Work has started on levelling the playing fields at Eastburn.

Footballers, family and friends of the Eastburn Juniors club, which has a number of teams, have been busy raising money to pay for the work. The next event will be a sponsored walk on Saturday, June 5.

Eastburn Playing Fields Association has also helped out with financing the project which is costing around £1,700.

Bradford councillor David Emmott, who represents the village and is chairman of the playing fields association, says everyone has worked hard to get the scheme off the ground. "The first football match will be held in September but we are hoping to have the work done in time for the Steeton-with-Eastburn Gala on August 7," he says.

Mr Emmott thanks Lancashire-based Brian Dent Ltd which is carrying out the work.

levelling. "They have been very generous," he added.

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