BBC Radio Wiltshire recently featured AFC Corsham in two short but powerful interviews during their morning show, shining a spotlight on our ambitious plans to bring a full-sized, floodlit 3G pitch to Leafy Lane.

You can listen back to both segments here: BBC SOUNDS

Listen on BBC Sounds
• First interview at 1 hour 36 mins
• Second follow-up at 2 hours 35 mins

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What Was Discussed?

Here are the key takeaways from the interviews:

1st Interview (1:36:00):
• The Vision: Introduced the 3G project and why it’s needed—highlighting how AFC Corsham has grown to over 580 players and 38 teams, including a fast-growing girls section.
• The Challenge: Emphasised the shortage of local training space—teams currently use hockey pitches, rugby clubs, and facilities outside town.
• The Opportunity: Outlined our £1 million project goal, supported up to 75% by the Football Foundation—but we must raise £250,000 to unlock this funding.

2nd Interview (2:35:00):
• Progress Update: Shared how we’re working with the Wiltshire FA, Corsham Town Council, Leafy Lane Trust, and others to move the project forward.
• Call to Action: Invited listeners—especially businesses and local supporters—to contribute or get involved.
• The Bigger Picture: Reinforced that this project is about much more than football—it’s about health, community, inclusion, and building something that lasts.

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Momentum Is Building…

With strong early support from the local council, parish groups, and the Methuen Estate, we’ve got the foundations in place. But to make this vision a reality, we need the whole community behind us—from cake sales and raffles to business sponsorship and grant partnerships.

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Can You or Your Business Help?

If you own, run or work at a local business, or know someone who does, please share this story. Every conversation, contact and contribution moves us closer to breaking ground.

We’ll soon be launching more materials—including a video from our Chair and Project Lead—and we’ll keep the momentum going over the next 15 months as we aim to reach our goal.

Together, let’s build a legacy for Corsham.