All eyes on new kit for young footballers thanks to Bispham opticians

Wooding Opticians, on Red Bank Road, has sponsored the away and training kit for Bispham Junior Football Federation’s U15 Blades Whites for the next two seasons.

This is the first year the opticians has sponsored the Bispham Junior Football Federation (BJFF), and the team took a special trip to the practice to thank them.

Although all grassroots football has been suspended due to the pandemic, the boys will be hoping success comes their way in the new strip once games resume.

Craig Ward, BJFF club ambassador and manager of the U15 Blades Whites, said: “It’s a fantastic gesture from a local business to support the team, especially during the pandemic when

it’s tough for everyone.

“It gives the team an identity, pride and instils them with confidence.”

During the pandemic, staff from Wooding Opticians have been delivering glasses to vulnerable and self-isolating patients, as well as providing emergency and essential care.

Tina Swift, practice partner and dispensing optician,said: “Maintaining our role in the community is so important to all of us at Wooding, so supporting a terrific club which is vital to the

young people in our area was a no-brainer.

“Grassroots sport is so important to children’s wellbeing, both physically and mentally, so we really must do all we can to give back to groups who do so much for us, especially during

challenging times.

“It’s obviously a shame that the boys are not currently able to play competitively, but we can’t wait to see them back in action when it’s safe, and we wish them every success for their future

games.”

“We hope this is the start of a long and successful partnership with BJFF and we are very proud to be supporting them.”

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