This event is aimed primarily at young people in the area, but is open to all. There will be a range of workshops and activities before kick off at 3.00pm. Admission to the match against Matlock Town is free for under 18s. The following events and workshops have been confirmed so far:

o Drama workshop
o Rap ‘n’ rhyme showcase and workshop
o Banner making
o Drumming workshop
o Face painting
o Badge making
o Football skills training
o Emergency services representatives

Also there will be a Parade of Youth Achievment in the stadium, which is an invitation to all young people to celebrate the successes they have had in their lives.

There are opportunities for Target: Wellbeing projects to participate in this event, by bringing a stall, and involving their beneficiaries. If you would like to collaborate on hosting a stall, please contact me (Rob) on Rob.Squires@groundwork.org.uk.

FC United is a 'rebel' 3rd sector football club, born out of the anti-Glazer movement at United five years ago. A group of fans, fed up with Man United extortionate ticket prices, set up the club as a not for profit co-operative, and are as interested in community develiopment as they are in football. In addition to running a highly successful football club, they run all kinds of activities within the community, including physical activity sessions for young people, and healthy eating workshops in schools.

Manchester Evening News, recently published a back page article on United, about their plans for a new £3.5M stadium and community facilities in East Manchester.