Pontefract Collieries supporters' marathon efforts are rewarded with money raised for Food Hub

Gareth Athorn, Emma Wainman and Nick Wainman teamed up to take part in the Manchester Marathon with the aim of raising valuable funds for the Pontefract Food Hub, which aims to make people’s lives that little bit easier by providing food for those who cannot afford it.

All three of the runners surpassed their target times and did so in the spirit of raising key funds.

They trained extremely hard for their run and their reward is that they have been generously supported by the local community, friends and family with more than £1,700 raised by their efforts for the Food Hub.

At the Pontefract club’s final home game of the season against Carlton Town the supporters were warmly greeted and welcomed by the support of the Colls fans.

All at the club are extremely grateful and this will allow them to continue to provide key support to those who need the assistance of the Food Hub.

Anyone who would still like to donate to this cause can still do so via the Crowdfunding page set up at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/PontefractCollieries-FoodHub?utm_term=YyWb7bXyD

Pontefract Collieries’ Cougars women’s team lost out to Methley United Ladies in the WBL Cup final.

It was a terrific achievement to reach the final in their first season together, but they were beaten 3-0 by a team from a higher division in the final at the West Riding FA headquarters at Fleet Lane.