Soccer event nets GBP3,000

A FIVE-a-side football tournament in South Gloucestershire hasraised almost GBP3,000 for drug and alcohol treatment services. Theevent at the BAWA leisure centre in Filton was organised by the SouthGloucestershire Business Group. The group aims to encourage localbusinesses to take part in initiatives that tackle drugs and alcoholin the workplace and the wider community. Fourteen teams took partin the tournament, which was won by the Rolls Royce Hoofers, withCourage West taking the runners-up plate. The trophies werepresented by South Gloucestershire Council leader Neil Halsall. DavidWarren, the manager of Safer South Gloucestershire's Drug ActionTeam, said: "We're delighted with the support for the event,particularly from local businesses, both large and small. "We'd liketo say a special thank you to BAWA Healthcare and Leisure, whoprovided the facilities, and to the retailers of Staple Hill andChipping Sodbury, who were particularly generous with raffle andauction prize donations, providing a boost to the funds raised."Safer South Gloucestershire is a partnership made up of the communitysafety and drug action teams. The partnership is committed toimproving safety and well-being for individuals and communitiesthroughout South Gloucestershire. The South Gloucestershire BusinessGroup is hoping to raise more money with their next event, a charitygolf tournament which will be held at Thornbury Golf Club on August24. For further details and to register for the tournament, ringSteve Shield on 01454 868586, or email steve.shield@south glos.gov.uk