Pupils enjoy scheme

Monklands school kids kicked off the football fun with the Tesco Bank Football Challenge.

The youngsters from St David’s, Glengowan, St Andrew’s and Kirkshaws took part in coaching sessions at Ravenscraig as part of the Scottish FA’s latest participation programme.

The Tesco Bank Football Challenge is a five-year community programme run in partnership with the Scottish FA.

Steven Hamilton, Football Development Officer with North Lanarkshire Leisure, said:“This a brilliant initiative we’re proud to deliver in our local schools. We’re pleased to welcome the children to Ravenscraig Sport Facility for this latest festival after a great six weeks of coaching.”

Councillor Barry McCulloch, chair of NL Leisure, said:“We want to encourage kids to lead a healthy and active lifestyle and football is a great way for boys and girls to keep fit, have fun and make new friends.

“We offer loads of activities and classes for young people in our sports centres across North Lanarkshire for everyone to enjoy.”

NL Leisure runs soccer schools at Airdrie Leisure Centre, Kirkwood Sports Barn, Ravenscraig, Broadwood and St Ambrose HS.

Classes run in 10 week blocks and can be joined at any time. For further information contact Nicky Laughlin on 01236 341968 or nicky.laughlin@ nlleisure.com.