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Doncaster Rover fans at Shaw Trust Industries, Doncaster, have got Christmas
wrapped up for the busy footballers, who are preparing for their last ever
competitive match at their Belle Vue stadium, against
Craftsmen from the national charity's social enterprise business have created
bespoke handmade jewellery, in their favourite team's red and white colours,
for the foobtallers' wives.
"We wanted to do something special for the team to mark the end of an era at
Belle Vue, but we thought the jewellery would look better on the footballers'
wives, and that the team would appreciate a little help with their Christmas
shopping at a very busy time of year," said Shaw Trust Industries,
The pretty handmade sparkling jewellery range is a relatively new sideline for
the business that is run by Shaw Trust, which provides employment services for
people disadvantaged by disability, ill health or social circumstance.
The main thrust of ST Industries Doncaster - which provides a supported work
environment for some 30 employees and pumps all profits back into the charity -
is the manufacturer of specialist plastic protective edging and plastic
injection moulding, and it also provides powder coating, sub contract assembly
and packaging.
"It has proved very popular and now we are looking for shops in the area who
would like to provide an outlet for the jewellery," added Peter, who can be
contacted on 01302 854531.
The organisation has long links with Doncaster Rovers, which was formed in
1879, by a group of young factory apprentices after they enjoyed a friendly
match against a county team of disabled people.
Belle Vue, renamed the Earth Stadium, has been the Rovers' home since 1922, but
the club is shifting to the new 15,000 all-seater Keepmoat Stadium, at the
Lakeside Sports Complex. The team will kick off the first game in their new
home in the Coca-Cola League One match against Huddersfild at
NOTES TO EDITORS
- For further details, please contact Shaw Trust Marketing Manager Tony Noble on 07971 794404. Or you can email crucialpr@shaw-trust.org.uk
- Shaw Trust is a national charity, formed in 1982, which helps people with disability or disadvantage to find work and achieve independence. We do this not only by delivering government programmes, but also through our own self-funded initiatives, and by campaigning to change attitudes at all levels.
- Shaw Trust has grown into a world-renowned £68 million international organisation, which over the years has supported more than 140,000 disabled and disadvantaged people.
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