidwelly Park Sports Association, Carmarthen Kings Basketball, Llandysul Paddlers, Merlins Netball Club, Llanelli Blues Junior Netball, Taranau Trimsaran Netball, Penyfan AFC, Seiryoku Zenyo Kwai Judo, Llangennech RFC Juniors, Llandybie Tennis Club, Ammand United RFC, Kidwelly RFC, SWEGG