Abigail brings home the medals

Discipline: Athletics, shot put, discus and javelin

Abigail Birch is a very inspirational young lady and at the age of 14, with her exceptional talent in athletics specialising in javelin. Abigail was selected as part of the GB Team to take part in the World Dwarf Games,…

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Lord Lieutenant’s Fund for Youth supports young musician

Cathryn Nuta from Launceston has been awarded a grant of £750 from The Lord Lieutenant’s Fund for Youth. Cathryn plays the piano and recorder, but specialises in playing the tenor horn. At the age of 14 years she passed her…

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Lord Lieutenant’s Fund for Youth supports talented violinist

Georgia Ellery from Penzance is a violinist, playing since she was 5 years old. The lord Lieutenant’s Fund for Youth awarded her £500 towards a new bow. “My new bow is wonderful, and I have also been fortunate enough to…

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Funding helped Noah Biersack to prepare for the 2016 season

Noah Biersack is a young surfer from St Agnes. He was awarded £500 from the Lord Lieutenant’s Fund for Youth in September 2015 towards assistance with coaching costs in order to prepare for the 2016 season. His long term goals…

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LLFFY supported athlete becomes South West Champion

Grace Brock, a 14 year old runner from Penzance, received £790 from The Lord Lieutenant Fund for Youth in September 2015 towards equipment, travel and accommodation for training sessions. Grace is 11th in the UK at 3000m, 1st in the…

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Matthew Clowes won two golds and a bronze medal at the South West Para Championships in October

Matthew Clowes had a very successful year in 2015 winning two golds and a bronze medal in Bristol at the South West Para Championships in October, as well as having set his new personal best times. Matt from Looe received…

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Molly Caudery ranked number 1 in the UK under 17 in pole vault

Molly Caudery from Illogan received £1,250 from The Lord Lieutenant Fund for Youth towards new poles for pole vault, travel and accommodation costs for competitions. Molly is ranked 1st in the UK in her age bracket for the pole vault.…

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Jessica Newson reached her ambitions of being selected for the Junior GB Rowing Team

Jessica Newson received £750 towards training camps, travel and kit which all supported her in being selected for the Junior GB Rowing Team. Jessica was 6th in final GB trials in May 2014, she and her team came 1st at…

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Young athlete receives funding

Georgia Doyle-Lay from Zelah received £600 from The Lord Lieutenant Fund for Youth towards equipment, travel and accommodation costs for competing at national races. Georgia is representing Cornwall in long jump and pentathlon and holds several county records. Georgia is…

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Bethany became World Champion in patterns in Rome

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Bethany Martin has a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwando and represents England internationally, in which she excels. She was selected to go to the World Championships in Rome where the LLFFY invested £570 towards her travel to weekly training sessions…

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