A youth football club has marked the start of a new era as it finally received the keys to its own clubhouse after more than 30 years without a permanent home.
The Primary Health Properties Group has officially handed over the refurbished clubhouse on Mill Road to the Cromer Youth Football Club in a ceremony attended by councillors, supporters and players.
The handover was described as a “momentous occasion” for the club, which has been playing at borrowed pitches across north Norfolk since the 1980s.
The site at Cabell Park was once used by the town's now-defunct senior team, known as the Crabs.
Now, the new base is expected to transform opportunities for the 250 children currently involved.
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The event also saw former town mayor Pat West present a cheque for £2,000, raised through the Mayor’s Fundraiser earlier this year.
He said: “This marked the fulfilment of a long-standing promise to the club when I became mayor.
"I made them a promise I would try to find them a place of their own.
"Defending the cause of 250 local children demanded our commitment.”
A spokesman for Primary Health Properties Group said: “PHP is delighted to be supporting Cromer Youth Football Club.
"We recognise the important part the club plays in the local community and supporting children of all ages and abilities to access football.”
Club chairman Christopher Chisholm praised the teamwork behind the project.
He said: “On behalf of the club, we extend our sincere gratitude to PHP and Cromer Town Council for their invaluable support.
"A special and heartfelt thank you goes to Pat West, who boldly stood before over 250 young people and pledged to make this happen.”
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