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The sessions have been organised as part of the council’s Safer & Stronger Communities project which has funded coaches to ensure a range of free, healthy activities for young people and which are run by professional coaches.  

There are 30 places at each session this month (April) which start between 1-3pm and 3-5pm and being held at multi-use games areas – or MUGAs – across the borough in Wellington, Sutton Hill, Donnington. Malinslee, Arelston, Woodside, Stirchley and Dawley. 

Cabinet Member for Safer & Stronger Communities Paul Watling (Lab) said: “We are very aware about how the costs of living are impacting on people and the added pressures school holidays have on parents in particular.  

“These sessions might help relieve some of that pressure, with youngsters having somewhere to hang out, do something active and of course free of charge and we’re hoping to do the same for the summer holidays. 

“Part of our safer and stronger communities project is about investing in activities and support groups for all sorts of people, helping them feel like they are part of something and connected to others, helping to bring about a sense of belonging and we’re working in areas across the borough. 

• Arleston - Two sessions will be held on Monday, 11 between 3-5pm and also on Friday, 22 between 3-5pm.
  Adjacent to 27 Windsor Road, Arleston, TF1 2PD
  
  
• Sutton Hill - Two sessions will be between 1-3pm on Tuesday 12 and 19.
  Off Southgate (through alley way), Sutton Hill, TF7 4AY
  
  
• Woodside - Two sessions will be held on Tuesday 12 (1-3pm) and 19 (3-5pm)
  End of Park Lane, Woodside, TF7 5HR (Near Park Lane Skate Park)
  
  
• Donnington Rec - The first session takes place on Wednesday 13 (1-3pm) and the second on Wednesday 20 (1-3pm)
  Donnington Recreation Ground, School Road, TF2 8JA 
  
  
• Stirchley - Both sessions take place on Wednesdays (13 & 20) between 3-5pm.
  Adjacent to 67 Culmington, Stirchley, TF3 1UN
  
  
• Malinslee -Thursday, 14 from 1-3pm and Thursday 21 between 1-3pm.
  Off Burnel Road, Malinslee, TF3 2BF
  
  
• Dawley - The sessions here will be on Thursdays, the first will be earlier on the 14 between 3-5pm and the second between 3-5pm on 21.
   Webb Crescent, Near Captain Webb School, TF4 3DU
  
  
• Wellington (TF1 1PX) - Both sessions are between 1-3pm with the first on Monday 11 and then on Friday 22.
  Off Millfields Road, Wellington, TF1 1PX
  

There is no need to book but sessions limited to 30 people. Attendees will need to bring wet weather clothing and plenty of drinks.

For further details email Foundation@afctu.co.uk or call 01952 640064 and please note that sessions may be subject to change or cancelled due to unsuitable weather and playing conditions.

The Safer and Stronger Communities project aims to tackle the root causes of crime through a long and short term initiatives, tailored specifically to areas in Telford and Wrekin and is led by Telford and Wrekin Council with support from the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Campion.

The joint initiative will see Telford & Wrekin Council contribute £2m and an additional £500k from the Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion invested into areas of Telford over the next two years.

Visit www.Telford.gov.uk/Safer for more details.