Gainsborough Trinity Foundation has launched series of lockdown challenges

The Light up your Lockdown initiative launched on Wednesday, November 11, and encourages Gainsborough residents of all ages to get involved in ten fun activities during the month of November.

Each household is a home team and players of all ages can take part. If a ho me t eam completes all ten of these fun cost-free activities, each player who played a part, will be rewarded with a prize.

And Gainsborough Trinity Foundation will also be awarding special prizes for the best players in the categories of best male, female, under 18, and under 12. Prizes include season tickets, mascot experience, new season shirts, family meals at the VENUE, and much more.

Richard Kane, chairman of Gainsborough Trinity FC and Gainsborough Trinity Foundation said: “I am really pleased to be involved in this initiative to keep families active during the pandemic.

"We know that lockdown is having a profound impact on mental health, and the ‘Light up your Lockdown’ campaign is something that everyone can get involved in, and have some fun with.”

Damon Parkinson, head of operations, said: “Many people are feeling worried, anxious, or even isolated at the moment, the Light up your Lockdown campaign hopes to highlight the things that everyone can do, whether with their family, a pet, or alone to relax and to look after their mental wellbeing."

During the next four weeks, club players and members of the Gainsborough Trinity Foundation will be getting involved with their families, and videos and photos will be available on Facebook and Instagram @GainsboroughTrinityFoundation.

To join in and to find out more about the challenges, send your Team Name via Facebook message to Gainsborough Trinity Foundation or email [email protected].

All participants must tag @gainsboroughtrinityfoundation in their photos on Facebook or Instagram, as they complete the activities.

If you do not have a social media account email your ten photo entries before December 2.

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