Celebrating Wedmore’s sports pavilion

National Grid joins the opening celebrations for the new sports pavilion

On Sunday 14 July, National Grid was delighted to join the opening celebrations for the new sports pavilion in Wedmore.

Funded primarily via the Government’s Football Foundation, the new changing pavilion is set to enhance the playing experience of a thriving sporting community. It comprises of four team changing rooms, two officials’ changing rooms, large clubroom, kitchen, bar, spectator toilets and storage space.

National Grid was pleased to provide a Community Grant towards some of the build costs.

Jonathan Richardson, Corporate Social Responsibility Officer for National Grid, said: “We were delighted to be able to support plans for the new pavilion at Wedmore Playing Fields through our Community Grant scheme. There’s a thriving sporting community in the area and these new facilities really help enhance the experience for players and spectators alike.”

Our Community Grant scheme is one of the ways we are supporting the communities and local people most impacted by our operations and site activities.