In the second year since its re-launch, KPFC hosted almost 100 youth teams from across Norfolk and Suffolk, a 20% increase on last year, at its annual youth Football Festival.

Chris Welham Festival Organiser from Kirkley & Pakefield Football Club commented;

" We have been blown away by the support we have received again this year. From the 98 teams and their families travelling across the county to attend, to the generous sponsorship we received from local businesses.

"We raised a fantastic sum of money which will be invested back into the club to continue to improve our facilities and the football opportunities we can offer our youth.

"The hard work is rewarded when you see so many children having a fun day, the sportsmanship and team work and their winning smiles."

The event received real praise from the visiting teams on the day:

"Thank you for a great day on Saturday, my boys loved it!" Ross Bangs - Stoke United U7s

"We loved it and will come again next year!" Dan Henry - Costessey Eagles

"Nice event, my lads and parents had great fun and we will see you again next year." Shaun Dunthorne - GRFC