Win family tickets to Wroxham FC’s crunch clash with Redbridge
Wroxham FC chairman James Blower, left, and Hopestead fundraising manager Chris Elliott ahead of the Redbridge clash
Four families could win free tickets to one of Wroxham FC's biggest games of the season, thanks to a giveaway being run in partnership with Hopestead.
Hopestead is offering the prize ahead of a crunch clash with London side Redbridge on 28 February, with both teams chasing playoff spots.
The Yachtsmen currently sit eighth in the Isthmian League - North Division table, just one spot behind their opponents.
James Blower, club chairman, said: “This is an important game because both teams are trying to get into the playoff positions as we move towards the end of the season.
“We don’t fear anyone in the division, and we’ve got a team that can give everyone a good game. However, we’ve got one of the lowest budgets in the league, so to make the playoffs would be a fantastic achievement.
“It’s great to have Hopestead’s backing – they and the club both play important roles in their local communities.”
The game takes place at Wroxham’s Ginger Pickle Arena – formerly called Trafford Park – off Skinners Lane, with kick-off at 3pm.
Wroxham FC in action against Redbridge. The teams will next meet at Wroxham’s Ginger Pickle Arena on 28 February (Picture: George Purvis/Wroxham FC)
Hopestead joined other key sponsors including main sponsor, Shed Station, in backing the club in October.
Chris Elliott, the charity’s fundraising manager, said: “We're a local charity backing a local club, and we’re thrilled to give four families the chance to be part of such a big game. Wroxham FC is really important for this community and that's something we really connect with.”
Hopestead was established by Flagship - part of Bromford Flagship LiveWest – in 2020. It works to end homelessness through four main programmes: providing essentials to help people turn accommodation into homes, funding other organisations tackling homelessness, exploring new ways to build and fund housing, and campaigning for systemic change.
To be in with a chance to win one of the four family passes – two adults and two children - follow Hopestead on Instagram @_hopestead or on Facebook @Hopestead2, find a post about the giveaway and tag at least one person you would like to take to the match. The competition closes on 19 February, and winners will be drawn and contacted via social media the following day.
At the game, there will be a competition to guess the time of the first goal.
Members of the Hopestead team will be at the ground to talk about the charity and how it is helping to tackle homelessness.