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HJFC hits 25 years old this month!!!

HJFC hits 25 years old this month!!!

Clint Godfrey26 May 2016 - 07:52
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To recognise this milestone we have decided to rename our pitches the Harrison Playing Fields.

Usually you save this sort of thing for after someone has died, but I am genuinely touched - thanks to you all.
- Tom Harrison (Club Secretary).

Unbeknown to Tom and Lynne Harrison (founders of the club) a few of us at the club got together (after stumbling on the club's 25 year milestone) and unanimously agreed that we would like to recognise their amazing feat by renaming our pitches the Harrison Playing Fields.

Tom is seen here with his daughter's Paula (left) and Vicky (right).

We feel that it in a small way says thanks from everyone that has passed through the club over the last 25 years. Tom and Lynne established the club back up in May 1991. More on that story can be found here: http://www.hindleyjuniorsfc.co.uk/a/history-33176.html

Tom and Lynne have overseen the club's evolution from a 10-week summer coaching school to what is now a F.A Charter Standard Community Club with its own ground/clubhouse, over 30 teams and nearly 350 players and over 50 volunteers - that's some going and commitment.

Tom and Lynne's efforts do not go unnoticed and we will be pleased to kick off the new season in Sept on our new pitches - the Harrison Playing Fields.

2016/17 will be our 25th season and we will be looking to celebrate it as a club in style.

Here's to the next 25 years!!

HJFC

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