News in Ashby

The chairman of a new football club in Ashby says he wants to link up with other sports in the area - as well as providing an opportunity for youngsters to play for them.

Ashby United Community Football Club was officially announced last week with an appeal for anybody who is interested in being involved to get touch with the organisers.

Ashby Ivanhoe FC are looking for new players ahead of next season.

The club are urging parents to get their children involved, saying the club will give them he chance to make friends, increase self-confidence, improve communication with others, increase energy and mental health, and focus on routine and parent/child bonds.

Ashby Ivanhoe FC chairman Stuart Bonser says the club have used the suspension of football due to the Coronavirus lockdown to make progress even quicker than planned.

The Lower Packington Road-based club this week confirmed their status as a Community Interest Company.

A new football club has been set up in Ashby.

Ashby United Community FC says it will meet the 'expanding demand for local sports clubs' in the area.

Ashby Ivanhoe FC are making two more positions available as part of their restructuring and ambitious plans for the future.

They want an Assistant Finance Manager and a Finance Assistant.

Thursday lunchtime will see Willesley Park Golf Club back open for its members.

Following the Prime Minister's speech on Sunday evening, Golf Clubs in England were allowed to re-open for play from Wednesday morning under strict guidelines outlined by the Government, England Golf, The PGA, The GCMA & BIGGA.

Ashby Ivanhoe FC are looking for a Bar & Catering manager - plus bar staff.

They are inviting applications with the main role being to manage all aspects of the club's catering facility and Knights Bar.

Ashby Ivanhoe Football Club are inviting applications for their Head of Girls and Ladies Football.

The following are essential requirements for the job.

Ashby Ivanhoe FC have continued their rebuild by appointing Conrad Corrolan as their new Midweek Floodlit Under 18 Manager.

Conrad already has an association with the club after managing the Under17s team.

Ashby Ivanhoe FC coach Callum Prince is dyeing his hair blue to raise £300 for the NHS Charities Together.

Callum says he will be colouring his hair to match the NHS colours - as well as those of Ashby Ivanhoe - once he has reached his target.