Kicking racism out of football

A bit of advance notice for a couple of events down in South Cumbria, a bit far away from Maryport but worth a mention anyway.

On Saturday October 27th down at Barrow Soccer's Holker Street Ground there will be a 'Kick it Out Carnival' to celebrate anti-racism and the beautiful game.Apart from the Barrow v. Burscough game attractions include a soccer skittles competition, beat the keeper, food tasting from around the world, a climbing wall, a skate park, anti-racist DVD presentations, exhibitions and stalls, remote controlled cars, kick-up competition, spot the ball, the presentation of finanlists for the 'Kick it out' competition, dancers from Thailand and the Philipines.

Also as part of 'Kick it Out Fortnight' on Saturday October 20th between 12 and 2pm Ormsgill Community Centre is holding an anti-racist event, Kick it Out!, featuring most of the attractions mentioned above.