Yes We Can

A warm summers day with a very gentle breeze and our Rotary “ Yes We Can” sailors ⛵️were out on the water with our friends at MK Sailability. ⛵️With Tea and Cake 🧁on hand as well there are not many better ways to spend a Saturday morning. Leighton-Linslade Town Council OfficialOsborne Morris & MorganSailability Milton KeynesRotary District 1260 in Beds, Bucks and Herts

Keep Calm everyone Rotary/Yes We Can Football ⚽️⚽️ is back for the 24/25 season supported this year by our friends at BLCF and Whitbread PLC Chairman’s Fund and delivered with our wonderful partners at Leighton Park Rangers.👏👍
Training resumes at 17:30 at Oak Bank School , Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard LU7 3BE on Tuesday 13th August.New players are always welcome just contact Sandra at [email protected] Leighton Park Rangers Football ClubOsborne Morris & MorganBedfordshire FALeighton Buzz RadioBee Local MagazineLeighton-Linslade Town Council OfficialDisability Football We UniteBe Active BedsBedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation

Rotary/ Yes We Can are delighted to share news of Leighton Buzzard Hockey‘s 🏑Club Day on September 8th. Our very own “ Yes We Can” Flyerz 🏑will be part of the occasion and we encourage anyone interested in Hockey 🏑 in all its forms to get yourself along on September 8th. 👏👏Osborne Morris & MorganLeighton-Linslade Town Council OfficialLeighton Buzz RadioLeighton Buzzard Hockey ClubBe Active BedsDisability Bedfordshire Community Group

Exciting week coming up as we head off to the Trophy Shop 🏆to order the 2024 Awards for this years Oscars. Make sure you reserve the date in your diary , it’s Sunday October 6th and it promises to be another fantastic occasion for all our participants. A big shout out to our friends at OMM Solicitors for their sponsorship of this special celebration 🎉Osborne Morris & MorganRotary District 1260 in Beds, Bucks and HertsLeighton Park Rangers Football ClubSailability Milton KeynesLB Otters Swimming ClubLinslade Tennis ClubLeighton Buzzard Hockey ClubLeighton-Linslade Town Council Official

We are delighted to share a super post put together by our football ⚽️partners Leighton Park Rangers Football Club as we continue to grow what is already the largest disability football provision in South West Bedfordshire. Whether its just fun or competitive action our LPR/ Rotary YWC is there for YOU.😃👍Bedfordshire FALeighton Park Rangers Football ClubRotary District 1260 in Beds, Bucks and HertsOsborne Morris & MorganLeighton Buzz RadioDisability Bedfordshire Community GroupBee Local MagazineBe Active BedsSNAP Parent Carer ForumLeighton-Linslade Town Council OfficialLeighton Buzzard Mencap

Opportunities for disability players from 12-15 to join Leighton Park Rangers FC, Yes We Can disability football.
Players can take part in both non-competitive training and BOBi disability league games. Our friendly, welcoming community of players are supported by FA qualified coaches in a safe training space. Training is in Leighton Buzzard on Tuesday evenings with 7 competitive days on Sundays during the season.
Sessions are FREE with kit provided.
If you'd like to learn more and/or arrange to come to a session please contact [email protected]

While our Football ⚽️Training is on a three week break we thought it would be good to share a few pictures of the season just gone. As part of Leighton Park Rangers and under the guidance of our award winning 🏅coach Richard we had a great time. Don’t forget if you want to play football competitively or just for FUN you will be made welcome Why not join the journey and be part of the largest integrated disability sports program in Bedfordshire ⚽️⛵️🏃🏑🎾🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️Leighton Park Rangers Football ClubOsborne Morris & MorganBedfordshire FARotary District 1260 in Beds, Bucks and HertsLeighton Buzz RadioDisability Bedfordshire Community GroupBe Active BedsLeighton-Linslade Town Council Official

Rotary/ Yes We Can were out supporting Leighton Buzzard Carnival today and Charlie one of our participants was on hand to greet Rotary President Steve Bigrave. Many thanks to Mark and all his Carnival Committee for giving up their time to organise the event. “ Yes We Can” were advertising all our sports as well as fundraising by selling Bears, 🧸Books 📖 and Plants 🪴 👏👏😃Osborne Morris & MorganLeighton Park Rangers Football ClubRotary District 1260 in Beds, Bucks and HertsLeighton Buzz RadioLeighton Buzzard Hockey ClubSailability Milton KeynesLinslade Tennis ClubLB Otters Swimming ClubLeighton-Linslade Town Council OfficialLeighton-Linslade Carnival

