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THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE KICKS OFF NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH BATH RUGBY
The Business Exchange is delighted to announce the sponsorship of Bath Rugby player , Jordan Venter .
Twenty-year-old Jordan is a promising young South African centre who made the switch from Edinburgh to Bath Rugby in December 2021 . Having already made an impact in his homeland , Venter starred for Paul Roos Gymnasium , his high school in Western Cape , a school that has produced more Springbok rugby players than any other with 54 in total . After winning the 2019 Sanix World Rugby Youth Invitational Tournament with the school , he was named vice-captain of South African ’ s U18 Sevens team which went on to win the Capricorn Gold Cup in Namibia in early 2020 .
Moving to the UK following the tournament , Venter became the first foreign schoolboy to sign a professional contract with Scottish Rugby , signing for Edinburgh . After nearly two years in Scotland , the talented centre has brought his dynamic running power and intense determination to succeed to the West Country .
An abrasive , hard-running centre , Venter is relishing the opportunity to grow his game further with Bath Rugby .
Anita Jaynes , Founder of The Business Exchange , said , “ The Business Exchange is really excited to be supporting Jordan . It ’ s the first time we ’ ve sponsored a player and we can ’ t wait to cheer Jordan on .
“ Rugby is such an important part of Bath ' s culture and heritage , and the Club brings so much to the city ”
" We are proud supporters of Bath Rugby and wish the squad and Jordan a fantastic season – COYB !
" As part of our relationship with Bath Rugby we will be hosting several exclusive events to help our community connect and grow . Watch this space !"
Alex Cohen , Chief Commercial Officer at Bath Rugby , said , " We ’ re really proud to have made this link with The Business Exchange which connects us even more closely with the wider business community in Bath and its surrounds . We want to do more to be a part of the city in this way and to help bring people together away from a game of rugby during the working week , and these sorts of relationships are right at the heart of that .
" Jordan is a really exciting signing for us and he ’ ll hopefully be part of our squad , sponsored by The Business Exchange for many years to come .”
Bath City FC diversity portrait project goes on the road
A portrait project celebrating the diversity of Bath City FC fans has embarked on a tour of the city – and is now ‘ on the buses .’
First exhibited at Twerton Park , the ‘ My City , My Shirt ’ project launched in May and aims to promote loudly , widely , and permanently the message of inclusivity and local identity across Bath .
Since its launch , the exhibition has been displayed at the World Heritage Centre in York Street and is now touring the city on a Park and Ride bus before guesting at other local venues .
Local photographer Nick Smith created the portraits for the project , a partnership between Bath City FC and anti-discrimination organisations Fans for Diversity and Kick It Out , with support from Bath & North East Somerset Council .
The photos were taken at significant Bath locations and convey what being part of Bath City FC means to the person in the photo both through the image and through their personal thoughts displayed below it .
Thoughts like , “ I love that all the players and the managers talk to you ”, “ It ’ s so inclusive ”, “ It ’ s so friendly ” and “ There ’ s a real sense of belonging ” capture the strong sense of community at the club . After its tour of the city , the exhibition will be placed on permanent display at Twerton Park to highlight the club ’ s inclusivity message now and in the future .
Jane Jones , Bath City FC ’ s Community Director , said , “ These portraits , and more importantly the stories that they represent , are a great celebration of all that Bath City FC has to offer in terms of being a welcoming , friendly club that celebrates the breadth and depth of all our community . We are thrilled that the portraits are now heading off into the city to share the celebration !”
Councillor Dine Romero , cabinet member for Children and Young People , Communities and Culture , said , “ It ’ s great news that My City , My Shirt is visiting different parts of the city for more people to enjoy . It reflects and celebrates the diversity that sport attracts and the unity it can achieve . We are pleased to support this excellent project which encourages tolerance , empathy and understanding in our communities .”
Bath City FC would love to hear from any businesses or organisations who would like to share their space with the initiative . To get in touch email Carole Banwell , General Manager at : carole . banwell @ bathcityfootballclub . co . uk
“ These portraits , and more importantly the stories that they represent , are a great celebration of all that Bath City FC has to offer in terms of being a welcoming , friendly club that celebrates the breadth of all our community ”
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