20/03/2012
Kay Swinburne, Welsh Conservative MEP, along with David Davies MP for Monmouth who is the President of the Welsh Amateur boxing Association will visit Chepstow Amateur Boxing Club on Thursday to meet with head coach and Terry Dymock and his team.
Participation in sport by all age groups brings both health and social benefits, and as part of her work on the European Parliament's Culture and Education Committee, through her unique social action project, Kay is visiting young boxers in clubs around Wales.
"We are very grateful that Kay has taken an interest in the sport and has been able to assist the club with some much needed equipment - raising funds can be very difficult and every little helps," said Terry Dymock who runs the small club in Chepstow.
David Davies MP, the Tory 'Tornado' and President of the Welsh Amateur Boxing Association, is backing Kay's effort to encourage as many young people to participate in sport as possible. "As an active boxer myself, I know the benefits of regular training for young people, and it's great to see Kay engage with young people in this way. I am pleased that Kay can support a local club in my area."
As part of a wider social action project, Kay is working with clubs across Wales to help provide some basic equipment to assist young people as they progress in the sport. "Terry and his team are doing a fantastic job in Chepstow and I am pleased we can support the great work he is doing in the local community. Currently, there are 113 affiliated clubs throughout Wales with approximately 4,600 members, including many 10 to 24 year olds. Wales has a history of nurturing world class boxing athletes and I am hugely supportive of our youth taking part in any sport.
"I look forward to following their progress as they compete in tournaments across Wales."