Thanks to Trish’s hard work, Sutton United football team is back training in the Borough, after two years training near Heathrow.  Their new base at the David Weir Leisure Centre from August marks a significant step for both the club and the community.

This move, made possible through Trish’s negotiations with Sutton Council, allows players to train locally and to engage more with local residents, something they could not do while training so far away. Players have visited Rosehill Bowling Club to meet residents, reinforcing community ties, and have helped in the campaign led by Trish to re-invigorate the bowling club, which was close to going out of existence. The photos below are of the team at the bowling club.

Trish is a trustee of Sutton United Football Foundation, whose mission is to support people of all ages and abilities. She emphasises that “Our club’s return to Sutton for training strengthens the team and the bond between sport and our local community”