Posts by Roger Edwards Educational Trust
Rowing success for Eleanor
The Roger Edwards Educational Trust has provided support to Eleanor in her rowing, contributing significantly to her advancement in her rowing career. She recently competed in the GB Junior Trials, achieving an impressive 7th place out of 114 participants. Eleanor is making excellent progress at Wycliffe Sports College under the guidance of their expert coaching…
Read MoreTrust Grant helps Lottie realise International Ski Competion Dreams
The Trust recently supported local girl Lottie Williams, with a Grant which has enabled her to train for and travel to several major junior international skiing competions. We were so pleased to receive this lovely update and thank you card from Lottie detailing her success and plans going forwards with her selection for the Welsh…
Read MoreLearning through Play – St Mary’s Church Usk, Baby & Toddler Group
It is hard to believe that our Baby and Toddler group has now been running for almost two years! The group continues to go from strength to strength providing a social space not only for pre school children but also for mothers, fathers and grandparents. We meet every Wednesday in term time and the toddlers…
Read MoreSupport for Ist Raglan Scouts trip to Italy
The Roger Edwards Educational Trust has been amazing in regularly supporting individuals from 1st Raglan Scout Group to participate in trips to Italy. Supporting individuals ultimately helps the whole group. Raglan Scouts is an inclusive, very active, well attended and thriving group, made up of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. There are currently more than…
Read MoreTrust funds Molly’s Educational Trip to Germany
By applying to the Roger Edwards Educational Trust Grant, I was able to go to Germany and hugely improve my linguistic skills as well as giving me the opportunity to experience the German lifestyle and culture that I had been learning in school. Due to the lack of Modern Foreign Language trips being presented, it…
Read MoreTrust Support for Welsh Team Rower, Josie
The Roger Edwards trust has supported me in so many ways as I have grown into the person I am now. The trust supported me during my time on the Welsh u18 Rowing National team, providing me with grants for kit and training expenses. Their grants also supported me with books for studying during my…
Read MoreGrant for Yoga Teacher Training
As a local yoga teacher here in Usk, in 2019 I applied to the Trust for funding to support formal accredited training through the study of a Diploma with The Institute for Integrative Bodywork & Movement Therapy www.Ibmt.co.uk. This takes a holistic approach to movement education and therapy through bodywork and movement bringing that connection and wisdom to…
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