Tony Craig and Ashley Grimes were delighted to kick the first football at the official opening of the newly built Five-a-side football astroturf pitch at Mint Street Adventure Playground.
The Millwall Community Scheme (MCS) has recently been funded by the United St Savoiur's Charity to deliver up to eight free weekly football sessions within the areas of Bermondsey and Borough until March 2011.
With one of the venues the Mint Street Adventure Playground, coaches from the MCS will be working in partnership with Southwark Community Games to provide structured football coaching sessions at the adventure playground every Wednesday from 5 - 7pm.
The other venues that will also benefit from this programme within the Borough area include; Tabard Gardens, Newington Gardens and Guy Street.
The venues in the Bermondsey area include Silwood Estate, Bonamy & Bramcote, Avondale Square and Tustin Estate.
Further details about the courses can be obtained from Richard White at the Millwall Community Scheme on 020 7740 0503 or 07958 026 876.