Fairbairn Private Bank supports under-13 cricket in schools
8 October 2009
FAIRBAIRN PRIVATE BANK AND SCF SUPPORT
UNDER-13 CRICKET IN SCHOOLS
As sponsors of SCF cricket club, Fairbairn
Private Bank thought it was important to support the development of
its under-13 team, who are trained at Haute Vallee School.
The bank purchased two new mats for the school team to be able to
practice indoors and Fairbairn SCF bought the creels for the mats
to be stored on. The link between SCF and Haute
Vallee School has been fostered as part of the Jersey Cricket
Board’s “Club & School Link Programme”.
A recent report by the Institute of Youth
Sport (IYS) found that UK pupils being taught cricket in The
Cricket Foundation’s Chance to Shine initiative displayed
increased fitness levels, greater social skills and improved
sportsmanlike behaviour. David Stearn, Fairbairn Private
Bank’s head of business development, commented, “All these skills
are vital in both the business world and to progress to be part of
a successful cricket squad like Fairbairn SCF.”
David presented the children with the equipment
and had a few attempts at the wicket whilst there. Ron
Halliwell, secretary of Fairbairn SCF, who went along to check on
the progress of the team, commented, “We really value the school
offering cricket coaching as it means that young talent can be
nurtured sooner and the island’s cricket teams have fresh talent
constantly coming through the ranks.“
Jersey Cricket Board Development Coach, Peter
Gough, added, “The Club & School Link plays a key role in our
development programme in providing competitive cricket and training
for all young players on the island. Thanks to the hard work of Ron
and SCF, the Haute Vallee staff and the generous support of
Fairbairn Private Bank. With this support the young players
have a great opportunity to improve their skills and enjoy playing
cricket in Jersey.”
Ends
For Further
Information:
David Stearn or Lesley Allegro, Fairbairn
Private Bank
Tel: +44 (0)1624 645000
Issued
By:
Kara McCabe, Isle of Man Advertising and PR
Ltd
Tel: +44 (0)1624 620440
Notes to
Editor:
Fairbairn Private Bank operates a
comprehensive private and personal banking operation on behalf of a
wide range of clients. These include private individuals,
non-trading companies, trusts, governments and institutional
investors. A full range of banking, investment, trust and corporate
services can be accessed through its offices in the Isle of Man,
Jersey, London, and its representative office in South Africa.
Fairbairn Private Bank is a member of the Old
Mutual Group.
When referring to Fairbairn Private Bank –
please ensure that the company name is printed in full and not
abbreviated.