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    SPAR to support Disability Sport Wales in new partnership

    A.F. Blakemore Business Development Executive Andy Morgan accepts the winners’ trophy on behalf of his wheelchair basketball team

    SPAR wholesaler A.F. Blakemore has entered into a partnership with Disability Sport Wales.

    The three-year-deal will see the company supporting the insport series events across Wales as National Community Partner of Disability Sport Wales.

    The insport series is a range of events give disabled people the opportunity to try a range of sports all at one venue and find out about local sports clubs.

    “It is a privilege to be working with a partner such as SPAR to deliver these powerful events – through their support Disability Sport Wales will be able to enhance the connection between disabled people and physical activity (including sport) of their choice, which is provided locally. It is a really exciting opportunity,” said Fiona Reid, chief executive of Disability Sport Wales.

    Blakemore said its colleagues across the company-owned and independent SPAR stores will be involved in volunteering for the series.

    SPAR to support Disability Sport Wales in new partnership
    Teams from Disability Sport Wales and A.F. Blakemore/SPAR demonstrate their competitive spirit in a game of wheelchair basketball

    The company owns 280 SPAR stores and serves more than 950 across Wales and central England.

    Sarah Ellis, A.F. Blakemore group marketing director, said: “A.F. Blakemore is committed to making a significant, positive contribution to local communities, and we hope that by working together with Disability Sport Wales we can make a real difference in the areas our SPAR stores serve.

    “We are delighted with the partnership and look forward to seeing the programme of sports events inspire people across Wales.”

    A game of wheelchair basketball was held on 27 January to celebrate the launch of the partnership  at the Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff .

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