Terry Forsey appears on BBC Radio Northampton Breakfast Show on Thursday 28th July. He discussed background to The Travers Foundation, types of support available and how local young people can benefit from their support.
BUT HIS JOURNEY STARTED WITH THE TRAVERS FOUNDATIONBefore the Open 2016 at Royal Troon most of the UK population might have been forgiven for not having heard of Ryan Evans. Colin Montgomerie (@Darth_Monty) even cheekily tweeted: "Who is Ryan Evans? #The Open", which Ryan took in good humour and re-tweeted to his followers. However, if you're from North Northamptonshire the county’s favourite golfing son is probably somebody with whom you were already familiar. The six-foot-tall 29 year old was well known in Northamptonshire as he steadily carved himself a solid reputation on the golf course - and was also known as being a thoroughly decent chap off it. Never forgetting his roots, Ryan went back to Gretton in 2012 to open the re-vamped Sports and Social Club, drawing a big crowd who came to see the local hero cut the red ribbon and proclaim the bar open for business. Ryan was also the first sportsperson to have received funding from Gretton-based charity The Travers Foundation. The charity, set up by local businessman Terry Forsey in 2012, is based in Northamptonshire and helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts. Terry Forsey, Chairman of the Travers Foundation, is understandably absolutely delighted with Ryan's success: "I knew Ryan well, having played with him in the Blue Bell Golf Society, so he was familiar to us already when he applied to The Travers Foundation for help with funding. "We have been following Ryan's progress with added interest since 2013, when he was the first person to receive financial help from The Travers Foundation. "It has been an honour and a privilege watching how he's developed into a world-class sportsman, and we know that there are more great things to come for Ryan." Speaking about his recent success in The Open 2016, Ryan tweeted: "Awesome couple of weeks in Scotland. Finished 58th in the @TheOpen at Troon in my first ever major. Now home and having a @NandosUK for dinner!" During the tournament, Ryan played with golfing legend Colin Montgomerie on his home course. The previous week his Open Qualification earned him a last minute entry to the Scottish Open at Castle Stuart. He had a last minute race to be on the tee in time and teed-off with the eventual Open winner Henrik Stenson. All of which is a long way away from his previous job, where he worked as a call centre operative at Avon in Corby. Ryan explains: "I was working in a call centre in Corby... I decided to concentrate on golf and see if I could get anywhere. I took a year's leave from work. I've now got a chance to write my own history. I feel I appreciate playing the game more, given where I was. If I miss the cut, it's still better than being sat in the office looking out of the window, wishing I was playing golf." Ryan received funding from The Travers Foundation in what proved to be the last year of his amateur career. This saw him earn a selection to visit Australia as part of a two-man England Golf team where he turned in outstanding winning performances. Having reached Number Six in the world amateur rankings, he then turned professional and in 2014 and 2015 played in the Challenge Tour, and then qualified for the European Tour at the end of 2015. Today he has to qualify for big tournaments like The Open, and his trip to Troon was his first major tournament. But there's one thing for sure, you can guarantee it won't be his last! Everyone at The Travers Foundation wishes Ryan all the best for his future golfing career, and we're delighted that we were there at the start of his amazing journey. Don't forget to come back and visit us again soon! For further information on the work of the Travers Foundation please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk ends Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440 The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203 The Travers Foundation press releases are carefully crafted by Helen Bach. If you need any assistance with press releases, blogs, brochures, website content please email Helen here . YOUNG ATHLETE IS SPONSORED BY THE TRAVERS FOUNDATIONTalented young athlete Isaac Akers, aged 17 from Market Harborough, headed to Tbilisi, Georgia to represent Great Britain at the inaugural European Youth Championships which took place from 14th to 17th July. Isaac - a member of Corby Athletics Club - proudly wore his first ever GB vest in the 3000 metres event. Isaac put in a solid performance, running his second fastest time this season over 3000m in incredibly hot conditions. Sadly, he narrowly missed out on the medals by coming fifth out of a field of 20. His time was 8:23:68 (which compared well with silver medallist time of 8:20:29 and bronze 8:20:94), and he was in contention until the sprint finish but had very little left to give at the end of the race. He and quite a few of the GB athletes had a stomach bug, and were being treated by their medic, so given the heat and his illness he performed brilliantly. Isaac says: "It was a fantastic experience and I ran well. This GB experience has made me even hungrier for future success in both athletics and cross country." Isaac receives financial support to achieve his sporting dreams