On 1 March 2025, Belper Town Football Club welcomed their new Chaplain Revd Rachel Burdett. Rachel was joined by Bishop Libby who presented the man of the match.

It turns out that +Libby and Revd Rachel were lucky mascots on the day as Belper Town FC won 2-0 v Garforth Town FC.

Revd Rachel said: It was exciting to watch my first Nailers’ game, especially as they won! I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone and adding my support to the team. It is an important part of life in Belper and it is an honour to be the new chaplain.

Ian said we welcome RB as our new Chaplain, and we look forward to working with her as she continues to build on the existing relationship with Christ Church Belper and we look forward to welcoming her to support “The Nailers!”.

Photod L-R: Revd Rachel Burdett, + Libby, Ian Woodward (BTFC Chairman) and Lee Attenborough (BTFC Manager)Photo Credit to Tim Harrison (BTFC)

Photo Credit to Tim Harrison (BTFC)