As the action on the pitches in Brazil intensifies,  Whaley Bridge’s own artificial grass all-weather pitch looks set to see lots of use this summer,  with the upcoming Whaley Bridge Village Games being held on the surface on Sunday 6th July. The village games are a spin-off from the Rose Queen Festival, run in conjunction with the Village Games officer at High Peak Borough Council, and are back this year following a highly successful launch last year. Free, from midday to mid afternoon. Turn up with astroturf trainers if you have them, or flat soled trainers if you havn’t. A great family event.

The Whaley Bridge 3G – Venue for the Village Games

…And if you are trying to think of something to occupy the kids through the summer, then how about the following:

Also new to the 3G this summer are Peak Active Sport, who are now running a soccer and multi-sport session every Wednesday evening from 6.30-7.30pm. Cost is £3 per session, and kids can just turn up on the evening. Ages 4-16. See the poster below.

Derby County Football Club are also continuing to run their holiday football coaching sessions on the 3G throughout the summer, with all-day (9am-3pm) dates now booked for 30th July,6th Aug,13th Aug,20th Aug and 3rd Sep. To book and for further details, please contact Michael Massey at dcfc- 07791583441 michael.massey@dcfc.co.uk

The 3G pitch is available for bookings, including childrens football parties,  throughout the year.  See  here for more details, a booking calender, and a simple online booking/contact form. The pavillion nearby, with kitchen facilities, toilets and a small function room  is also available for hire. The £158,000 3G pitch was constructed with through generous grants from The Football foundation and Sport for England coupled with other local funding. It is self-sustaining, with income coming from bookings.