A local junior football club have raised over £2,000 for Weston Hospicecare.

Weston Crusaders hosted a tournament at Baytree Recreation Ground and featured teams from all over the South West of England, the Midlands and South Wales and covered age groups from under-7s to under-14s to coincide with the end the year of fundraising.

After the tournament, the Crusaders revealed the final total of £2,078 and 83 pence had been collected for the charity.

The Somerset FA provided local referees and the whole event was supported by a large number of volunteers as well as Crusaders coaches and committee members.

The football club is looking to expand its local community offer next season by considering starting up a men’s team to play in the local league. 

The Crusaders are also keen to hear from anyone interested in coaching and running junior teams in all age groups and both genders. 

If you would like to know more then please contact chairman Mark Neal by email at mark.westoncrusadersjfc@gmail.com.