The community department proudly includes three full time members of staff who deliver a number of unique community projects and sub-initiatives that encompass sport, education and social well-being.
The officers are as follows:
Mike Sage Community Manager 01633 674954 mike.sage@rodneyparadeltd.com
Phil James Education Officer 01633 674956 phil.james@rodneyparadeltd.com
Janice Chappell Community Officer 07710 451698 janice.chappell@rodneyparadeltd.com
The projects cover the entire Dragons region. The successful community projects at Rodney Parade have been fully embraced by the Dragons. The impact of the regional structure is that the community activities have expanded to incorporate more schools, more clubs and new initiatives.
The projects have progressed and continue to develop links with educational organisations and the local community, which includes schools, local clubs, businesses and the youngsters of the region. This is achieved through our comprehensive package of community activities as highlighted below.
The community department would like to thank the following organisations, companies and agencies for their support of the community projects; we could not maintain our high standards without this contribution:
SPONSORS
Melin Homes
Solutia
Western Power
Going For Gold
Education Staffing Solutions
Tata Steel
PARTNERS
Brecon Carreg
Cineworld
Wilkinsons
Ezeeeplay
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
• The Gateway Rugby Project: a sporting & social development programme
• The Second Half Project: ‘out of school’ primary education & learning programme
• Motivate & Learn: alternative learning for excluded/disadvantaged groups
• Careers Training: secondary education partnership
• Reach for New Skills: adult learning – university partnership
• Communities First Programme: engage with youngsters from hard to reach areas
• Work Experience Programme: Careers Wales partnership – secondary schools
• Dragons Match Day Experience: guard of honour / official community guests
• Dragons Match Day Collections: supporting local & national charities
• Junior Dragons Supporters Club: become an official member
• Easter & Summer Rugby Skills Development Camps
• Annual Dragons Community Tag Rugby Festivals
• Regional Positive Challenge Days: disability & organised group visits
• Going For Gold: getting people more active, more often
• Community/Partners competitions
• Annual ‘Men of Gwent’ sevens tournament
• Dragon Player appearances
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