Damaged furniture at KGV to be completely replaced

Sunday 04 July 2021

Skipton International has responded to the call for help at Guernsey’s KGV Playing Fields by offering support from its Community Fund to replace broken benches and chairs.

The venue suffered damage by some football fans who attended on Tuesday night to watch England beat Germany 2-0 in the Euros.

An estimated 800 people gathered at the playing fields, with a group of those taking their drunken celebrations too far, damaging wooden tables and benches, and some of the decking on the balcony.

KGV Director, Mark Latter, said that behaviour was extremely disappointing, but that the reaction since has been heartening to see. 

“We have been so lucky with offers of support from many individuals, but this offer from Skipton really has blown me away. I cannot thank everyone at Skipton enough for this kind offer of help, which will enable us to make good every single item that was damaged.”

Pictured: Following England’s 2-0 win over Germany on Tuesday, a minority of supporters watching at the KGV managed to completely destroy six picnic benches, four decking planks, and put a hole through a sign.

The Skipton Community Fund was launched in 2018 with the aim of supporting smaller charities and good causes across the Channel Islands. To date it has donated over £100,000 to 177 projects.

"The whole Skipton team was disappointed to see the damage that had been caused after Tuesday’s football match and wanted to do something to help," said Skipton Commercial Manager Aaron Walden.

“Skipton seeks to add value back to the communities in which it operates, so it seemed the ideal opportunity for us to step in and help replace the broken furniture for the benefit of everyone to enjoy in the future.”

Pictured top: Aaron Walden and Mark Latter at the KGV Playing Fields.