London Youth Committee notes

Once again Tara GFC held a very successful annual Summer Camp with 130 children in attendance at Silve Jubliee Stadium, Hendon FC in Kingsbury. Camp was open to all clubs in London aged from 4 years up to Under 14's along with Tara’s was Granuaille, St Kiernans, Parnell's and Tir Chonaill Gaels, North London Shamrocks. The camp opened on Monday the 25th and finished up on Friday the 29th July with presentations for all the children. Tina Tracey Camp Coordinator thanked all the coaches/teachers who done a fantastic job at the camp and thanked the parents/carers and all who worked behind the scenes for their kind support. Granuaille assisted with the hurling and supplied the hurling equipment. A special thanks to Rob Morris and Tom Stockman who was on hand daily at Silve Jubliee Stadium for their generosity and community spirit, enabling the club to use the excellent facilities. A visit from the Leader of Brent Council Cllr Muhammed Butt and Cllr Mary Daly Councillor for Sudbury who is a very keen supporter of the GAA in London who kindly helped with presentations. Thanks to Bredie Brien Secretary of Provincial Council of Great Britain who presented the children with Cúl Camp bags on behalf of the London GAA. Thanks to the Tara Chairman Brendan Gallagher and all the committee for their kind support. Thanks to Sharon Kelly and Lilly Monagle for their lovely music on Friday. All 130 children seemed to have a wonderful time with a lot of passion and energy getting involved in hurling and lots of fun activities with Gaelic tournament running all week with Sligo, Wexford, Galway, Kildare, Mayo, London. The Cup was won by the Mayo team, The Shield was won by the Kildare team, The Plate won by the Sligo team. Yoga was experienced and enjoyed by the girls on one of the days along with arts and crafts for everyone to enjoy throughout the week. Thanks to all the parents/carers for their continued support. For any lost property Tara GFC training will commence at Sudbury Court on the Friday 2nd of September or contact Tina Tracey 07813711012