We've got a new bar and you're all welcome!

That's the message from Arlesey Town after work has been completed on the new bar in their clubhouse.

The club issued the message to everyone in the town to come along and sample the new bar ahead of their match on Saturday.

The club said: "Opening at midday everyone is welcome to come along to enjoy our new facilities in a warm and welcoming environment.

"The club and the committee would like to thank everyone who contributed to making our new bar a fresh and exciting facility that we hope the whole community will enjoy for many years to come.

"We look forward to welcoming you today!"

It has been an exciting time all round for everybody associated with Arlesey Town recently.

After months of hard work by everybody connected to the club, they launched their new badge earlier this week.

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Back in May the club ran a competition through Etonbury School to design a new club badge.

More than 500 students entered the competition and after careful deliberation, the club was delighted to choose the winning design by student Emma Martin.

But that's not all, chairman, Dave Kitson, officially announced an amazing gesture - available to every single home in Arlesey.

The former Premier League star said: "As a thank you for the patience that you have shown while we refurbish your clubhouse, the committee and I have decided to issue every single household in Arlesey (2,700) with a free half season ticket running up to the 26th December.

"These half season tickets will be sent out at the end of September via your copy of Arlesey News Magazine, a free publication that is delivered door to door."

Emma's work will be recognised in the clubhouse before Saturday's game at 3pm with Arlesey hosting FC Deportivo Gallicia in the FA Vase.

See the club's website for the latest information on tickets here

A club spokesperson added: [I]"Arlesey Town Football Club has a history that goes back 130 years.

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"We find ourselves in an exciting period of change - possibly the most exciting period of change in the club's history - and we want the whole community to be part of it, for now and for the future.

'Join us on today as we embark on the next chapter of our incredible story."[I]