Rotary/ Yes We Can are delighted 😀 to announce that we have received a significant donation from the Hertfordshire Community Foundation working with their partners the Harpenden Building Society. We are incredibly grateful 😊to both organisations for their generous support which will enable “ Yes We Can“ to reach out to more people and to also ensure that the growing local population are aware of the centre of excellence which exists locally in relation to Disability Sports. Osborne Morris & MorganRotary District 1260 in Beds, Bucks and HertsHertfordshire Community FoundationBe Active BedsLeighton Buzz RadioBee Local Magazine

CONGRATULATIONS 👏👏👏 to our Football Coach Richard on his magnificent achievement of completing his 3rd yes 3rd Ultra Marathon in aid of “ Yes We Can” Yesterday was the toughest yet as he battled the weather and the Welsh Hills completing the PIGUM 30 Richard has at the time of writing raised a unbelievable £1,355 plus Gift Aid and in recognition of this achievement Rotary have pledged a further £1,500 ensuring the total will be in excess of £3,000 simply brilliant 🤩 Thank You Richard your a true STAR ⭐️⭐️👏👏Osborne Morris & MorganLeighton Park Rangers Football ClubRotary District 1260 in Beds, Bucks and HertsBedfordshire FABee Local MagazineLeighton Buzz RadioLeighton-Linslade Town Council Official

Only 24 hours to go to Coach Richards last of 3 Ultra Marathons this time in the Welsh Hills. Everyone at “ Yes We Can” wishes him luck 👍. A YWC spy tells us he he is very close to his £1,000 funding target so can we get him across the line, particularly as another spy tells us that if he completes and gets across the line his funding achievements will be doubled 😃👏👏 GOOD LUCK RICHARD 🤞🤞Osborne Morris & MorganLeighton Park Rangers Football ClubRotary District 1260 in Beds, Bucks and HertsLeighton Buzz RadioBedfordshire FABe Active BedsLeighton-Linslade Town Council Official
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Richard's Ultra fundraiser for Leighton Linslade Rotary "Yes We Can Project" Help Richard Hird raise money to support Leighton Linslade Rotary

Rotary/“Yes We Can ⚽️🏃⛵️🏊‍♂️🏑🎾 will be supporting Leighton Linslade Carnival 🎡 on July 13th by having a stall in Parsons Close so why not pop along and meet some of the team. There are some nice new leaflets which have arrived in time to give out, however why not share electronically beforehand the more people the better. 😃😃Osborne Morris & MorganLeighton Park Rangers Football ClubBedfordshire FARotary District 1260 in Beds, Bucks and HertsLinslade Tennis ClubLeighton Buzzard Hockey ClubDisability Bedfordshire Community GroupLeighton Buzz RadioBe Active BedsLeighton-Linslade Town Council OfficialEncore Football

What a beautiful morning at Caldecotte Lake as our Yes We Can sailors ⛵️got on the water with our fabulous partners from MK Sailability⛵️ It was also a memorable day for three of our participants as they broke new water with one sailing a Hansa ⛵️on his own for the first time and two more graduating from Pippa to Hansa Sailing with a Buddy 👏👏👏
A big thank you also goes to our long term Sailing supporter Geomatrix Earth Science Ltd.Sailability Milton KeynesOsborne Morris & MorganRotary District 1260 in Beds, Bucks and HertsLeighton Buzz Radio

Well it’s now just 8 days until Richard undertakes his 3rd yes 3rd ultra marathon 🏃🏃 in aid of Yes We Can and he has saved the hardest till last as he runs the hills around Abergavenny in South Wales. The funds will ensure we continue to provide high quality inclusive sport so PLEASE if you or someone you know can support him please follow the link to his just giving page . We will all be rooting for him —Go Richard 👏👏👍
https://www.justgiving.com/page/richard-hird-1708097305018? Osborne Morris & MorganLeighton Park Rangers Football ClubRotary District 1260 in Beds, Bucks and HertsLeighton Buzz RadioLinslade Tennis ClubLB Otters Swimming ClubLeighton Buzzard Hockey ClubBedfordshire FABe Active BedsSailability Milton Keynes

