Delight as Taynuilt Shinty Club ‘lands’ fish farm sponsor
AN ARGYLL shinty club has secured a new sponsorship deal with a local fish farm company to cover the cost of new strips and equipment as well as supporting club activities.
For the next three years, Taynuilt Shinty Club will be sponsored by Dawnfresh Farming, the largest producer of farmed trout in the UK. The company has four sites on Loch Etive, close to Taynuilt, and a number of staff grew up and live in the area.
The agreement with Dawnfresh Farming means Taynuilt will be equipped with new strips and equipment for next year, with subsequent contributions being paid directly into club funds to help grow the club at all age levels.
A new shirt design will be launched in the new year but will continue to feature Taynuilt’s traditional orange and black colour scheme.
Dawnfresh Farming director Alison Hutchins said: ‘Dawnfresh Farming always does what it can to contribute to the community, whether through the people we employ and the economic contribution that brings, through the work our staff do in the local area or through sponsorship of important local groups like Taynuilt Shinty Club.
‘The club encourages young people to improve their health and well-being by taking part in sport. Without their work, young people might have to travel great distances to take part or, worse still, not take part at all.
‘The club committee has presented a strong case about their activity for the future and we are delighted to be able to support them.’
Davie Thomson, chairman of Taynuilt Shinty Club, said: ‘Keeping local clubs such as ours in operation is always difficult, so to have this kind of long-term support from Dawnfresh Farming is invaluable as we plan for the future.
‘We want to see our teams at all levels continue to grow and compete with other clubs from around Scotland.
‘Shinty is a vital part of not only our heritage but also our future if we want to provide activities that will encourage people to stay and to move to the local area and be part of our vibrant community.’