Regeneration Games

An inter-school sporting event was held at Salt Ayre for 270 children from Poulton and the West End.

The ‘Regeneration Games’ brought pupils from Sandylands, Poulton-le-Sands, St Mary’s and Morecambe Bay primary schools together for activities including swimming, athletics, netball and tag-rugby.

Everyone had a fantastic time and had the opportunity to try different sports whatever their experience. Trophies were awarded to the winners from the athletics and the swimming gala. Every child received a medal for taking part.

Sue Boswell, Community Development Officer, Poulton Neighbourhood Management said: “It was a real success because the children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and were so well behaved. Bringing the four schools together has meant that the children have made new friends.”

Lancaster City Council Cultural Services and Poulton Neighbourhood Management funded the Regeneration Games. However, the day couldn’t have been a success without the dedicated hard work by staff from Neighbourhood Management, Leisure Officers, the Fire & Rescue Service, and local volunteer Mike Ellis.

Michelle Storton, Leisure Development Officer for Lancaster City Council, said: “The day went without any problems, because of the support from all the organisations who helped to run the games. The feedback I have received from teachers and children was excellent. I hope in the future we will be able to do something similar, and hopefully we will gain support from all the schools in Poulton and the West End.”