Team Congleton first across the line at Cheshire East Sports Awards 2012
Both Team Congleton and a local Congleton resident were honoured on Thursday at the Cheshire East Sports Awards 2012 at Cranage Hall.
Fiona Bruce MP presented Team Congleton with an award recognising their successful and committed celebration of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Fiona said “I am very proud to present this award. Team Congleton have done a tremendous amount during 2012 to arrange Olympic events – including ensuring that Congleton was the first town in the country to hold a 2012 Olympic event - on New Year’s Day! – the Much Wenlock to Congleton run. The excellent work of Team Congleton hasa done much to strengthen community spirit across the town and will I’m sure leave a lasting legacy of increased involvement in sport for years to come.”
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| Fiona and Mayor of Cheshire East George Walton with Congleton award winners |
Noting that Congleton was the only town to receive such an award Fiona added “this award is richly deserved.”
Congleton resident, Myrtle Larman, was also presented with a Special Recognition Award for her 35 year commitment to jujitsu in and around Congleton. This award is to reward an individual, club or project for hard work over a long period to make a difference to sport in Cheshire East.
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| Fiona Bruce with Myrtle Larman |
Myrtle Larman said “This just goes to show that any woman can do sport no matter her age. It is open to everyone. I have been doing jujitsu since I was 15 and I have no intention of stopping. The Olympics have proved how well women can get on in sport. I also give talks on keeping fit and still teach in schools. I have people in my class from all ages for 4 and a half to in their 50s!”
