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Fighting fit gym celebrates five years of working at centre of the community

From left coach Steve Cooney, Scrapstore manager Olivia McCann, patron
Ricky Porter and coach Paul Rogers. Mikey Harfield, 5, shows the heavy bag who’s boss
A fighting fit community gym in Rogers and two-times British kick commercial gyms, to get fit and aspects of my life for the better.
West Swindon has celebrated its boxing champion, Andy Brown, who learn from professional qualified People often use the word respect
fifth birthday in November. volunteer their time to motivate and experienced trainers.” and for me boxing taught me to
Scrappers Boxing Gym and and inspire young people. The team Scrappers Gym has improved respect how my actions impacted
Community Fitness Centre was was further boosted when boxing access to sport for young people on others.”
launched with a £9,609 grant from trainer Steve Cooney, a former and built stronger communities by From 1 April 2015 to 31 March
the Big Lottery ‘Awards for All’ amateur with 15 years’ experience developing links with Lydiard Park 2016, Scrappers worked directly
programme in 2011. joined. Academy, Swindon Academy and with 1,930 children and young
Veteran Swindon boxing legend Scrapstore manager Olivia Nova Hreod School by providing people aged 5 to 19 years of age
and patron of the scheme, Ricky McCann said: “We provide an non-contact boxing skills classes and 1,495 aged 20 and above,
Porter, was on hand to throw his affordable, safe, supportive during P.E. lessons and also after- helping them to increase their
weight behind the anniversary and welcoming environment at school boxing clubs to engage more fitness, confidence and self-esteem.
event. Scrappers Gym reducing isolation young people in the sport. For details contact Olivia McCann
Based at the rear of the 24 Hour and increasing participation. Paul Rogers said: “The reason I on 01793 513982 or 07739023290
Gym in Hillmead, West Swindon, “This is a fantastic project and got involved in coaching boxing or [email protected], or
the gym was initially run by provides opportunities for local initially was to put something back Paul Rogers, Tel: 07505 370383,
Swindon’s first ABA champion Paul people who cannot afford to go to into a sport that changed many [email protected]

Lucky Shane wins gym membership for life

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Shane Ball (left) with David Lloyd general manager Jordan McGarvie

Construction manager Shane Ball use of the gym’s other extensive
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Shane, 47, is a keen tri-athlete business. Studley Grange Garden & Leisure Park, Hay Lane, Wroughton, Swindon SN4 9QT
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triathlon club as well as making our appreciation in this way.”
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