Corby football pitch reopened after 90k refurbishment
The Football Foundation is the English football charity backed by funding from the Football Association, Premier League and government.According to the council the pitch is used by both male and female teams from junior to senior level, as well as walking football.The authority said it hoped to increase participation in the area following the project.
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