CHAIRMAN APPEAL AS GLADIATORS ARE HIT AGAIN
CHAIRMAN Tom Wright told of a “heartbreaking” third break-in in as many months at Matlock Town – and has called for help from the local community.
The BetVictor Northern Premier League club were targeted again on New Year’s Day evening with the invaders forcing their way into the Autoworld
Arena, leaving broken glass and debris to steal a safe containing cash.
The club shop was broken into first before the Shorts Lounge was then hit. But the latest, most serious, case has left club officials angered and bewildered.
“Although we have insurance cover, that’s not really the point,” said
Wright.
“There’s a cost to the club anyway and it’s heartbreaking, not only for club officials, but for all the volunteers and helpers we have associated with the club. Obviously now we’ve got to look into increased security measures and there’s a cost to that.
“Matlock Town is a community based club with lots of organisations such as the Alzheimer’s Group, Bridge Club, U3A, Mencap and other local charities and organisations all using our premises.
“Indeed, for the last two years, we’ve also hosted a special Christmas Day lunch for the less fortunate in the area who otherwise wouldn’t have one. We need to make it as difficult as we can to prevent this from happening again.
“If there’s any local businesses that could help us in this regard, whether it be with advice, labour or financial assistance, we’d be delighted to hear from them.”