Brentford

3 Feb 2020

Pizza, ping-pong and praise for young carers project

“Too often, young carers can feel socially isolated and invisible,” said Kathryn Sobczak – who was a former young carer herself but now runs …

9 Dec 2019

Young carers given a radio DJ masterclass

A football club teamed up with a local radio station to show young carers from the borough how to DJ and to teach them …

13 Nov 2019

Gunnersbury Park’s new pitches in a league of their own

Gunnersbury Park is going top of the league when it comes to football facilities with the opening in the new year of two top …

22 Oct 2019

Footballer visits school to talk about diversity

A primary school’s celebration of Black History Month included a visit from a footballer who grew up nearby. Brentford FC defender Dominic Thompson went …

7 Oct 2019

Football psychologist helps young carers cope

As World Mental Health Day is marked across the country this week, a professional sports psychologist ran a wellbeing workshop for local, young carers. …

13 Jun 2019

Scheme helps young carer’s photography dream

This fantastic photo from a football match was taken by a young carer from the borough, Mia. During UK Carers Week this week (10-16 …

6 Feb 2019

Football club takeover by team of children

Brentford FC’s first ever Community Takeover Day saw children taking on special roles for The Bees’ Sky Bet Championship victory over Blackburn Rovers this …

22 Aug 2018

School sport boosted by football club

Being physically active is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle and forming the habit young can set the tone for a lifetime. And …

17 Aug 2018

Win match day tickets to see Brentford play

Take part in our competition and you will have the chance to win one of five pairs of tickets to watch Brentford play a …

30 May 2018

Young carers are the ultimate team players

Too often, young carers can feel socially isolated and invisible. A local project, run through a football club, is seeking to change that. Although …

23 Feb 2018

Football with a serious message

More than 130 young people took part in a football tournament at Northolt High School last week in partnership with the Premier League. The …

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