Richard's Ultra fundraiser for Leighton Linslade Rotary "Yes We Can Project" Help Richard Hird raise money to support Leighton Linslade Rotary

Great visit to Otters 🦦this morning with loads and loads of people having fun.
Understandably it’s difficult to get Swimming 🏊‍♀️🏊🏊‍♂️ photos so those on this post are from internet stock, however rest assured the smiles and laughter were everywhere as under Ross and the other volunteers eagle eye folks were learning the breaststroke. 30 years on Otters is still the inspiration and example that our other YWC sports strive to equal 👏👏LB Otters Swimming ClubRotary District 1260 in Beds, Bucks and HertsLeighton Buzz RadioOsborne Morris & MorganLeighton-Linslade Town Council Official

Often our marvellous Hockey 🏑 and Tennis 🎾 provision operates under the radar so we are pleased to shine the spotlight. Thanks to our long term friends at Bee Local Magazine we will be reaching the letterbox of the whole community in the coming few weeks. Thank You to all the coaches, Leighton Buzzard Hockey Club, Linslade Tennis Club , OMM Solicitors and Leighton Linslade Town Council without whom these sports wouldn’t happen.👏👏Osborne Morris & MorganLeighton Buzzard Hockey ClubLinslade Tennis ClubLeighton-Linslade Town Council OfficialBee Local MagazineDisability Bedfordshire Community Group

Sailing was very restricted today due to the prevailing weather conditions but a couple of our “ Yes We Can” sailors did make it out. Also it was great 👍that James and his Dad made it out for the very first time in P**a. ⛵️.
Thanks as always to our sailing partners at MK Sailability we really hope your volunteer day was a success 🤞Sailability Milton KeynesRotary District 1260 in Beds, Bucks and HertsOsborne Morris & MorganDisability Bedfordshire Community GroupBe Active Beds

Rotary/ Yes We Can was honoured to host His Majesty Lord Lieutenant at tonight’s football training. ⚽️We celebrated the 2023/24 season and the Lord Lieutenant presented medals 🏅to all our wonderful participants as well as having the opportunity to meet the wider YWC team, parents and carers. We were also delighted to welcome our Town Mayor, Encore Football, Rotary President and our long term supporters OMM Solicitors. Congratulations also go to Ben Inwards on receiving a Young Stars Award from our Mayor.👏👏Osborne Morris & MorganLeighton Park Rangers Football ClubRotary District 1260 in Beds, Bucks and HertsLeighton-Linslade Town Council OfficialBedfordshire FABe Active BedsBee Local Magazine

Our friends at MK Sailability Milton Keynes have a volunteer day on Saturday, if you can help or know someone who might like to please come along or make contact ⛵️⛵️

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And the WINNER is Richard Hird 👏👏⚽️⚽️
Everyone at “ Yes We Can” and our Football partners Leighton Park Rangers send their sincere congratulations to Richard, we are honoured that he is our Lead Coach 👏👏⚽️⚽️Leighton Park Rangers Football ClubOsborne Morris & MorganRotary District 1260 in Beds, Bucks and HertsBedfordshire FALeighton Buzz RadioLeighton-Linslade Town Council OfficialBee Local MagazineBe Active BedsLeighton Buzz Radio

Gosh that was a hot 🥵 one at BOBi today for the last tournament of the season
A massive shout out 😃👍to all the players, parents/ carers, coaches, referees and league officials for all their hard work throughout the season.👏 Our LPR Buzzards and Ravens all competed hard in League 1, Conference and Under 14’s and will be recognised at training on Tuesday 11th June. Don’t blink too hard it will soon be September and new season will dawn and we will go again 👍⚽️Leighton Park Rangers Football ClubOsborne Morris & MorganRotary District 1260 in Beds, Bucks and HertsBedfordshire FADisability Bedfordshire Community GroupBe Active BedsEncore Football

Congratulations to Richard our YWC Football Coach
A quick resume in his own word.
“2 down 1 to go in my 3 x 50k challenge for Yes We Can disability sports program.
The Runaway Racing was unfinished business with finishing last year in 8hrs 54min on a rather hot day 🥵
The boggy conditions made it a fun challenge on the new improved route, with an impressive number of people running the first Ultra 💪🏻, well done guys.
Thanks to the marshals, volunteers & ambulance crew, who appeared to follow me like vultures 😂😂.
I finished with sore legs & mashed feet 1hr 20min, quicker than last year 😁.
On to the 3rd & final challenge Pegasus Ultra Running Pigum 30 😬
Want to know more about my “Why” click ⬇️
https://www.justgiving.com/page/richard-hird-1708097305018.

