February fun

Schoolchildren across Greenwich, Bexley and Kent got to meet their heroes when Addicks stars paid a visit to the recent series of football courses run across the South East by the Charlton Community Trust.

Scott Wagstaff and Yado Mambo attended a disability course at Sparrows Lane

Taking place in the February half-term holidays, plenty of fun was to be had on the courses - which included special disability and girls-only sessions - by youngsters aged between five and 15, with a number of prizes to win and goodie bags distributed.

Several first-team players, including Grant Basey, Scott Wagstaff, Rob Elliot and Tamer Tuna - all of who were first spotted by community coaches - dropped in to speak to the children, who quizzed them on a diverse number of subjects from injuries to their favourite breakfast cereals.

Despite the wet weather, the disability course also saw Wagstaff, Frazer Richardson, Yado Mambo and Yassin Moutaouakil pay a visit.

Disability coach Pete McCarthy said: "The children were really thrilled that Scott, Frazer, Yado and Yassin visited their session and even had a little kick around with them." Following the question-and-answer sessions, the players spoke about the importance of healthy eating, keeping fit and training hard. Team posters were then signed and given out.

The dates and venues for the Easter holiday courses will soon be published, with details available in March.

For more information contact trust football development manager Sean Daly at sean.daly@cact.org.uk