Football Focus ISSUE 82 | Page 28

Newcastle Benfield FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAG the earliest levels, by making them matchday mascots, encouraging parents and families as a whole to attend our games. Also, we host all social events and training on the pitches adjacent to our ground, utilising the clubhouse and related facilities as a hub for everyone under the Benfield umbrella to feel at home in. This season we are running a reserve side in the Tyneside Amateur League. Obviously, the football is a good few levels lower than the first team operate at, but it gives a sense of the kind of organic progression we are looking for, by providing a potential pathway from mini soccer for 7-year olds, through to the first team. It is both a challenge and an ambition of the club going forwards.” Community “Whether Benfield is viewed as a community club depends on your definition of ‘community.’ If we are talking about a geographical location, then emphatically not, as Benfield is a road with a large school on one side and a hospital on the other, with a light industrial estate behind it. Of course, that Our Clients: Passive Fire Protection and Coatings Specialists For over 25 years we have delivered quality products to an international list of clients. Your project is safe with us. BarrierLTD @BarrierLTD HEAD OFFICE: Pearl Buildings, Stephenson Street Willington Quay, Wallsend Tyne & Wear, NE28 6UE T: 0191 262 0510 E: [email protected] ISO 14001:2007 REGISTERED COMPANY Certificate No. EN1736 BS OHSAS 18001:2007 REGISTERED COMPANY Certificate No. HS1664 www.barrierfireprotection.com “We became a sponsor of the club as we believe in supporting the community and helping local teams as best we can. Tony Spoors, my colleague, knew that the chairman was looking for sponsorship so we were happy to help. As a long standing local employer we understand the positive effect local sports teams can have within the community. We have our logo dotted about the ground and also have a large board above the stand. We have been to a few games and seen that the team is definitely moving in the right direction and its fantastic for the area. I would like to wish everyone at the club all the best and tell them to ‘keep believing’ as we do - Barrier Fire Protection are behind you!” David Shaw 28 Issue 82