28 Jun 2012 07:00

Westside Investments plc / Ticker: WST.L / Index: AIM / Sector: Investment
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Westside Investments plc ('Westside' or 'the Company')
Subsidiary Awarded Prestigious Accreditation from the FA
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Westside Investments plc, the AIM listed investment vehicle, announces that its subsidiary, The Elms, has been awarded the Football Association's ('FA') Small Sided Football Accreditation.
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The Elms, a small sided football provider established in 1991, currently operates 26 leagues, mainly across London. To attain the FA Small Sided Football Accreditation, The Elms underwent a rigorous review, which demonstrated its commitment to raising quality. The accreditation has been aligned to other industry leading quality assurance kitemarks to help ensure that it is fit-for-purpose and not only meets the football aspects but also the business elements in operating Small Sided Football provision.
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Simon Walker, FA National Manager for Adult Grassroots Football said, "It takes a great deal of self-evaluation and determination to earn the FA Small Sided Football Accreditation. Applicants must not only meet specific standards of excellence, but their management, and staff must make a commitment to on-going improvement to ensure a continued delivery of high-quality small sided football to their customers."Â
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Barbara Moss, founder and Managing Director of The Elms said; "We are extremely proud to have been awarded this prestigious award and hope to continue our relationship with the FA for a very long time."
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For further information please visit www.westsideacquisitions.com or contact:
Geoffrey Simmonds | Westside Acquisitions Plc | Tel: 020 7935 0823 |
Mark Percy | Seymour Pierce Limited | Tel: 020 7107 8000 |
Catherine Leftley | Seymour Pierce Limited | Tel: 020 7107 8000 |
Elisabeth Cowell | St Brides Media & Finance Ltd | Tel: 020 7236 1177 |
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