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 Issue 111 - August/September 1998

 


Banks at Molesey

Tony Banks, the Minister of Sport, visited Molesey BC in June to attend a naming ceremony of four new boats bought under the Sportsmatch Scheme. The boats are to be used by members MBC's successful junior rowing programme, aimed primarily at local state schools. The minister informally met representatives of the club's sponsors, the ARA's Di Ellis, Andy Sutch of Sportsmatch and local councillors and club officials. The minister was presented with a regatta medal and tie, which, with his penchant for black and white, it is hoped he will be seen wearing in the House of Commons. Molesey currently have over 70 boys and girls in their junior programme and have had ten regatta wins this year, including one bronze in the J16 quads at the National Schools. The club has had five successful Sportsmatch awards in three years totalling £59,000 worth of equipment.

Sport gets a Cabinet

Chris Smith, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport announced changes to the UK Sports Council in a statement to the House on July 2. There will be a new Sports Cabinet chaired by the Secretary of State which will include the ministers of sport for the home countries. The UKSC will have the authority and Lottery finding to oversee the international arena. Sir Rodney Walker becomes chairman and there will be an enhanced role for the British Olympic Committee.

Drink for Britain

The British Olympic Association announced Lindemans Wines as their latest BOA Gold Team sponsor in June at a function attended by the British coxless four. The Gold Club gives exclusive marketing rights in Britain, within defined product categories, in connection with the BOA and the GB Olympic Team.

A special promotion will be taking place across the country, which will see a donation from every bottle of Lindemans' Cawarra Unoaked Chardonnay and Cawarra Shiraz Cabernet sold going to the team.

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