The Huntingdonshire children's charity, Dreamdrops, has bought the Priory Parkside Pumas Football Club in St Neots a new playing strip as part of their sponsorship.

Dreamdrops began sponsoring the Pumas last year, which offers free football sessions for boys and girls aged 16 and under, with individual needs including physical, emotional, social, or other challenges.

The sessions offer a fun but structured chance to enjoy social interaction and physical activity via football in a non-pressurised environment, where the children are free to participate as much or as little as they want.

The Hunts Post: Pumas player Casey and Aimee with their trophies which all the children were extremely excited to receive. Pumas player Casey and Aimee with their trophies which all the children were extremely excited to receive. (Image: Dreamdrops)

Christine Luckham, Chairman of Dreamdrops, said: "We received a request from one of the parents whose child plays for the Pumas.

"The committee felt that it would be wonderful to sponsor the team and buy a new strip for them to play in, as this would be hugely beneficial to all the children involved.

Dreamdrops volunteer Mike Andrews and Christine were invited by the club to watch the team on June 10 and witnessed the Pumas defeat the adult coaches 3-0.

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Christine added: "It was great to see them play in their new kit, and we watched with great excitement as some of the children participating are children who are part of the Collins Club, which is already supported by Dreamdrops, along with the rest of the team who are from around Huntingdonshire.

"Seeing the confidence of the children developing is an example of how the community comes together to support inclusivity."

The Hunts Post: John Salisbury, the coach of the Priory Parkside Pumas, in the new strip.John Salisbury, the coach of the Priory Parkside Pumas, in the new strip. (Image: Dreamdrops)

John Salisbury, coach for the Pumas, said: "A massive thank you to Dreamdrops. The children love their shirts, not only from the aesthetic aspect but from the fact it makes them feel a part of a team.

"Due to a lack of patience in most circumstances, this is not something they get to easily experience."

"Pumas is an ever-growing group, using football to allow our children to be independent and gain some well-deserved self-esteem."