Ferring Foxes and Community Spirit
On the morning of Tuesday 16th April, in the early hours, Ferring FC was broken into and severe damage was caused. The football club had recently undergone a fantastic refurbishment in preparation to be enjoyed in the summer months by local football teams and the vibrant community of Ferring.
The thieves smashed the door, wrecked the inside of the club and smashed the many historic trophies. In the process, they severely damaged the fabric of the building leaving it open to the elements and in need of urgent work to make it safe again.
The club has long played a major part in the community and surrounding areas for many children and families. The volunteers deserve respect and praise for the great work they do for Ferring, not the pain and burden caused by harmful and malicious behaviour like this.
On Saturday, I visited the club to meet with Steven Salvidge, Coaching Lead at Ferring FC, as well as the Club Secretary and Chairman, to see the full extent of the break-in as well as to celebrate the hard work over the past six years in transforming the club from two teams to around fifteen.
The club has become a fantastic place in which the entire community can take great pride in.
We discussed how relevant authorities can increase patrolling to interrupt and reduce lower-level misbehaviour whilst also providing fulfilling and constructive alternatives for disruptors to contribute back into their community.
For anyone wishing to contribute to the immense fundraising effort, please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ferring-football-club-repair-fund
I encourage all to join in supporting our local clubs, sporting groups and community facilities.
