MP Welcomes Andy Burnham to Local Boxing Club - 16/03/2009 |
 Wythenshawe and Sale East MP Paul Goggins welcomed Andy Burnham, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, to Jimmy Egan’s Boxing Academy in Benchill this morning.
The club, which is run by Shaun and Steve Egan, has been working with young people in the local community since 1980.
Paul Goggins MP said:
“I was delighted to welcome Andy Burnham to Wythenshawe this morning and to show him around Jimmy Egan’s Boxing Academy.
“The Academy teaches young people about boxing but also the importance of manners, forging new friendships, getting out and about and above all enjoying life positively. These are all qualities which are important for young people in Wythenshawe.
“I know that the Secretary of State was impressed by the contribution that this Academy is making to the local community. We need to make sure that clubs like this get the support they need so that we can secure their long-term future.”
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