For the fifth consecutive year, Redrow Homes is proudly sponsoring the Suffolk Youth Games, building on its track record of involvement in youth and community projects.

Around 1,000 children are expected to take part in the 2008 event, which is being held on July 6th at Northgate Sports Centre and Whitton Sports Centre (for badminton events only), in Ipswich.

Looking ahead to the 2008 event and Redrow’s continuing support, Tracy Brownlow, event manager of Suffolk Youth Games, said: “The Suffolk Youth Games is the largest community multi sport festival in the county and as such has become a focal point in Suffolk’s sporting calendar.

“This year we will have more competitive sports than ever before. There will also be a ‘Get Back Into Sport’ demonstration agenda to encourage adults to re-visit sports they may have previously enjoyed, such as netball or hockey, and perhaps look to get involved again. Spectators will be encouraged to come along in their trainers and give the sports on offer a try!

“Redrow’s continued support of the Suffolk Youth Games gives an opportunity to over 1,000 children to take part in high quality coaching opportunities in a variety of sports within their local communities. Sponsorship of this nature from a prominent local company demonstrates Redrow’s commitment to providing support and opportunities to the local community. ”

The games will include ten competitive sports for both able bodied and disabled competitors, with children from the seven local authority districts of Suffolk competing for victory.

Redrow has an excellent track record of its own in Suffolk, with completed schemes at Neptune Marina and IP Central, in Ipswich, and the recently finished Forum apartments in Bury St Edmunds. It’s also heading for the finish line at Oakside Park, in Kesgrave, which has proved very popular and has only a limited number of four and five-bedroom detached family homes remaining for sale.

However, demand for the award-winning housebuilder’s quality properties in the county will be satisfied with the forthcoming Bramford Gardens, which will provide a stylish range of two-bedroom apartments and two, three, and four-bedroom houses, just two miles away from Ipswich town centre.

George Cronin, managing director of Redrow Homes (Eastern), said: “The Suffolk Youth Games is something we are very proud to be involved in, not least because it gives young people from across the county the chance to unleash their sporting potential. It is also a great opportunity for them to develop a positive attitude to health and fitness, improve their self-esteem, and meet lots of new people and hopefully make some lasting friendships along the way.

“The Games have been a great success over the years and 2008 promises to be even better. It will be wonderful to see so many youngsters competing again this year.”

Redrow is committed to helping young people through a number of initiatives, including apprenticeships, graduate training, mentoring in schools and the creation of a special health and safety activity pack for use by primary pupils.

Also available is the Redrow Learning Web, an on-line resource with modules for primary and secondary school pupils, which meets with National Curriculum requirements and has been accredited by the National Grid for Learning.

For more information about Redrow’s corporate social responsibility or to find out about any of its developments, log on to www.redrow.co.uk.. Details of new homes also available by calling 0845 676 0500.