Mayor opens new stand before opening day win v Burscough

Below is a short article I wrote for the Bury Times re our Mayor visit last week.They couldn't be bothered to print it as it seems they are more concerned covering a team that doesn't exist in Bury FC rather than realising we have more than one team in the area. I have posted it on here anyway....enjoy 🙂

It was a big day at Adie Moran Park home of North West Counties Premier League side Prestwich Heys last Saturday before the opening home game against Burscough as they were honoured and privileged to have welcomed the Mayor, Cllr Shaheena Haroon and the Mayoress, Cllr Ayesha Arif, who officially opened a brand new 100-seater stand, sponsored by Global Auctioneers.

The visit was kindly arranged by the Hollyrood ward Councillors Imran Rizvi and Elliot Moss, who are currently working closely with the club to strengthen its involvement with the community. The Mayoress and party met with club officials, players and fans then declared the stand open by cutting a red ribbon followed by a short speech in which she thanked the sponsors for enabling the new stand to become a reality, the fans / volunteers for their hard work financial contributions and loyalty. She finished by wishing the manager and players all the very best for the upcoming season which clearly came off as Heys went on to a 3-0 win in an entertaining game sending the 202 spectators who turned out home happy..

The stand represents a new era for the club with a new management team of ex Heys player Lee O'Brien and James Hampson who took charge in the summer and one senses that the club are going in a new and exciting direction this season and are eager to welcome new spectators and volunteers to this family club. You can keep up to date on the official website www.prestwichheys.com for matches coming up over the coming weeks and season.

Thanks to Beth Lee for the photo's