by GRF Admin | Nov 25, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
Given the serious information that continues to come to light regarding child abuse in football, The FA has commissioned a dedicated NSPCC helpline for adults who were victims of sexual abuse in childhood within the football industry. The launch of the free,...
by GRF Admin | Nov 24, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
Sue Ravenlaw, The FA’s head of equality and safeguarding, said:- “Reading Andy Woodward’s story in The Guardian was heartbreaking and we applaud his immense courage in coming forward to speak about the horrific abuse he suffered. “Barry Bennell...
by GRF Admin | Nov 8, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
Chaos and violence erupted at a grassroots game as a male spectator is alleged to have assaulted a 13 year old player on Sunday, it is believed the incident occurred off Necton Street, in Syston. Police are looking into exactly what happened, but have confirmed they...
by GRF Admin | Nov 8, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
Kasabian was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 2, He has beaten 5 tumours over the subsequent 6 years. However in December, aged 8 Kasabian was sadly diagnosed with two inoperable brain tumours. Since his diagnosis, close family friends started up the ‘Kaz’s Smile’...
by GRF Admin | Nov 4, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
SECONDHAND SMOKE A BAD DEAL FOR SPORTY KIDS SPORT and Smoke Don’t Mix – that’s the message of a new campaign to raise awareness of the effects of second-hand smoke on children. Smokers are being urged not to light up where children could be exposed, whether it’s on...