More than 100 football-mad players gathered together for a charity five-a-side soccer tournament in aid of the Burned Children's Club.

On the ball - the Kingfisher A team from Billericay Picture: ROB BROWNE

Competitors from across Essex turned up at Hannakins Farm, Billericay, to take part in the day long event with each team paying £30 to enter.

As well as the football tournament, organisers also held raffles, sold drinks and food and offered a variety of inflatable games such as giant sumo wrestling.

Participants later moved on to Quilters Bar in the High Street for a fundraising barbecue. Organisers hope to make the event an annual occasion.

Published Tuesday August 17, 2004

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