Sportscotland’s Sport Facilities Fund is investing £1 million in sports clubs and community facilities across the UK. Notably, Blantyre Soccer Academy received £200,000 for a new 4G pitch at Larkfield. A total of ten projects in Scotland will benefit from the fund, sharing an overall amount of £1,017,990.
Work is progressing at a pace at the brand new Community Garden next to the Rowan Hall, just off Glasgow Road. Officially named, “The Blantyre Telegraph Community Growing Area“, the charitable environmental project is being led by Blantyre Soccer Academy and Blantyre Community Trust. New secure fences have already gone up during April with surfacing, paths […]
Blantyre Soccer Academy received some disappointing news today when they were told that plans to transfer a council hall to them may not take place. During a call with Blantyre Soccer Academy this afternoon, Jimmy Whelan told us, “It is with deep regret that I inform you that our quest to gain a community asset […]
Another amazing example of fundraising going on in Blantyre. Well done on the incredible donation of £8,500 raised by the wonderful folks supporting events organized by the Blantyre Soccer Academy. This has directly benefited the Good Child Foundation in Thailand. Jimmy Whelan, of Blantyre Soccer Academy told Blantyre Telegraph, “The Academy are delighted with the […]
A petition has been created to get purpose built 3g football pitches in Blantyre. The SFA say investment in youth football is crucial to the future success of the game in Scotland and money is tight, however with over 430 participants and 75 volunteer coaches involved in Blantyre Soccer Academy (BSA) alone let alone other sports clubs […]
Well done to Blantyre Soccer Academy for hosting their annual Raemonn Gormley Soccer Memorial matches last weekend. Hundreds of young footballers and their families attended the charity event, which was a great success, hosted at the Hamilton Palace Grounds.