I had a great time at Ruskin Drive for the annual St Helens sports festival which attracted 5,000 pupils over the 2 days in the sun.

The sporting event was established in 2011 to mark the count down to the London Olympics only stopping in 2016 to welcome a £3.6 million redevelopment. Two years on, the event offered a chance to reflect on how sport contributes to the borough’s culture and how important it is to celebrate healthy lifestyles.

There was a range of sport to enjoy ranging from football to tennis. Also, they hosted the Lancashire Inter League Group cricket match between Liverpool Competition U14s and Greater Manchester Cricket League U14s on the Sunday.

It is important that we continue to fund sporting activities and I would like to thank the Council’s sports development team, the clubs based at Ruskin Drive and across the borough who use their time to promote sport in the local area.