Ex pro launches free football sessions in Hamilton in partnership with Lanarkshire recovery group

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Free football sessions run by an ex professional player have come to Lanarkshire. Street Soccer's weekly events take place on Wednesday afternoons at Hamilton Palace Sports Ground.

The initiative is run by programme manager and former Livingston captain Stuart Lovell in partnership with recovery-focused community group The Beacons.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Eighteen months in to launching its network programme, Street Soccer recently confirmed its latest permanent sessions will be held in Hamilton, and launched only a few weeks ago.It has so far involved people from Lanarkshire charity The Beacons but is now opening up to the wider public to get involved, as it aims to be a permanent fixture in the community.Street Soccer already launched in North Lanarkshire in January this year, based in Motherwell.The Beacons are a recovery community, with four hubs based in South Lanarkshire.

The Beacons use lived experience and the power of community to support those in recovery and help them overcome their issues with substance abuse.Mark Healy, of the Beacons, highlighted his enthusiasm around the partnership and how it may benefit the people of South Lanarkshire.He said: “The Street Soccer sessions in Hamilton have been a welcome addition to The Beacons here within the South Lanarkshire area."Our