The ITFC Charitable Trust is offering children aged 5 to 16 years the chance to perform in the guard of honour at the home games against Bristol City on Saturday 22nd December and Brighton and Hove Albion on New Year's Day.

Those involved in the Trust’s Matchday Soccer Experience will arrive at the club at noon and train with the Trust’s coaches, they will then enjoy some pre-match games before forming part of the guard of honour as the players take to the field. Additional matchday tickets can be bought at a discounted rate.

To book at a cost of £20 or for further information on the Trust’s Matchday Soccer Experiences, call 01473 400749 or visit the Trust’s website. The deadline for the Bristol City match is Thursday and for the Brighton game it is Tuesday 18th December.

Meanwhile, the date has been announced for the Trust’s Annual Fundraising Ball, which will be held on Friday 22nd March 2013.

Businesses who wish to raise their profile whilst helping a very worthwhile charity here in the county can donate their prizes or buy tickets from Mick Parker on 01473 636983 or by emailing mick@parkercom.co.uk. For more information about the event visit the Trust’s website here.

Photo: Action Images

Ipswich Town Polls