Member of Parliament for Stevenage, Stephen McPartland, attended Letchmore Nursery and Infant School to witness a showcase of Energy Club's fun, free, physical activities for primary school children provided by volunteers.
Stephen said, "It was great to see the Energy Club in action and I really enjoyed getting involved. The pupils were fantastic and obviously love every minute of the activities, which are so important in their physical development. Energy Club is providing this service for free and I would encourage all our schools to take them up on this offer and get involved.
“I would also like to say a big thank you to the staff at Letchmore Nursery and Infants School, who have made this possible alongside the Energy Club volunteers. Not only is this an opportunity for the younger generation but also for people who wish to continue the great volunteering work that we saw through the summer at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Energy Clubs are run by volunteers and I am proud of the wonderful community spirit we have in our area.”
Energy Club is being rolled out across England and provides a legacy from the Olympics and Paralympics, supported by the Cabinet office and delivered by the charity and social enterprise Sports Leaders UK, the country’s leading deliverer of training, awards and qualifications in sport. It aims to make an impact in primary schools across England. Volunteers include members of school networks, including young adults and volunteers from local companies and all will receive training, on-going support, guidance and equipment.