Amble businesses provide junior football club with strips for the season

A junior football club in Amble received valuable funds for new strips from local businesses whose contributions help to keep the club going.
By Lauren Coulson
Published 10th Aug 2023, 16:17 BST
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The Taj Mahal, Nathan Brown Plastering, St Martins Hairdressers and Kelly Construction, have recently provided vital support by paying for the club’s strips, coats and tracksuits.

FC Amble Juniors have been providing football for local youngsters for over 30 years, with five junior teams and all volunteer coaches.

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Sharon Chambers, club chairman, said: “Funding and support from local businesses and community is imperative to our club’s survival . We couldn’t afford to pay for kit for the children.

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Top row (L-R) The Taj Mahal donated the tracksuits and strips and Kelly Construction donated winter coats. Bottom row (L-R) Nathan Brown Plastering and St Martins Hairdressers donated strips.Top row (L-R) The Taj Mahal donated the tracksuits and strips and Kelly Construction donated winter coats. Bottom row (L-R) Nathan Brown Plastering and St Martins Hairdressers donated strips.
Top row (L-R) The Taj Mahal donated the tracksuits and strips and Kelly Construction donated winter coats. Bottom row (L-R) Nathan Brown Plastering and St Martins Hairdressers donated strips.

"It’s impossible, we don’t have an income as such, just children’s subs which we use to help fund training sessions in the winter and referees on match days. Anything left over goes towards an end of season treat for the team”.

To help out, message Sharon Chambers on Facebook, or ring Gary Chambers, who runs the under 10s team, on 07544599030.

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