News in 2008

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough FC Event

We held a two hour event at Middlesbrough FC on Monday 11th February. Local councillor Brenda Thompson opened the event which was attended by over150 young people and 30 adults. The audience were treated to a performance from Tees Valley World Drummers and an educational session from SRtRC education worker Kieron Brady before Middlesbrough FC players Robert Huth and Julio Arca joined the team for a Q&A session with the young people. The young people who asked the best questions received match tickets and a signed Middlesbrough shirt, thanks to the club for making us so welcome and to David Foster for arranging for the young people to attend.

We have been in meetings with Middlesbrough Council who are looking to support a scheme of community Education in the Town in the financial year 2008-2009.

5 a-side schools tournament

Show Racism the Red Card Secretary David Foster did a fabulous job of organising a 5-a-side anti-racist football tournament for Middlesbrough primary schools which was held at the Eston Centre on Saturday 17th November.Dean Gordon opened the event at noon, with the final kick off at 4.15pm. The event also included a question and answer session with Kieron and Gary on the problems of racism. The winners and runners up received medals and all of the young people who took part received a Show Racism the Red Card certificate and goody bag.Schools taking part included Easterside, Caldicotes, St Pius X, St Bernadette's, Corpus Christi, Newham Bridge, Linthorpe, Marton Grove, Lingfield, Park End and St Edwards.

Source: Hearts FC