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…
Street Smart! Streetsport featured in national newspaper as volunteers thrive
The Denis Law Legacy Trust’s Streetsport programme were delighted to be featured in the Daily Record on November 7th as the national newspaper included a feature on two of our young volunteers.
Aramark Family Fun Day
The Denis Law Legacy Trust’s Streetsport programme and sponsors Aramark are staging a family fun day in Aberdeen city centre tomorrow afternoon (September 20th 2018) to highlight the remarkable work carried out by the charity and celebrate Aramark’s Building Community Day (ABC Day).
Local students contribute to Denis Law exhibition
Students from Robert Gordon’s University’s (RGU) Gray’s School of Art and North East Scotland College (NESCOL) have been involved in a special exhibition featuring an extensive archive of Denis Law memorabilia.
RGU Streetsport triumphs at National Pride of Sport Awards
The Denis Law Legacy Trust and Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) Streetsport initiative has won a prestigious accolade at the 2017 National Pride of Sport Awards, held in London last week.
Denis Law Freedom of the City
More than 15,000 people lined the streets of Aberdeen to greet Scotland legend Denis Law as he celebrated being granted the Freedom of the City.
RGU’s Streetsport receives the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) Streetsport initiative has this week been given the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the equivalent of an MBE for voluntary groups, is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work in their communities.
Scotland’s first Cruyff Court reaches completion
Scotland’s first ever Cruyff Court has opened in Aberdeen. The previous Catherine Street Court was a run-down and under-used urban space within the city centre. It has now been transformed into a hi-tech, all-weather play and activity area for families in the surrounding community and the wider Aberdeen area.
Prince Harry visits Streetsport on first official visit to Aberdeen
Prince Harry paid a visit to Robert Gordon University (RGU) this week as part of his first official visit to Aberdeen to learn about some of the vital work being done by a number of the city’s leading youth development projects.