A special needs school in Kempston has kicked off the new year in style, with a generous donation of sports equipment from UK Plumbing Supplies Bedford branch, Plumb City.
Grange Academy’s pupils are aged between seven and 16, with a diverse range of learning needs including moderate learning difficulties, autism and medical and physical needs.
The school was chosen to receive a share of over £4,000 raised by UK Plumbing Supplies across their central region. Working in partnership with Vaillant Group, both companies generously donated £10 for every Glow-worm boiler sold last summer to build their charity pot.
Grange pupils were delighted to receive a range of sports equipment including footballs, basketballs, team bibs, pumps and scooters with safety gear.
Representatives from Glow-worm and Plumb City visited the school to make the donation.
“Sports activities and exercise of all types are so important for our pupils who have a wide range of additional learning needs,” said the school’s sports co-ordinator, Paul Kilcoyne.
“This great new equipment and kit will help every pupil engage with sports that are both new and familiar to them. We are incredibly grateful to Glow-worm and Plumb City for choosing our school”.
