Thetford's young people recognised at annual meeting

Fifty people packed into the Annual General meeting of the Thetford Community Association last week to witness local young people being recognized for their sporting and gardening efforts.

Thirteen year old Mason Nembhard received a new award set-up by the committee to recognize a founding member of the committee that passed away earlier this year. Teresa Judge was one of the first people to join the charity when it formed in 2000 but tragically passed away this year after suffering from cancer. Mason was chosen by the TCAs football coaches to receive the Teresa Judge Award in recognition of his very good attendance and excellent attitude and dedication. Mason received a trophy and a £50 voucher for Sainsbury’s.

Speaking at the event, Chairman of the TCA, Andy Richardson said; “We began as a very small group of 5 or 6 people and have managed to keep the Ballpark open for 10 years and we have delivered a whole number of additional activities including weekly football coaching sessions, a gardening club and a cooking club. We need for more committee members though to take the charity forward and I would urge people to come forward and offer their support”.

Organisations that have financially supported the TCA were also recognized, including; Thetford Town Council, Breckland Youth Advisory Board, Shadwell Stud and Flagship Housing.

All attendees of the football coaching sessions over the past few months received a medal and a certificate at the meeting held last Thursday evening at the Meet Up Café. Special awards were awarded to Jay Marston, for good attendance, Kai Lott, for most improved player and best attitude to Ricardo Taverez. Young people that attend the TCAs weekly gardening project were also recognized with youngsters receiving packets of seeds and gardening tools as a reward for good behavior and effort.

For more information about the Thetford Community Association, to make a donation to help cover costs or to volunteer as a coach, or as a TCA committee member, please contact 07742157967.