from local charity The Travers Foundation. The Travers Foundation helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts. The charity provides monetary assistance to Isaac for coaching and competition expenses. Terry Forsey, Chairman of The Travers Foundation, said: "We are delighted to be able to assist a super-talented young athlete like Isaac to achieve his dreams of representing his country in international events. "He performed brilliantly in Tbilisi given the circumstances, and wish him every success for his future competitions." For further information on the work of the Travers Foundation please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk ends Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440 The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203 The Travers Foundation press releases are carefully crafted by Helen Bach. If you need any assistance with press releases, blogs, brochures, website content please email Helen here FUNDRAISING FOR THE TRAVERS FOUNDATIONAnthony Tilley, aged 44 and from Uppingham, is cycling from London to Paris to raise money for The Travers Foundation. The Travers Foundation is a Northamptonshire-based charity which helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts. Recent recipients of support include Olympic-hopeful Lucy Hatton, Corby Athletics' rising star long-distance runner (who's just been called up for the GB squad heading to Tbilisi for the European Youth Championships) Isaac Akers, The Corby Cube Core Dancers and Actors, local filmmaker Kayleigh O'Connor, singer and actress Meg Lyons, golfer Ryan Evans, tennis player Joe Tyler, kick-boxers Joe Watkins and Tom Symonds, singer Vicki-Louise Sherwin and Special Olympic gold medallist Chris Southwell from Oakham. Anthony, who starts his journey on 25th July, said: "My brother and I are cycling from London to Paris to raise money for The Travers Foundation because the foundation has really touched my heart. "I have only recently been introduced to it, but it is something I truly believe in. I hope to raise awareness and money for the foundation." Terry Forsey of the Travers Foundation said: "We at the Travers Foundation are very grateful to Anthony and his brother for undertaking this journey. We just hope they have comfortable saddles! But seriously, it's great that they have decided to choose our charity to benefit from their mammoth cycle-ride. We wish them every success - bonne chance et bon voyage!" To sponsor Anthony, please visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/A-Tilley For further information on the work of the Travers Foundation please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk ends Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440 The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203 The Travers Foundation press releases are carefully crafted by Helen Bach. If you need any assistance with press releases, blogs, brochures, website content please email Helen here Isaac Akers appears on BBC Radio Northampton Breakfast Show on Friday 1st July. He has been selected to represent Great Britain at the inaugural European Youth Championships taking place in Tbilisi, Georgia from 14th to 17th July.
TRAVERS FOUNDATION EVENT AT BARNSDALE LODGE HOTEL Local charity The Travers Foundation held its mid-Summer Ball on 25th June at Barnsdale Lodge Hotel. The event - sponsored by Electrical Compliance & Safety Ltd (ECS) of Corby - raised a massive £6,000 in funds for the charity. In attendance were guests of honour Dr Laurence Howard, the Lord Lieutenant of Rutland, and Corby's new mayor, Cllr Julie Riley who recently announced The Travers Foundation as one of her chosen charities for her term of office. The Travers Foundation is a Northamptonshire-based charity which helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts. Recent recipients of support include Olympic-hopeful Lucy Hatton, Corby Athletics' rising star long-distance runner (who's just been called up for the GB squad heading to Tbilisi for the European Youth Championships) Isaac Akers, The Corby Cube Core Dancers and Actors, local filmmaker Kayleigh O'Connor, singer and actress Meg Lyons, golfer Ryan Evans, tennis player Joe Tyler, kick-boxers Joe Watkins and Tom Symonds, and singer Vicki-Louise Sherwin. The black-tie dinner featured performances by The Top Banana Band who played their mix of funk, soul and blues and there was a Charity Auction with prizes donated by Barnsdale Lodge Hotel, Blackthorn Wood Golf Club, Coca Cola Enterprises, Olympic athlete and Foundation Trustee William Sharman, Silverstone Racing Circuit, Rockingham Castle, Truck East Ltd, The Olive Branch Clipsham, Travis Perkins, Aldi, Haddonstone Ltd, golfer Ryan Evans, Philip and Dee Day, Rab and Heather Fernie, Jane Harrison, Rob Sutton, Gregory Burns, Mark Smith, Paul Grimes and Gary Tait. Terry Forsey of the Travers Foundation said: "We had a wonderful evening of fund-raising in the idyllic Rutland waterside setting of Barnsdale Lodge Hotel, and the amazing total of £6,000 was raised. Every penny of this will go to supporting youngsters from the local area as the charity is entirely staffed by volunteers. "A huge thank you to everybody who contributed to this event, including our sponsors ECS Ltd and Pete McGowan, Quantum Print, our MC for the evening Mark Thompson and The Top Banana Band, auctioneer David Palmer, match-funding support