Kirkholt Kickpitch ready for Kick Off!

Earlier this year Kirkholt Kickpitch, at the bottom end of Denholme/Digby Road, received around £25,000 for improvements. The pitch has been tarmaced, locks placed on the gates for security at night and all damaged fences repaired.

Balderstone and Kirkholt Councillor Dale Mulgrew said: "It has taken a considerable time, but I am delighted to announce the completion and opening of Kirkholt's new and improved Kickpitch.

"The Kickpitch was desperately in need of repair due to a combination of wear and tear and unfortunately vandalism. This facelift has given it the much needed improvement it needs.

Kickpitches, such of this one, are important to communities as I am sure many people are aware. Then new pitch will provide a safe area for children to play and also enable them to get the regular exercise that they need. "

The work that has taken place is the culmination of three years of effort from local residents. Mr Shah of Denver Road first alerted Councillor Mulgrew of the problems at the kickpitch in 2006 while Mandy Swift of Digby Road gathered a petition together during the spring of 2007.

Councillor Mulgrew said: "Rochdale needs more people like this who are working hard to improve our community facilities. I am delighted that this project was funded and the people of Kirkholt now have a fabulous football facility."