A homecare firm has sponsored a thriving girls’ football team in Kendal.
Westmorland Homecare has contributed towards the cost of new kit for the Wattsfield U14 girls’ football team.
“One of the ladies who helps to run the team contacted us and asked about sponsorship and we thought it would be really good to get involved,” said Kelsey Walmsley, Westmorland Homecare’s registered care manager at Kendal.
“There is a strong ethos at the company of looking after the community and that extends to us wanting to support local community groups and teams like Wattsfield U14 girls’ football team.
“We are delighted to have been able to contribute to the cost of their new kit and wish the team well for the season.”
In their first match wearing the new shirts, shorts and socks the girls recorded a six-nil victory.
Coach Andrew Douglas said the team played nine-a-side matches in the Lancaster and Morecambe League.
“There are 14 girls in the squad and we train every Friday night and play once a week,” said Andrew.
“We have a new under 14 team comprising girls from the previous two U14 teams who have not yet moved up to the under-16 team and girls from last season’s under 12 team who have joined the higher age-group team.
“As a result of a new team being formed, we needed a new kit and Westmorland Homecare kindly part-sponsored that.
“The team and the parents are grateful for the support Westmorland Homecare has given us to enable us to buy this kit so the girls can continue to enjoy playing their football. It really does make a difference.”
