Community Foundation

With some positive signs on the horizon Community Foundation volunteers and programme co-ordinators have been busy planning the return to activity. See below some of the amazing work we have undertaken over the last month. An insight in to the virtual world! Over the last few weeks and months Tom Blackburn – Community Officer has been busy developing our online presence. The Community Foundation now has a Youtube Channel, with regular uploads and super content. This allows our partner Primary Schools to familiarise themselves with HTAFC and have fun too!

Jack Muldoon joins Yr2 class virtually

As part of our Premier League Primary Stars (PLPS) delivery we had a special visitor to Year 2. Jack Muldoon captivated all pupils, reading from the Allan Ahlberg book ‘Kicking a Ball’. As you can see everyone was fully focused on the story. Our first team players have many talents both on and off the pitch.

Do you know anyone who would love to talk about Sporting Memories?

Another virtual programme that we deliver is Sporting Memories, taking a look back at past events, famous people and the times gone by. Hosted by a group of community volunteers it is always a fun and jolly affair. We run Sporting Memories via Zoom every two weeks – with the next taking place on Friday 26th March at 11am for an hour. If you or someone you know would like to join us, please email community@harrogatetownafc.com.

National Citizen Service (NCS) is talk of the Town

Brilliant news that Harrogate Town AFC Community Foundation are Delivery Partners within Harrogate for the National Citizen Service (NCS) for 2021.

What does this mean for Harrogate, the Community Foundation and the Club?

NCS is a valuable experience for young people aged 15-17 years old, which gives them a chance to learn new skills, meet new people and give something back to the Community. In particular the 1st week sees young people try their hand at kayaking, gorge walking and high ropes. The fun doesn’t stop there, with sign ups now open for an amazing three week and two week programme in July and August respectively. For the Community Foundation this is an incredible opportunity to deliver a National Programme, working closely with the EFL Trust and NCS Trust. It also allows our team to grow, providing employment opportunities for both full-time and casual summer roles.

Check the Foundation and Clubs website for Team Leader and Assistant Team Leader opportunities to work on our NCS Summer Programme 2021.

Finally for Harrogate Town AFC, this provides an increase in awareness of the brand across the district. It will also strengthen the engagement of young people with other Community and Club programmes. And no doubt recruit a new following to cheer us on into the future.

For more details about the programme, visit wearencs.com

March #TeamTalk with special guest Brendan Kiernan sign up now!

Thursday 25th March, 7pm is our next scheduled #TeamTalk in conjunction with the EFL and MIND. This time we welcome Brendan Kiernan, a fascinating individual, to keep the conversation going around mental health. To book a place on our March #TeamTalk, please email community@harrogatetownafc.com to receive the Zoom link. The more people who join the merrier –it would be great to connect with lots of Town fans.

For more details about Harrogate Town AFC Community Foundation, or to get involved as a participant or volunteer, please email community@harrogatetownafc.com