Young people from Greenwich are invited to celebrate the launch of Kicks, a Premier-League-backed football programme, and take part in an exciting day of sports and wellbeing, at Kidbrooke Village on Saturday 24 August.
Berkeley is working with local partners to deliver a jam-packed day of free activities at Kidbrooke Village’s flexible sports facility, including sessions from Charlton Athletic Community Trust, launching an exciting new youth sports programme.
Charlton Athletic Community Trust is funded by the Premier League to deliver Kicks, a community sports programme designed to inspire marginalised young people and help them reach their full potential. Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling are among the many footballers to have supported the scheme.
Kicks sessions are available for local teens every Monday between 5pm and 7pm at Kidbrooke Village, alongside regular mentoring and employability workshops for young people at Kidbrooke Community Hub.
The community event will also include free sessions from Pure Gym and Kent Cricket, as well as fun for all the family with face painting, games and wellbeing stalls providing advice around nutrition, sleep, holistic therapies and self-care.
Berkeley has recently refurbished the multi-use games area at Kidbrooke Village, and has a new system in place to ensure that at least one court is freely available for walk-ins every day, while others can be booked. It is a multi-use space, used for a wide range of sports for all ages, including tennis, 5-a-side, netball and cricket.
The games area lies at the entrance to the 20-acre Cator Park, which Berkeley designed in partnership with The London Wildlife Trust. Together these two community facilities provide countless opportunities for local people to get outside and be active.
Paul Prichard, Development Director at Berkeley, said “We look forward to welcoming everyone along to our new-look games area, and are really pleased to be able to host Kicks here every week. We’ve been working closely with Royal Borough of Greenwich and partners in the community to make sure that local people feel the benefits of regeneration at Kidbrooke Village, and events like this are a great reminder for everyone of all the fantastic public facilities available to enjoy, right on their doorstep.”
CACT Diversionary & Mentoring Manager, Anthony Quarm said: “The partnership between CACT and Berkeley will provide young individuals with continued access to high-quality local venues and resources that might otherwise be inaccessible. Together we’re enabling consistent sports provision, outreach, and mentoring programs while reducing barriers to participation for young people. This means, we can enhance our impact, continue promoting healthier lifestyles, and support social cohesion and community well-being.”
Berkeley has a dedicated Community Action Plan in place at Kidbrooke Village, which includes a commitment to creating a healthier and safer environment for all.
To find out more about the open day on Saturday 24 August, visit www.kidbrookevillagelondon.co.uk
