OGOC Event Encourages Positive Futures

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Published on Thursday, 27 October 2011 00:00

Lincoln City FC Sport & Education Trust supported Lincolnshire County Council’s Positive Futures programme with a special event to celebrate the One Game One Community 2011 Week of Action.

Young people from the Positive Futures programme in Lincolnshire were invited to Sincil Bank stadium in October as part of the football club’s Week of Action. The event was designed to raise awareness of discrimination and prejudice in society and in sport. It included workshops delivered by LCFCSET, aimed at encouraging young people to talk about, and share their experiences of discrimination, racism and prejudice.

Positive Futures is a national sports and activity based inclusion project that aims to engage young people aged 8 to 24 years old, in sports, arts and other positive activities. This engagement is then used to support further social development.

Dave Sampher, Sports Development Manager, Children’s Services, said: "This fantastic project is now in its fourth year of partnership with Lincoln City FC Sport & Education Trust. Using the power of football is a great way to get young people talking about these important issues, and their own experiences of discrimination and prejudice."

For more information about the Positive Futures Programme, contact David Sampher on 01522 691879 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and for more on the work of LCFCSET and the One Game One Community initiative, contact 01522 563792.