Jenny Marra MSP welcomes SFA Football Academy at St John's

Jenny Marra MSP welcomes SFA Football Academy at St John's
15 December 2011
Jenny Marra has today welcomed the news that St John’s High School is to be earmarked as one of the SFA’s seven ‘performance schools’ to be created across Scotland.
The existing programme, which gives up and coming youngsters the opportunity to access top level coaching before and after the school day, is to be taken over by the SFA and will form an integral part of the Association’s plan to develop talent of the future.
Jenny has spearheaded the campaign to bring the proposed National Football Academy to her home city and this recent announcement can only strengthen Dundee’s case as being a centre of footballing excellence.
Jenny said,
"I think this is great news.
"There is a lot of good work in sport and football that is already going on at St John’s.
"I visited the school a couple of weeks ago and was very impressed.
"It will also help our campaign to bring the National Football Academy to Dundee.
"It would be an elite performance centre for people from across the country.
"Having another performance academy adds to the strength of the bid the council has agreed to put forward.
"I will continue to campaign on this issue and hopefully we can see the future of football in Dundee."

Jenny Marra MSP launches Christmas Appeal for Dundee Women’s Aid

Jenny Marra MSP launches Christmas Appeal for Dundee Women’s Aid
13 December 2011
Jenny Marra MSP is today launching a Christmas appeal in support of Dundee Women’s Aid.
The appeal is to gather essential items for women and children staying with Women’s Aid over the festive period.
With Christmas being a difficult time for some families, Dundee Women’s Aid will see an increase in women seeking refuge from domestic abuse.
Women and their children may only arrive at a refuge with the clothes they are wearing so there is a real need to provide for basic items.
Members of the public can support by donating basic essentials including toiletries, bath towels, children’s toys and supermarket vouchers.
Items can be handed in to Jenny Marra’s office at 15/16 Springfield, Dundee, DD1 4JE ( office hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) or phone 01382 202584 for collection.
Jenny Marra MSP said,
"Women’s Aid provides essential support and refuge for women in Dundee but they need supplies and donations, especially at Christmas.
"I know this is a busy time of year for everyone but I would be very grateful if people could respond to this appeal with any toys, children’s clothes or toiletries that they can spare."