The Quakerwood Pub in Acomb rallied regulars to form a team for its third annual charity match in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care.
The team’s enthusiasm to support a cause so close to their hearts saw Quakerwood FC squad win 9-0 against a team from YRK Football Group – and raise an incredible £2,300.
Event organiser Bex Stewart is general manager at the pub on Acomb Wood Drive which is part of Flaming Grill, operated by Greene King, whose chosen charity is Macmillan Cancer Care.
She has worked there for almost four years and organised all three of the charity matches. This latest fixture takes the total raised for Macmillan to £7,300.
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Bex said: “The support was fantastic even despite the odd shower. I’m really pleased with how the whole day went.
“The result didn’t really matter as long as we raised awareness and some great funds for an amazing charity. But ‘Team Quaker’ delivered the win which I’m super happy about too!
“Man of the Match for Quakerwood was Kieran Ledger while Man of the Match for YRK FC was Liam Brighton.
“Since the day, we’ve been approached to now set up a Sunday League pub football team which we are now doing.”
The match was held at York College, followed by a presentation at the Quakerwood, which prides itself on being a sports pub with seven TVs and a big screen. There was a raffle with prizes donated by local businesses including vouchers from Phill Ya Boots Café in Woodthorpe and Ate O’Clock restaurant in York.
Other supporters include Here4All Ltd, which provided £250 in sponsorship, and the former Civil Service Football Club which donated £250.
YRK Football Group offers casual, recreational and league games for players who want to play as and when they can.
