Coming together to than Wisbech residents for getting involved

Kickstarting young peoples’ interest in sport can be one of the most rewarding things to do.

This is something which the team at Cambs FA is well aware of thanks to its community activity programme.

Residents of Lime Avenue in Wisbech have spent the past 18 months getting involved in Kickstart where they have been playing football.

As a thank you to the residents, Cambs FA, Wisbech Cricket, Clarion Futures and Active Fenland put on a day of fun.

There was football, cricket, an Easter egg hunt and even a delivery from Dominos pizzas.

Football development manager Katie Critchley said: “We are so grateful and thankful to the families for allowing us to do it and for having us there over the past 18 months.

“The event turned into a proper family occasion and we had around 50 kids playing sports which is amazing.

“Everyone came out and had a really fun day.”

The youngsters will be able to continue with the football sessions and will soon be able to carry on with cricket thanks to the Kickstart programme.

Katie added: “We are hoping to be back in the summer with another fun day.

“We’d like to bring some additional sports too – maybe boxing – so that there’s other things they can get involved with as its all really helpful for the children.”