Becky Hodgetts
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BKVC 2025
Click on the link to see what’s involved in the Best Kept Village Competition.
https://pertonparishcouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Q33-BKVC-Booklet-1-Spring-Issue-2025.pdf
Local School boy to represent England
Perton Schoolboy Selected to Represent England at World MMA Championships
A local Perton schoolboy has achieved something truly special — ten-year-old Santiago Lopez has been selected to represent England at the IMMAF Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi this summer.
Santiago, who lives in Perton and attends Perton Middle School, is one of only two boys in the whole country chosen for his age and weight category. He will proudly fly the flag for England — and for our village — on the international stage in July.
Santiago’s martial arts journey started with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of five. Over the past 18 months, he’s competed in more than 180 bouts and claimed numerous titles at events across Europe. He now travels three times a week to train at Matratz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Manchester, training with some of the top junior athletes in the country.
Closer to home, Santiago trains at Intensity MMA in Willenhall under Head Coach Dan Cassell, a former professional fighter. He made his amateur MMA debut in Wolverhampton last September and has already secured two wins in the Golden Ticket Fight Promotions (GTFP) series.
Incredibly dedicated, Santiago has also travelled internationally to develop his skills — training in Brazilan Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling and mixed martial arts in Chile, Sweden and Georgia.
Speaking about his selection, Santiago said:
“I love everything about this sport — the training, the challenge, and how much fun it is. I’ve made so many amazing friends through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. I’m really proud to be representing England and I want to thank my sponsors Empire Grappling, Bunchi, Love Belfast, Mr Bassetts Grapplers Soap, Crossface and Youth Ambitions for supporting me.”
Santiago shares updates from his training and competitions on Instagram at @santi_theorangewolf_lopez.
With the cost of international competition being so high, the family is hugely grateful for the support Santiago has received. Any local businesses or individuals interested in sponsoring or supporting Santiago are warmly encouraged to get in touch via his Instagram.
We wish Santiago the very best of luck as he prepares to represent Perton — and England — in Abu Dhabi this summer!
Job vacancy
Relief Receptionist
As a Relief Receptionist you will be required to undertake general reception duties including receiving admission fees and issue of receipts, assisting the general public with both face to face and telephone enquiries, taking facility bookings and assisting in the control and supervision of the reception area. Providing assistance with the clerical support of the centre and accurate record keeping is also a requirement of this post.
You will have a friendly personality and good telephone manner as well as the ability to work under pressure. Previous relevant work experience* including customer service and cash handling is essential, a knowledge of computerised booking systems, is desirable.
Benefits to you
- Free staff Car Parking
- Subsidised Leisure Centre Membership
- Career Average Pension Scheme
Hours of work: On a relief basis
Applicants who meet the essential criteria in the job specification will be shortlisted and contacted to arrange an interview date upon receipt of their application.
Interviews will be held at Wombourne Leisure Centre.
Closing Date: Monday 30th June 2025
For more information and to apply click here
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