Save Ripley ABC Boxing Club Derbyshire Area

Ripley Boxing Club was started up in 2009 to help prevent Anti-Social Behaviour and help kids lead a healthy lifestyle,which the club has achieved to a point.A Local area in the town has had the crime calls drop by 709 in 2010 and maybe more in 2011.The club attracts many kids,teens and young adults in the community also from other areas in Derbyshire , the club sometimes get 30-40 kids at the door aswell as the adult boxers . If the club is closed the council will be working backwards on themselves for the future of the local community .With not many clubs around at the moment because of recession this is one of the clubs that helps keep the kids of the street and teaches them respect and also helps with the confidence.Not only that it brings other community's together with most of the kids going to different schools. So please help us and sign our petition to back some of the many reasons to keep our boxing club open . Thankyou. UPDATE: Today on the 17th May 2011 the boxing club after a session went up to the council meeting and filled the room with many youngsters and adults which the mayor quoted ' This must be the most ive seen at a meeting '. One of the coachs Phil murray presented the clubs plans and hopes for the future. After many questions the council agreeded to review the budget and would not here anything untill the 31st June 2011. Ripley ABC is now Hoping that we get the near on £7000 to move to new premises and secure the clubs future. The club is also now looking for sponsers and donations of any boxing equipment anything to help the club with the future of the kids and community. You can contact us on sharon409@btinternet.com or even send us a letter to 53-55, Oxford St, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3AH or contact us on 07805 913001 Again we need as much help as we can .Thanks again.