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Funding boost for Carlton Town to carry out pitch repairs

The club are known not only for their senior team but also for its extensive community involvement.

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A Gedling-based football club has received a donation of £3,000 from Persimmon after applying to the housebuilder’s Community Champions scheme for cash to carry out pitch repairs.

Carlton Town FC said the funding will be used to carry out essential repairs on their main grass pitch, which last season suffered from waterlogging, leading to the postponement of several matches.

The club are known not only for their senior team but also for its extensive community involvement.

Niall Davie, club captain, Carlton Town FC said: “Thank you to Persimmon for this donation, it’s great to see local businesses supporting a club that gives so much to our community, strengthening the bond between us all.”

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Mick Garton, chairman of Carlton Town FC, said: “This wonderful gesture from Persimmon will help us maintain and improve our pitch and facilities during the forthcoming season for the benefit of our team and Academy partners and also the local community good causes we will continue to support over the next 12 months and beyond.”

Councillor Mike Adams and Councillor Sam Smith, who represent Stoke Bardolph, where the new Persimmon homes are being built, and Gedling whichis home to Carlton Town FC said: “Whenever new houses are built, it causes noise, dust and other inconveniences for the surrounding community, so it is great to see Persimmon investing back into the community by donating funds to a Carlton Town FC. 

“This latest donation is in addition to the tens of thousands of pounds that Persimmon donated towards the restoration of Stoke Bardolph Village Hall that we, as Stoke Bardolph’s Councillors, have worked hard alongside local residents to re-open for community use.”

Gareth Hankin, managing director at Persimmon Nottingham, said: Persimmon is proud to help support the communities where we operate, and we are delighted to support Carlton Town FC with this £3,000 donation.

“The club’s commitment to both football and the wider community is fantastic, and we hope this donation will ensure the pitch remains in top condition for the upcoming season.”

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