Local football club scores with Worcester initiative

England Lioness Lauren Hemp joined Worcester Bosch to donate a new boiler and put on an exclusive coaching session for a local Lancashire football club and its young players.

Coppull United FC is a vital hub for aspiring local footballers but its boiler was beyond repair and the club could not afford a replacement.

Through Worcester Bosch’s Warming Your Community initiative, the club was able to secure an essential upgrade: Mark Heyes from Heyes Plumbing and Heating nominated the club and installed the donated Worcester Bosch boiler free.

Worcester Bosch asked Lauren Hemp to lead a day of training with young footballers. She says: “It is important having places like Coppull United.

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There can always be talent in unexpected places, and we need to try and keep these grassroots spaces where people can express themselves and start their journey as a footballer, like I did.”

Installer Mark Heyes, who volunteers at the club, says: “I’m delighted to have been able to support the club even more. The new, efficient boiler will not only keep members warm but also help keep running costs down.”

You can nominate a local community group or individual at: www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/ warming-your-community

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