MERRY Hill is lending its support to Dudley Town FC as its new 2012 community sponsor.

The partnership will aid the growth of new teams at the club, as well as increasing family-friendly football activities and encouraging borough youngsters into sport.

Kelly Reed, marketing manager, said: “We are thrilled to be the new community sponsors of Dudley Town FC and we hope to work strongly together in 2012 to aid the growth of new teams at the club and support in providing a new team strip. “ Stephen Austin, Chairman and Club Treasurer of Dudley Town FC, said: “This is a fantastic sponsorship and partnership opportunity for Dudley Town Football Club. Westfield Merry Hill is an iconic focal point in the local area that everyone who visits our football club can relate to and we have a number of extremely fashion conscious players in the club.

“I am excited about the partnership opportunities this venture will offer and I hope that this is just the start of a long and effective relationship with Westfield”.