Cricketers from Toronto were in Wallington last week  as part of a programme to help social cohesion.

 



Wallington welcomed The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Toronto Mayor's cricket team as part of the Cricket Across the Pond scholarship programme which aims to help develop social cohesion and interaction among young people as well as using cricket as a vehicle to enhance self-esteem and increased motivation skills.

 



The Mayor's XI  team were made up of participants from StreetChance, a partnership between the Cricket Foundation and Barclays Spaces for Sports to engage young people living in inner-city areas affected by youth crime and anti-social behaviour.

 

 



Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: "I am delighted London is hosting this fantastic event on the eve of the 2012 Games and while the cricket season is in full flow. Sport is a great way to motivate our young people and this excellent programme brings together youngsters from Canada and the UK  in celebration of a shared sporting passion."