THE FIRST NUTRI TROOPS GOLDEN GAMES IN
MILTON KEYNES IS A GOLDEN SUCCESS!
This summer Nutri Troops Golden Games has helped over 3,600 primary aged children in Milton Keynes to keep active, learn about the importance of diet and exercise whilst taking part in fun team challenges at free camps in primary schools, holiday clubs and domestic abuse refuges. This amazing programme has been made possible thanks to support from Places Leisure, John Lewis, Allica Bank, Milton Keynes Council, Brioche Pasquier,Pink Balloon, Milton Keynes Christian Centre and Morrisons.
The programme concluded with over 200 children taking part in the Nutri Troops Golden Games Finals at St Paul’s Catholic School and at MK Act’s Domestic Abuse Refuge.
Created by Peter Bakare, local GB Olympian and founder of Nutri Troops, the Nutri Troops Golden Games was hosted by top athletes and offered children a golden opportunity to compete in a range of Olympic sports, crafts and cookery workshops. Breakfast, snacks and lunch were included and medals and prizes were presented to all participants.
Key executives from the Headline Sponsor Places Leisure came along to help and enjoy the day, along with the Deputy Mayor James Lancaster and Selina Dunn from Allica Bank- they were all delighted to see so many happy children. BBC Look East also came to film and 5 On It Foundation were thrilled to see the Nutri Troops Golden Games featured in the 6.30pm news.
The Headline Sponsor for the programme was Places Leisure, part of Places for People who are one of the UK’s Leading social enterprises with over 30 million visits annually and over 100 sites across the nation.
Mike Willis, Area Healthy Communities Manager for Places Leisure said, “We are thrilled to celebrate the success of the Summer Nutri Troops Golden Games event in partnership with Places Leisure and 5 On It! This initiative has made a significant impact on children’s health and well-being, fostering a love for physical activity and teamwork. A heartfelt thank you to the team at 5 On It and Nutri Troops for making this wonderful event possible. Together, we are shaping a healthier future for our children!”
Peter Bakare was over the moon with the success of the day and said, “It’s estimated that over 10,000 children live in poverty in Milton Keynes and we wanted to provide a free summer of activities that had no barriers to participation where children could compete in a range of fun activities and enjoy making healthy food too! Sport has given me a multitude of things but what’s important it’s given me a voice to be able to help the next generation. We are incredibly grateful to Places Leisure and all our sponsors for making the day happen”.
5 On It and Nutri Troops are already planning a big Golden Games event in 2025, if any companies would like to sponsor this fantastic programme, please email [email protected].
