Yahoo News Clee Fields opening day announced with food, drink and games on offer
Clee Fields will officially open with a celebratory ribbon cutting and competitive games at the end of the month.
YMCA Humber and North East Lincolnshire Council announced the event will take place from 10.30am to 1pm on Saturday, August 31. Clee Fields on Ladysmith Road, Grimsby, offers quality sports facilities including its freshly painted football pitch.
The Mayor of the Borough of North East Lincolnshire will be cutting the ribbon at 11am. Afterwards, there will be games on the pitch and food and drink will be available.
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In May, YMCA Humber announced they are working in partnership with the council after successfully winning a tender to manage the Clee Fields sports facility, based on Ladysmith Road, under a five-year contract. The project was funded by the Premier League, The FA, and the Government’s Football Foundation, and the council’s capital projects budget.
"Clee Fields has been created not only for current demand but also for the demand we expect to see in the future, and we’re looking forward to seeing growth in the use of the facilities by local sports groups and clubs, and community groups," said Councillor Hayden Dawkins, the cabinet member for Culture.
He added: "It’s great to have YMCA on board to run this for the community, and I hope this will become a really popular local asset. I can’t wait to see the facilities being used and appreciated."
CEO of Football Foundation Robert Sullivan said: “The Football Foundation is working closely with our partners – the Premier League, The FA and Government – to transform the quality of grassroots facilities in England by delivering projects like this across the country.
“Good quality playing facilities have a transformative impact on physical and mental health and play an important role in bringing people together and strengthening local communities.
“We’re delighted that the local community will now be able to enjoy all these benefits thanks to the new facilities at Clee Fields.”
In July, YMCA Humber opened Clee Fields to partner and community clubs. One of the partner clubs, Cleethorpes Town Juniors Football Club said Clee Fields was a "brilliant facility" and they were proud to offer grassroots football.
Louise Harling, Head of Youth and Community Services at YMCA Humber said: “We are so excited to be operating Clee Fields. It's a fantastic community asset that will service the needs of local clubs brilliantly. We look forward to developing further opportunities to engage with the wider community and increase access to physical activity on site in the future."
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