from Tina Clark of Lloyds Bank Corby, and not forgetting the Travers Foundation Events Team of John Leslie, Diane Masters, Dee Day and David Hall." For further information on the work of the Travers Foundation please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk ends Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440 The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203 The Travers Foundation press releases are carefully crafted by Helen Bach. If you need any assistance with press releases, blogs, brochures, website content please email Helen here Ryan Evans is one of the first sportsmen supported by The travers Foundation. He has just qualified for his first Golf Major Championship. He will be playing the the Open at Royal Troon on July 10th. Read the full Northants Telegraph story here. Ryan said “I didn’t really sleep much last night (Tuesday) because my phone was going crazy and all the messages I was getting saying congratulations was a bit overwhelming,” the 29-year-old said. “It’s huge for me. Growing up, you are with your mates on the putting green pretending to hole putts to win The Open and now I am in it. “I played brilliantly yesterday. I had one bad shot all day and that led to a double bogey when I got a bit unlucky on the 16th. “But I hit the ball great all day and holed a lot of decent putts as well. “It hasn’t really been there all season to be honest but for it to finally all come together at such a crucial time was great.” We will all be following Ryan's progress and wish is the very best of luck. YOUNG ATHLETE IS SPONSORED BY THE TRAVERS FOUNDATIONTalented young athlete Isaac Akers, aged 16 from Market Harborough, is heading to Tbilisi, Georgia to represent Great Britain at the inaugural European Youth Championships taking place from 14th to 17th July. Isaac - a member of Corby Athletics Club - will proudly wear his first ever GB vest in the 3000 metres event. Isaac receives financial support to achieve his sporting dreams from local charity The Travers Foundation. The Travers Foundation helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts. The charity will provide monetary assistance to Isaac for coaching and competition expenses. Isaac has had an amazing 2016 season to date. So far this year he has won the Leicestershire County Schools Cross Country Championships at Ratcliffe College in January. This was swiftly followed by another win in the Under 17 Men's English National Cross Country Championships at Donington Park in February. Isaac said of this win: "My training has been going really well and I felt good going into the race. I thought I had a chance of winning but there were a lot of quality athletes taking part. This race was one of my main goals for the season so I was very happy to win it." In March he then won the Under 17 Men British Athletics Inter Counties Cross Country Championships at Cofton Park, Birmingham. Terry Forsey, Chairman of The Travers Foundation, said: "We are delighted to be able to assist a super-talented young athlete like Isaac to achieve his dreams of representing his country in international events. "His 2016 season is off to a magnificent start, and we wish him continued success and look forward to seeing how he gets on in Tbilisi this Summer." For further information on the work of the Travers Foundation please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk ends Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440 The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203 The Travers Foundation press releases are carefully crafted by Helen Bach. If you need any assistance with press releases, blogs, brochures, website content please email Helen here TRAVERS FOUNDATION EVENT AT BARNSDALE LODGE HOTELLocal charity The Travers Foundation is delighted to announce that its mid-Summer Ball - taking place on 25th June at Barnsdale Lodge Hotel - is being sponsored by Electrical Compliance & Safety Ltd (ECS). Corby-based ECS Ltd are experts in electrical compliance, project management and installation. Peter McGowan, Managing Director, said: "We at ECS Ltd are pleased to be sponsoring this year's Travers Foundation Mid-Summer Ball. We are a local company, and it's great to be able to give something back to a fantastic charity which is helping youngsters in our local community." The Travers Foundation is a Northamptonshire-based charity which helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts. Recent recipients of support include Olympic-hopeful Lucy Hatton, Corby Athletics' rising star long-distance runner Isaac Akers, The Corby Cube Core Dancers and Actors, local filmmaker Kayleigh O'Connor, singer and actress Meg Lyons, golfer Ryan Evans, tennis player Joe Tyler, and singers Vicki-Louise Sherwin, Charlie Botting and Kara Hamer. The black-tie dinner will feature performances by The Top Banana Band playing their mix of funk, soul and blues and there will be a Charity Auction with prizes donated by Barnsdale Lodge Hotel, Coca Cola Enterprises, Olympic athlete and Foundation Trustee William Sharman, Silverstone Racing Circuit, golfer Ryan Evans, Philip Day, Steve Farr, Rab Fernie, David Hall, Jane Harrison, Diane Masters, Rob Sutton and Gary Tait. Terry Forsey of the Travers Foundation said: "We are very much looking forward to having a great night of fundraising in the idyllic Rutland waterside setting of Barnsdale Lodge