Gilmerton Primary School’s P6 and P7 boys and girls football teams have received additional strips from local housebuilder Taylor Wimpey East Scotland.

Head Teacher, Mrs Annand said: “We now have more children interested in playing football, including more girls which is great news.

“Taylor Wimpey is our strip sponsor and we are thrilled to have received this support from them for additional strips to ensure our teams represent our school in matching kits. We are so grateful for their support for initiatives like ours in the local community.

“Our young teams are bursting with talent, and they are doing well in their regular matches. We’re delighted to see them looking smart and professional as they approach every game.”

Kirsty McGill, Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey East Scotland added: “We are proud to be supporting school football in this way and to extend our partnership with Gilmerton Primary School.

“This sponsorship allows us to play our part in continuing our support in the local community, and it also allows us to underpin our commitment to create a fantastic range of family homes at our Farrier Fields development in nearby South Gilmerton.”

Members of Gilmerton Primary School’s football team show off their new football strips to Taylor Wimpey’s local sales executive Nicolle Ross.

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