Wathall’s supports a wide range of community groups – including a number of local sports teams in recognition of the health and wellbeing benefits of physical exercise and group activities.

Among the local football teams we sponsor is Field Lane Under 8’s who were formed in September 2022 and are currently training hard and playing in various friendly matches and tournaments in preparation for joining the City League later this year.

The boys – who are all aged six and seven – proudly wore their Wathall’s kit to Pride Park recently for the midweek fixture against Cheltenham Town. After accompanying the Derby County players down the tunnel and onto the pitch, they took their seats in the North End with family and friends and were delighted when the home side won 2-0.

Field Lane Under 8’s team administrator Amber Woodbridge said: “The lads had a brilliant time at Pride Park and wore their Wathall’s kit with pride. We are very grateful to Wathall’s for supporting such a new team and look forward to keeping everyone updated on our progress as we get more matches under our belt.”