Hotel. "I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to everybody who has contributed to this event, including our sponsors ECS Ltd and Pete McGowan, Quantum Print, our MC for the evening Mark Thompson and The Top Banana Band, auctioneer David Palmer, match-funding support from Tina Clark of Lloyds Bank Corby, and not forgetting the Travers Foundation Events Team of John Leslie, Diane Masters, Dee Day and David Hall." For further information on the work of the Travers Foundation please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk ends Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440 The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203 The Travers Foundation press releases are carefully crafted by Helen Bach. If you need any assistance with press releases, blogs, brochures, website content please email Helen here 203 THE TRAVERS FOUNDATION IS CORBY MAYOR'S CHOSEN CHARITY FOR 2016/17The Travers Foundation is delighted to announce that it has been selected by Corby's new Mayor Councillor Julie Riley to be one of her chosen charities for her 2016/17 term of office. The Mayor has decided her charity theme for this year is 'Children Are Our Future', and has chosen to support The Travers Foundation, a Northamptonshire-based charity which helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative and the performing arts. The Travers Foundation, founded in 2012 by local businessman Terry Forsey, has given much needed financial support to many youngsters from the Corby borough. These include Olympic athlete Lucy Hatton, Corby Athletics' rising star long-distance runner Isaac Akers, The Corby Cube Core Dancers and Actors, local filmmaker Kayleigh O'Connor, singer and actress Meg Lyons, golfer Ryan Evans, tennis player Joe Tyler, and singers Vicki-Louise Sherwin, Charlie Botting and Kara Hamer. Olympic athlete William Sharman is a trustee of the charity, alongside local Opera impresario Martin McEvoy, Accountant Julie Ward and Lawyer Gary Tait. Terry Forsey, Chairman of the Travers Foundation, said: "We at the Travers Foundation are hugely honoured that Madam Mayor, Cllr Julie Riley, has chosen us as a charity that she will support during her year-long term as Mayor of Corby. "To reach the peak of your profession in sport, the creative or performing arts these days, you need to have lots of funding as well as lots of talent. Not every family can offer this financial commitment, so this is where charities such as ours can assist youngsters from all backgrounds fulfil their dreams. "Thanks to Cllr Riley and the backing she is giving our charity, more young people will be able to access funds to help them achieve their potential." For further information on the work of the Travers Foundation please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk ends Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440 The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203 The Travers Foundation press releases are carefully crafted by Helen Bach. If you need any assistance with press releases, blogs, brochures, website content please email Helen here TRAVERS FOUNDATION MUSIC AND DANCE EVENT AT CORBY CORE THEATREThe Travers Foundation Showcase fundraising evening took place at the Corby Cube on Saturday 5th March, 2016. The Travers Foundation is a Northamptonshire-based charity which helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts. The black-tie dinner and showcase event featured some of the talented youngsters the charity has assisted - including the Corby Core Actors and Dancers, plus well-known local vocalists Vicki-Louise Sherwin, Charlie Botting, Kara Hamer and Meg Lyons. Kayleigh O'Connor, a local filmmaker, showed her new short film EQ: A Film About Emotional Intelligence. Athlete Lucy Hatton - European Silver Medallist in Hurdling and Rio 2016 Olympic-hopeful - unfortunately couldn't make the event as she had a call-up to the British Athletic team in Prague, and young tennis star Joe Tyler from Corby was at the Davis Cup tournament in Birmingham. Travers Foundation Trustee and Olympic athlete William Sharman also had to send his apologies for family reasons, but wished everyone well. This annual event, now in its second year, sold out within two days of tickets going on sale. It was hosted by local Opera Impresario Martin McEvoy, who is a Trustee of the charity. Neil Bray, the Branch Manager of Corby's Santander branch, and his team got involved by organising the silent raffle which took place on the evening and are prominently displaying information about the charity in the bank. Neil's father is Russ 'Voice of Darts' Bray who kindly donated a signed dartboard and photographs, sold as part of the silent auction, and also auctioned were two rugby balls signed by the Northampton Saints and Leicester Tigers teams. Terry Forsey of the Travers Foundation said: "The second annual Travers Foundation Showcase was a huge success. We raised £4250 in total, and every penny will be spent in supporting talented youngsters improve their skills in sports, the creative and performing arts. "The charity is entirely staffed by volunteers, and we all work really hard in various aspects of fund-raising, working with the young people and their families, and in PR and marketing. