Aberdeen youths beat the biggest names in triumphant trip to Leicester
Young representatives of Streetsport in Aberdeen defeated English giants Arsenal and Liverpool while competing in the 2019 UK Cruyff Court Finals over the weekend.
Streetsport rewarded with generous Children in Need support
The Denis Law Legacy Trust has received a grant of almost £30,000 to help it provide activities for disadvantaged children and young people in Aberdeen.
Work on Aberdeen's Hall of Heroes to begin in July
The Hall of Heroes aims to “tell the story of local people who helped transform the wider world” and will be located on the first floor of Provost Skene’s House. Topping the Sporting Champions category was Denis Law, voted in for his illustrious football career and subsequent charity work.
Update: Completed it! 47 Summits and 64 Miles…
Last month we wrote how Dave, one of our brilliant volunteers, planned to run the 64 mile Paddy Buckley Round in North Wales. We’re now delighted to confirm that he completed the incredible feat on the weekend of June 15/16.
Streetsport & Bon Accord Rotary Club partner up for RYLA
Enthusiastic young participants who attend Streetsport sessions are often grateful beneficiaries of a sponsored place in RYLA’s annual adventures through the Bon Accord Rotary Club in Aberdeen.
Barrack Charitable Trust pledge money towards Streetsport
The Barrack Charitable Trust has donated £10,000 towards the Denis Law Legacy Trust’s Streetsport programme. The funds will go directly towards funding the Kickstart wing of Streetsport which delivers activity sessions to Primary 6 and 7 pupils in local schools.
The Speyside Way: Completed it!
Starting in Aviemore, the trio walked through Grantown-on-Spey, Ballindalloch, Craigellachie and Fochabers. 70 miles and a bottle of sun-cream later, the trio arrived in Buckie brimming with pride having raised over £2,000.
Inaugural race night raises near £4,000 for Streetsport
The Denis Law Legacy Trust held their first ever race night on Friday in order to raise funds for Streetsport, the award-winning programme which benefits youngsters throughout Aberdeen city and shire.
47 Summits and 64 Miles… in 24 Hours!
A Streetsport volunteer is taking on the momentous challenge of running a 64 mile route, compromising of 47 summits and 28,000 feet of ascent, in under 24 hours.
Running Balmoral for the Denis Law Legacy Trust
Volunteers and staff of the Denis Law Legacy Trust came together to run the Balmoral 10k last weekend and raised over £550 in the process.
Walking the Speyside Way
Three old pals are preparing to trek 65 miles through the Highlands this month as they fundraise for the Denis Law Legacy Trust.
Streetsport x Streetwise: Nutrition @ Northfield
The Denis Law Legacy Trust’s flagship programme, Streetsport, included a special nutrition event at their regular Friday session at Northfield’s Bill Burr astro pitch.
Denis Law piano donated to local primary school
A piano which is beautifully ordained in Denis Law detailed vinyl has been donated to Orchard Brae Primary School.
Streetsport named one of UK's Best Breakthroughs
The Denis Law Legacy Trust were delighted to learn that Streetsport has been included in a prestigious list that celebrates the everyday impact that universities have on people’s lives and their communities.
Denis Law - Made in Aberdeen
A documentary which chronicles the life, career and legacy of Denis Law premiered on Manchester United TV this month. Produced by John Gubba, the film first aired on Thursday 21st February before being repeated on Sunday 24th to coincide with the Lawman’s 79th birthday.
Bite-size volunteering: Peruvian edition!
In the final months of 2018 we welcomed Glenda into the Streetsport team after she’d approached us about doing some volunteering. Glenda, from Peru, was keen to get involved with an organisation that shared her beliefs and interests before returning home in January.
“If anyone has the opportunity to join Streetsport in any kind of way I’d 100% tell them to jump at it!”
Streetsport spoke to Kirstin Bell, RGU graduate and now current RGU Events Assistant, about her time volunteering and how the experience has proved invaluable in her desired career path. Read on to realise the benefits of volunteering and how it can help you.
What does Streetsport mean to me?
“Streetsport has completely changed my life. Some of the coaches have helped me through some of the toughest times in my life so far and now I’m eventually getting to repay the favour by becoming a volunteer through the Duke of Edinburgh programme”.
Tullos set to welcome Aberdeen's second Cruyff Court
After the great success of Scotland’s first Cruyff Court at Catherine Street in the centre of the city, everyone connected with the project are ecstatic to confirm Tullos, Torry as the second location.
Streetsport aired nationwide in new TSB advert
Streetsport featured in a new TSB advert which was aired nationwide this month as part of their Local Pride campaign. We’re very proud of how it’s turned out and believe it projects a powerful message…