Information on Loughborough
News Index
2010
Mar 2010Feb 2010
Jan 2010
2009
Dec 2009Nov 2009
Oct 2009
Sep 2009
Aug 2009
Jul 2009
Jun 2009
May 2009
Apr 2009
Mar 2009
Feb 2009
Jan 2009
2008
Dec 2008Nov 2008
Oct 2008
Sep 2008
Aug 2008
Jul 2008
Jun 2008
May 2008
Apr 2008
Mar 2008
Feb 2008
Jan 2008
2007
Dec 2007Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Sep 2007
Aug 2007
Jul 2007
Jun 2007
May 2007
Young people scoop eight medals!
Posted on 22/09/09
Two young people in care who landed a massive haul of medals at this year’s Special Olympics were invited to meet the Chairman of Leicestershire County Council for a celebratory evening earlier this month. The event took place at Castle House in Leicester.
Between them, James Wright and Bradley Folkard clinched a total of eight medals at the sporting event which was held in Leicester in July.
Thirteen-year-old James who lives in Anstey, won three Gold medals and another three Silver medals in the gymnastics competitions.
Bradley, who is 15 and lives in Heather, clinched two Gold medals and a Silver in equestrian events.
James said: “I was frightened in front of all those people but I felt really proud when I won."
Bradley said: “When I won my medals I felt 10 feet tall!”
Bradley's riding lessons have been funded largely by County Council grants - these are given out to boost access to leisure facilities for children in care.
Roger Wilson, the Chairman of the County Council, said: "To win a gold medal at the Special Olympics is a fantastic achievement for anyone but for these two young men to have won eight Gold and Silver medals between them is truly remarkable.
"I am delighted for them both and very proud of them."
Over 2,400 learning-disabled athletes took part in the 2009 Special Olympics GB Summer Games which were staged between 25th and 31st July. Held every four years, the event provides a week of Olympic-styled sports competition and involves more than 20 sports.
Latest Loughborough News
It’s almost full-time for Leicester City exhibition |
|---|
Created: Thursday 18th of March 2010 06:30:01 PM  Community Services 18 March 2010It. .... Read More: It’s almost full-time for Leicester City exhibition |
Easter Holiday Events in Leicestershire to view online |
Created: Wednesday 17th of March 2010 06:30:01 PM Community Services17 March 2010Easter Holiday Events in Leicestershire to view onlineLeicestershire museums, libraries and country parks will be hosting numerous events, many of which are free throughout the school holidays to keep the family entertained across the county. There’s something for everyone, whether your family enjoy arts and crafts, games and puzzles, historical or nature events.... Read More: Easter Holiday Events in Leicestershire to view online |
‘In the Frame’ winner announced at Harborough Museum |
Created: Wednesday 17th of March 2010 04:30:02 PM Community Services 17 March 2010. .... Read More: ‘In the Frame’ winner announced at Harborough Museum |
Praise for long serving school governors |
Created: Wednesday 17th of March 2010 04:30:01 PM 17 March 2010Praise for long serving school governorsPhoto Opportunity: School governors from all over the County will be thanked for serving their local communities at a special reception hosted by Roger Wilson, the Chairman of Leicestershire County Council. The event is taking place at County Hall on Tuesday 23rd March at 5.... Read More: Praise for long serving school governors |
Park and ride scoops two awards |
Created: Wednesday 17th of March 2010 12:30:01 PM 17 March 2010Park and ride scoops two awardsThe Enderby park and ride scheme has scooped two awards in the Parking Review British Parking Awards 2010. The £9.... Read More: Park and ride scoops two awards |
Related Loughborough News
Chairman to present sports grants to young talented athletes |
|---|
Created: Friday 30th of October 2009 09:14:03 AM Community Services29 October 2009Chairman to present sports grants to young talented athletesPhoto Opportunity: The Chairman of Leicestershire County Council, Mr Roger Wilson, will welcome a group of talented young athletes to receive sports grants from the County Council. The presentation will take place on Tuesday 3rd November at County Hall.... Read More: Chairman to present sports grants to young talented athletes |
Silver and bronze for largest ever Loughborough contingent |
Created: Sunday 28th of December 2008 07:48:08 PM  Silver and bronze for largest ever Loughborough contingent Loughborough collected silver and bronze at the Beijing Olympics as a 48-strong University group represented four nations in six different disciplines at the world s most prestigious sporting event. Swimmers David Davies and Joanne Jackson secured the honours for Loughborough; Davies swimming to silver success in the 10k open water marathon and Jackson winning bronze in the 400m Freestyle behind Britain s double gold medallist Rebecca Adlington, who trains with the University s swim programme three times a week.... Read More: Silver and bronze for largest ever Loughborough contingent |
Olympic handover flag in Loughborough |
