Table tennis volunteer takes game point with award

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East Calder Table Tennis Volunteer takes game point with a Volunteer Award.This month The Centre, Livingston and the West Lothian Courier are paying tribute to another worthy volunteer who is active in the community, by recognising their efforts with a Volunteer Award.The award was set up to acknowledge people who give up their time for good cause – from offering support to local community groups and charities, to volunteering in hospitals.Not only does the winner receive a framed certificate but they are also rewarded with a £100 Gift Card, courtesy of The Centre, Livingston, which can be spent at over 90 stores and all restaurants in the shopping centre.The latest recipient of the award is Shital Zaveri, 45, from East Calder, who, for the last year, has volunteered at West Lothian Community Table Tennis Club at their Pop In and Play venue, giving his free time at the weekends to coach children, as well as beginners, to play table tennis.Founded in 2000, West Lothian Community Table Tennis Club (WLCTTC) is based in Bathgate with a Pop In and Play Table Tennis facility located at The Centre.

The club, run by volunteers and supported by Table Tennis Scotland, offers free workshops and aims to encourage the West Lothian community to play table tennis both socially and competitively.Shital was nominated by Martin Rumsey, Club Chairman at West Lothian Community Table Tennis Club, in recognition of his dedication and enthusiasm for the club.Since 2022, Shital has spent up to 8 hours a week at the Pop In and Play facility, providing access to the venue at weekends when many volunteers are unavailable.

While he is there he offers one to one coaching to adults and children alike to help them become familiar with the game and to