Last updated at 12:04, Friday, 23 March 2012

Workington Town are celebrating after securing a new three-year deal with current sponsors Nuclear Engineering Services (NES).

Dave Bowden

The deal, which was described as ‘significant’, extends the original contract, which was signed back in 2010.

This now secures NES as the main club sponsor through to 2015.

Town chairman Dave Bowden was delighted with the news. He said: “This is a significant sponsorship deal and the stability of a longer term arrangement enables us to plan ahead.”

Bowden paid tribute to Marnie Jackson, Workington Town’s Community Marketing Manager, and her team, who he believes have been instrumental in securing a further deal.

He added: “There is no doubt our continued investment and success in delivering health based programmes in our area was an important factor in an improved deal.

“We were able to demonstrate we could reflect the desire of NES to make positive differences to our local community.”

The new deal builds on the excellent relationship that has been established between the club and NES while providing additional funding which the club will channel directly into community development activities.

Lifelong Town fan and NES director, George Andrews, said: “All of us at NES are delighted to be able to continue with our support of Town through to 2015.

“Having come so close to promotion to the Championship last season we are keen to help Towns promotion push in the 2012 season.

“Being a local lad I am privileged to work for a company that recognises the need to support and encourage the West Cumbrian community.

“Rugby League is in our blood and a thriving professional club that creates opportunities for West Cumbrian youngsters to learn about sport and develop their skills can become a cornerstone of our community.”

“NES already do extensive work with schools local to our base in the West Midlands and we are delighted to be able to extend this support to schools in West Cumbria through our sponsorship of Town. I look forward to working with everyone at the club to create the success that the Town deserves.”

The club are delighted to announce that a significant improvement within the new sponsorship deal with see NES provide additional funding to support a number of the community development programmes that are hosted by Town.

Supporting schools in the Allerdale area, Champion Schools is an 18 week initiative, coaching girls in years 7, 8, 9 and 10 in preparation for a national rugby competition comprising of regional heats and a national final.

Town will also host an NES Summer Holiday Camp, over 21 days, providing coaching at the club, open to children between the ages of six to 16.

First published at 11:30, Friday, 23 March 2012
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk