For young people who want to get involved in organised activities there’s no shortage of things to do.  Sport, drama, art, music, Scouts, Guides, church clubs and more besides – all turning parents into the proverbial taxi service.

Some could do with more money but, more importantly is adult helpers.

Several of the activities my (junior school age) children do only exist because parents get involved and help.

Gatley Beavers and Cubs nearly closed down last year when the parent rota got too slim.  Fish Club at the United Reform Church on Elm Road, Gatley needs two or three parents to help out on a rota in addition to the regulars.

Basketball, which my son and his friends are enjoying, holds matches with paid referees and staff in Reddish on Saturdays.  They have highly competitive leagues, both girls and boys playing, and everyone has lots of fun – so much so that they’re expanding rapidly.

And yet, useless at basketball as most of the parents are, it couldn’t operate without mums and dads taking on some of the work: scoring, collecting the money and organising the players to be at the right place at the right time.

The two Cheadle teams (Cheadle Thunder and Cheadle Hurricanes) play in Division Two and Divison One respectively of the year 5 & 6 league.  They train at The Kingsway School  on Monday afternoons.

For basketball, training is being set up in High Schools across Stockport.  Players, boys and girls, can start from year 3 and aren’t expected to have any basketball skills at the beginning.  If you’re interested in finding out more, call 0161 480 2223 or email stockport@sportforallcentres.co.uk.

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