Brilliant Breaking News— Rotary/ Yes We Can are thrilled to announce that Leighton- Linslade Town Council have renewed their fantastic support for YWC Tennis 🎾 and Outreach for the next 4 Years as part of their Guaranteed Grant Funding Scheme. We send our sincere thanks to the Town Council for their support and their commitment to Inclusive Sport. 👏👏👏👏 and also our Coaches and Linslade Tennis Club who make it happen. Leighton-Linslade Town Council OfficialRotary District 1260 in Beds, Bucks and HertsLinslade Tennis ClubDisability Bedfordshire Community GroupBedfordshire Tennis

Sometimes training can take you to the most beautiful places, and Coach Richard certainly found one as he geared up for the second of his three Ultra Marathons👏 in aid of “ Yes We Can” next weekend. If you haven’t supported Richard yet there is still an opportunity and please do share with friends . Good luck at the weekend Richard let’s hope it’s not too hot 🥵
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It might have been a bit dull this morning but our sailors were out on the water thanks to our fabulous partners at MK Sailability ⛵️. Don’t forget if you haven’t tried sailing there will be numerous opportunities to get involved this summer just get in touch. ⛵️⛵️Rotary District 1260 in Beds, Bucks and HertsSailability Milton KeynesOsborne Morris & MorganLeighton Buzz Radio

Just days after a tremendous showing at the latest BOBi League Tournament Rotary/ “ Yes We Can” are delighted to announce that its Leighton Park Rangers Buzzards & Ravens will be supported for the 2024/25 season by the Whitebread Plc Chairmans Fund managed by BLCF. All our footballers⚽️ send their sincere thanks for this tremendous support.👏👏😃Leighton Park Rangers Football ClubBedfordshire FABedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation

The sun was shining 🌞 today and the heat was rising at MK Dons Training Ground at Woughton on the Green as the latest round of the BOBi League was played out.
Our teams all performed really well with our League 1 team having a record on the day of W3 D1 L1 with notable victories over League leaders Newbury and local rivals MK Bears. In the Conference the squad had its best ever tournament with W2 D3 L1 with a notable victory against leaders Northampton Town. The U14 Ravens had it a bit tougher without their injured first choice goalkeeper but still performed well and recorded one very hard fought victory, Well done everyone magnificent stuff on a very hot day. 👏👏Leighton Park Rangers Football ClubOsborne Morris & MorganBedfordshire FARotary District 1260 in Beds, Bucks and Herts

Supporters are Welcome this Sunday at the latest round of the BOBi League ⚽️when our 3 teams will be competing at MK Dons Training Facility, Woughton on the Green, Milton Keynes MK6 3EA.
Why not come along and see Inclusive Football at its best and at the same time cheer on the LPR/ Rotary Yes We Can teams 👏👏Bedfordshire FARotary District 1260 in Beds, Bucks and Herts

Sandra and the Team had a really good day selling out on the “ Rotary/ Yes We Can” Stall, making a few pennies to support inclusive sport in our community— well done team 👏👏
Big thank you to the community. A wet day, but the weather obviously suited the “ Hook a Duck” part of the stall 😂Osborne Morris & Morgan@

Why not come along and visit the Rotary/ Yes We Can” stall in Parsons Close Rec, we will be located at the top of the park opposite the Rotary BBQ and Rotary Pimms Tent. 👍😃

MONDAY 6th MAY - LEIGHTON BUZZARD MAY DAY FAYRE
Leighton Buzzard High Street and Parsons Close recreation ground between 10am and 4pm.

Come along for a wonderful fun-packed day full of acts, entertainment, and much much more!

See you there!

On a final note, we have received a call from the RAF to inform us that both the Hurricane and Spitfire scheduled to take part in a fly-past have had to be grounded for technical reasons.