This month the Cornwall Table Tennis Partnership was proud to organize the Cornwall South Community Area Partnership (CAP) at the St Austell Table Tennis Club.
Players from clubs from the entire province came together to set up a lively demonstration – from talented juniors to experienced veterans – in which it is shown how dynamic, healthy and socially fascinating our sport can be.
About 30 people were present, including city, parish and district councilors, partners of Active Cornwall, the police and health organizations. Some councilors even picked up a bat and tried themselves – which shows that table tennis is really a sport for everyone.
This was more than just a friendly exhibition: Table tennis is often played behind closed doors, so events such as these are vital to help people to see The energy, skill and community spirit that the sport entails. It is a sport that not only improves physical and mental health, but also has the power to reduce social isolation by bringing people together.
For those who are not known, the Community Area Partnership (CAP) Brings local authorities, partner agencies and community groups together to share ideas, set priorities and unlock opportunities. Their work helps to open doors, connect initiatives and stimulate positive change in Cornwall.
A highlight of the day was a meeting Sarah PreeceCornwall Councils Portfolio holder for tourism, localism and planningWith policy and budget responsibilities in many areas, including leisure services. She was very impressed by the intergenerational character of our club and the high -quality facility.
So beautiful to connect and hear about all your good skirt. I was really inspired. I am particularly struck by the intergenerational aspect, embedding leadership and the Ping Mind model of sports psychology to build up skills and resilience of health.
Sarah Preece – Portfolio holder for tourism, localism and planning
De Limiet has shown all its commitment to the area by supporting the financing application Ping spirit – a national pilot project in St. Austell that uses table tennis and sports psychology to stimulate the mental health of young people – with an incredible £ 22,000 investment.
The meeting also set an important goal: giving priority to health and healthy activity in the future planning cycle. Strong connections were made, reputations were strengthened and we laid the foundation for even greater support for table tennis in Cornwall in the coming years.
A big thanks to everyone who participated – from players to partners – for helping the joy and benefits of table tennis with the wider community.
And a special thanks to Sarah Scoltock From Cornwall Council, whose enthusiasm to bring the cap to community institutions helps to make such events possible.
Thank you for making the partnership meeting of Wednesday a success. Hopefully we have made a greater consciousness of Cornwall Table Tennis Center and the magic that happens there!
Sarah Scoltock – Community Link Officer
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