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Medal-winning trio are a real Tower of strength at finals

5:07pm Wednesday 30th May 2012

FOUR members of Tower Shukokai travelled to Bradford for the Amateur Martial Association National Karate Championships and came back with three trophies.

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Grass Roots awards are just ‘awesome’

5:26pm Tuesday 29th May 2012

KEVIN Gallacher has starred in the Premier League and played in European Championships and World Cup finals, Laura Massaro is one of the best squash players on the planet while Jay Rodriguez is one of the most sort-after footballers in the country.

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Keep Heroes going

4:44pm Wednesday 23rd May 2012

COACH of the year winner Brian Roche hopes the Grass Roots Heroes Awards are held for many years to come.

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Fantastic Farakh is a Golden great

4:42pm Wednesday 23rd May 2012

FARAKH Ajaib fought back from two frames down to successfully defend his Moorhouse’s Golden Cue title at a packed Igten Leigh Social Club.

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Moment of glory was nice

4:40pm Wednesday 23rd May 2012

IQBAL Bhai never went in to sport for personal recognition but admitted he was overwhelmed when he picked up the Lifetime Achievement Award last year.

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Four gold medals for classy Katie

4:48pm Wednesday 30th May 2012

YOUNG Katie Rilett-Young showed off her all-round abilities after winning five individual gold medals and two team awards at the annual Dwarf Sports Association Annual Games.

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Magnificent 7 have a Wicked time at Ewood

4:56pm Wednesday 30th May 2012

THE Ewood experience was always going to be a memorable one for all those involved as the Orphanage Cup returned for the first time in 20 years.

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Ivy climb into history

4:59pm Wednesday 30th May 2012

IVY Hotel have written their name in to the Blackburn Combination record books by completing the treble and winning every single game.

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Ribblesdale’s memorable cup run is finally over

5:03pm Wednesday 30th May 2012

RIBBLESDALE High School’s Year 10s football team’s incredible run is over after losing in the final of the English Schools U15s Cup.

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George stars on clay

4:50pm Wednesday 30th May 2012

GEORGE Hutchings underline his tennis talents after he was selected to compete on the clay courts of Europe.

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Jay Rodriguez, Burnley FC striker

I attended last year’s awards and was overwhelmed by the hard work and dedication put in to amateur sport. Awards like these are great to hightlight that work.

Sophie Hitchon, hammer thrower

It is great to see awards like this, we are able to say thank you to everyone that has helped us to get to where we are, not just awarding the athletes for their success.

Holly Lam-Moores, handball star

Whether you go on to perform at the highest level or enjoy sport locally, to have support as a youngster is vital. I’ll always remember those coaches who helped me.

Laura Massaro, squash champ

Kevin Gallacher, ex-Rovers

You don’t realise the talent there is and dedication that goes in to amateur sport until you witness it yourself. I was taken aback when I attended last year’s awards.

Gary Keedy, Lancashire CC ace

I will always be grateful to those coaches who helped me reach the top. It’s important that today’s children get that support and I welcome awards like these.

Steve Fraser ,Managing Director, United Utilities

It gives me great pleasure to support the Lancashire Telegraph’s Grass Roots Heroes Awards again this year.

During our involvement last year, I was struck by the drive, energy and dedication of so many people, young and old, putting sporting achievement firmly on the map in East Lancashire. It was fantastic to be able to give those local heroes the recognition they deserve, and I am looking forward to seeing even more nominations this year.

Sport is a hugely important part of community life and I know these awards couldn’t take place without support from local business. I see United Utilities very much as a local business and it’s right that we get involved in the communities where we work. We’re there from the minute you get up and put the kettle on, to when you brush your teeth last thing at night. Our aim is to keep things flowing smoothly behind the scenes while you get on with your life.

I’m conscious that we’ve been very visible over the last year or so, especially on the streets of Blackburn and Darwen, while we carry out a major upgrade of the sewer systems. The end result will be cleaner water in our rivers and canals, and ultimately cleaner coastal waters.

I’m grateful for the patience local people are showing while we’re such a regular fixture in the community, and for that reason we’re proud to be cheering on this year’s Grass Roots Heroes all the way.