Funding helps Llanelli Rhythmic Gymnastics Club


A club that helped produce Commonwealth Games silver medallist Nikara Jenkins is putting on more sessions thanks to funding.
Llanelli Rhythmic Gymnastics can now offer more classes after receiving £1497 from Community Chest.
Part of the cash boost, which was distributed by Carmarthenshire County Council’s sports and leisure team last year, has also been to train judges - a requirement if a club enters competitions.
Linda Thomas, head coach said: “Without the funding, we would not have grown to one of the most successful clubs in Britain. We are able to offer more sessions and now have a choice of judges to send to competitions.”
The Lakefield Road club was established in 1995, and caters for members aged four upwards. Through the years, the club has produced a number of Welsh champion gymnasts, as well as Nikara, who took silver as part of a team at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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.
Applications are encouraged from clubs who want to develop opportunities for women and girls, the disabled and from clubs within areas of social deprivation.
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

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