East Suffolk Council
Councillors fund new kit for local football team
A local football team has been given a new look, thanks to some funding from three East Suffolk councillors.
Councillors Louise Gooch, Peter Byatt and Malcolm Pitchers gave funding from their Enabling Communities Budgets to the Kirkley and Pakefield Royals U13s Girls team, who have recently received their new kit.
The team currently play at Walmer Road in the Norfolk and Suffolk Youth Football League Division 2, and is the only all-girls squad in this league.
Recently, Cllrs Louise Gooch and Peter Byatt attended one of the team’s matches to see their funded kit in action.
Cllr Louise Gooch, ward member for Kirkley and Pakefield, said:
“We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to see the fixture at Walmer Road. Both teams showed talent and dedication, and the game resulted in a well-earned draw.
“We’ll watch the progress of the girls’ team with interest and enthusiasm and hope they enjoy great success in their new kit.”
Jamie Kirk, Manager of Kirkley and Pakefield Royals U13s Girls, said:
“On behalf of everyone at the team, I'd like to thank you for the generous grant towards our new football kit. This support means so much to the girls and our wider community.
“Not only will the new kit bring a real sense of pride and unity to the team, but it also reinforces the value of investing in youth sports and the positive impact it has on confidence, teamwork and community spirit. We're incredibly grateful to your commitment to grassroots initiatives like ours. Thank you again for helping us create opportunities and memories that will last a lifetime.”