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NHS Grants £22,000 for New Football Training Pitch

1/14/2026

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NHS Western Isles has funded a £22,000 grant to Carloway Football Club on the Isle of Lewis to transform an overgrown area into a training pitch and green space.
The project will create a 'safe and accessible' facility for players of all ages, including junior and senior teams and a new over-40s side.
The initiative is part of efforts to boost health and well-being on the island.

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Story summary

NHS Western Isles has funded a £22,000 grant to Carloway Football Club on the Isle of Lewis to transform an overgrown area into a training pitch and green space.
The project will create a 'safe and accessible' facility for players of all ages, including junior and senior teams and a new over-40s side.
The initiative is part of efforts to boost health and well-being on the island.