On Sunday 9 August and with the return of glorious sunshine, Luther Blissett’s ‘Celebrity United‘ football team came to Leamington FC’s New Windmill Ground to play ‘Leamington United for BKIT’, a local team representing the diverse communities of Leamington Spa and surrounding areas.
Luther’s celebrities proved too much for the pride of Leamington Spa, who were resoundly beaten 5-1, with four goals by So Solid Crew’s MC Harvey. The consolation goal for the home side came courtesy of Gurpreet Dosanjh.
Many thanks to everyone from Leamington FC for making us so welcome and to Kick It Out , whose tremendous support made the match possible.
The Trust congratulates all the riders who took part in this year’s Buwan Kothi Challenge cycle ride on 19 July.
Defying the occasional shower, cyclists from Leamington Spa and across the West Midlands were joined by friends from London to ride either 25 or 50 miles to raise funds for the Buwan Kothi International Trust.
On Sunday 9th August, a charity match will take place between a local side Leamington United for BKIT and a celebrity team organised by Luther Blissett (right), the former Watford and AC Milan striker who was one of the first black footballers to play for England.
Leamington United for BKIT is a multicultural team football team representing the diverse communities of Leamington Spa and surrounding areas. The Mayor of the town will be amongst the honoured guests and proceeds form the match will be donated to the Buwan Kothi International Trust.
Sunday 9th August 2009
2pm to 6pm
Leamington FC, New Windmill Ground, Harbury Lane, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV33 9JR
This event is supported by Kick It Out