By Paul Smith 
Coventry Rugby throws open the doors of the Butts Park Arena this Friday (August 30th) when it hosts a family fun day between 10am and 3pm.
The club’s community team will be hosting the event which is open to all-comers and in particular families with children.
Those present will have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities including netball, playing with rugby inflatables, basketball, giant garden games and axe throwing.
There will also be face painting available while an ice cream van will be on site and Food Heroes will be selling soft drinks plus burgers and chips.
In addition to the fun, a range of useful local family support services will be present so those attending can easily access free information and advice.
Already confirmed are: Family Hubs, Coventry Library, Job Shop, Adult Education, Coventry Be Active, Be Healthy Team, Health Visitors, Healthy Lifestyles, Men’s Shed, Severn Trent, Coventry GP Alliance, Sherbourne Valley Project, Voluntary Action Group, Community Police.
Looking ahead to the Family Fun Day, Coventry Rugby’s head of community Wes Blair said she expects those present will find plenty to enjoy while also getting easy access to support in important areas should they need it.
“Everything we focus on as a community team is about encouraging family involvement in sport and healthy behaviour,” she said, “and this fun day is very much in line with that ethos.
“In addition, we regularly hear how difficult it can be for families to access wider support in important areas such as employment, health and wellbeing so we’ve tried to help with that by bringing as many relevant support services to the BPA as possible.”
This event comes hot on the heels of the Coventry Rugby Community Team’s annual Project 500 summer camp initiative. With the help of sponsor Charter Savings Bank and the support of local supermarket Morrisons this provides activities and meals for disadvantaged children across Coventry and Warwickshire.
More information is available from:
Website: www.coventryrugby.co.uk
Phone: 02476 231001
