Boroughbridge Junior FC holds taster day for new players

Players old and new are invited to sign up for the coming football season and ‘try before they join’ when Boroughbridge Junior FC holds its annual registration and taster event on Saturday.

Players of all abilities are welcome to come down to the event at Boroughbridge High School on Wetherby Road, starting at 10am and running to 12pm.

The club will be running boys and girls teams from under-8 to under-16 age groups, plus a pan-disability football for boys and girls aged seven to 18. The 2023-24 season starts on September 2.

Players will be able to take part in supervised games run by FA-qualified coaches, with club officials on hand to answer any questions.

Club secretary Nigel Charlesworth said:

“The club motto is ‘football for all’, so we encourage players of all abilities to come along.

“If your son or daughter already plays for the club, then come down and register for the new season and let them blow some steam off by playing supervised games. New players are also welcome. So, come down, try us out, meet the coaches and make new friends through football. Use this as a taster session. If you like what you see, then join us for the new season.”

Teams will be joining leagues covering Harrogate and District and the Hambleton and Richmondshire area.

Volunteers and helpers are always welcome. The club provides practical and financial support to attain qualifications and meet FA requirements.

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Harrogate Railway launches £10,000 fundraiser for new marquee

A fundraiser has been set up to help Harrogate Railway Athletic Football Club buy a new outdoor marquee.

The club in Starbeck has football and rugby teams.

Anne Mitchell, who set up the gofundme page, said the marquee was purchased during the covid pandemic for people to meet outside safely.

The marquee was used for birthday parties and other special occasions outside.

However, it was damaged during Storm Arwen in November and has since not been replaced.

The club aims to raise £10,000 to buy a new marquee to host events outside safely.

In a post on its Facebook page, Harrogate Railway said:

“During the covid pandemic, the club purchased a large marquee to provide an outdoor facility. It has been widely utilised during that time for local people to host a variety of events including  celebrations, group meetings, local events, social or family gatherings and much more. 

“Sadly during one of the storms this winter the marquee has been completely destroyed

“We want to be able to offer that same fantastic facility this year but we need your help to raise funds to purchase a new marquee.”

For more information on the fundraiser and to donate, visit the gofundme page here.

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