The launch of the Mersey Vikings got off to a sensational start over the weekend. Friday saw Trust in Widnes who started the new team hold a taster training session at Riverside College’s, Cronton campus which had nearly a 100 students trying the game out, some of the students and staff then offered to take part in a warm up match for the main event on the Saturday.

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The Trust has helped in the development of the community work carried out by Vikings in the Community, by using its charitable status to access Local Network Funding (LNF) and Community Champions funds which have allowed the delivery of :

KIDS GO FREE INTO THE WILD
On Wednesday 28th May, Trust in Widnes Members had a grrrreat day out!! 

They went off on safari to Knowsley  Safari Park, all Trust Members and their children (or grandchildren!!) were invited. The Trust has been successful in gaining ‘ Community Champions’ funding which allowed the visit to be offered free of charge.

Widnes Vikings various fans groups’ all joined forces to celebrate a year of successful collaboration following the formation of ‘Trust in Widnes’ by organising a Family Fun Day at St Marie’s Club, Widnes.

Trust in Widnes
Trust in Widnes, the Independent Supporters Trust of Widnes Vikings Rugby League Club was launched in a blaze of glory at the Halton Stadium on 4th April 2006 before a packed crowd, including all playing staff and officials of the club, the Trust’s membership, fundraising, community and charitable work continues to grow and grow.