This guest blog is written by Charlie. He attends Brentford Penguins and he has recently appeared on Eastenders.
What is your name?
My name is Charlie.
Do you like sports?
I like lots of sports I play football and golf.
What is the best thing about being in Brentford Penguins FC?
I am the captain of Brentford Penguins FC. Allan the coach made me captain. I wrote a letter to him about the good things to do being a captain of the team. We play football and have fun.
What are your favourite sports?
I like lots of sports. I like football, basketball, cricket and I like to go ten pin bowling with my dad and crazy golf.
Do you enjoy sports? If so, why?
I have fun and get fit. I like running around and kicking balls. My favourite team is Brentford.
Who is your favourite football player/ coach?
My favourite coach is Allan Cockram. He played for Brentford FC. He is a very funny man.
How did you feel when you appeared in Eastenders?
I feel excited about being in Eastenders. It’s fun everyone is nice and they have biscuits. I like being on the TV and meeting the actors.
Do you enjoy acting?
I like acting a lot. I was in 21&Co drama group and I played King Hamlet on the stage for my school.
What new sports would you like to try?
I want to learn golf next.
Thank you Charlie for taking the time to write a blog for DSActive.
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Photo credit: Brentford Penguins FC
