A RYEDALE junior football team have been given new kits by a local home builder.

Old Malton St Mary’s Under- 13s are being sponsored by Taylor Wimpey for the 2014/15 season, and have received £500 for new kits.

The company has built the Broughton Manor development, close to Old Malton, and the move has been welcomed by the club.

Marcus Lee, junior secretary and U13s manager, said: “Without donations like this our work just wouldn’t be possible.

“The help we have received from Taylor Wimpey has been amazing.

“The children in our U13s are extremely grateful for their brand new kits and can’t wait to kickstart the season wearing them.”

Debbie Whittingham, of Taylor Wimpey in North Yorkshire, said: “We hope this will be the start of a long and successful partnership with the club.”