Ferryhill Athletic FC is the latest group to benefit through Ferryhill Town Council’s Members Initiative Fund.
Launched in April last year, the Fund has now seen a total of £5,900 donated to support local projects and initiatives.
Presentation
In a presentation held at Ferryhill Town Hall, Cllr Stephen Bowron presented a cheque for £100 to Fraser Reynolds from Ferryhill Athletic FC.
Funds will be used to provide refreshments for spectators during match days.
Aspirations
Originally formed in 1921, Ferryhill Athletic FC played in both the Northern League and Wearside League for 60+ years before eventually folding in 2006.
With a large football following, it may have taken 15 years to resurrect the club, but with the whole town supporting them, and aspirations to return to Northern League Football, the team are destined to grow from strength to strength.
Cllr Bowron said, “I am thrilled to be able to support Ferryhill Athletic FC.
“It is great to see that the team have been able to reform and are now back playing in Ferryhill at their old ground at Dean Bank Park.”
For more information about the Members Initiative Fund, contact Karen Younghusband on 01740 652157 or by emailing kyounghusband@ferryhill.gov.uk
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