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New sportswear shop which raises funds for schools charity opens its doors in Netherfield

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A new charity shop selling sports clothing and equipment has opened in Netherfield town centre.

Brighter Futures Through Sport officially opened its doors last Saturday (February 22) with former Forest striker Jason Lee and Gedling MP Tom Randall being invited down to cut the ribbon.

The new store sells sports equipment and clothing at lower prices and helps raise funds for the sporting scheme.

You can find the new store on Victoria Road near Carlton Station.

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The Brighter Futures Through Sports charity has now helped just over 300 children throughout schools in Nottingham, Newark and Derby.

Their qualified and trained mentors provide and support children identified by schools to be failing academically.

They have been running for two years and continue to grow. 

You can find out more about the charity and their at their website: http://bfts.org.uk/

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