Club gets boost from Police Fund

Dover Gymnastics Club has received a cash boost from the Kent Police Property Fund.

Police community support officer (PCSO) Tony Phillips, who patrols St Radigund's where Dover Gym Club is based, has presented a cheque for £400 to the club.

He was also treated to a display by some of the club's gymnasts.

The money is being put towards the cost of converting a room into two changing rooms for boys and girls.

The Kent Police Property fund is made up of the proceeds from the sale, at auction, of unclaimed lost property and items seized in police operations.

The proceeds raised at the auction are presented to local charitable groups that work for the good of the local community, and around £7,000 is donated in the South Kent area each year.

PCSO Tony Phillips said: "It is a pleasure to be able to present Dover Gymnastics Club with a cheque from the Kent Police Property Fund."

"They provide an important facility for many young people in the district which gives them something positive to do, and also promotes a healthy lifestyle." He added.

Club Coach Fern Marlow said: "We are grateful to Kent Police for this donation which will be put to very good use. We are a thriving club and operate in an area that is identified as being one of the most deprived parts of the country."

"Therefore we are very thankful of any help and support that people and organisations are able to give us. To find out how you could help us, please email fern@dovergymclub.com."

Date added: 26 January 2008