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who made this evening the resounding success it was, especially Neil and his team at Santander, Tina Clark from Lloyds Bank, Andrew Zazzi from Barclays Wealth, as well as our loyal team of helpers including Jo Lister who designed the programme and the marvellous decor, assisted by Susan Forsey, our official photographer Caz Tangles, and Martin McEvoy who directed, devised and was Master of Ceremonies for the entire evening." For further information on the work of the Travers Foundation please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk ends Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440 The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203 Photograph by Chameleon Photographics The Travers Foundation press releases are carefully crafted by Helen Bach. If you need any assistance with press releases, blogs, brochures, website content please email Helen here CHARITY EVENT AT THE CORBY CUBE HELPED BY SANTANDER - & A SELL OUTThe Travers Foundation Young Stars Showcase fundraising evening will be held at the Corby Cube on Saturday 5th March, 2016. The Northamptonshire-based charity helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts. The black-tie dinner and showcase event will feature some of the talented youngsters the charity has assisted, and confirmed attendees include athlete Lucy Hatton - European Silver Medallist in Hurdling and Rio 2016 Olympic-hopeful - the Corby Core Actors and Dancers, plus well-known local vocalists Vicki-Louise Sherwin, Charlie Botting, Kara Hamer and Meg Lyons. Kayleigh O'Connor, a local filmmaker, will be showing her new short film EQ: A Film About Emotional Intelligence. This annual event, now in its second year, sold out within two days of tickets going on sale. It will be hosted by local Opera Impresario Martin McEvoy, who is a Trustee of the charity. Neil Bray, the Branch Manager of Corby's Santander branch, and his team are getting involved by organising the silent raffle taking place on the evening and are prominently displaying information about the charity in the bank. Neil and his Santander team are very dedicated to helping local charities - not only do they offer financial assistance, they also offer practical help with events. Neil's father is Russ 'Voice of Darts' Bray who has kindly donated a signed dartboard and photographs to be part of the silent auction. Martin McEvoy of the Travers Foundation said: "We are delighted to be hosting this fantastic fundraising event and to have the help and support of local businesses including Corby's branch of Santander. Neil and his team have been invaluable and we look forward to continue working with them." For further information on the work of the Travers Foundation please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk ends Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440 The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203 The Travers Foundation press releases are carefully crafted by Helen Bach. If you need any assistance with press releases, blogs, brochures, website content please email Helen here BALL4ALL BASKETBALL The non-profit organisation Ball4All CIC provides basketball coaching sessions and clubs throughout Leicestershire and Rutland for children and young people of all backgrounds, including some very disadvantaged. It was set up in 2012 by John Smith, a former professional basketball player, who spent over 16 years playing basketball professionally around the world after graduating from University in the USA. He then 'crossed the pond' and played for the Leicester Riders before making his home in the area. John himself is head coach at Ball4All CIC as well as being its director. Ball4All CIC encourages the youngsters to compete in tournaments throughout Europe, representing England. Last year John and his colleagues took a team to Finland where they came home with silver and bronze medals - quite an achievement! Playing basketball and competing in these events also helps the young people gain a variety of skills, including of course teamwork, building confidence and preparing them for the worlds of further education or work where they will meet people from all backgrounds and cultures. Historically, John used his own money to subsidise those who couldn't afford the trips. But now he has joined forces with Northamptonshire-based charity The Travers Foundation - which helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts - to ensure he can carry on his good work. Terry Forsey of the Travers Foundation said: "We at the Travers Foundation are delighted to be able to assist John and Ball4All CIC with the fantastic work they do with youngsters of all ages and backgrounds. "We couldn't believe he was trying to do all this himself - such is his dedication to his sport and enabling others to also enjoy it. The team are heading to the Delfin Basket Tournament in Finland in the Summer, and we are hopeful they will bring back some more medals, maybe gold this time!" For further information on the work of the Travers Foundation please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk ends Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440 The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203 The Travers Foundation press releases are carefully crafted by Helen Bach. If you need any assistance with press releases, blogs, brochures, website content please email Helen here We are honoured to have been nominated to potentially receive the support of Corby is Ace! Facebook group.
