Motion text
That this House celebrates the work of volunteers at Garforth Town AFC, nicknamed the miners, at the Bannister Prentice Community Stadium; notes the positive impact that they make in ensuring this wonderful community football club keeps going, growing and thriving; sends condolences to the friends and family of Dennis Sanderson who recently passed away at the age of 93 and was the epitome of volunteering at a non league club; congratulates club officials and volunteers past and present who have shaped the club's 60 year journey from its 1964 formation as the Miners Arms pub team to their present standing in the Northern Premier League First Division East via honours including the Wilkinson Sword Trophy, the NCEL Division 1 Championship and winning the NCEL Premier Division Play Off; further notes the impressive attendances at home games and committed travelling support at away matches; further celebrates the infectious enthusiasm and hard work of general manager Sam Whitley, the committed and energetic stewardship of club chairs Craig Bannister and Andy Hey and dedication of honorary president Steve Hayle; recognises all those who contribute to the club including through working on social media, ticket sales, marshalling parking, the raffle and in the bar and food stall; notes their important role in hosting Leeds United Women's home games; believes Garforth Town AFC shows the special value of grassroots community football; and wishes manager Paul Marshall, his team and all the players every success for the rest of the season.
Signatures (22)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Burgon, Richard
Independent
Signed on
20 January 2025
O'Hara, Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 January 2025
Eastwood, Colum
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
21 January 2025
Witherden, Steve
Labour
Signed on
21 January 2025
Byrne, Ian
Independent
Signed on
21 January 2025
Osborne, Kate
Labour
Signed on
21 January 2025
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Whittome, Nadia
Labour
Signed on
21 January 2025
Leishman, Brian
Labour
Signed on
21 January 2025
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
21 January 2025
Hussain, Imran
Independent
Signed on
21 January 2025
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
21 January 2025
Long Bailey, Rebecca
Independent
Signed on
21 January 2025
Trickett, Jon
Labour
Signed on
21 January 2025
McDonnell, John
Independent
Signed on
21 January 2025
Corbyn, Jeremy
Independent
Signed on
21 January 2025
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
21 January 2025
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
21 January 2025
Sultana, Zarah
Independent
Signed on
21 January 2025
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
22 January 2025
Opher, Dr Simon
Labour
Signed on
23 January 2025
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
27 January 2025
Begum, Apsana
Independent
Signed on
29 January 2025
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.