A North Yorkshire community has been praised for restoring its playing fields after vandalism left them unusable.
In 2024, Brompton Recreation Group, near Northallerton, was devastated by a targeted weedkiller attack which caused more than £5,000 of damage and brought all football and outdoor activities to a halt.
But the local community rallied round, and in April a family fun day featuring professional footballers raised over £3,000 to support the recovery of the facilities.
Richmond and Northallerton MP Rishi Sunak joined Brompton AFC Juniors for their warm-up ahead of a pre-season friendly against Thirsk Falcons.
He also took part in a training session with the U16s team before watching the game with parents.
During his visit, Mr Sunak also saw the group’s newly opened community library, based in the pavilion and funded by the Broadacres Community Fund.
Mr Sunak said: “It’s incredible to see what this community has achieved in the face of such adversity. The vandalism could have set them back for years, but instead it brought people together with purpose and pride.
“The new library, thriving junior teams, and strong local spirit show just how much can be achieved when a community pulls together.”
Barbara Slater, Chair of Brompton Recreation Group, added: “It meant a lot to have Rishi with us today. His ongoing support gives our volunteers and families real encouragement. It is great to be able to invite teams back to Brompton.”
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