Erewash’s mayor donned gloves and took to the ring as she visited a boxing club that won funding from the borough council.
Cllr Kate Fennelly was only given a quick lesson in how to hold her fists so emerged unscathed. She saw how volunteer trainers at Ilkeston Community Boxing and Sports Club have used a £1,500 Fast Funding Community Grant get more people taking up the sport – especially youngsters.
The club is always looking for people to join them – if you are interested please email: [email protected] or go on Facebook: Ilson Fight Unit.
Back Row, left to right: Harry Gough, Brooklyn Barker, Leighton Bowley, Ethan Shaw, Cllr Josy Hare, Coach Rob Wilson, Billy Manners, Coach Joe Cocking, Lee Cumberland, Mayor Kate Fennelly, Cllr Robert Flatley
Kneeling, left to right: Scarlett Wilson, Robson Wilson, Carter-James Bates, Harvey Cocking.
The Community Grants aim to boost local volunteer organisations – with money coming from the government. Applying for funding is easy via the council’s website.
