TWO teams of junior footballers in Sampford Peverell have scored support from Edenstone Homes for new kits.

Culm Sampford United Under 11s Pumas and Tigers previously had to make do with hand me downs from the club’s older players. They’ve now been kitted out with new kits after teaming up with the homebuilder.

Club secretary and assistant coach Cara Snow explained: “Culm Sampford United Youth is a local club that’s been operating in Sampford Peverell and Uffculme for nearly 20 years. We have a squad of 22 players, aged 10who play in two mixed teams in the Exeter and District Youth League. Matches are non-competitive to encourage children to enjoy the sport and be active. We’re an inclusive club, offering football for all. We have children with diverse needs and abilities, but all are valued and given the same opportunities to thrive and enjoy football. Sponsorship from Edenstone has allowed us to have a brand new kit for all children in the under 11s’ squad.  This means parents or the club don’t have to pay for kit and our fundraising can focus on equipment and weekly costs of matches and training. “

The teams train at The Magelake Playing Fields in Uffculme, with home games played at Sampford Peverell Playing Fields, less than a mile from where Edenstone is building.

Edenstone sales director Adele McCoy said: “Teams like Culm Sampford United play an important part in the community and in children’s development. Being part of a team and playing sport isn’t just about leading an active lifestyle, it also helps develop friendships and skills such as communication. We’re proud to have kitted out the two under 11s’ teams. We hope the new kits bring them lots of luck.”

Players of all abilities are welcome to join teams at Culm Sampford.  They can find out more via the club’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CulmSampfordUnited.

If you’re looking to score a new home, kick off your search with a visit to The Orchards. The development, in Higher Town, offers a good range of properties from three-bedroom bungalows, three-bedroom semi-detached houses and a selection of four-bedroom homes in detached designs.

For more information about the homes see https://edenstonehomes.com/the-orchards-samford-peverell.