"Sport for Social Change Award” for The Dracaena Centre

Picture L to R : Phil de Glanville, Jamie Tresidder, Richard May and Julian Wills

The Dracaena Centre, based in Falmouth, were presented with the South West "Sport for Social Change Award 2011" by sported. Regional Manger Julian Wills at the Cornwall Sports Awards Ceremony held at The Atlantic Hotel, Newquay.

The event that was compared by Pirate FM presenter Neil Caddy, was attended by over 200 people, including special guest former England rugby captain Phil de Glanville. The Dracaena Centre were presented the award for their contribution to the development of community sport and impact on opportunities for young people in and around the Penwerris estate in Falmouth.

Richard May, The Dracaena Centre Manager said "We are honoured to have received this award, and are delighted that the work we are doing has been recognised in such a way. We are all about partnership working and providing the right sports opportunities to help our community develop."

Julian commented "It was a pleasure to present the award to Richard May and Jamie Tresidder from The Dracaena Centre. They have worked extremely hard to develop opportunities in the community, using sport as the tool for social engagement."