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May 2021
Rossett Sports Centre launches £10,000 artificial pitch appeal
Rossett Sports Centre has launched an urgent appeal to raise the £10,000 needed to resurface its 3G artificial football pitch.
The pitch, which is used by over 1,000 people every week, is over a decade old and was due to be re-laid last year.
However, covid has meant the facilities have been closed for much of the last 12 months, which has resulted in a "substantial" shortfall in income.
Rossett Sports Centre manager Josh Lyon warned if it is not resurfaced soon the pitch will be unplayable by the winter season.
Mr Lyon said:
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The sports centre on Pannal Ash Road is run by Rossett School and is open to the public outside of school hours, seven days a week. Its full-sized 3G pitch provides space for both five-a-side groups and full team matches.
Mr Lyon added:
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