Created: Thursday 21st of August 2008 07:30:10 AM  THE Olympic Handover Flag is to fly in Charnwood as part of a landmark ceremony to celebrate London becoming the official host city of the 2012 Games.... Read More: Olympic handover flag in Loughborough |
Talented young athletes recognised |
Created: Friday 8th of January 2010 02:14:03 PM 8 January 2010Talented young athletes recognised12 talented athletes from the County and City will be recognised for their sporting potential when they receive Go Gold sports grants from Roger Wilson, Chairman of Leicestershire County Council at a special reception. The event is taking place at County Hall on Wednesday 13th January at 7.... Read More: Talented young athletes recognised |
Loughborough swimmers contribute half of Britains World medal count |
Created: Wednesday 16th of April 2008 03:07:17 PM  Loughboroughs swimmers are celebrating after a best ever FINA World Championships (25m) that saw them provide half of Britain?s 24-strong medal count.... Read More: Loughborough swimmers contribute half of Britains World medal count |
Most Read Loughborough News (today)
Graffiti Workshops in Loughborough and Charnwood |
|---|
Created: Friday 18th of July 2008 11:00:00 AM  A SERIES of free graffiti workshops could help creative youngsters avoid a brush with the law. Charnwood Community Safety Partnership, of which Charnwood Borough Council is a partner, is staging the six-week programme of graffiti workshops in three neighbourhoods to give 11 to 16-year-olds an alternative means of expression rather than daubing slogans and images on buildings throughout the Borough.... |
Radical plans to personalise social care in Leicestershire |
Created: Tuesday 22nd of July 2008 04:45:00 PM  Radical changes to social care in Leicestershire will be outlined at a meeting next week. The County Council wants to personalise its social care and will update the Cabinet on the plans next Tuesday (29th July).... Read More: Radical plans to personalise social care in Leicestershire |
Lollipop sisters not just doing it for themselves |
Created: Friday 4th of April 2008 05:29:00 PM  Helping children to get to school safely is a family affair for two sisters who are urging others to come forward and become a School Crossing Patrol.... Read More: Lollipop sisters not just doing it for themselves |
Loughboroughs Walker captains Sapphires to crickets Super 4s crown |
Created: Tuesday 8th of July 2008 06:08:02 PM  Loughborough graduate and cricket performance manager Alexia Walker has captained her England Sapphires team to Super 4s glory.... Read More: Loughboroughs Walker captains Sapphires to crickets Super 4s crown |
Charnwood CCTV Concerns |
Created: Wednesday 2nd of April 2008 08:25:00 AM  Charnwood Borough Council is embarking on an expanded CCTV scheme where funding is uncertain, the usefullness in preventing crime is questionable and there maybe alternatives to the erosion in privacy it will cause.... Read More: Charnwood CCTV Concerns |
Most Read Loughborough News (this month)
Loughborough Astra Zeneca Closure |
|---|
Created: Tuesday 2nd of March 2010 04:03:15 PM  Charnwood Borough Council has today learned that the Astra Zeneca has decided to close its facility in Loughborough by the end of 2011. The announcement is a huge blow and a major loss of employment in the Borough and in Loughborough in particular. ... Read More: Loughborough Astra Zeneca Closure |
Family of Ernest Mathers pay tribute to him |
Created: Saturday 20th of February 2010 07:49:32 AM  Family of Ernest Mathers pay tribute to him Ernest pictured with his common law wife Nina The family of a man killed in a road traffic collision have paid tribute to him. 46-year-old Ernest Mathers from Doncaster was killed in a road traffic collision at around 1.... Read More: Family of Ernest Mathers pay tribute to him |
Action group to meet regarding Astra Zeneca announcement |
Created: Wednesday 3rd of March 2010 11:03:57 AM An action group consisting of local organisations is to meet on Friday to discuss yesterday s (Tue) announcement by Astra Zeneca. Charnwood Borough Council has organised the urgent meeting after the pharmaceutical firm announced it will close its operation in the town by the end of next year. This will mean a loss of nearly 1,200 jobs. ... Read More: Action group to meet regarding Astra Zeneca announcement |
Appeal following incident at Loughborough University |
Created: Friday 26th of February 2010 08:10:01 PM  Appeal following incident at Loughborough UniversityPolice are appealing for witnesses following the report of a serious sexual assault in Loughborough. The incident is alleged to have happened sometime between 1.... Read More: Appeal following incident at Loughborough University |
Thirteen people arrested in 'Bling' crackdown |
Created: Wednesday 24th of February 2010 10:20:01 PM  Thirteen people arrested in 'Bling' crackdownThirteen people have been arrested in the first phase of a Force-wide operation to crackdown on criminals living lavish lifestyles from the proceeds of crime. The ‘Too Much Bling? Give us a Ring’ campaign was launched on February 10, 2010, encouraging members of the public to call Crimestoppers anonymously to let police know of any people who may be living beyond their means from drug money or ill gotten gains.... |