Beth Tweddle to help with Youth Games volunteer recruitment

Saturday, 9 April 2011 01:00

A volunteer recruitment drive for this years Commonwealth Youth Games is being held in a few days time.

The 71 nations of the Commonwealth arrive on the Isle of Man this September for a huge world renowned event with the sporting stars of the future.

Island residents are being asked to lend a helping hand to contribute with the smooth running of the event.

Great Britain's most successful ever gymnast will be at the recruitment drive on Thursday.

Beth Tweddle will be at the Strand Centre from 11:30AM.

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