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Portland Youths - Get Fit and Rowing

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The project aims to get young people in Portland Island fit and healthy through taking part in Pilot Gig rowing – one of the fastest growing watersports. Local young people would be able to practice the sport weekly right throughout the year with the aim of building up a strong youth team.

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Posted by rabscuttle on 28 Jun 2011
Excellent project just what is needed to motivate and encourage the youth of the area to get involved and get fit all power to you all
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Posted by Simon01 on 09 Jun 2011
Best of luck to Portland Gig Rowing Club,I hope everyone who takes the time to vote for this most worthy of causes. every vote counts_ TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW TO TELL EVERY ONE THEY KNOW !!!!
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Posted by Connor-H on 05 Jun 2011
Portland is a very deprived community and this free sport for children is an excellent way to get them fit and healthy and to meet new friends. I support the club 100%. Hope you get the votes Connor-H
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Posted by Wendy-Tony on 02 Jun 2011
To Portland Gig Rowing Club Live Life, Love Rowing Best of luck
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Portland Youths - Get Fit and Rowing

Portland, Dorset

Website: www.portlandgigrowingclub.co.uk

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