Trust opens new eco Family Zone

Families and staff celebrated the opening of Burton Albion Community Trust’s first eco Family Zone.

Taking place before Burton Albion’s recent home game against Forest Green Rovers, the area was awash with green endeavours as they hosted several family fun activities with an environmental focus.

The special event, held at the Burton Albion Community Football Centre, was at the end of the Great Big Green Week, the UK’s biggest ever celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature.

Katie Johnson, School Sport Manager at Burton Albion Community Trust said:

“As we all know, now more than ever we have to look after the environment.

“We hope our eco Family Zone is the start of something big. Doing something no matter how big or small will go some way to help to save our environment.”

Among the activities and offer on the day were the regular family zone activities, such as football, archery and inflatable fun.

In addition, the Trust launched a Planet League Competition, a football-themed climate action tournament, and urged attendees to take part in a Layering Up challenge and bring their old football boots along because the site will become a Utilita Football Rebooted drop off point, to ensure they are rehomed and don’t end up in landfill.

Trust staff also promoted smart meters, as part of the EFL partnership with Smart Energy GB, the not-for-profit campaign helping everyone in Britain understand the importance of smart meters and their benefits to people and the environment.

Waste savvy staff were also on hand with some fun and games to show participants what waste can be disposed of where from their home and in the local community, and their Pedal To The Pitch initiative, where fans can chain their bikes up for free at the ground while fans enjoy the match.

The Family Zone takes place at the Burton Albion Community Football Centre every home matchday and commences 90 minutes before kick-off.