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BBC News
05-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Jersey futsal team at first international tournament
Jersey's under-17 futsal team is taking on players from around the world at its first international players have flown to Madeira for the International Tournament Funchal Futsal Cup which runs until 9 16, said: "It'll be good to see how we compare to the other teams and what the level will be like in Europe and England."Futsal was only introduced to Jersey five years ago but the team's head coach Martin Cassidy said there was now massive demand from players wanting to play the sport. The Jersey team's rivals include the Kairat Almaty FC under-17s team from Kazakhstan who were runners-up in this year's Futsal Champions League and have won the Funchal competition twice 16, started playing futsal in 2020 "to help with the technical side of football" and to "just have some fun".Jack, 16, a futsal goalkeeper who only started playing eight months ago, said: "I got asked by a mate because we needed a goalkeeper and... I was really intrigued by it and I really wanted to do it." 'Really shocked' Sonny said he first introduced futsal to the island to help his son's under-12 side at local football club St Paul's."We were really shocked at how within six months the technical development, especially the early development football players, picked it up a lot quicker," he said Jersey was yet to establish any local teams or even have a permanent venue, meaning the team was pretty close to capacity in terms of members. "I can't progress it any further without support on a venue," he said."There's a lot of venues in Jersey, but there's also a lot of sports competing to get them." Sonny said the team was under no illusion the tournament was going to be a challenge."We are going to learn a lot," he said."Every player is going to certainly come back a better player for it and this is the sort of pilot for us taking teams off island."
Glasgow Times
18-06-2025
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Surehaven Glasgow marks 15 years of mental health care
Surehaven Glasgow is celebrating the milestone, which coincides with the Regional Star Awards for Scotland. The hospital is operated by Shaw Healthcare, which is said to be the UK's largest employee-owned healthcare company, and provides recovery-focused mental health services. The hospital's new 12-bed extension is currently under construction (Image: Supplied) Martin Cassidy, hospital manager at Surehaven Glasgow, said: "Today is a moment to reflect on how far we've come as a service. "For 15 years, our team has worked with care, professionalism, and a deep sense of purpose to support individuals on their recovery journeys. Read more: Thousands expected for march and rally to support refugees in Glasgow 'I'll crawl across the line if I have to': Dad to run 95 miles in memory of son Update provided on busy route closure after lorry crash "It's a privilege to mark this milestone with colleagues, some of whom have been with us since the early days. "The recognition through the Regional Star Awards is a testament to the incredible work being done here in Glasgow every day." The anniversary included staff recognition awards, refreshments, and a chance for the team to reflect on their shared commitment to mental health care. Several long-serving team members were recognised for their dedication to patient care and the organisation. Russell Brown, chief executive officer of Shaw Healthcare, and members of the Cardiff head office team, toured the hospital's new 12-bed extension currently under construction and set to open in spring 2026. Mr Brown said: "Reaching 15 years is a remarkable achievement for Surehaven and a credit to the staff's dedication and expertise. "It's fantastic to see the development of the new extension, which will help us continue providing first-class care for years to come." Surehaven Glasgow supports individuals with complex mental health needs, offering a safe and supportive space to make progress.
