Tranent school welcomes donation for basketball nets
Bellway Homes has donated £1,600 to Elphinstone Primary School near Tranent, East Lothian to enable the purchase of new portable basketball nets.
Basketball is encouraged at the school to promote a healthy lifestyle, teamwork and encourage new skills. The game is adapted with modified rules to make it easier for the younger children to participate.
Sales Manager, Sheryl Jackson and Site Manager, Iain Malone visited the school this week to see first-hand the new equipment in action.
Steven McBride, Head Teacher, Elphinstone Primary School said, "We are delighted with the support and partnership we have received from Bellway. The basketball nets are a fantastic addition to our play and outdoor sport provision. They have been very warmly welcomed by the pupils”
Since the opening a new development in the village two years ago, Bellway has invested significantly in the community by providing £1.3m towards education, enabling increased capacity in the local school. In addition, £31,103 has been donated to sporting provisions, in addition to the basketball nets, and £18,227 towards transport improvements.
Lynn Pringle, Sales Director, Bellway Homes Ltd (Scotland East) added, “It’s fantastic to see the young people enjoying the new equipment and having fun. It’s a great team sport and a good way of keeping fit.”
Bellway Homes is currently building Elfenne Gardens, a collection of three and four bedroom energy efficient homes located within walking distance of the primary school and just 30 minutes from Edinburgh.
Prices at Elfenne Gardens range from £279,995 to £405,995 however, Bellway is currently offering 105% Part Exchange. Terms and conditions are available from bellway.co.uk.
Elfenne Gardens’ sales office is open every Thursday from 10am until 7pm; Friday from 10am until 5pm; Saturday and Sunday from 11am until 5pm; and Monday from 10am until 5pm. Further information is available by calling 01875 240 111 or www.bellway.co.uk.