The successful charity us chosen by votes and this includes your vote. Please give us your vote here http://www.poll-maker.com/poll567965x18a4E44E-24 Feel free to forward to any friends. THE TRAVERS FOUNDATION SPONSORS YOUNGSTER FROM NORTHAMPTONTom Symons is a 14-year old kickboxer from Northampton. He and his cousin Joe Watkins (17), travel around the UK and abroad competing in competitions. Tom approached The Travers Foundation for sponsorship to help with the costs of travel to training and events, and The Travers Foundation were happy to help. The Travers Foundation helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts. 2015 was a very busy and successful year for Tom. In November, Tom took first place in light con and points in the Northants Open competition. He then took part in WAKO Squad Training on 8th November, training with the WAKO adults, learning much from the more experienced fighters. The CIMAC Windsor event on 15th November saw Tom achieve Gold in the -63kg light con and -54kg light con, as well as Silver in -63kg points and Bronze in -54kg points. The ISKA British Championships on 22nd November was Tom's final tournament of the year, and he retained his British title in the -60kg light con, beating a friend and teammate in the final to take home the Gold. In the -60kg points, he won Silver, and in the -68kg weight category he won Bronze. Terry Forsey of the Travers Foundation said: "Tom's had a magnificent year of competition success. He works and trains really hard, and we are delighted to be able to assist him to achieve his dreams of being a champion." For further information on the work of the Travers Foundation please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk ends Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440 The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203 The Travers Foundation press releases are carefully crafted by Helen Bach. If you need any assistance with press releases, blogs, brochures, website content please email Helen here MEG LYONS - ACTRESS, SINGER, FUTURE STARWith funding from local charity The Travers Foundation, local girl Meg Lyons headed to Los Angeles to study a masterclass at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute of method acting in Los Angeles. Former students of Lee Strasberg include James Dean, Paul Newman and Jane Fonda, and Lee is quoted as saying: "We cannot give you talent, but we are going to force you to live up to the talent that you have." The course took place in August, and Meg found the experience unforgettable. Meg said: "I'm very grateful to my friends and family and The Travers Foundation for all the support they've given me over the years. Studying at Lee Strasberg was amazing and I learnt so much in such a short time." Terry Forsey of The Travers Foundation said: "We at The Travers Foundation are delighted to be able to assist local talented youngsters like Meg. We look forward to seeing her perform at our showcase event at The Corby Core Theatre in March 2016, where she'll be interviewing other Travers Foundation beneficiaries including Lucy Hatton, Chris Southwell and Joe Tyler." Northamptonshire-based charity The Travers Foundation helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts. For further information on the work of the Travers Foundation please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk ends Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440 The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203 The Travers Foundation press releases are carefully crafted by Helen Bach. If you need any assistance with press releases, blogs, brochures, website content please email Helen here NEW CORE DANCER PROGRAMMEThe Core at Corby Cube, in partnership with The Travers Foundation, is running an enhanced Core Dancer Programme for young people from Corby and Northamptonshire. This scheme allows youngsters aged between 14 and 21 to access over 200 creative and physical dance classes with inspirational leaders. They are developing skills in street dance, hip hop and other contemporary styles, and have the opportunity to perform in showcase events, full productions with nationally-regarded choreographers, and achieve Arts Award qualifications. Northamptonshire-based charity The Travers Foundation helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts. Terry Forsey of The Travers Foundation said: "We are delighted to be able to offer financial assistance to support the great work of The Core at Corby Cube. This is the principal arts venue in a rapidly expanding town, and the quality of their work is outstanding." For further information on the work of the Travers Foundation please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk ends Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440 The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203 The Travers Foundation press releases are carefully crafted by Helen Bach. If you need any assistance with press releases, blogs, brochures, website content please email Helen here EQ: A FILM ABOUT EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCEKayleigh O'Connor, aged 23 from Gretton and a former pupil at Uppingham Community College, is a name to watch for the future. This very talented local girl has not only just graduated from studying a Masters degree at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, but she's also directed her first film. 