believe housing awards grant to children’s athletics festival
the durham dash
Housing association believe housing has awarded a £500 community grant towards the
Durham Dash, an athletics festival for primary school children.
Hundreds of children from across County Durham will participate in the event at Beamish
Museum on Wednesday, 11 June.
In the weeks leading up to the main event, pupils have been enjoying running, jumping,
and throwing activities in school to prepare and compete for a team place.
The Durham Dash, launched in celebration of the London 2012 Olympics, aims to promote
physical activity among children and has become a staple in the summer PE curriculum for
many schools.
Kimberley Batey, a Community Investment Coordinator at believe housing, said: “We’re
delighted to support the Durham Dash once again, creating opportunities for young people
to enjoy physical activity and enhance their overall health and wellbeing.
“This event not only promotes fitness among children but also fosters community spirit,
with families cheering on and volunteers ensuring the event runs smoothly.”
Andrew Scothern, Manager of Durham and Chester-le-Street School Sport Partnership,
which delivers the event, said: “Over the course of a year we organise and deliver over
200 sporting events for schools. However, the Dash stands out as our most high-profile
event.
“We have schools from across County Durham, and even further afield, wanting to take
part due to its popularity and success. Our target is to break the 1,000 barrier for
participants as we look to grow the Dash further.
“This would not be possible without the fabulous support of our schools network,
volunteers, our host venue Beamish Museum, and supporters such as believe housing,
which has been a regular partner and supporter of the Dash.”