'EQ: A Film About Emotional Intelligence' is a sci-fi movie which explores the decline of Emotional Intelligence in a fictional 2020 London. The story features Olivia, a chemical engineer who has developed a drug to cure Emotional Intelligence, and Georgia, a volunteer who trials the first supply of the drug and it explores how this impacts on her relationships. To get her project off the ground and make her creative vision a reality, Kayleigh needed help with funding and turned to The Travers Foundation for assistance. Northamptonshire-based charity The Travers Foundation helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts. Kayleigh says: "Without the support of The Travers Foundation I could not have made the film, so I'm incredibly grateful to them for all the assistance they have given me. "I feel really lucky to have been given this opportunity. I never thought that my questions on life, and on how we interact with each other, would lead to the knowledge and experience that I have gained during the process of seeing my ideas come to life. "Emotional intelligence is a growing topic - it is in decline, and studies are being done on how we can improve our EQ. It is an intriguing subject, and I hope the film is thought provoking." Kayleigh is also pursuing a career in front of the cameras, and has had a variety of roles including E4's Made in Chelsea, and Birthcloud which is being shown at the Monaco International Film Festival (Angel Film Awards) in December 2015. For further information on the work of the Travers Foundation please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk ends Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440 The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203 The Travers Foundation press releases are carefully crafted by Helen Bach. If you need any assistance with press releases, blogs, brochures, website content please email Helen here Nice coverage in Northampton's Business Times this monthClick the picture to read this article online
SUCCESS FOR SPORTS STARS SUPPORTED BY LOCAL CHARITYIt's lucky number 12 for the young athletes helped by local charity The Travers Foundation, with a dozen top place awards achieved by them in 2015.
The Travers Foundation - which helps 13 to 30 year olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, as well as the creative arts and the performing arts - has seen many of its youngsters achieve top medals and have continued success in their chosen fields. Hurdler Lucy Hatton, 20, started the medal haul in February with a Silver in the British Indoor Championships, swiftly followed in March with another Silver at the European Indoor Championships in Prague. See also Lucy's Road to Rio video Hot on her heels came basketball player Chris Southwell, 22 from Oakham, who achieved Gold with Team GB at the Special Olympics in LA. Joe Watkins, 17 from Northampton, is a champion kickboxer who won a Silver medal at the WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organisations) European Championships in Spain, and also had wins in the -69kg category at the WAKO Junior Euro Cup in Birmingham. His cousin Tom Symons, 13, a kickboxer and also from Northampton, won a Gold and two Silvers at the WAKO Junior Euro Cup in Birmingham. Tennis player Joe Tyler, aged 16 from Corby, won doubles tournaments in Finland, Croatia and Macedonia. Joe also reached the semi-final in the Singles Nike Junior International Tournament in Edinburgh. Terry Forsey of The Travers Foundation said: "What a year! We are so pleased for Lucy, Chris, Tom, Joe and Joe who have achieved phenomenal sporting success in 2015. We are proud to support them, and will continue to do so for 2016. We can't wait to see what the next year will bring!" For further information on the work of the Travers Foundation please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk ends Press information – Terry Forsey, The Travers Foundation – 01536 771440 The Travers Foundation - registered charity number 1154203 The Travers Foundation press releases are carefully crafted by Helen Bach. If you need any assistance with press releases, blogs, brochures, website content please email Helen here Nice Coverage in EXTRA Local this monthClick on the picture to read the full article Nice coverage in Northants Telegraph this month Click on the picture to read the full article
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